Path to Buddhahood

Teachings on Gampopa's Jewel Ornament of Liberation

By: Ringu Tulku

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Teachings on Gampopa's JEWEL ORNAMENT OF LIBERATION

The Jewel Ornament of Liberation is regarded by all Tibetan Buddhist schools as one of the most inspiring and comprehensive works of the tradition. Written by Gampopa (born 1079 CE), the main spiritual son of the great hermit Milarepa, this important text lays out the stages of the Buddhist path and explains how an enlightened attitude is strengthened by practicing the six perfections of generosity, discipline, patience, exertion, meditation, and knowledge.

For the first time, this sometimes difficult text is made accessible to Western readers in a clear and engaging commentary. Tibetan teacher Ringu Tulku explores this classic work of Buddhist practice and philosophy with the playful and fresh style that has made him so popular among students of Buddhism. Using folksy examples and anecdotes, he brings this text to life, discussing topics such as-

. seeing through the illusions that cause us to suffer
. advice on acting with kindness, generosity, and patience
. instructions on how to put others first
. guidance for attaining peace and lasting compassion

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"Compelling. His lengthy and penetrating discussion of the six paramitas (generosity, ethics, forbearance, diligence, meditation and wisdom) is especially engaging."--Publishers Weekly

"Based on The Jewel Ornament of Liberation , Gampopa's classic text, Path to Buddhahood presents a remarkably clear overview of the Buddhist path. With engaging directness, Ringu Tulku Rinpoche guides the reader to an essential understanding of the major philosophical and contemplative practices that constitute the heart of the Buddhist path. A wonderful contribution to the literature of dharma in the West!"--Dzogchen Ponlop, author of Wild Awakening

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Foreword	p. xi
Preface	p. xv
Acknowledgments	p. xix
Homage to Manjushri	p. xxi
Introduction	p. 1
The Cause: Buddha Nature	p. 7
The Basis: A Precious Human Life	p. 15
The Condition: The Spiritual Friend	p. 23
Why We Need a Spiritual Friend	p. 24
The Different Categories of Spiritual Friends	p. 25
The Qualities of Ordinary Spiritual Friends	p. 26
The Master-Disciple Relationship	p. 27
Receiving the Teachings in the Right Way	p. 29
The Method: The Instructions of the Spiritual Friend	p. 31
First Antidote: Contemplating Impermanence	p. 32
Second Antidote	p. 37
Contemplating the Misery of Samsara	p. 37
Understanding Karma	p. 44
Third Antidote: Love and Compassion	p. 50
The Development of Loving-Kindness	p. 51
The Development of Compassion	p. 60
Fourth Antidote: Bodhichitta	p. 64
The Bodhichitta of Aspiration	p. 67
Refuge	p. 67
Taking Refuge in the Buddha	p. 68
Taking Refuge in the Dharma	p. 70
Taking Refuge in the Sangha	p. 70
The Three Kayas	p. 72
The Refuge Ceremony	p. 74
The Bodhichitta of Commitment	p. 76
The Bodhisattva Vows	p. 76
Instructions for Developing the Bodhichitta of Commitment: The Six Paramitas	p. 80
First Paramita: Generosity	p. 82
Second Paramita: Ethics or Right Conduct	p. 87
Third Paramita: Forbearance	p. 88
Fourth Paramita: Diligence	p. 93
Fifth Paramita: Meditation	p. 99
Sixth Paramita: Wisdom	p. 108
The Five Levels of the Bodhisattva Path	p. 138
Accumulation	p. 139
Integration	p. 140
Insight	p. 141
Meditation	p. 142
Complete Accomplishment	p. 142
The Ten Bodhisattva Levels	p. 143
The Result: Perfect Buddhahood	p. 149
The Activities of a Buddha	p. 163
Conclusion	p. 169
Dedication of Merit	p. 171
Notes	p. 173
Index	p. 179
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