Lam Rim Chen Mo

Clarifications on The Great Treatise

Chapter 3: How to Listen to and Explain the Teachings

Page 66 lists individuals to whom one should not give teaching.
For the most part these are self-explanatory and easy to understand.

Tibetan Buddhism as 'Lamaism'

In a footnote in the handouts for Unit 1, Prof. Terentyev mentions the reference by outsiders to Tibetan Buddhism as 'Lamaism'.

Structure of The Great Treatise

In the introduction to the Text, Ruegg refers to antecedent and parallel texts in Sanskrit and Tibetan, as well as Tsongkhapa's own citation of a number of Indian sutra and sastra texts. (ref. p 25)

Authenticity of Mahayana

In the notes for Unit 1, Prof Terentyev states that "It cannot be established... that Saykamuni Buddha taught in only one or all of these Indian languages", referring to Pali, Magadhi and Sanskrit.

Relying on the Teacher

In this section of The Great Treatise, Tsong-kha-pa refers to gurus having a deep understanding of the three scriptural knowledges.

Would this refer to the Tripitaka?

Discerning between those to whom you should and should not explain the teaching

In this section of Book 1 of The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path, Gunaprabha's Sutra on the Disciple is quoted, listing among others, not teaching to one "whose head is wrap

2nd Year - Spring Semester Course

Has anyone taken both Lam Rim and Bodhisattva ideal?

I'm looking to take one of these next semester (along with Buddhism in Japan) and am interested in pros/cons regarding these two courses.

Bhikshuni order to be reinstated by the Karmapa

Great news everyone! The Karmapa is about to reinstate the Bhikshuni order in Tibetan Buddhism!
http://kagyuoffice.org/gyalwang-karmapa-makes-historic-announcement-on-r...

Lam Rim Without Deity

When I first studied Tibetan Buddhism, I was expecting to meet all those Tibetan deities, such as Vajravārāhī or Cakrasamvara, etc.

VIDEO SERIES on LAM RIM CHEN MO

Buddhist center SRAVASTI ABBEY presents a video series of teachings on Tibetan LAM RIM CHEN MO by Budd

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