Stages of the Path
Lamrim teachings provide a step-by-step approach to practicing the entire path to awakening.
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Five hindrances to concentration
A teaching on the five hindrances to concentration according to the Pali canon.
View PostJoyous effort and concentration
Qualities for counteracting laziness and developing joyous effort, and techniques to counteract tiredness and distraction…
View PostTaking joy in our Dharma practice
Having an appreciation for joyous effort and showing interest in overcoming laziness.
View PostLaziness that interferes with practice
How laziness interferes with Dharma practice. What it means to be kind to ourselves and…
View PostFortitude of practicing the Dharma
Going through physical and mental hardships during our Dharma practice by cultivating patience.
View PostFortitude of enduring suffering
Continuing with the explanation of the practice of non-retaliation, and the second type of fortitude…
View PostMeaning and benefits of fortitude
The types of beings to help and what help should we offer to them. Understanding…
View PostThree kinds of ethical conduct
Discussion of the characteristics of far-reaching ethical conduct: abandoning destructive actions, engaging in constructive actions,…
View PostEthical conduct and benefitting sentient beings
Discussion of the concept of far-reaching ethical conduct. Keeping precepts and what to do if…
View PostThree types of generosity
Discussion of the three kinds of generosity: that of giving the Dharma, of giving protection,…
View PostCreating the causes for bodhicitta in future rebirths
Four harmful factors that must be avoided and four beneficial factors to engage in to…
View PostThe meditation on taking and giving
How visualizing taking on the suffering of others and giving them our happiness can be…
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