Stages of the Path

Lamrim teachings provide a step-by-step approach to practicing the entire path to awakening.

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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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Sunrise at Borobudur, the back view of the Buddha and stupas.
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The emptiness of inherent existence

How realizing emptiness helps to relax our mind, reduce attachment, and release anger and confusion.…

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Sunrise at Borobudur, the back view of the Buddha and stupas.
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Reflecting on the empty nature of phenomena

The benefits of listening to teachings on emptiness, and an discussion of emptiness according to…

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Sunrise at Borobudur, the back view of the Buddha and stupas.
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Wisdom that knows the ultimate nature

Engaging in the wisdom that has the compassion, the ability, and the skill to be…

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Hand gesture symbolizing the universe that you are offering to the Buddhas.
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Nine steps to gaining serenity

The nine mental abidings or steps on the path to attaining serenity, and the four…

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Hand gesture symbolizing the universe that you are offering to the Buddhas.
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Five faults to serenity

The five faults and eight antidotes to developing serenity, according to Asanga and Maitreya.

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Hand gesture symbolizing the universe that you are offering to the Buddhas.
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Conditions for developing serenity

Six conditions for developing meditative stabilization, meditation posture. Physical pain during meditation and the mental…

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