Difference between revisions of "The LAMRIM: An Abbreviated Outline"
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| − | A commonly used outline for lamrim teachings today is in the English translation from Tibetan of Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand by Pabongka Rinpoche. | + | A commonly used outline for [[lamrim teachings]] today is in the English translation from [[Tibetan]] of [[Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand]] by [[Pabongka Rinpoche]]. |
| − | An abbreviated and annotated outline follows to show the structure of this lamrim. | + | An abbreviated and annotated outline follows to show the {{Wiki|structure}} of this [[lamrim]]. |
| − | Preliminaries Greatness of the author of the lamrim, to establish the authenticity of the teaching Greatness of the lamrim itself, to gain respect for it | + | Preliminaries Greatness of the author of the [[lamrim]], to establish the authenticity of the [[teaching]] Greatness of the [[lamrim]] itself, to gain [[respect]] for it |
How the instructions are to be received and given | How the instructions are to be received and given | ||
| − | How students are to be guided through the subjects | + | How students are to be guided through the [[subjects]] |
| − | How to rely on a spiritual guide | + | How to rely on a [[spiritual guide]] |
| − | How to train one's mind on the basis of the correct way to rely on the spiritual guide | + | How to train one's [[mind]] on the basis of the correct way to rely on the [[spiritual guide]] |
| − | The way to encourage oneself to take the essence of this precious human rebirth .The way to take the essence of this precious human rebirth – that is, the training of one's mind in the paths of the three scopes included within the lamrim | + | The way to encourage oneself to take the [[essence]] of this [[precious human rebirth]] .The way to take the [[essence]] of this [[precious human rebirth]] – that is, the {{Wiki|training}} of one's [[mind]] in the [[paths]] of the [[three scopes]] included within the [[lamrim]] |
| − | The path shared with persons who have a modest scope motivation (striving for a rebirth in the upper realms) | + | The [[path]] shared with persons who have a modest scope [[motivation]] (striving for a [[rebirth]] in the upper [[realms]]) |
| − | Reality that this life will end and that one will die S | + | [[Reality]] that this [[life]] will end and that one will [[die]] S |
| − | suffering in a rebirth in the lower realms (a rebirth as a hell being, a hungry ghost, or an animal, which one would want to avoid) | + | [[suffering]] in a [[rebirth]] in the [[lower realms]] (a [[rebirth]] as a [[hell being]], a [[hungry ghost]], or an [[animal]], which one would want to avoid) |
| − | (so one takes) Refuge in the three Jewels: Buddha, Dharma and Sangha (and adjusts one's behaviour of body, speech and mind according to the) Law of cause and effect, that is, karma This will lead one to a favourable rebirth within cyclic existence in the human realm, demigod realm, or god realm. | + | (so one takes) [[Refuge]] in the three [[Jewels]]: [[Buddha]], [[Dharma]] and [[Sangha]] (and adjusts one's {{Wiki|behaviour}} of [[body, speech and mind]] according to the) [[Law of cause and effect]], that is, [[karma]] This will lead one to a favourable [[rebirth]] within [[cyclic existence]] in the [[human realm]], [[demigod]] [[realm]], or [[god realm]]. |
| − | The path shared with persons who have a medium scope motivation (striving for liberation from cyclic existence) Truth of suffering (in cyclic existence in general, including the favourable rebirths) | + | The [[path]] shared with persons who have a {{Wiki|medium}} scope [[motivation]] (striving for [[liberation from cyclic existence]]) [[Truth of suffering]] (in [[cyclic existence]] in general, [[including]] the favourable [[rebirths]]) |
| − | Truth of the causes of suffering (the afflictive emotions, and ignorance) The truth of cessation (the state that is free of suffering and its origins) | + | [[Truth]] of the [[causes of suffering]] (the [[afflictive emotions]], and [[ignorance]]) The [[truth]] of [[cessation]] (the [[state]] that is free of [[suffering]] and its origins) |
