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 Developing the qualities of a buddha
What a Buddha is, what a Buddha does, and how to become a Buddha.
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The meaning of refuge
The meaning and purpose of taking refuge in the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha.
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How rebirth works
The benefit of contemplating the possibility of rebirth in the lower realms and how our…
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Renunciation and joyous effort
The importance of nourishing a strong determination, armor-like joyous perseverance, and the bodhisattva's view of…
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Renounce suffering, practice joyfully
Comments on a section of the Lamrim chenmo by Lama Tsongkhapa. Explains the types and…
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Death and Dharma practice
Continuation of at talk on contemplating death, followed by advice on Dharma practice.
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Contemplating death
The benefit of contemplating our death, the disadvantages of not contemplating our death, and a…
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Three levels of Dharma practitioners
An explanation of why those of higher capacity also do the practices in common with…
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The eight worldly concerns
An explanation of how the eight worldly concerns affect our lives and the three levels…
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The relationship with a teacher
How pleasing our spiritual mentors benefits us, creating stores of merit. The importance of avoiding…
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