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Steps on the Path to Enlightenment: A Commentary on Tsongkhapa's Lamrim Chenmo, Volume 1: The Foundation Practices
Steps on the Path to The Foundation Practices marks the first volume of a much-anticipated, comprehensive commentary on the Lamrim Chenmo by the renowned Buddhist scholar, Geshe Sopa.
This landmark commentary on what is perhaps the most elegant Tibetan presentation of the Buddhist path offers a detailed overview of Buddhist philosophy, especially invaluable to those wanting to enact the wisdom of the Buddha in their lives.
In the Lamrim Chenmo , Tsongkhapa explains the path in terms of the three levels of those of small capacity who seek happiness in future lives, those of medium capacity who seek liberation from the cycle of suffering, and those of great capacity who seek full enlightenment in order to benefit all beings. This volume covers the topics common to the first Tsongkhapa's explanations of the role of the teacher, his exhortation to take the essence of human existence, the contemplation of death and future lives, and going for the refuge.
Given his vast knowledge and his experience in both Tibetan and Western contexts, Geshe Sopa is the ideal commentator of this work for the modern student of Tibetan Buddhism.
This landmark commentary on what is perhaps the most elegant Tibetan presentation of the Buddhist path offers a detailed overview of Buddhist philosophy, especially invaluable to those wanting to enact the wisdom of the Buddha in their lives.
In the Lamrim Chenmo , Tsongkhapa explains the path in terms of the three levels of those of small capacity who seek happiness in future lives, those of medium capacity who seek liberation from the cycle of suffering, and those of great capacity who seek full enlightenment in order to benefit all beings. This volume covers the topics common to the first Tsongkhapa's explanations of the role of the teacher, his exhortation to take the essence of human existence, the contemplation of death and future lives, and going for the refuge.
Given his vast knowledge and his experience in both Tibetan and Western contexts, Geshe Sopa is the ideal commentator of this work for the modern student of Tibetan Buddhism.
- GenresBuddhismSpirituality
608 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2004
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May 17, 2024
If you want a very thorough and detailed account of the first steps to take start here Geshe Lhundup Sopa a Tibetan Buddhist scholar practitioner - who was one of the first teachers to live in the West- and become a university professor and start a center in Wisconsin.
There are many references and links for the original sutras and also the teachings from TsongKhaPa. A very valuable resource for a serious student.
There are many references and links for the original sutras and also the teachings from TsongKhaPa. A very valuable resource for a serious student.
July 22, 2022
Steps not physical
Some have walked this earth to be awakened, some have found, some still walk, only a single step need be taken in this day and time taken not by foot but finger and this is yours
Some have walked this earth to be awakened, some have found, some still walk, only a single step need be taken in this day and time taken not by foot but finger and this is yours
February 7, 2021
Such a beautiful commentary to the Lamrim Chenmo. Covers the topics up to refuge in this volume. Four more volumes to go..
October 9, 2021
Very detailed and authoritative, but repetitive, and duplicative of many other texts on Tibetan Buddhism.
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