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.
Right mindfulness
Venerable Thubten Chodron Examining the eightfold noble path through mindfulness of body, feelings, mind, and phenomena.
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Right concentration and effort
Examining the eightfold noble path through right concentration and right effort.
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Right effort, view, and thought
Concluding the teachings on the the eightfold noble path by looking at right effort, right view, and right thought.
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Auxiliary bodhisattva vows: Vows 18-21
The auxiliary vows to overcome obstacles to the far-reaching attitude of patience and joyous effort.
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