Tibetan Buddhist Lamrim: The Intermediate Scope

A comprehensive overview of the practices associated with the intermediate scope in the Lamrim teachings.

The Tibetan Buddhist Lamrim teachings on the intermediate scope focus on progressing beyond the initial stages of spiritual practice and aspiring for liberation from the cycle of birth and rebirth (samsara).

Lamrim teachings emphasize a deeper understanding of the suffering inherent in samsara, including the suffering of change, the suffering of pain, and the pervasive suffering of conditioned existence. This understanding serves as a motivating factor for spiritual practice.

Renunciation of Samsara

The intermediate scope begins with the recognition that samsara, the cycle of birth and rebirth, is marked by suffering, impermanence, and unsatisfactoriness. Practitioners develop a strong sense of renunciation, seeking liberation from this cycle.

Tibetan Buddhist Lamrim: Developing Renunciation for Samsara

Developing renunciation for samsara is a fundamental aspect of Tibetan Buddhist Lamrim teachings. Renunciation in this context refers to a sincere and strong desire to be free from the cycle of birth and rebirth (samsara) due to its inherent…