The Jewel Ornament of Liberation (Könchog Gyaltsen)

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Translation of Ornament of Precious Liberation: A Wish-Fulfilling Gem of Sublime Dharma

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The Jewel Ornament of Liberation is a masterwork of Tibetan Buddhism. For more than eight centuries, this text has provided a complete foundation for Buddhist study and practice–covering the initial entry into the path and continuing through to the achievement of Buddhahood. It includes teachings on Buddha-nature, finding a spiritual master, impermanence, karma, the cultivation of bodhicitta, the development of the six perfections, the ten Bodhisattva bhumis, Buddhahood, and the activities of a buddha.

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Citation	Gyaltsen, Khenpo Könchog, trans. The Jewel Ornament of Liberation: The Wish-fulfilling Gem of the Noble Teachings. By Gampopa (sgam po pa). Edited by Ani K. Chodron. Ithaca, NY: Snow Lion Publications, 1998. https://www.amnyitrulchung.org/teachings/materials/pdf/Gampopa%20-%20Jewel%20Ornament%20of%20Liberation%20-%20Complete.pdf.

The Story of Angulimala

Book Excerpt

Foreword by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama13
Acknowledgments14
Translator's Introduction15

Homage44
Introduction45
Part 1: The Primary Cause 47
Chapter 1: Buddha-Nature 49
- I. Disconnected Family 50
- II. Indefinite Family 51
- III. Hearer Family 51
- IV. Solitary Realizer Family 51
- V. Mahayana Family53
  - A. Classification53
  - B. Definition53
  - C. Synonyms53
  - D. Superiority54
  - E. Causal Characteristics54
  - F. Marks54

Part 2: The Working Basis 57
Chapter 2: The Precious Human Life 59
- I. Leisure 59
- II. Endowment 60
- III. Trusting Faith 65
- IV. Longing Faith 65
- V. Clear Faith 65

Part 3: The Contributory Cause 67
Chapter 3: The Spiritual Master 69
- I. Reason 69
- II. Classification 71
- III. Characteristics of Each Classification 72
- IV. Method 73
- V. Benefits 75

