Gradual Path to Enlightenment (1991-94)
In the early 11th century, the Indian Buddhist master Atisha condensed essential points from the sutras and ordered them into the text Lamp of the Path. These were then expanded upon in the 14th century by the Tibetan Buddhist master Lama Tsongkhapa in The Great Exposition on the Gradual Path to Enlightenment (Lamrim Chenmo). Venerable Thubten Chodron comments on this text and relates these practical teachings to our daily lives. Teachings given at Dharma Friendship Foundation 1991-1994.
Stages of the Path (lamrim) 1991-1994
Venerable Thubten Chodron An easy to navigate outline of the "gradual path" teachings given at Dharma Friendship Foundation.
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Lamrim outline (overview)
A general overview of the gradual path teachings with links to more specific teachings on each topic.
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Meditations on the lamrim
A general outline for meditation of the steps for each topic in the gradual path to enlightenment.
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Lamrim outline: Introduction
A detailed outline of the introduction to the gradual path (lamrim) teachings.
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Lamrim outline: Preparatory practices
A detailed outline of the six preparatory practices to carry out before a meditation session.
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Lamrim outline: Foundation
A detailed outline of the foundation practices of the lamrim: relying on a spiritual mentor and precious human life.
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Lamrim outline: Initial
A detailed outline of the practices of an initial level practitioner: remembering death, the lower realms, taking refuge, and karma.
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Lamrim outline: Intermediate
A detailed outline of the practices of an intermediate level practitioner: the four noble truths and the 12 links of dependent arising.
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Introduction to the lamrim teachings
An overview of the lamrim including qualities of the compilers and teachings.
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How teachings should be studied and taught
Cultivating the qualities, attitudes, and motivations that make the student's mind receptive and the teacher's mind prepared for sharing the Dharma.
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Basic Buddhist topics
An overview of topics such as the mind, rebirth, cyclic existence, and enlightenment, as an introduction for those not familiar with the Buddhist worldview.
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