The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment

 Lamrim Chemo means: 

“The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment”

Lamrim is a sacred and influential document composed by the renowned Tibetan Buddhist scholar Tsongkhapa in 1402, which outlines the stages of achieving enlightenment.

Lamrim is an extensive outline of the basic tenets of Buddhism that details the stages of spiritual maturity and ethical transformation. Lamrim serves as a helpful guide along the quest for enlightenment. It details the gradual steps of practice, taking everyday people to holiness and, ultimately, achieving Buddhistic fulfillment. This venerable Buddhist exposition offers helpful expertise which extends to every phase of life, offering invaluable advice for those pursuing truth and sustained joy.

The Great Treatise (Lamrim) is one of the brightest jewels
in the world's treasury of sacred literature. 

The Tibetan master Tsongkhapa (1357–1419) completed this masterpiece in 1402 and it soon became one of the most renowned works of spiritual practice and philosophy in the world of Tibetan Buddhism.

This wonderful book lays out the complete path to enlightenment in a clear and concise way.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama praises Lamrim:

“ Of the many works of the Tibetan master Tsongkhapa, none compare in terms of popularity and breadth of influence with his Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment (Lamrim Chenmo), 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.”

What can it do for us?

If we study and practice according to the Great Treatise, we will become wiser and more compassionate.  We will know how to better our present and future lives by making the right choices every day. To the ultimate end, we can end cyclical rebirths, and realize Buddhahood – the complete manifestation of compassion, wisdom, and unhindered abilities inherent in all of us; it is a teaching that cannot be missed. 

Who can study the Great Treatise? 

The systematic and practical teaching in the Great Treatise is suitable for people at all stages of life, from beginner to high level spiritual practitioners. 

The “Great Treatise” is held as supreme for Three Reasons:

As praised by Master Ri-Chang and His Holiness the Dalai Lama (both are Lamrim's lineage holder):

“The Great Treatise is supreme because it holds these three qualities:

  • The teaching originates directly from the Buddha.

  • The teaching is complete and comprehensiveness. 

  • The teachers within the lineage were thoroughly qualified; they were experts in theory and accomplished (enlightened) in practice. 

Also, the teachings of this Commentary integrate seamlessly the two major components of Buddhahood, namely, compassion and wisdom. Thus it stood the test of time.” ~ Master Ryh-Charng.

 “Tsongkhapa, the great teacher, mastered fully the teachings of Buddha. He could extract the very essence of the three Pitakas and twelve Collections and presented a teaching which is direct, organized and indispensable for all those who wish to attain Buddhahood. It is analogous to a treasure map which leads us to discover the treasures fast and accurately.”~ H.H. the Dalai Lama

Contents of the Great Treatise: 

This comprehensive teaching lays out the Path of practice into four major parts:

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