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 determination to be free
Reflecting on the six unsatisfactory conditions of cyclic existence to generate a genuine determination to…
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The results of karma
The three mental non-virtues: coveting, malice and wrong views. The results of each of the…
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The ten non virtuous paths of action
The three physical and four verbal non-virtues, focusing on the four factors required for them…
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Refuge guidelines and karma
Guidelines for practicing refuge in daily life. The four general characteristics of karma and purification…
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Dharma and Sangha Jewels in depth
The ultimate and conventional Dharma and Sangha Jewels. The Pali and Sanskrit traditions' view of…
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Qualities of the Buddha Jewel
Why the Buddha is a reliable source of refuge. The ultimate and conventional Buddha refuge.…
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Venerable Thubten Tarpa Review of the six preparatory practices
The six practices to prepare the mind and body for the meditation session and create…
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The lower realms and taking refuge
Reflecting on the possibility of lower rebirth to invigorate practice and deepen refuge. The qualities…
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Nine-point death meditation
Meditating on death to make life more meaningful and the two meditations to use: the…
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The importance of remembering death
The purpose of remembering death is to help make life meaningful and motivate practice not…
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A rare and valuable opportunity
Why a precious human rebirth is an incredible opportunity and a rare attainment. Reflecting on…
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A precious opportunity
How to meditate on the eight freedoms and 10 fortunes of a precious human rebirth…
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