| − | The truth of paths (the way to attain this state free of suffering and its causes by practicing ethics, concentration, and wisdom) | + | The [[truth]] of [[paths]] (the way to attain this [[state]] free of [[suffering]] and its [[causes]] by practicing [[ethics]], [[concentration]], and [[wisdom]]) |
| − | Presentation of the 12 links of dependent arising The training in the medium scope path will lead to the development of the wish to be liberated from all un-free rebirths in cyclic existence caused by the power of delusions (afflictive emotions and ignorance) and karma. The path of persons who have a high scope motivation (striving for complete buddhahood) Advantages of the mind of enlightenment (the wish to become a buddha for the welfare of all sentient beings) | + | Presentation of the [[12 links]] of [[dependent arising]] The {{Wiki|training}} in the {{Wiki|medium}} scope [[path]] will lead to the [[development]] of the wish to be {{Wiki|liberated}} from all un-free [[rebirths]] in [[cyclic existence]] [[caused]] by the power of [[delusions]] ([[afflictive emotions]] and [[ignorance]]) and [[karma]]. The [[path]] of persons who have a high scope [[motivation]] (striving for complete [[buddhahood]]) Advantages of the [[mind of enlightenment]] (the wish to become a [[buddha]] for the {{Wiki|welfare}} of all [[sentient beings]]) |
| − | The way to develop the mind of enlightenment | + | The way to develop the [[mind of enlightenment]] |
| − | The 7-point instruction in seeing all sentient beings as one's mothers (from previous | + | The 7-point instruction in [[seeing]] all [[sentient beings]] as one's mothers (from [[previous lives]] and [[contemplating]] their [[kindness]] towards oneself) |
| − | + | Instruction on how to exchange one's [[self-interest]] for others' [[interest]] (by [[looking at]] the [[drawbacks]] of [[self]] cherishing, and the advantages of cherishing others) | |
| − | | + | The way to train one's [[mind]] after developing the [[mind of enlightenment]] |
| − | + | Training in the [[six perfections]] of: [[generosity]], [[ethics]], [[patience]], [[joyful]] [[effort]], [[concentration]], and [[wisdom]] | |
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| − | Training in the six perfections of: generosity, ethics, patience, joyful effort, concentration, and wisdom | ||
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| − | Greatness of the author of the lamrim, to establish the authenticity of the teaching | + | Greatness of the author of the [[lamrim]], to establish the authenticity of the [[teaching]] |
| − | Greatness of the lamrim itself, to gain respect for it | + | Greatness of the [[lamrim]] itself, to gain [[respect]] for it |
How the instructions are to be received and given | How the instructions are to be received and given | ||
| − | How students are to be guided through the subjects | + | How students are to be guided through the [[subjects]] |
| − | How to rely on a spiritual guide How to train one's mind on the basis of the correct way to rely on the spiritual guide | + | How to rely on a [[spiritual guide]] How to train one's [[mind]] on the basis of the correct way to rely on the [[spiritual guide]] |
| − | The way to encourage oneself to take the essence of this precious human rebirth | + | The way to encourage oneself to take the [[essence]] of this [[precious human rebirth]] |
| − | The way to take the essence of this precious human rebirth – that is, the training of one's mind in the paths of the three scopes included within the lamrim | + | The way to take the [[essence]] of this [[precious human rebirth]] – that is, the {{Wiki|training}} of one's [[mind]] in the [[paths]] of the [[three scopes]] included within the [[lamrim]] |
| − | The path shared with persons who have a modest scope motivation (striving for a rebirth in the upper realms) | + | The [[path]] shared with persons who have a modest scope [[motivation]] (striving for a [[rebirth]] in the upper [[realms]]) |
| − | Reality that this life will end and that one will die | + | [[Reality]] that this [[life]] will end and that one will [[die]] |
| − | Suffering in a rebirth in the lower realms (a rebirth as a hell being, a hungry ghost, or an animal, which one would want to avoid) | + | [[Suffering]] in a [[rebirth]] in the [[lower realms]] (a [[rebirth]] as a [[hell being]], a [[hungry ghost]], or an [[animal]], which one would want to avoid) |
