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 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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Regard for the spiritual mentor
The benefit we receive by contemplating the kindness of our teachers, training our minds to…
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Relying on a spiritual friend
What it means to rely on a spiritual mentor, considering the benefit a teacher brings…
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Six qualities of a disciple
The qualities to develop to be a receptive student of the Dharma.
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Three qualities of a student
The importance of being open minded as a student and having respect for the teachings…
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