Part 4: The Method 77
Introduction to Part 4 79
Antidote to Attachment to this Life 81
Chapter 4: Impermanence 83
- I. Classification 83
- II. Method of Meditation 84
- III. Beneficial Effects of Meditation 91
Antidote to Attachment to Samsara's Pleasure93
Chapter 5: The Suffering of Samsara 95
- I. All-Pervasive Suffering 95
- II. The Suffering of Change 96
- III. The Suffering of Suffering 97
  - A. Hell Realm 97
  - B. Hungry Ghost Realm 102
  - C. Animal Realm 102
  - D. Human Realms 103
  - E. Demi-God Realm 108
  - F. God Realm 108
Chapter 6: Karma and its Result 111
- I. Classification 112
- II. Primary Characteristics of Each Classification 112
  - A. Non-Meritorious Karma and its Result112
    - 1. Taking Life112
    - 2. Stealing113
    - 3. Sexual Misconduct113
    - 4. Lying114
    - 5. Divisive Speech114
    - 6. Harsh Words114
    - 7. Idle Talk115
    - 8. Covetousness115
    - 9. Harmful Thought116
    - 10. Wrong Views116
  - B. Meritorious Karma and Result117
  - C. Karma and Result of Unshakable Meditative Concentration118
- III. Ascription 119
- IV. Strict Result 120
- V. Increase from the Small 120
- VI. Inevitability 121
Antidote to Attachment to the Pleasure of Peace 123
Chapter 7: Loving-Kindness and Compassion 125
- I. The Practice of Loving-Kindness 125
  - A. Classification126
  - B. Object126
  - C. Identifying Characteristic126
  - D. Method of Practice126
  - E. Measure of the Practice129
  - F. Qualities of the Practice129
- II. The Practice of Compassion 129
  - A. Classification130
  - B. Object130
  - C. Identifying Characteristic130
  - D. Method of Practice130
  - E. Measure of the Practice131
  - F. Qualities of the Practice131
Antidote to Not Knowing the Method of Practice for Achieving Buddhahood 133
Introduction to the Antidote to Not Knowing the Method of Practice 135
Chapter 8: Refuge and Precepts 137
- I. Foundation 137
  - A. Mahayana Family138
  - B. Taking Refuge in the Three Jewels138
    - 1. Classification139
    - 2. Working Basis139
    - 3. Objects139
    - 4. Time141
    - 5. Motivation141
    - 6. Ceremony141
    - 7. Activities143
    - 8. Training143
    - 9. Beneficial Effects143
  - C. Pratimoksa Precepts 144
Chapter 9: Cultivation of Bodhicitta 147
- II. Essence 147
- III. Classification 147
- IV. Objectives 151
- V. Cause151
- VI. From Whom You Receive It152
- VII. Method (Ceremony)153
- VIII. Beneficial Effects168
- IX. Disadvantages of Losing It171
- X. The Cause of Losing It171
- XI. The Method of Repairing172
Chapter 10: Training in Aspiration Bodhicitta 173
- XII. Training173
  - A. Training in Aspiration Bodhicitta173
    - 1. Not Forsaking Sentient Beings from One's Heart173
    - 2. Recollecting the Beneficial Effects of Bodhicitta174
    - 3. Gathering the Two Accumulations175
    - 4. Practicing the Enlightened Mind175
    - 5. Rejection of the Four Unwholesome
      - Deeds and Acceptance of the Four Wholesome Deeds176
Chapter 11: Training in Action Bodhicitta 179
- - B. Training in Action Bodhicitta179
    - 1. Definite Number180
    - 2. Definite Order180
    - 3. Characteristics181
    - 4. Definition181
    - 5. Division181
    - 6. Grouping182
Chapter 12: The Perfection of Generosity 183
- I. Reflection on the Faults and Virtues183
- II. Definition185
- III. Classification185
- IV. Characteristics of Each Classification185
- V. Increase 191
- VI. Perfection191
- VII. Result192
Chapter 13: The Perfection of Moral Ethics 195
- I. Reflection on the Faults and Virtues195
- II. Definition197
- III. Classification197
- IV. Characteristics of Each Classification197
- V. Increase202
- VI. Perfection202
- VII. Result202
Chapter 14: The Perfection of Patience 205
- I. Reflection on the Faults and Virtues205
- II. Definition207
- III. Classification207
- IV. Characteristics of Each Classification207
- V. Increase211
- VI. Perfection211
- VII. Result211
Chapter 15: The Perfection of Perseverance 213
- I. Reflection on the Faults and Virtues213
- II. Definition214
- III. Classification216
- IV. Characteristics of Each Classification216
- V. Increase218
- VI. Perfection218
- VII. Result218
Chapter 16: The Perfection of Meditative Concentration 219
- I. Reflection on the Faults and Virtues219
- II. Definition220
- III. Classification229
- IV. Characteristics of Each Classification229
- V. Increase230
- VI. Perfection230
- VII. Result231
Chapter 17: The Perfection of Wisdom Awareness 233
- I. Reflection on the Faults and Virtues233
- II. Definition235
- III. Classification235
- IV. Characteristics of Each Classification235
- V. What is to be Known236
- VI. What is to be Practiced247
- VII. Result255
Chapter 18: The Aspects of the Five Paths 257
- I. Path of Accumulation257
- II. Path of Application258
- III. Path of Insight259
- IV. Path of Meditation259
- V. Path of Perfection260
Chapter 19: The Ten Bodhisattva Bhumis 263
- I. Definition264
- II. Significance of the Bhumis264
- III. The Reason Their Classification Is Tenfold264
  - A. First Bhumi265
  - B. Second Bhumi267
  - C. Third Bhumi268
  - D. Fourth Bhumi269
  - E. Fifth Bhumi270
  - F. Sixth Bhumi271
  - G. Seventh Bhumi272
  - H. Eighth Bhumi273
  - I. Ninth Bhumi274
  - J. Tenth Bhumi275
  - K. Buddhahood277

Part 5: The Result 279
Chapter 20: Perfect Buddhahood 281
- I. Nature281
- II. Significance of the Name286
- III. Classification287
- IV. Definition287
- V. Reason There Are Definitely Three Kayas288
- VI. Characteristics of the Three Kayas288
- VII. Special Traits292

Part 6: The Activities 295
Chapter 21: Activities of the Buddha 297
- I. Activities of the Body297
- II. Activities of Speech298
- III. Activities of Mind299

Appendices 303
Appendix A: Dharma Lord Gampopa 305
- Section 1: A Brief Account of Dharma Lord Gampopa's Life305
- Section 2: Miraculous Manifestations323
- Section 3: Gampopa's Method of Teaching325
Appendix B: Stories Referred to in the Text 333
- Sudhana335
- Sadaprarudita340
- King Anala348
- Maudgalyayana351
- Sangharakshita357
- Nawa Chewari362
- Old Born366
- King Krika's Daughters368
- Mahadatta371
- King Bala Maitreya379
- Angulimala381
- Udayana385
- Nanda388
- Ajatashatru393
Appendix C: Outline of the Text 397
Appendix D: A Brief Biography of the Translator 413
Titles of Works Quoted 417
Glossary427
Notes437
Bibliography459
Index467

Sgam po pa. dam chos yid bzhin nor bu thar pa rin po che'i rgyan. Kathmandu: gam-po-pa library, 2005.

