Guided Meditations on the Stages of the Path

by CHODRON, THUBTENDALAI LAMA

• ISBN13: 9781559392815
• ISBN10: 1559392819
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-09-05
• Publisher: Snow Lion

Summary

The lamrim (stages of the path) presentation of Buddhist teachings has become a core topic of study at many Buddhist centers in the West. For busy practitioners, the lamrim gives a concise and easily graspable picture of the Buddhist path. Bestselling author Thubten Chodron has a unique ability to present these teachings. In this volume, she provides clear explanations of the stages of the path, while the mp3 files on the accompanying CD contain guided meditations on each of the topics covered in the text. Book jacket.

Author Biography

Thubten Chodron is an American Buddhist nun

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 9
Introduction	p. 11
Learning to Meditate
Introduction to Meditation	p. 19
Establishing a Daily Practice	p. 27
Preparing for Meditation	p. 35
Mindfulness of Breathing	p. 47
Enjoying the Meditation Practices	p. 53
The Meditations
Meditation on the Buddha	p. 63
Recitations before Meditation Sessions	p. 73
"The Foundation of All Good Qualities"	p. 77
"The Three Principal Aspects of the Path"	p. 79
Lamrim Meditation Outlines	p. 81
Additional Dedication Verses	p. 141
Keeping on Track
Overview of the Gradual Path to Enlightenment	p. 147
Working with Distractions	p. 159
Antidotes to the Mental Afflictions	p. 171
Advice for Newcomers to the Dharma	p. 185
Deepening Your Dharma Practice	p. 189
Contents of Guided Meditations on the CD	p. 205
Full Outline for the Meditation on the Precious Human Life	p. 209
Glossary	p. 211
Suggested Reading	p. 217
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