Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche

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Category: Impermanence & Death
- Reincarnation (Last Updated Mar 11, 2010 )
  Lama Zopa Rinpoche explains how to analyze reincarnation
- Category: Remembering Death
  - Remembering Death (Last Updated Sep 8, 2008 )
    Liberation from samsara is possible by remembering impermanence and death and purifying negative karma
  - Impermanence and Death (Last Updated Sep 17, 2008 )
    Establishing the value of meditating on death and impermanence as motivation for practice and preparation for death
- Category: Preparing for Death
  - Donating Organs and the Time of Death (Last Updated Sep 17, 2008 )
    Rinpoche discusses in depth the process one should take when making preparations for death and giving the gift of life through organ donation.
- Category: Practices for Death and Dying
  - How to Benefit the Dying and the Dead (Last Updated Jan 29, 2009 )
    Prayers, practices and mantras for the time of death
Category: Lineage Lamas
- Prayer for the Swift Return of Geshe Jampa Gyatso (Last Updated Sep 9, 2008 )
  A prayer the Lama Zopa Rinpoche composed for the swift return of Geshe Jampa Gyatso
- In Praise of His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama (Last Updated Sep 17, 2009 )
  Praise and request to His Holiness the Dalai Lama given at the long-life puja offered to His Holiness in September 1996, after the Kalachakra initiation in Sydney, Australia
- Great Compassion Buddha and His Holiness the Dalai Lama (Last Updated Nov 9, 2008 )
  Rinpoche teaches about great compassion, and the qualities of His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Category: Introductory
- What is Dharma? (Last Updated Sep 17, 2008 )
  An introduction to the first 3 Noble Truths, exploring suffering, its causes and its destruction
- Teachings from Singapore, 2009 (Last Updated Mar 26, 2009 )
  Teachings given in Singapore, January - February 2009.
- Some Thoughts on the Future of Buddhism (Last Updated Nov 14, 2008 )
  The future of Buddhism addressed by an examination of its past and a look at why it is popular today
- Liberation and Enlightenment (Last Updated Nov 4, 2008 )
  An interview with Rinpoche on basic Buddhist topics
- Guru Shakyamuni Buddha's Kindness (Audio and Unedited Transcripts) (Last Updated Nov 4, 2009 )
  Teachings given on the Buddha at Shakyamuni Center, Taichung, Taiwan. March 3 and 6, 2007.
- Basic Philosophy of Buddhism (Last Updated Oct 8, 2009 )
  Teachings given at Kopan Monastery, Nepal in December 2008.
- Bad and Good Depend on the Individual Person's Interpretation (Last Updated Aug 3, 2008 )
  A happy life is due to good motivation and actions which bring good results
Category: Path to Enlightenment (lam-rim)
- The Wish-Fulfilling Golden Sun of the Mahayana Thought Training (Last Updated Mar 26, 2009 )
  Core lam-rim text written by Rinpoche for use during the Kopan Meditation courses
- The Need for Wisdom and Compassion (Audio and unedited Transcript) (Last Updated Jan 28, 2010 )
  Lama Zopa Rinpoche gave these teachings at Tara Institute, Australia, June 3, 2006.
- Teachings from Guadalajara Mexico (Audio and Unedited Transcript) Continued (Last Updated Dec 16, 2008 )
  8 days of lam-rim teachings; days 5 - 8
- Teachings from Guadalajara Mexico (Audio and Unedited Transcript) (Last Updated Dec 16, 2008 )
  8 days of lam-rim teachings; days 1 - 4
- Questions Regarding the Lam-rim (Last Updated Jan 30, 2010 )
  Rinpoche answers questions from students at a Dharma center about the lam-rim.
- Public Talk: Lam-rim (Audio and Unedited Transcript) (Last Updated Nov 2, 2009 )
  Public Talk on lam-rim given in Guadalajara, Mexico
- Perfect Freedom: The Great Value of Being Human (Last Updated Aug 6, 2008 )
- Lama Tsong Khapa Guru Yoga (Ganden Lha Gyäma) (Last Updated Mar 10, 2009 )
- Lam-rim and Meditation on Emptiness (Audio and Unedited Transcript) (Last Updated Jan 21, 2010 )
  Chapter Three of "How Things Exist"
- Kadampa Teachings (Audio and Unedited Transcripts), Continued (Last Updated Jan 6, 2010 )
  Teachings given at Root Institute, Days 5 - 7.