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-II.	Method of Meditation	84
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-Chapter 6: Karma and its Result	111
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-I.	Classification	112
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-Chapter 8: Refuge and Precepts	137
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-I. Foundation	137
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-A.	Mahayana Family	138
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-.	Working Basis	139
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-.	Activities	143
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-.	Training	143
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-.	Beneficial Effects	143
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-C. Pratimoksa Precepts	144
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-Chapter 9: Cultivation of Bodhicitta	147
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-II.	Essence	147
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-III.	Classification	147
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-IV.	Objectives	151
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-V.	Cause	151
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-VI.	From Whom You Receive It	152
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-VII.	Method (Ceremony)	153
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-VIII. Beneficial Effects	168
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-IX.	Disadvantages of Losing It	171
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-X.	The Cause of Losing It	171
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-XI.	The Method of Repairing	172
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-Chapter 10: Training in Aspiration Bodhicitta	173
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-XII.	Training	173
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-Chapter 12: The Perfection of Generosity	183
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-I. Reflection on the Faults and Virtues	183
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-II.	Definition	185
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-III.	Classification	185
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-IV.	Characteristics of Each Classification	185
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-VI. Perfection	191
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-VII. Result	192
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-Chapter 13: The Perfection of Moral Ethics	195
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-II.	Definition	197
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-III.	Classification	197
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-IV. Characteristics of Each Classification	197
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-VI. Perfection	202
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-VII. Result	202
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-Chapter 14: The Perfection of Patience	205
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-II.	Definition	207
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-III.	Classification	207
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-IV.	Characteristics of Each Classification	207
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-V.	Increase	211
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-VI. Perfection	211
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-VII. Result	211
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-Chapter 15: The Perfection of Perseverance	213
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-I.	Reflection on the Faults and Virtues	213
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-II.	Definition	214
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-III.	Classification	216
+** {{i|VII. Result|211}}
-IV.	Characteristics of Each Classification	216
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-VI. Perfection	218
+** {{i|II. Definition|214}}
-VII. Result	218
+** {{i|III. Classification|216}}
-Chapter 16: The Perfection of Meditative Concentration	219
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-I.	Reflection on the Faults and Virtues	219
+** {{i|V. Increase|218}}
-II.	Definition	220
+** {{i|VI. Perfection|218}}
-III.	Classification	229
+** {{i|VII. Result|218}}
-IV.	Characteristics of Each Classification	229
+* {{i|'''Chapter 16: The Perfection of Meditative Concentration''' |219}}
-V	Increase	230
+** {{i|I. Reflection on the Faults and Virtues|219}}
