Heart Jewel & Lamrim - Inspiring Practices for a Meaningful Life September 24, 2011

Authentic, long-term spiritual development depends upon having a clear and systematic approach to meditation, as well as a mind that is energized and strong enough to generate and hold virtue within it. To accomplish this, Modern Kadampa Buddhists rely upon the precious sequence of meditations known as Lamrim, as well as the sacred prayers of Heart Jewel.

Through the transformative meditations of Lamrim we learn how to use the ordinary experiences of daily life for our spiritual development. In addition, through relying upon the inspiring prayers of Heart Jewel, we endow our mind with the purity and power to change by accessing the powerful blessings of the holy beings Je Tsongkhapa and his Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. These two practices, Lamrim and Heart Jewel, are the very essence of modern Kadampa Buddhism, and a profound treasure of meaning and joy for anyone who has the great good fortune to gain experience of them.

With Gen Kelsang Rigpa, American Buddhist monk and Resident Teacher at KMC CA.