Reviewing the highlights of chapter 5.

Reviewing chapter 4 on the Higher Training in Ethical Conduct.

Reviewing from the second chapter, the ten powers, Dharmakirti’s syllogisms proving the Buddha as a reliable guide, and the epithets in the prayer, Homage to Buddha Shakyamuni.

Reviewing the first chapter, focusing on the 8 qualities of each of the Three Jewels.

Completing Chapter 8, covering words of advice and commencing Chapter 9, describing concentration in Pali tradition.

Describing the value of the Superknowledges, particularly for Bodhisattvas, continuing the teaching from Chapter 8.

Explaining the second through six superknowledges, continuing the teaching from Chapter 8.

Providing an overview of the superknowledges and explaining the first one, super-normal powers, continuing the teaching from Chapter 8.

Reviewing the eight liberations and explaining the eight liberations from Pali tradition and nine serial absorptions, continuing the teaching from Chapter 8.

Concluding the section on four types of śrāvaka āryas, and beginning the section on the eight liberations, continuing the teaching from Chapter 8.