Day 1 of his holiness the dalai lamas two day teaching on kamalashilas the middling stages of meditation and tsongkhapas concise. Enthused by great compassion, you taught the immaculate dharma to dispel the perverted views. Based upon the middle section of the bhavanakrama by kamalashila a translation. Generally speaking, the first treatise on the stages of meditation covers three topics. A translation of the ancient classic stages of meditation, by kamalashila, with commentary from everyones favorite buddhist teacher, the dalai lama. Ken wilber, author of integral psychology a rigorous treatment of a single pithy source text, this faithful rendering from tibetan was more than ten years in the making. Kamalashila, born in 740 in india, is the main disciple of the great abbot santarak. The first thing taught is the importance of compassion. Stages of meditation is a commentary by the dalai lama on a rare text by ninthcentury indian buddhist scholar kamalashila, written in tibet to correct some chinese misinterpretations of buddhism that were influential at the time. Lectures on kamalashilas stages of meditation 2002, bhk 2. Stages of meditation by kamalashila and the dalai lama shambhala. Stages of meditation is a commentary by the dalai lama on a rare text by ninth century indian buddhist scholar kamalashila, written in tibet to correct some. Buddhist meditation is a living tradition with a very long and fertile history. By kamalashila, venerable geshe lobsang jordhen, losang choephel.
You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Mar, 2017 teaching stages of meditation and 37 practices of a bodhisattva march, 2017 share thekchen choling, dharamsala, hp, india the tsuglagkhang, the main tibetan temple, and its surrounding verandas, as well as the courtyard below, were filled with people this morning waiting for his holiness the dalai lama to arrive. How to develop equanimityall sentient beings desire happiness and do not desire misery. Kamalashila stages of meditation buddhist meditation.
Interrupted continuity of attention to the meditation object the 2nd, 3 rd and 4 th stages are all defined in terms of the amount of. The main reason that compassion is important is that the buddha himself said so. A translation of the ancient classic stages of meditation, by kamalashila, with commentary from everyones favorite budd. Stages of meditation by the dalai lama, kamalashila. Stages of meditation by kamalashila and the dalai lama. Consciousness spirit psychology therapy for the budding practitioner there are few teachings more essential or indispensable than kamalashila s stages of meditation.
Based upon the middle section of the bhavanakrama by kamalashilaa translation. Stages of meditation is a extensive commentary written by the venerable dalai lama upon the middle section of the bhavanakrama by kamalashila. Meditation is really something to be practised and experienced and then discussed on the basis of experience rather than read about. By kamalashila, venerable geshe lobsang jordhen, losang choephel ganchenpa, jeremy russell. This is a class that geshe michael roach taught on a special woodblock carving called the stages of meditation seen at left. These works are the principal texts for mental development and the practice of shamatha and vipashyana in tibetan buddhism and have. He was known for his meditation treaties, died in 795, tibet. The middle stages of meditation by acharya kamalashila, the thirtyseven practices of bodhisattvas by ngulchu thogme zangpo, the lamp for the path to enlightenment by lama atisha dipamkarashrijnana day 2, october 16, 2002 yesterday, when we started explaining the stages of meditation by kamalashila, we studied the buddhist. His holiness speaks in tibetan with an english translation available. Kamalashilas short work is not widely known today, but according to the dalai lama, it is a most important text, and worthy of study by those. Kamalashila stages of meditation buddhist meditation embed for hosted blogs and item tags. The text and the dalai lamas wisdom offer insight into understanding all buddhist scriptures, and covering such matters as how to embrace kindness and live. Read the fulltext online edition of stages of meditation 2001.
The principles of samatha and vipassana have been developed through an enormous variety of meditation practices, all of which can lead, eventually, to insight and enlightenment. I shall briefly explain the stages of meditation for those who follow the system of mahayana sutras. There are many people who will look to meditation and, very likely, a book on meditation to provide a direction for their. He returned to the institute in the fall of 1989 and gave a second series of lectures, this time. The middle stages of meditation the thirtyseven practices. Based upon the middle section of the bhavanakrama by kamalashilaa translation of which is includedthis is the most extensive commentary given by the dalai lama on this concise but important meditation handbook. The middle stages of meditation the thirtyseven practices of. Nevertheless there is a need for clear written information about meditation. In the indian language bhavanakrama, and in the tibetan language gompai rimpa. The great indian master kamalashilas stages of meditation in the middle way school opens the door of philosophy and practice to meditators at all levels. Preliminary prayers the moment you wake up, say and reflect thus.
Teaching on kamalashilas treatises outlining the stages of meditation, thrangu rinpoche explains the need for compassion and the way to develop it, the necessity. Stages of meditation is a commentary by the dalai lama on a rare text by ninthcentury indian buddhist scholar kamalashila that was written in tibet to correct some chinese misinterpretations of buddhism that were influential at the time. Stages of meditation by the dalai lama overdrive rakuten. Stages of meditation is his holiness the xiv dalai lama oral commentary on kamalashila s the 8th century indian master who first helped establish buddhism in tibet along with shantarakshita middle stages of meditation, a text on the development of relative bodhichitta equanimity, great lovingkindness and great compassion, the. Day 1 22mar2008 middling stages of meditation by kamalashila. Stages of meditation by kamalashila, 2001 online research.
