Bhavanakrama of Kamalasila The Bhavanakrama (Stages of Meditation) is a vital 8th-century text written by the Indian scholar Kamalasila while he was in Tibet. It is famous for being the definitive guide on the "gradual path" to enlightenment. The book outlines systematic meditation techniques, focusing on the cultivation of shamatha (calm abiding) and vipashyana (insight). It remains one of the most important texts in Tibetan Buddhism for justifying a structured, intellectual approach to spiritual practice.

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