Stages of the Path
Lamrim teachings provide a step-by-step approach to practicing the entire path to awakening.
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Death and Dharma practice
Continuation of at talk on contemplating death, followed by advice on Dharma practice.
View PostContemplating death
The benefit of contemplating our death, the disadvantages of not contemplating our death, and a…
View PostThree levels of Dharma practitioners
An explanation of why those of higher capacity also do the practices in common with…
View PostThe eight worldly concerns
An explanation of how the eight worldly concerns affect our lives and the three levels…
View PostThe relationship with a teacher
How pleasing our spiritual mentors benefits us, creating stores of merit. The importance of avoiding…
View PostRegard for the spiritual mentor
The benefit we receive by contemplating the kindness of our teachers, training our minds to…
View PostRelying on a spiritual friend
What it means to rely on a spiritual mentor, considering the benefit a teacher brings…
View PostSix qualities of a disciple
The qualities to develop to be a receptive student of the Dharma.
View PostThree qualities of a student
The importance of being open minded as a student and having respect for the teachings…
View PostQualities of the lamrim
The benefits of lamrim practice; spiritual levels of practitioners, intent of the Buddha's teachings, respecting…
View PostThe greatness of the teaching
The lineage of the teachings, relying on the lamrim teachings, how the lamrim is helpful…
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