Lam-rim

Repeatedly gaining precious human rebirths makes the ultimate goals of liberation and enlightenment possible. To understand rebirth, it is essential to understand the nature of our mind and to gain a proper understanding of karma.

Berlin, Germany, June 23, 2009

Detailed explanation of Atisha’s formulation of the graded practices for attaining enlightenment.

The foundation for developing all good qualities is learning and applying the basic lam-rim teachings to our lives.

The “self” is very central to the Buddhist spiritual path. In this series, we explore how lam-rim practice helps us to develop a healthy sense of “me” and rid ourselves of identification with an inflated “me.”

“Dharma-Lite” lam-rim, which considers the graded stages in terms of this lifetime alone, and the full training of “Real Thing Dharma” represent different scopes of intention. In both cases, we need to aim to be of best help to everyone.

Using traditional examples, Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche explains the graded path, emphasizing the importance of appreciating and taking full advantage of our precious human life.

Also known as “Songs of Experience,” Tsongkhapa’s brief presentation is part of the lam-rim training outlining the graded stages of the path to enlightenment.

The “Guru Puja” – “Lama Chopa” in Tibetan – is a tantric practice, in the Gelug tradition, of making offerings to the spiritual master and includes a review of all the points of the combined sutra and tantra path to enlightenment

A brief commentary on Tsongkhapa’s foundational text, providing an overview of renunciation, bodhichitta, and the correct view of voidness.