The "Lamp of the Path to Enlightenment" is one of the most notable texts by Atisha, the eleventh-century Indian Buddhist scholar and meditation master (982-1054). Atisha wrote this text which established the graduated path to enlightenment at the request of the king Jangchub O who wanted to re-stablish and spread the Buddha Dharma in Tibet. Jangchub O asked 7 important questions on practice to Atisha, from the most basic to the most advanced and the questions and answers were all recorded in this text.

The text integrates all the teachings of Buddha into a step-by-step practice and sets forth the entire Buddhist path in 68 four-line verses, distilling the essence of all the teahings of the Buddha into a clear, progressive arrangement that makes it easy for any individual to understand and practice the Dharma. Due to the clear aspiration Jangchub had by listening to, reflecting and meditation on the "Lamp of the Path to Enlightenment" dispels ignorance in one's mind and gives realization and joy. Through this text, many had realized enlightenment in the past.

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