In Thailand, Tibet and Taiwan–throughout the world–Buddhist practice means training the mind in ethics, in concentration, and in wisdom. We will use this framework to introduce Buddhist teachings as a practical guide to a calmer and more caring way of life. Kindness, clarity, and insight –– a curious sequence of words. What lies behind them…
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The 37 Dharma Wings for Enlightenment are for all Buddhist practitioners who want to follow Buddha’s path. With the Four Noble Truths as the foundation of Buddha’s teachings, the 37 Dharma Wings for Enlightenment form the basis of Buddhist practice. For a beginning level practitioner or someone who wants to form a stable basis for Buddhist meditation…
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Nagarjuna’s Precious Garland of Advice to a King In his Precious Garland, Nagarjuna offers sound advice on how to gain happiness in this life, individually and as a society. He then expands the scope to include happiness in future lives and attaining enlightenment through practical ethics, great compassion and the wisdom of emptiness. Note: This…
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Lam Rim, the graduated path – or roadmap – to enlightenment, is a foundational Buddhist teaching outlining the progression of spiritual practices needed to attain full enlightenment. Gelek Rimpoche, with characteristic wit and humor, lays out the path in easy-to understand every day terms. Volume 4 features the great scope, the Mahayana and introduces various…
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Lam Rim, the graduated path – or roadmap – to enlightenment, is a foundational Buddhist teaching outlining the progression of spiritual practices needed to attain full enlightenment. Gelek Rimpoche, with characteristic wit and humor, lays out the path in easy-to understand every day terms. This volume introduces the medium scope of the spiritual path, aligned…
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Lam Rim, the graduated path – or roadmap – to enlightenment, is a foundational Buddhist teaching outlining the progression of spiritual practices needed to attain full enlightenment. Gelek Rimpoche, with characteristic wit and humor, lays out the path in easy-to understand every day terms. This volume contains the teachings on the initial scope: contemplating the…
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