About this episode
In this episode B. Alan Wallace discusses the importance of purification and accruing merit to progress swiftly along the spiritual path. He explains that the Sanskrit term for merit "punya " literally means power which propels one along the path. Wallace highlights methods to supercharge merit accumulation such as achieving shamatha concentrating on emptiness and developing bodhicitta. He also addresses the three types of laziness including self-deprecation and provides remedies for each. The episode includes a meditation session starting at 27:25 minutes.
About this episode
In this episode B. Alan Wallace discusses the importance of purification and accruing merit to progress swiftly along the spiritual path. He explains that the Sanskrit term for merit "punya " literally means power which propels one along the path. Wallace highlights methods to supercharge merit accumulation such as achieving shamatha concentrating on emptiness and developing bodhicitta. He also addresses the three types of laziness including self-deprecation and provides remedies for each. The episode includes a meditation session starting at 27:25 minutes.