Stages of the Path
Lamrim teachings provide a step-by-step approach to practicing the entire path to awakening.
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Venerable Sangye Khadro Further identification of afflicted ignorance
Explanation of the observed object of ignorance.
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Traversing the mundane path & insight
Finishing the section on śamatha and starting special insight.
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Additional signs of possessing śamatha
Describing other characteristics of having achieved śamatha.
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The four attentions & achieving śamatha
Four types of attention used in developing concentration.
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Nine stages & six powers of śamatha
Explanation of the stages and powers in accomplishing śamatha.
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Details of the five faults and eight antidotes
Detecting the obstacles to serenity and counteracting them.
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Defining and recognizing laxity and excitement
Understanding two obstacles to developing serenity.
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Identifying objects for developing śamatha
Describing the objects to use for developing concentration.
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Preparatory practices, posture & stages of śamatha
The conditions and preparations for meditation practice.
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How the order of śamatha and insight is definite
Why both need to be cultivated and the order of development.
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