-VI.	Perfection	230
+** {{i|II. Definition|220}}
-VII.	Result	231
+** {{i|III. Classification|229}}
-Chapter 17: The Perfection of Wisdom Awareness	233
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-I.	Reflection on the Faults and Virtues	233
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-II.	Definition	235
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-III.	Classification	235
+** {{i|VII. Result|231}}
-IV.	Characteristics of Each Classification	235
+* {{i|'''Chapter 17: The Perfection of Wisdom Awareness''' |233}}
-V.	What is to be Known	236
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-VI.	What is to be Practiced	247
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-VII.	Result	255
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-Chapter 18: The Aspects of the Five Paths	257
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-I.	Path of Accumulation	257
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-I.	Definition	264
+** {{i|III. Path of Insight|259}}
-II.	Significance of the Buhims	264
+** {{i|IV.	Path of Meditation|259}}
-III.	The Reason Their Classification Is Tenfold	264
+** {{i|V. Path of Perfection|260}}
-A.	First Bhumi	265
+* {{i|'''Chapter 19: The Ten Bodhisattva Bhumis''' |263}}
-B.	Second Bhumi	267
+** {{i|I. Definition|264}}
-C.	Third Bhumi	268
+** {{i|II. Significance of the Bhumis|264}}
-D.	Fourth Bhumi	269
+** {{i|III. The Reason Their Classification Is Tenfold|264}}
-E.	Fifth Bhumi	270
+*** {{i|A. First Bhumi|265}}
-F.	Sixth Bhumi	271
+*** {{i|B. Second Bhumi|267}}
-G.	Seventh Bhumi	272
+*** {{i|C. Third Bhumi|268}}
-H.	Eighth Bhumi	273
+*** {{i|D. Fourth Bhumi|269}}
-I.	Ninth Bhumi	274
+*** {{i|E. Fifth Bhumi|270}}
-J. Tenth Bhumi	275
+*** {{i|F. Sixth Bhumi|271}}
-K. Buddhahood	277
+*** {{i|G. Seventh Bhumi|272}}
-Part 5: The Result 279
+*** {{i|H. Eighth Bhumi|273}}
-Chapter 20: Perfect Buddhahood	281
+*** {{i|I.	Ninth Bhumi|274}}
-I.	Nature	281
+*** {{i|J. Tenth Bhumi|275}}
-II.	Significance of the Name	286
+*** {{i|K. Buddhahood|277}}
-III.	Classification	287
+<br>
-IV.	Definition	287
+* {{i|'''Part 5: The Result''' |279}}
-V. Reason There Are Definitely Three Kayas	288
+* {{i|'''Chapter 20: Perfect Buddhahood''' |281}}
-VI.	Characteristics of the Three Kayas	288
+** {{i|I. Nature|281}}
-VII.	Special Traits	292
+** {{i|II. Significance of the Name|286}}
-Part 6: The Activities 295
+** {{i|III.	Classification|287}}
-Chapter 21: Activities of the Buddha	297
+** {{i|IV.	Definition|287}}
-I.	Activities of the Body	297
+** {{i|V. Reason There Are Definitely Three Kayas|288}}
-II.	Activities of Speech	298
+** {{i|VI.	Characteristics of the Three Kayas|288}}
-III.	Activities of Mind	299
+** {{i|VII. Special Traits|292}}
-Appendices 303
+<br>
-Appendix A: Dharma Lord Gampopa	305
+* {{i|'''Part 6: The Activities''' | 295}}
-Section 1: A Brief Account of Dharma Lord Gampopa's Life	305
+* {{i|'''Chapter 21: Activities of the Buddha''' |297}}
-Section 2: Miraculous Manifestations	323
+** {{i|I. Activities of the Body|297}}
-Section 3: Gampopa's Method of Teaching	325
+** {{i|II. Activities of Speech|298}}
-Appendix B: Stories Referred to in the Text	333
+** {{i|III.	Activities of Mind|299}}
-Sudhana	335
+<br>
-Sadaprarudita	340
+* {{i|'''Appendices''' | 303}}
-KingAnala	348
+* {{i|'''Appendix A: Dharma Lord Gampopa''' | 305}}
-Maudgalyayana	351
+** {{i|Section 1: A Brief Account of Dharma Lord Gampopa's Life|305}}
-Sangharakshita	357
+** {{i|Section 2: Miraculous Manifestations|323}}
-Nawa Chewari	362
+** {{i|Section 3: Gampopa's Method of Teaching|325}}
-Old Born	366
+* {{i|'''Appendix B: Stories Referred to in the Text''' |333}}
-King Krika's Daughters	368
+** {{i|Sudhana|335}}
-Mahadatta	371
+** {{i|Sadaprarudita|340}}
-King Bala Maitreya	379
+** {{i|King Anala|348}}
-Angulimala	381
+** {{i|Maudgalyayana|351}}
-Udayana	385
+** {{i|Sangharakshita|357}}
-Nanda	388
+** {{i|Nawa Chewari|362}}
-Ajatashatru	393
+** {{i|Old Born|366}}
-Appendix C: Outline of the Text	397
+** {{i|King Krika's Daughters|368}}
-Appendix D: A Brief Biography of the Translator	413
+** {{i|Mahadatta|371}}
-Titles of Works Quoted	417
+** {{i|King Bala Maitreya|379}}
-Glossary	427
+** {{i|Angulimala|381}}
-Notes	437
+** {{i|Udayana|385}}
-Bibliography	459
+** {{i|Nanda|388}}
-Index	467
+** {{i|Ajatashatru|393}}
+* {{i|'''Appendix C: Outline of the Text''' |397}}
+* {{i|'''Appendix D: A Brief Biography of the Translator''' |413}}
+* {{i|Titles of Works Quoted |417}}
+* {{i|Glossary|427}}
+* {{i|Notes|437}}
+* {{i|Bibliography|459}}
+* {{i|Index|467}}
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