Stages of the Path
Lamrim teachings provide a step-by-step approach to practicing the entire path to awakening.
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Venerable Thubten Chodron The pathways of physical nonvirtue
Practical advice on living wisely by avoiding killing, stealing, and sexual misconduct.
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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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Experiencing the results of karma
How karma affects our habits and our experiences in life.
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Creating the causes of happiness
How understanding karma helps us to focus on what truly matters, and to create the…
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Attachment to the body
Contemplating the amount of time we spend seeking pleasure for and pampering our body when…
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The nine-point death meditation
Reflecting on our relationships with money, possessions, friends, and relatives, and the karma we create…
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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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Moving towards our spiritual goals
While it is important to know what we are moving away from in our spiritual…
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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 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 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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Letting go of worldly concerns
The difficulty of overcoming attachment to our reputation, and how it is a great hindrance…
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