- Kadampa Teachings (Audio and unedited transcripts) (Last Updated Dec 14, 2009 )
  Teachings at Root Institute, Days 1 - 4.
- Kadampa Teachings (Last Updated Feb 25, 2010 )
  Commentary on the teachings of Atisha and the Kadampa Geshes
- Eight Verses of Thought Transformation (Audio and Unedited Transcript) (Last Updated Mar 26, 2009 )
  Teachings on Kadampa geshe Langri Tangpa's Eight Verses of Thought Transformation given in November of 2003 at Tse Chen Ling Centre in San Francisco, California USA.
- Door to Satisfaction (Audio and Unedited Transcript) (Last Updated Dec 1, 2009 )
  These teachings were given in June of 2006 at Vajrayana Institute in Australia.
- Bodhgaya Teachings: 2006 (Audio and Unedited Transcript) Continued (Last Updated Jan 4, 2010 )
  Days 4-6: includes teachings, oral transmissions of Maitreya prayer, King of Prayers and Stainless Beam Mantra.
- Category: Karma
  - Understanding Karma (Last Updated Aug 31, 2009 )
    Excerpt from an edited compilation of Rinpoche's teachings on the subject of karma
  - Rebirth and Karma (Last Updated Oct 1, 2008 )
    Explanation of beginningless mind and how it relates to the causes and effects of karma
- Category: Guru Devotion
  - The Heart of the Path (Last Updated May 24, 2009 )
    Seeing the Guru as Buddha
  - Guru Devotion and His Holiness the Dalai Lama (Last Updated Nov 14, 2008 )
    The meaning of "guru," the qualities of a guru, and the practice of guru devotion, with a focus on His Holiness the Dalai Lama
- Category: Kopan Courses
  - Kopan Course Nos 3 & 4 (1972-73) (Last Updated Mar 8, 2009 )
    Transcript of teachings given by Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the 3rd and 4th Kopan Courses
  - Kopan Course No. 9 (1976) (Last Updated Sep 17, 2009 )
    Transcript of teachings given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the 9th Kopan Course
  - Kopan Course No. 7 (1974) (Last Updated Dec 11, 2008 )
    Transcript of teachings given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the 7th Kopan Course
  - Kopan Course No. 6 (1974) (Last Updated Sep 17, 2009 )
    Transcript of teachings given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the 6th Kopan Course
  - Kopan Course No. 5 (1973) (Last Updated Dec 11, 2008 )
    Transcript of teachings given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the 5th Kopan Course
  - Kopan Course No. 35 (2002) (Audio and unedited transcripts) (Last Updated Mar 5, 2010 )
    Teachings given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the 35th Kopan Course.
  - Kopan Course No. 28 (1995) (Last Updated Aug 14, 2008 )
    Transcript of teachings given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the 28th Kopan Course
  - Kopan Course No. 20 (1987) (Last Updated Mar 9, 2010 )
    Transcript of teachings given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the 20th Kopan Course.
  - Kopan Course No. 17 (1984) (Last Updated Sep 17, 2009 )
    Transcript of teachings given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the 17th Kopan Course
  - Kopan Course No. 16 (1983) (Last Updated Sep 17, 2009 )
    Transcript of teachings given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the 16th Kopan Course
  - Kopan Course No. 15 (1982) (Last Updated Aug 14, 2008 )
    Transcript of teachings given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the 15th Kopan Course
  - Kopan Course No. 14 (1981) (Last Updated Sep 17, 2009 )
    Transcript of teachings given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the 14th Kopan Course
  - Kopan Course No. 12 (1979) (Last Updated Sep 17, 2009 )
    Transcript of teachings given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the 12th Kopan Course
  - Kopan Course No. 11 (1978) (Last Updated Oct 1, 2008 )
    Transcript of teachings given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the 11th Kopan Course
- Category: Three Principal Aspects of the Path
  - Three Principal Aspects of the Path (Audio) (Last Updated Sep 23, 2008 )
    These teachings were given during a lam-rim retreat held at Vajrapani Institute in Boulder Creek CA from August 20-23 2006.