In the spring on 1988, the venerable thrangu rinpoche traveled to boulder, colorado, where, at the invitation of the president and faculty of the naropa institute, he gave a series of lectures on the indian master kamalashilas first treatise on the stages of meditation in the middle way school. It is a written by a ninth century indian scholar and meditator kamalashila. Jan 20, 20 stages of meditation by kamalashila stages of meditation is an ancient meditation text book that influenced the meditation practices over a thousand years. Progressive stages of meditation in plain english upasaka culadasa october 2, 2008 p. In this talk, institute instructor mark henderson will introduce kamalashilas principal writing on the stages of meditation, the bhavanakrama, bringing this key text in tibetan history to life. Home browse books book details, stages of meditation.
The following article is from the winter, 2001 issue of the snow lion newsletter and is for historical. The great indian master kamalashila s stages of meditation in the middle way school opens the door of philosophy and practice to meditators at all levels. Geshe lobsang jordhen, losang choephel ganchenpa, and jeremy russell. There was satyapala, kulaprabha, ruchiraketu, dharmaghosha, ken robinson. Meditation the buddhist way of tranquillity and insight a comprehensive introduction to buddhist meditation by kamalashila annotated web edition. Stages of meditation, kamalashila dalai lama abebooks. Stages of meditation paperback diesel, a bookstore. It is a favorite text of the dalai lama, and he often takes. Complete the entire cycle in each meditation session beginning with earth dissolving into water all the way to the clear light and then going backwards through the cycle to end up again at the earth element. Think deeply about how, in this beginningless cycle. Khamalashilas short work is not widely known today, but according to the dalai lama, it is a most important text, and is worthy of study by those new to. Kamalashilas text, the stages of meditation clarified for the tibetan people the gradual path to enlightenment central to indian buddhism.
Consciousness spirit psychology therapy for the budding practitioner there are few teachings more essential or indispensable than kamalashilas stages of meditation. Stages of meditation is his holiness the xiv dalai lama oral commentary on kamalashilas the 8th century indian master who first helped establish buddhism in tibet along with shantarakshita middle stages of meditation, a text on the development of relative bodhichitta equanimity, great lovingkindness and great compassion, the. In stages of meditation, the dalai lama explains the principles of meditation in a practiceoriented format especially suited to westerners based upon the middle section of the bhavanakrama by kamalasila, a translation of which is included, this is. Stages of meditation is a wise, wonderful, and profound book. Kamalashila stages of meditation meditation buddhism. The meditation is to be done during regular meditation sessions, and it can also be applied to the processes of falling asleep and wakening. Stages of meditation ebook by the dalai lama rakuten kobo. The dalai lama explains the principles of meditation in a practiceoriented format especially suited to westerners. Stages of meditation dalai lama, kamalashila, jordhen, geshe lobsang, ganchenpa, losang choephel, russell, jeremy on. Tendrel nyingpo mantra the essence of dependent origination mantra. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Teaching stages of meditation and 37 the 14th dalai lama. Lectures on kamalashila s stages of meditation in the middle way school by khenchen thrangu rinpoche in the spring on 1988, the venerable thrangu rinpoche traveled to boulder, colorado, where, at the invitation of the president and faculty of the naropa institute, he gave a series of lectures on the indian master.
Kamalashilas short work is not widely known today, but according to the dalai lama, it is a most important text. This poster presents an entire course in meditation and was designed by kyabje trijang rinpoche based upon the teachings of the indian master kamalashila c. This video series is from a buddhist meditation retreat on the text, stages of meditation by kamalashila. His holiness the dalai lamas three day teachings on kamalashila s middling stages of meditation. Khamalashilas short work is not widely known today, but according to the dalai lama, it is a most. Stages of meditation by kamalashila and the dalai lama the following article is from the winter, 2001 issue of the snow lion newsletter and is for historical reference only. Interrupted continuity of attention to the meditation object the 2nd, 3 rd and 4. Progetto insegnamenti di sua santita il dalai lama a beneficio di tutti gli esseri senzienti. Stages of meditation by kamalashila stages of meditation is an ancient meditation text book that influenced the meditation practices over a thousand years. Stages of meditation is an ancient meditation text book that influenced the meditation practices over a thousand years. The bhavanakrama bhk, cultivation process or stages of meditation. With brevity and clarity, it covers all the main topics one needs to know from developing compassion, through numerous methods of meditation, to the ultimate realization of full awakening. Stages of meditation is a commentary by the dalai lama on a rare text by ninthcentury indian buddhist scholar kamalashila, written in tibet to correct some.