Three Principal Aspects of the Path with Dr. Jan Willis (2017)
Teachings by Dr. Jan Willis on Lama Tsongkhapa’s lamrim text, "Three Principal Aspects of the Path."
The Three Principal Aspects of the Path
Verses on the essence of the path to awakening by Je Tsongkhapa, the founder of the Gelugpa school of Tibetan Buddhism, plus a recording of…
View PostStarting with renunciation
Beginning the course on Lama Tsongkhapa's short lamrim text, "The Three Principal Aspects of the Path." Why we must start with renunciation.
View PostThe life of Lama Tsongkhapa
The life story of the author of "The Three Principal Aspects of the Path," the 14th century Tibetan scholar-yogi Lama Tsongkhapa.
View PostRemembering love and compassion
A discussion about working with afflictions, extending love to all beings, and the importance and kindness of the spiritual mentor
View PostGiving up worldly concerns, gaining wisdom
A call for us to give up the eight worldly concerns and lead authentic lives.
View PostBodhicitta and compassion
Exploring the meaning of compassion and bodhicitta, and how we can relate to these concepts in our lived experience.
View PostLiving compassion
A discussion about the impact of anger, how one relates to compassion, and the need to address racism in American culture.
View PostWisdom: Understanding reality
Delving into wisdom, exploring the various similes that are used to bring us closer to understanding the true nature of reality.
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