Reviewing the highlights of chapter 6, sharing some clarifying information on the section about “Observed Objects” of meditation.

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.

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.

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

Describing some of the different ways to overcome innate afflictions and progress on the path to liberation and full awakening, continuing teaching from Chapter 8.

Introducing the seven preparations and the seven mental contemplations of cultivating mundane insight, where one is aiming to attain a form or formless realm of concentration, beginning teaching from Chapter 8.