- Category: Eight Worldly Dharmas
  - Eight Worldly Dharmas (Last Updated Jan 28, 2010 )
    Excerpt from an edited compilation of Rinpoche's teachings on the subject of the eight worldly dharmas
Category: Meditation
- The Purpose of Meditation (Last Updated Jun 30, 2009 )
  An introduction to the practice of meditation
- The Mahayana Equilibrium Meditation (Last Updated Aug 15, 2008 )
  Equanimity meditation, with techniques for overcoming anger and developing patience.
Category: Sufferings of Samsara
- Category: Delusions
  - The Faults of Criticizing and Blaming Others (Last Updated Sep 11, 2008 )
    Creating harmony and good communication with others through compassion and thought transformation rather than blaming and criticizing.
- Category: Anger
  - Dealing With Anger (Last Updated Aug 12, 2008 )
    Understanding anger using the view of emptiness
- Category: Depression
  - Transforming Depression (Last Updated Sep 9, 2008 )
    How to use depression to develop compassion and bodhicitta, and ultimately to achieve enlightenment
Category: Working for Others
- Category: FPMT Service
  - Working for Dharma Centers (Last Updated Oct 20, 2009 )
    Rinpoche's advice on the benefits of working for Dharma centers
  - The Role of the Center and Study Group (Last Updated Jan 30, 2010 )
    Rinpoche's advice on purpose of Centers and Study Groups
  - The Most Important Thing in the FPMT (Last Updated Aug 2, 2009 )
    A review of FPMT services provided and of things remaining to be done
  - Talk at Long-Life Puja (Last Updated Oct 26, 2009 )
    Talk given during Long Life Puja offered to Rinpoche at Chenrezig Institute, June 2006
- Category: Sangha (Monks and Nuns)
  - Tibetan Buddhist Monastic Studies (Last Updated Nov 10, 2009 )
    Advice from Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Geshe Thubten Sherab on the study programs of Tibetan Buddhist monks
Category: Emptiness
- Category: Nature of the 'I'
  - Why We Need A Spiritual Path (Audio and Unedited Transcript) (Last Updated Mar 10, 2010 )
    Teachings given at Tara Institute, Australia in June 2006.
  - Teachings from Barcelona (Audio and Unedited Transcript) (Last Updated Sep 19, 2008 )
    Teachings on selflessness and a partial oral transmission of the Golden Light Sutra
- Category: How Things Exist
  - Merely Labeled (Audio and Unedited Transcript) (Last Updated Mar 9, 2010 )
    Chapter Five of "How Things Exist"
  - How Things Exist (Audio and Unedited Transcript) (Last Updated Mar 9, 2010 )
    Chapter Two of "How Things Exist"
  - How Things Exist (Last Updated Mar 9, 2010 )
    Teachings on emptiness. A collection of five talks by Lama Zopa Rinpoche in New York, 1990.
  - Different Ways of Looking at Things (Audio and Unedited Transcript) (Last Updated Mar 9, 2010 )
    Chapter Four of "How Things Exist"
- Category: Mahamudra
  - Teachings from the Mahamudra Retreat (Audio) (Last Updated Mar 10, 2010 )
    Excerpts of Lama Zopa Rinpoche's teachings at the Mahamudra retreat held at Buddha House in Adelaide Australia, April 9th through May 4th 2004.
  - Mahamudra and Medicine Buddha Teachings (Last Updated Mar 10, 2010 )
    Lama Zopa Rinpoche gave these teachings in Crestone, Colorado, in June 2008.
- Category: Dependent Arising
  - Interview on Emptiness (Last Updated Mar 9, 2010 )
    Defining the correct view of subtle dependent arising, dependence upon name
Category: Buddhist Practices
- Category: Deity Practice
  - Teachings from the Thousand-Arm Chenrezig Retreat (Audio and Unedited Transcripts) (Last Updated Jan 29, 2010 )
    Lama Zopa Rinpoche gave these teachings during a Thousand-Arm Chenrezig Retreat held in Taichung, Taiwan. February-March 2001.
