Ken McLeod begins his commentary on Thogme Zhangpo’s 37 Practices of the Bodhisattva. Watch the introduction to the series here.
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Right now, you have a good boat, fully equipped and available — hard to find.
To free others and you from the sea of samsara,
Day and night, fully alert and present,
Study, reflect, and meditate — this is the practice of a bodhisattva.
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