| − | (so one takes) Refuge in the three Jewels: Buddha, Dharma and Sangha | + | (so one takes) [[Refuge]] in the three [[Jewels]]: [[Buddha]], [[Dharma]] and [[Sangha]] |
| − | (and adjusts one's behaviour of body, speech and mind according to the) Law of cause and effect, that is, karma This will lead one to a favourable rebirth within cyclic existence in the human realm, demigod realm, or god realm. | + | (and adjusts one's {{Wiki|behaviour}} of [[body, speech and mind]] according to the) [[Law of cause and effect]], that is, [[karma]] This will lead one to a favourable [[rebirth]] within [[cyclic existence]] in the [[human realm]], [[demigod]] [[realm]], or [[god realm]]. |
| − | The path shared with persons who have a medium scope motivation (striving for liberation from cyclic existence) | + | The [[path]] shared with persons who have a {{Wiki|medium}} scope [[motivation]] (striving for [[liberation from cyclic existence]]) |
| − | Truth of suffering (in cyclic existence in general, including the favourable rebirths) | + | [[Truth of suffering]] (in [[cyclic existence]] in general, [[including]] the favourable [[rebirths]]) |
| − | Truth of the causes of suffering (the afflictive emotions, and ignorance) | + | [[Truth]] of the [[causes of suffering]] (the [[afflictive emotions]], and [[ignorance]]) |
| − | The truth of cessation (the state that is free of suffering and its origins) | + | The [[truth]] of [[cessation]] (the [[state]] that is free of [[suffering]] and its origins) |
| − | The truth of paths (the way to attain this state free of suffering and its causes by practicing ethics, concentration, and wisdom) | + | The [[truth]] of [[paths]] (the way to attain this [[state]] free of [[suffering]] and its [[causes]] by practicing [[ethics]], [[concentration]], and [[wisdom]]) |
| − | Presentation of the 12 links of dependent arising The training in the medium scope path will lead to the development of the wish to be liberated from all un-free rebirths in cyclic existence caused by the power of delusions (afflictive emotions and ignorance) and karma. The path of persons who have a high scope motivation (striving for complete buddhahood) | + | Presentation of the [[12 links]] of [[dependent arising]] The {{Wiki|training}} in the {{Wiki|medium}} scope [[path]] will lead to the [[development]] of the wish to be {{Wiki|liberated}} from all un-free [[rebirths]] in [[cyclic existence]] [[caused]] by the power of [[delusions]] ([[afflictive emotions]] and [[ignorance]]) and [[karma]]. The [[path]] of persons who have a high scope [[motivation]] (striving for complete [[buddhahood]]) |
| − | Advantages of the mind of enlightenment (the wish to become a buddha for the welfare of all sentient beings) | + | Advantages of the [[mind of enlightenment]] (the wish to become a [[buddha]] for the {{Wiki|welfare}} of all [[sentient beings]]) |
| − | The way to develop the mind of enlightenment | + | The way to develop the [[mind of enlightenment]] |
| − | The 7-point instruction in seeing all sentient beings as one's mothers (from previous lives and contemplating their kindness towards oneself) | + | The 7-point instruction in [[seeing]] all [[sentient beings]] as one's mothers (from [[previous lives]] and [[contemplating]] their [[kindness]] towards oneself) |
| − | Instruction on how to exchange one's self-interest for others' interest (by looking at the drawbacks of selfcherishing, and the advantages of cherishing others) | + | Instruction on how to exchange one's [[self-interest]] for others' [[interest]] (by [[looking at]] the [[drawbacks]] of selfcherishing, and the advantages of cherishing others) |
| − | The way to train one's mind after developing the mind of enlightenment Training in the six perfections of: generosity, ethics, patience, joyful effort, concentration, and wisdom | + | The way to train one's [[mind]] after developing the [[mind of enlightenment]] Training in the [[six perfections]] of: [[generosity]], [[ethics]], [[patience]], [[joyful]] [[effort]], [[concentration]], and [[wisdom]] |
Latest revision as of 17:53, 2 February 2020
A commonly used outline for lamrim teachings today is in the English translation from Tibetan of Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand by Pabongka Rinpoche.
An abbreviated and annotated outline follows to show the structure of this lamrim.
