Commentary to verses 41-47 of Shantideva's Chapter 8. Reflecting on the nature of the body to counter the distraction of sexual desire.

Continuing teaching from Chapter 11, covering non-abiding nirvana and nirvana as the cessation of duhkha and it’s origins.

Commentary on verses from Shanitdeva on the benefits of subduing distractions to meditation including attachment to friends, relatives and the body.

Continuing teaching from Chapter 11, covering natural nirvana and nirvana with remainder and nirvana without remainder

Commentary on verses by Shantideva covering antidotes for attachment to the body, friends, and relatives.

Continuing teaching from Chapter 11, describing the nature and characteristics of nirvana.

Commentary to verses 23 – 28, which describe attachment as a hindrance, and dwelling in isolation as beneficial for developing concentration.

Continuing teaching from Chapter 11, covering afflictive obscurations and cognitive obscurations.

Continuing teaching from Chapter 11, explaining the five paths of the bodhisattva vehicle.

Commencing teaching from Chapter 11, describing five paths of the practitioners of sravaka vehicle.