Gomchen Lamrim
Commentary on The Essence of All Eloquent Speech by the great meditator Ngawang Drakpa of Dagpo.
Root Text
The root text is available in The Pearl Garland: An Anthology of Lamrims by Rosemary Patton, published by Editions Guépèle. Sravasti Abbey monastics are working on a translation that will be made available online when it is finalized.
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Gomchen Lamrim: Study Guide
Contemplation points to augment a series of teachings given on the Gomchen Lamrim, also entitled The Ascertainer of the Door to Practice Arisen from the Stages of the Path to Awakening: The Essence of All Eloquent Speech.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron The four great qualities of the lamrim
A brief Introduction to the text, and author. The four points showing the greatness of…
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How to listen to and explain the Dharma teachings
The states of mind to cultivate when listening to Dharma teachings. The attitudes we should…
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The qualities of spiritual mentors and students
The qualities to look for in a spiritual mentor and the qualities to develop from…
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How to rely on spiritual mentors in thought and deed
How to work with our mind so that we maintain a good relationship with our…
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The six preliminary practices, part 1
The six activities that prepare the body and mind for the meditation session.
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The six preliminary practices, part 2
Continuation of the six practices to prepare the body and mind for meditation. The traditional…
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What to do during the meditation session and between...
The importance of both stabilizing and analytical meditation, how to conclude the session and what…
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The freedoms and fortunes of a precious human rebirth
How to meditate on the freedoms and fortunes of a precious human life to recognize…
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How to take full advantage of a precious human rebirth
Contemplating the rare opportunity and what can be achieved with a precious human life will…
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The drawbacks to not remembering death
When we don't reflect on death we don't practice the Dharma and if we do,…
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Antidotes to the eight worldly concerns and the ten ...
Real Dharma practice is overcoming the eight worldly concerns so we need to reflect on…
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The benefits of remembering death
Remembering death shifts our mind away from the happiness of this life and helps us…
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