Preliminaries Greatness of the author of the lamrim, to establish the authenticity of the teaching Greatness of the lamrim itself, to gain respect for it
How the instructions are to be received and given
How students are to be guided through the subjects
How to rely on a spiritual guide
How to train one's mind on the basis of the correct way to rely on the spiritual guide
The way to encourage oneself to take the essence of this precious human rebirth .The way to take the essence of this precious human rebirth – that is, the training of one's mind in the paths of the three scopes included within the lamrim
The path shared with persons who have a modest scope motivation (striving for a rebirth in the upper realms)
Reality that this life will end and that one will die S
suffering in a rebirth in the lower realms (a rebirth as a hell being, a hungry ghost, or an animal, which one would want to avoid)
(so one takes) Refuge in the three Jewels: Buddha, Dharma and Sangha (and adjusts one's behaviour of body, speech and mind according to the) Law of cause and effect, that is, karma This will lead one to a favourable rebirth within cyclic existence in the human realm, demigod realm, or god realm.
The path shared with persons who have a medium scope motivation (striving for liberation from cyclic existence) Truth of suffering (in cyclic existence in general, including the favourable rebirths)
Truth of the causes of suffering (the afflictive emotions, and ignorance) The truth of cessation (the state that is free of suffering and its origins)
The truth of paths (the way to attain this state free of suffering and its causes by practicing ethics, concentration, and wisdom)
Presentation of the 12 links of dependent arising The training in the medium scope path will lead to the development of the wish to be liberated from all un-free rebirths in cyclic existence caused by the power of delusions (afflictive emotions and ignorance) and karma. The path of persons who have a high scope motivation (striving for complete buddhahood) Advantages of the mind of enlightenment (the wish to become a buddha for the welfare of all sentient beings)
The way to develop the mind of enlightenment
The 7-point instruction in seeing all sentient beings as one's mothers (from previous lives and contemplating their kindness towards oneself)
Instruction on how to exchange one's self-interest for others' interest (by looking at the drawbacks of self cherishing, and the advantages of cherishing others)
The way to train one's mind after developing the mind of enlightenment
Training in the six perfections of: generosity, ethics, patience, joyful effort, concentration, and wisdom
Preliminaries
Greatness of the author of the lamrim, to establish the authenticity of the teaching
Greatness of the lamrim itself, to gain respect for it
How the instructions are to be received and given
How students are to be guided through the subjects
How to rely on a spiritual guide How to train one's mind on the basis of the correct way to rely on the spiritual guide
The way to encourage oneself to take the essence of this precious human rebirth
The way to take the essence of this precious human rebirth – that is, the training of one's mind in the paths of the three scopes included within the lamrim
The path shared with persons who have a modest scope motivation (striving for a rebirth in the upper realms)
Reality that this life will end and that one will die
Suffering in a rebirth in the lower realms (a rebirth as a hell being, a hungry ghost, or an animal, which one would want to avoid)
(so one takes) Refuge in the three Jewels: Buddha, Dharma and Sangha
(and adjusts one's behaviour of body, speech and mind according to the) Law of cause and effect, that is, karma This will lead one to a favourable rebirth within cyclic existence in the human realm, demigod realm, or god realm.
The path shared with persons who have a medium scope motivation (striving for liberation from cyclic existence)
Truth of suffering (in cyclic existence in general, including the favourable rebirths)
Truth of the causes of suffering (the afflictive emotions, and ignorance)
The truth of cessation (the state that is free of suffering and its origins)
The truth of paths (the way to attain this state free of suffering and its causes by practicing ethics, concentration, and wisdom)
Presentation of the 12 links of dependent arising The training in the medium scope path will lead to the development of the wish to be liberated from all un-free rebirths in cyclic existence caused by the power of delusions (afflictive emotions and ignorance) and karma. The path of persons who have a high scope motivation (striving for complete buddhahood)
Advantages of the mind of enlightenment (the wish to become a buddha for the welfare of all sentient beings)
The way to develop the mind of enlightenment
The 7-point instruction in seeing all sentient beings as one's mothers (from previous lives and contemplating their kindness towards oneself)
Instruction on how to exchange one's self-interest for others' interest (by looking at the drawbacks of selfcherishing, and the advantages of cherishing others)
The way to train one's mind after developing the mind of enlightenment Training in the six perfections of: generosity, ethics, patience, joyful effort, concentration, and wisdom
