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The first volume of the 15th-century spiritual classic that condenses Buddhist teachings into one easy-to-follow meditation manual
The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment (Tib. Lam rim chen mo) is one of the brightest jewels in the world’s treasury of sacred literature. The author, Tsong-kha-pa, completed it in 1402, and it soon became one of the most renowned works of spiritual practice and philosophy in the world of Tibetan Buddhism. Because it condenses all the exoteric sūtra scriptures into a meditation manual that is easy to understand, scholars and practitioners rely on its authoritative presentation as a gateway that leads to a full understanding of the Buddha’s teachings.
Tsong-kha-pa took great pains to base his insights on classical Indian Buddhist literature, illustrating his points with classical citations as well as with sayings of the masters of the earlier Kadampa tradition. In this way the text demonstrates clearly how Tibetan Buddhism carefully preserved and developed the Indian Buddhist traditions.
This first of three volumes covers all the practices that are prerequisite for developing the spirit of enlightenment (bodhicitta).
Editions of The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment (Volume 1)
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781559391528
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781559394420
- EBook
- ISBN 9781559398695
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The first volume of the 15th-century spiritual classic that condenses Buddhist teachings into one easy-to-follow meditation manual
The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment (Tib. Lam rim chen mo) is one of the brightest jewels in the world’s treasury of sacred literature. The author, Tsong-kha-pa, completed it in 1402, and it soon became one of the most renowned works of spiritual practice and philosophy in the world of Tibetan Buddhism. Because it condenses all the exoteric sūtra scriptures into a meditation manual that is easy to understand, scholars and practitioners rely on its authoritative presentation as a gateway that leads to a full understanding of the Buddha’s teachings.
Tsong-kha-pa took great pains to base his insights on classical Indian Buddhist literature, illustrating his points with classical citations as well as with sayings of the masters of the earlier Kadampa tradition. In this way the text demonstrates clearly how Tibetan Buddhism carefully preserved and developed the Indian Buddhist traditions.
This first of three volumes covers all the practices that are prerequisite for developing the spirit of enlightenment (bodhicitta).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment (Volume 1) about?
The first volume of the 15th-century spiritual classic that condenses Buddhist teachings into one easy-to-follow meditation manual
The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment (Tib. Lam rim chen mo) is one of the brightest jewels in the world’s treasury of sacred literature. The author, Tsong-kha-pa, completed it in 1402, and it soon became one of the most renowned works of spiritual practice and philosophy in the world of Tibetan Buddhism. Because it condenses all the exoteric sūtra scriptures into a meditation manual that is easy to understand, scholars and practitioners rely on its authoritative presentation as a gateway that leads to a full understanding of the Buddha’s teachings.
Tsong-kha-pa took great pains to base his insights on classical Indian Buddhist literature, illustrating his points with classical citations as well as with sayings of the masters of the earlier Kadampa tradition. In this way the text demonstrates clearly how Tibetan Buddhism carefully preserved and developed the Indian Buddhist traditions.
This first of three volumes covers all the practices that are prerequisite for developing the spirit of enlightenment (bodhicitta).
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment (Volume 1)?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Buddhism > Buddhism: branches and groups > Mahayana Buddhism > Tibetan Buddhism
Where can I read a sample of The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment (Volume 1)?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781559391528
Is The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment (Volume 1) part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path, the Lamrim Chenmo
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment (Volume 1)?
Guy Newland, Joshua Cutler,Tsong-kha-pa
Who is the Publisher of the book The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment (Volume 1)?
Shambhala
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment (Volume 1) is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781559391528) and paperback(ISBN 9781559394420) and ebook(ISBN 9781559398695)
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