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Rongton Unit 01: The Life and Teachings of the Buddha  $130.00

Lama Choedak Rinpoche discusses the life and fundamental teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha.

Order CodeTape Details
LB00/C1 CD 1    [06-08-2000]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
  Class 1.
LB00/1 The Birth of the Buddha    [02-01-2000]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
  What is a Buddha? When and why does a Buddha appear in this world? The 5 observations before birth: mother; kingdom; family; time; place. The Shakya clan. Conception. Birth of the Buddha and events surrounding it. Significance of the Buddha's birth.
LB00/C2 CD 2    [06-08-2000]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
  Class 2.
LB00/2 From Prince to Ascetic    [09-01-2000]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
  Childhood. Youth. Conflict with Devadatta. Marriage to Yashodara. Life as a Prince. The four sights. Departure from the palace (The Great Exit). Five companions. Asceticism. Events back at the palace.
LB00/C3 CD 3    [06-08-2000]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
  Class 3; Class 4.
LB00/3 Lessons from the Buddha's Life (1)    [30-01-2000]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
  The Great Exit: Dealing with attachment.
LB00/4 Lessons from the Buddha's Life (2)    [27-02-2000]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
  The Great Exit: Dealing with loneliness; blame and guilt.
LB00/C4 CD 4    [06-08-2000]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
  Class 4 (cont).
LB00/5 Enlightenment    [05-03-2000]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
  The Buddha's enlightenment.
LB00/C5 CD 5    [06-08-2000]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
  Class 5.
LB00/6 Lessons from the Buddha's Life (3)    [12-03-2000]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
  Conquering the Maras: Overcoming obstacles in life.
LB00/C6 CD 6    [06-08-2000]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
  Class 6.
LB00/C7 CD 7    [06-08-2000]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
  Class 7.
LB00/7 Post-Enlightenment    [02-04-2000]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
  Events after the enlightenment of the Buddha.
LB00/C8 CD 8    [06-08-2000]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
  Class 8.
LB00/8 Teaching the Dharma    [09-04-2000]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
 
LB00/9 The Wheel of Dharma and the Higher Trainings    [16-04-2000]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
  Turning the Wheel of Dharma. The Wheel of Life. The Higher Trainings of Morality; Meditation and Wisdom.
LB00/C9 CD 9    [06-08-2000]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
  Class 9.
LB00/C10 CD 10    [06-08-2000]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
  Class 10.
LB00/10 Consequences and Spread of the Teaching    [14-05-2000]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
  Shariputra and Moggalanaputra. Ashvajit. Knowing the causes and results for happiness. Interdependent origination. Shariputra sent to Shravasti. The six challengers. Responsibility for one's own actions. Importance of mindfulness & meditation. Possessiveness leads to dissatisfaction. Notion of permanence refuted.
LB00/C11 CD 11    [06-08-2000]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
  Class 11.
LB00/11 Miracles in the Land of Shravasti    [04-06-2000]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
 
LB00/12 Buddha' Father: Shudodhana    [11-06-2000]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
 
LB00/C12 CD 12    [06-08-2000]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
  Class 12.
LB00/C13 CD 13    [06-08-2000]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
  Class 13.
LB00/13 Devadatta    [09-07-2000]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
 
LB00/14 Karma in the Buddha's Life and in Ours    [23-07-2000]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
  Karmic relationship between the Buddha and the first five disciples. Karma in our own lives. The power of holy beings. The power of prayers. Angulimala. 55 min
LB00/C14 CD 14    [06-08-2000]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
  Class 14.
LB00/15 The Ordination of Women    [30-07-2000]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
 
LB00/16 Passing Away; Historic Places and Relics    [06-08-2000]   Lama Choedak Rinpoche
 

Quote of the Day

“We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world.”
The Buddha