Refuting the Cittamātra assertion of self-cognition.

Refuting the realist and Cittamātra arguments.

Reviewing two types of buddha nature and their relationship to the buddha bodies, from Chapter 13 and also providing a overview of tenet systems

An overview of the four philosophical tenet schools.

Explaining whether sentient beings are already buddhas and covering the buddha nature according to tantra, from the sections "Buddha Nature according to the Madhyamaka School" and “Buddha Nature according to Tantra", in Chapter 13.

The difference between being an actual illusion, and illusion-like.

Explaining the meaning of naturally abiding buddha nature and transforming buddha nature, from the section "Buddha Nature according to the Madhyamaka School" in Chapter 13

Commentary to verses 6-8 of Chapter 9, "Wisdom," of Shantideva's "Engaging in the Bodhisattva's Deeds."

What is negated by ultimate analysis and the role of conventional consciousness.

A review looking at selected verses to develop compassion for difficult people with guided meditation.