Gomchen Lamrim (2015-18)
Teachings on the Gomchen Lamrim, also entitled The Ascertainer of the Door to Practice Arisen from the Stages of the Path to Awakening: The Essence of All Eloquent Speech, by the great meditator Ngawang Drakpa of Dagpo.
Root Text
The root text is available in The Pearl Garland: An Anthology of Lamrims by Rosemary Patton, published by Editions Guépèle. Sravasti Abbey monastics are working on a translation that will be made available online when it is finalized. Download the study guide here.
More on joyous effort
Venerable Thubten Damcho Venerable Thubten Damcho continues the review of joyous effort, covering discouragement, faith, and favorable conditions
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Meditative stability
Venerable Thubten Chodron Teaching on the conditions and objects of focus for engaging in the far-reaching practice of meditative stability.
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Objects of meditation
A continuation of the teaching on the perfection of meditative stabilization, describing different objects on which to meditate.
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Objects of meditation: Pali tradition
Teaching on the objects used for stabilizing meditation according to the Pali Tradition.
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The five hindrances to meditative stabilization
Finishing the discussion on the five hindrances and moving on to the five faults of meditation and the eight antidotes.
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Meditation session outline
Venerable Thubten Tarpa Venerable Thubten Tarpa reviews the three phases of a meditation session and how to conduct our lives off of the cushion.
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Perfection of generosity
Venerable Thubten Jigme Venerable Thubten Jigme leads an interactive discussion on the bodhisattva perfection of generosity.
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Ethical conduct review
Venerable Thubten Tsultrim Venerable Thubten Tsultrim leads an interactive discussion on the bodhisattva perfection of ethical conduct.
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Fortitude review
Venerable Thubten Jampa leads an interactive discussion on the bodhisattva perfection of fortitude.
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Joyous effort review
Venerable Thubten Samten Venerable Thubten Samten leads an engaging review on the far-reaching practice of joyous effort.
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The five faults and eight antidotes
Teaching on the five faults to meditative stabilization and the eight antidotes to cultivate to oppose them.
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Six conditions for serenity
Venerable Thubten Tarpa leads a review of meditative stabilization, focusing on the the six conditions necessary for developing serenity/calm abiding.
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