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Ken McLeod: The Purpose of Silence

By Tricycle

Ken McLeod continues his commentary on the 37 Practices of the Bodhisattva. The 37 Practices are contained in a poem on bodhicitta written by Thogme Zhangpo in the 14th century. The Rigpa Shedra Wiki has this to say of Thogme Zhangpo:

An extremely learned scholar, he studied an infinite number of teachings from all traditions. His every instant was devoted to the Dharma which he spread through composition, teaching and debate.

Watch Ken McLeod’s Verse 3 video here.

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