Stages of the Path
Lamrim teachings provide a step-by-step approach to practicing the entire path to awakening.
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The six preparatory practices
Explaining the six preparatory practices and describing the seven-limb prayer, from Chapter 5.
View PostReliance on a teacher
Explaining the benefits of reliance and the faults of improper reliance in relation to the…
View PostThe way to rely on a teacher
Leading a guided meditation on relating to a spiritual teacher in a healthy, realistic way…
View PostHow to see the spiritual mentor
Explaining the characteristics of a student and describing how to develop faith and three ways…
View PostThe importance of a teacher
Explaining the qualities of a spiritual mentor, continuing the teaching from Chapter 4.
View PostHow to explain the Dharma
Continuing teaching from Chapter 3, explaining the benefits of teaching the dharma and the proper…
View PostHow to approach the Dharma
Explaining giving up the three faults of a vessel and relying on the six perceptions,…
View PostThe greatness of the Dharma
Explaining the greatness of the dharma from Chapter 2 and describing the benefits of listening…
View PostThe roadmap to enlightenment
Covering Chapter 1, "Greatness of the Author" and beginning Chapter 2, "Greatness of the Dharma"
View PostIntroduction to the Four Establishments of Mindfulness
The importance of learning the Four Establishments, an overview of them, and a meditation on…
View PostLama TsongKhapa Day talk
Celebrating Lama Tsongkhapa Day by taking inspiration from his life and teachings.
View PostThe perfection of concentration
A teaching on concentration, including meditation instructions. The perfection of wisdom is introduced with an…
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