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The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment (Volume 1) (The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path, the Lamrim Chenmo) Paperback – December 9, 2014

by Tsong-Kha-Pa (Author), Lamrim Chenmo Translation Committee (Translator)

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The first volume of the fifteenth-century spiritual classic that condenses the enormous breadth of Buddhist teachings into one easy-to-follow meditation manual.

The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment (Tib. Lam rim chen mo) is one of the brightest jewels in the world’s treasury of sacred literature. The author, Tsong-kha-pa, completed it in 1402, and it soon became one of the most renowned works of spiritual practice and philosophy in the world of Tibetan Buddhism. Because it condenses all the exoteric sūtra scriptures into a meditation manual that is easy to understand, scholars and practitioners rely on its authoritative presentation as a gateway that leads to a full understanding of the Buddha’s teachings.

Tsong-kha-pa took great pains to base his insights on classical Indian Buddhist literature, illustrating his points with classical citations as well as with sayings of the masters of the earlier Kadampa tradition. In this way the text demonstrates clearly how Tibetan Buddhism carefully preserved and developed the Indian Buddhist traditions.

This first of three volumes covers all the practices that are prerequisite for developing the spirit of enlightenment (bodhicitta).

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"Of the many works of the Tibetan master Tsong-kha-pa, none compare in terms of popularity and breadth of influence with his Great Treatise, which has been treasured by practitioners and scholars alike for centuries. What distinguishes it as one of the principal texts of Mahayana Buddhism is its scope and clarity. It expounds the entire path from the way one should rely on a spiritual teacher, which is the very root, right up to the attainment of Buddhahood, which is the final fruit. The various stages of the path are presented so clearly and systematically that they can be easily understood and are inspiring to put into practice."—H.H. the Dalai Lama

“One of the greatest religious or secular works in the library of our human heritage.”—Robert A. F. Thurman, Professor of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies, Columbia University

"The present translation in three volumes is a remarkable accomplishment and a great gift to all students and practitioners of Vajrayana. The teachings, given open-handedly in this key text, are essential for anyone hoping to enter into or attain success in the higher (Tantric) stages of the path. The wisdom found in the nearly 1,200 pages of this work is truly astonishing and liberating. As Robert Thurman mentions in his foreword, Je Tsong-kha-pa's treatise can cause a 'paradigm shift' in the reader from a self-centered individual concerned with his own happiness to a bodhisattva for whom the happiness of others has become an ultimate concern. May it be so!"—Georg Feuerstein, author of The Encyclopedia of Yoga and Tantra

"As timely and radiant as ever. An indispensable work for Buddhists of all stripes."—Tricycle

"This is a classic of religious thought and is essential for libraries with a demonstrated interest in Buddhism or comparative religion. It should also be considered for all larger research collections and public libraries."—Library Journal

About the Author

JE TSONG-KHA-PA (1357-1419), founder of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, was one of Tibet's greatest philosophers and a prolific writer. His works combine a profound meditative spirituality with meticulous reasoning. THE LAMRIM CHENMO TRANSLATION COMMITTEE is composed of José Cabezón, Daniel Cozort, Joshua W. C. Cutler, Natalie Hauptman, Roger R. Jackson, Karen Lang, Donald S. Lopez Jr., John Makransky, Elizabeth S. Napper, Guy Newland, John Newman, Gareth Sparham, B. Alan Wallace, and Joe B. Wilson.

Series: The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path, the Lamrim Chenmo (Book 1)
Paperback: 440 pages
Publisher: Snow Lion; Reprint edition (December 9, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1559394420
ISBN-13: 978-1559394420
Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 1.3 x 9.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 43 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #300,960 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Pat Chang

Effects of 10 non-virtuous actions clearly explained.

June 3, 2016

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Chapter 14 The Varieties of Karma is extremely helpful. Location 2674 explains the effects of non-virtuous actions. Reading this section made me reflect and strengthened my resolve to observe the precepts.

Using killing, the first non-virtuous action of the body, as an example. According to The Great Treatise, killing will result in short lifetime and many illnesses. The environmental effects of killing are described below:

From the nonvirtuous action of killing, such things in the external environment as food and drink, medicine, and fruits will have little strength, be ineffective, have little potency and power or, being difficult to digest, will induce illness. Hence, most living beings will die without living out their expected life spans.

