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 Dependent arising and emptiness
Investigating ultimate and conventional truth through the teachings on dependent arising and emptiness.
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Refuting inherently existent phenomena
Using the "diamond slivers" reasoning to refute the inherent production of phenomena.
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Refuting the inherent self
Using reasoning to refute the inherent existence of the self and all phenomena.
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Investigating the self
Using Chandrakirti's seven points of investigating the ultimate mode of existence to investigate how the…
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The ultimate mode of existence
Investigating inherent existence through Chandrakirti's seven points for investigating the ultimate mode of existence.
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Cultivating the correct view
An in-depth look at how we apprehend objects, including the self, and how we can…
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The object of negation
The importance of correctly identifying the object of negation to refute inherent existence.
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Respecting the views of others
Respecting the views and ideas of others as part of the Buddhist path.
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Realizing things as they are
If you are looking for an elephant, you need to know what an elephant looks…
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The objects of different consciousnesses
Appearing objects, observed objects, apprehended objects, and referent objects.
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Developing insight into emptiness
The steps for developing insight into emptiness, and the difference between conceptual mind and non-conceptual…
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