Lam-rim

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The Four Themes of Gampopa in Drugpa Kagyu
Explore the graded path of practice as found in the Drugpa Kagyu tradition, written by the great Tibetan master of the 16th century, Pema Karpo.
in The Three Scopes
Commentary on “The Three Principal Aspects of the Path” – The Dalai Lama
A determination to be free of suffering, a bodhichitta aim to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all, and a correct understanding of emptiness are the three principal aspects of the graded path to enlightenment.
in Commentaries on Lam-rim Texts
The Abbreviated Points of the Graded Path
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.
in Sutra Texts
The Life of Atisha
Childhood and Renunciation of Princely Life In eastern India, in the land of Jahor, in the city of Bangala, in the Golden Banner Palace, lived King Kalyana the Good and Queen Prabhavati the Radiant. The royal palace was crowned with thirteen golden roofs, one set atop the...
in Atisha
Traditional Presentation of the Lam-rim Graded Path
Using traditional examples, Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche explains the graded path, emphasizing the importance of appreciating and taking full advantage of our precious human life.
in The Graded Path
Overview of the Lam-rim Graded Path
The entire lam-rim graded path from appreciating our precious human rebirth up to the developing a bodhichitta aim for enlightenment.
in The Graded Path
Introduction to the Graded Path
The graded stages of the path (lam-rim) lead to better rebirths, liberation and enlightenment, but can also apply to improving this lifetime as well.
in The Graded Path
The Need of Lam-rim for Practicing Tantra Effectively
How to practice tantra effectively using the three levels of motivation as found within the lam-rim teachings.
in Buddhist Tantra
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