Item Id: E-LIPM5

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This is a short course wherein the commentary on Lama Atisha's text begins. It includes a brief telling of Atisha's life story and the circumstances under which LIGHT OF THE PATH TO ENLIGHTENMENT was written. Lama Zopa Rinpoche also explains the three capable beings and how actions become Dharma. Finally, Rinpoche gives the oral transmission of the text, a blessing of the entire path to enlightenment for all who hear it.

These teachings are extracted from the Light of the Path Retreat, September 2009 in North America taught by Lama Zopa Rinpoche.

"All the 84,000 teachings, which come in three levels, are integrated. This created so much confusion in Tibet. But Atisha integrated all of this very simply, like lunch; like food made and set on the table for you to eat. All you have to do is eat." - Lama Zopa Rinpoche

TOPICS COVERED

• Lamaism
• How Atisha came to Tibet
• "Light of the Path" is like lunch set on the table
• It all came from Nalanda
• The three capable beings' and the fourth ordinary capable being
• Learn the definition of Dharma
• The four motivations in action
• Oral transmission of Atisha's Light of the Path to Enlightenment
• Praying to receive the qualities of Lama Atisha

READINGS: Living in the Path, Module Five: Introduction to Atisha's Text reading packet as well as "Appendix One: Life Story of Atisha," and "Appendix Two: Requesting Prayer to Lama Atisha."

ACCOMPANYING VIDEO EXCERPTS

• "Like Lunch Set on the Table" (4 min)
• "The Three Capable Beings" (17 min)
• "How Action Becomes Dharma" (4 min)
• "Oral Transmission of Light of the Path to Enlightenment" (10 min)

MEDITATION PRACTICE

MINDFULNESS EXERCISE FOR DAILY LIFE

SERVICE COMPONENT OR KARMA YOGA

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION 

SUGGESTED READINGS

HELPFUL RESOURCES

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