Ratnaprabha describes Nagarjuna's Five Great Stages of Spiritual Development as expounded in 'The Precious Garland' on leading the spiritual life. Recollection, Positivity, Openness, Renewing, and Spontaneous Compassionate Action ultimately lead us to making the Dharma available to others, the greatest gift we can give.

Excerpted from the talk A System of Spiritual Development given at Padmaloka Retreat Centre, 2002.

The companion talk referenced is called Creating Sangha and Changing the World by Saddhaloka.

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