Grounds and Paths According to Prasangika Madhyamaka (2011-12)
Teachings on A Brief Presentation of the Grounds and Paths of the Perfection Vehicle (Download Below).
An introduction to grounds and paths
Venerable Thubten Chodron An introduction to the grounds and paths according to the Prasangika Madhyamaka beginning with the different types of persons based on their spiritual capacity.
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The three levels of spiritual practitioner
Venerable Thubten Tarpa A look at the three levels of spiritual practitioners and how to cultivate their main aspirations.
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Benefits of studying the grounds and paths
The motivations of different levels of spiritual practitioners, and why it is beneficial to study the grounds and paths.
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Fundamental and Universal Vehicles
The differences between the Fundamental and Universal Vehicles, and a background to the root text.
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Commentary on the author’s introduction
Explanation of the author's homage and introduction of the text. What Dharma practice means and the importance of practice to bring about changes in our…
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Explanation of the middle way view
Examining the middle way view using the four-fold negation explained in Nagarjuna's introductory verse.
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Fundamental Vehicle grounds and paths
An explanation of the hearer's grounds and paths, including which afflictions or fetters need to be abandoned on each ground.
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Hearer’s path of accumulation
How the hearer enters the path of accumulation through developing the determination to be free from cyclic existence.
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Hearer’s path of preparation, seeing, and...
The demarcation point for entering each path, how to develop each path, and what afflictions are being eliminated on each path.
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Asanga’s hearer’s grounds
An explanation of the 10 points of Asanga's hearer's grounds and how meditating on these 10 points generates renunciation.
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Hearer’s path and nirvana
How to contemplate the kindness of others, and the benefits of doing so. A continuation of the commentary on the hearer's paths.
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Summary of the Fundamental Vehicle
A summary of the grounds and paths of the Fundamental Vehicle.
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