Lam-rim

Learn what needs to be overcome in order to develop each of the three graded levels of motivation in lam-rim.

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

The entire lam-rim graded path from appreciating our precious human rebirth up to the developing a bodhichitta aim for enlightenment.

An explanation on how the four noble truths are understood at initial, intermediate and advanced levels.

“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.

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.

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

Tsongkhapa offers verses of request for inspiration to follow the lam-rim graded path from its foundation, a healthy relation with a spiritual teacher, through the two stages of tantra, all the way to enlightenment.