The Great Treatise states clearly that killing has negative impact on one’s health. This is consistent with the law of karma: when we shorten a life, our life will be shortened; when we take a life, our life will be taken. Knowing that non-Buddhists might have trouble with this way of thinking, I wanted to see if I can find evidence to make better explain how karma works. While I have faith in karma, others might want “proof” that killing is harmful to one’s health. Then an idea came to me, why not look up statistics on various professions and see if jobs that require killing shortens the life of those who are in that line of work?

What I found was astounding: according to Bureau of Labor Statistics’ National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, fishing industry has the highest rate of fatal occupational injuries. At 118 workplace deaths per 100,000 fishermen, a fisherman is more than 30 times more likely to die on job than average! Grouping agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting as a sector, statistics showed that the rate of fatal occupational injuries was seven times higher than average.

I connected this finding with what I learned about the lifespan of vegetarians: vegetarians live 7 to 9 years longer than non-vegetarians. While there many views and debates on why vegetarian diet leads to longer lifespan, statistics show unambiguously that vegetarians live significantly longer. This is consistent with Buddhist teaching: those who refrain from killing will live longer.

Read this book! Just one section changed my life!

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G. Costa

Mahayanists Must-Read!

September 5, 2017

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This work (3 volumes) presents the entire buddhist path to enlightenment with clear explanations.
The translation isn't perfect, however. They separate every tibetan name with "-", like Tsong-kha-pa. And spell in a somewhat strange spelling quite different from other books, like Dromtönpa here it's Dröm-dön-ba. Thankfully they haven't done it with the sanskrit names.
Some other words in translation like "religious" practice, I think would fit better something like "spiritual" practice. But none of these complaints actually impairs the study and practice of this marvelous book! May all beings be free of suffering!

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GospodMarko

THE Manual for Life

December 30, 2012

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In short, this is THE manual for life.
Based on ancient findings and universal laws, the most in depth exploration of the mind by Indian and Tibetan masters, it provides the A to Z 'operational guidelines' for every human being. That includes the ones with lesser, as well the ones with greatest capacity.
If you're sincerely interested in developing your potential to any degree - ultimately fully to enlightenment - this is the ultimate and perfect instruction, provided you've found yourself a qualified teacher. If you haven't, the text provides instructions on how to find one and identify the fonies out there.
And one final advice - yes, find a qualified teacher ASAP. We're reluctant on this issue, but it's obvious to us to have teacher when learning a new language, music instrument etc. So, a person with higher capacities and exemplary conduct and attainments is inevitable to lead us on the path of our personal/spiritual development.

Finally, the text is best studied with the original Atisha's work and the commentaries. Also, try to attend the teachings on this subject you can find online. H.H. Dalai Lama's recent teaching in Mundgod, Southern India is a good start.
The knowledge will expand your consciousness to a new extent that will be visible to you, and that you'll be able to use in your daily life. Which, honestly, is the most important after all :)

(This review concerns all three volumes of the text)

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Jeevinesh Naidu

A book that changes my life with every page read

March 21, 2015

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Very practical and accessible instructions. The Lam Rim is not a sugarcoated Buddhist Text that tells you of the roses that bloom and the bliss that emerges from constant meditation. It is actually the equivalent of a guidebook on the path and serves contemplative practice hand in hand. These books are true pearls of meditation and life literature. In fact, I use the parts on choosing a teacher etc. etc. for my daily life (we all end up choosing someone to emulate whether it may be Nelson Mandela or Mahatma Gandhi or Richard Dawkins). Wonderful Wonderful!!

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Allen Levey

The Great treatise of the Stages of hte Path

December 14, 2016

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Deeply interesting writing. It is genuine Buddhism as the motivation to become a useful human being through such an interior exploration of oneself, without any deference to any lineage but the Truth in Buddha's thought for those who commit or take some degree of refuge in it.

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TaiChiDadTX

THE Lam Rim Treatise

April 27, 2017

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Incredibly readable. Excellently done.
Introduction by Thurman is a treat as well.

Must by all three volumes!
It is a voluminous collection, but an invaluable reference and guide for the serious practitioner or student of the Geulg tradition.

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Elliott Taylor

A Way of Life Teaching

April 19, 2015

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As a practicing Mahayana Buddhist this treatise has provided the level of detail I was looking for when compared to many other titles on the path which are more generalistic in their delivery
A major addition to my library. One I can't see being very far from hand
Also, recommended to those whose interest in Buddhism is more scholarly than spiritual. A great resource tool

Do see Vol 2 and 3 for further reading on some key points developed here

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Rocky Mountaineer

Classic Buddhist Text

November 22, 2016

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Important Buddhist text by one of the most important and influential Buddhist lamas. New - arrived in great condition.

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