  - Teachings from the Medicine Buddha Retreat (Members Only) (Last Updated Jan 26, 2010 )
    Excerpts from the forthcoming book of Lama Zopa Rinpoche's "Teachings from the Medicine Buddha Retreat".
  - Teachings from the Medicine Buddha Retreat (Audio and Unedited Transcripts) (Last Updated Nov 16, 2009 )
    Land of Medicine Buddha, October-November 2001
  - Teachings from the Medicine Buddha Retreat (Last Updated Dec 15, 2009 )
    Land of Medicine Buddha, October-November 2001
  - Teachings from the Mani Retreat (Last Updated May 24, 2009 )
    Teachings during a retreat to recite one hundred million Chenrezig mantras
  - Teachings before Mitukpa Initiation, Taiwan 2007 (Audio and Unedited Transcripts) (Last Updated Mar 1, 2010 )
    Teachings given before Mitukpa Initiation at Shakyamuni Center, Taichung, Taiwan 25 Feb – 26 Feb 2007.
  - Teachings at Medicine Buddha Puja (Audio and unedited Transcripts) (Last Updated Jul 23, 2009 )
    Teachings given at a Medicine Buddha puja. Shakyamuni Center, Taichung, Taiwan. 10th March, 2007.
  - Teachings at Amitabha and White Tara Initiations and White Tara Retreat (Audio and Unedited Transcripts) (Last Updated Sep 29, 2009 )
    Amitabha long life initiation Bringing to the Pure Land & White Tara Long Life initiation and retreat at Shakyamuni Center, Taichung, Taiwan. Feb 18-21 2007.
  - Teachings and Mitukpa Initiation, Taiwan 2007 (Last Updated Mar 1, 2010 )
    Teachings given before Mitukpa Initiation at Shakyamuni Center, Taichung, Taiwan 25 Feb – 26 Feb 2007.
  - Tara The Liberator (Last Updated Sep 8, 2008 )
    How the meaning of life and happiness may be actualized by Tara Practice
  - Praises to the 21 Taras (Last Updated Jul 2, 2009 )
    Lama Zopa Rinpoche chants The Praises to the 21 Taras
  - Mind Retreat (Last Updated Feb 5, 2009 )
    An address to students doing a Vajrasattva group retreat
  - Mahamudra Teachings and Medicine Buddha Teachings (Chinese Audio) (Last Updated Mar 5, 2009 )
    Included is the oral transmission of the First Panchen Lama's Root Text for the Precious Gelug/Kagyu Tradition of Mahamudra.
  - Mahamudra Teachings and Medicine Buddha Teachings (Audio and Unedited Transcript) (Last Updated Dec 21, 2009 )
    Lama Zopa Rinpoche gave these teachings in Crestone, Colorado, in June 2008. Included is the oral transmission of the First Panchen Lama's Root Text for the Precious Gelug/Kagyu Tradition of Mahamudra and the Medicine Buddha jenang.
  - Chanting the Names of Manjushri (Manjushri-nama-samgiti) (Audio) (Last Updated Sep 23, 2008 )
    An oral transmission of the Manjushri-nama-samgiti, which consists of 160 verses and mantra sentences, condensing an enormous tantric lore.
  - Bodhgaya Teachings: 2006 (Audio and Unedited Transcript) (Last Updated Jan 4, 2010 )
    Days 1-3: Maitreya Buddha puja, Dharma teachings, meditation on Maitreya Buddha, and an oral transmission of the Maitreya mantra.
  - Amitayus Sutra and Mantra (Last Updated Sep 9, 2008 )
    Amitayus long mantra, practice sadhana, and long life sutra
  - A Chat About Yamantaka (Last Updated Sep 28, 2008 )
    A commentary on Yamantaka practice along with teachings on emptiness
  - A Chat about Heruka (Last Updated Sep 28, 2008 )
    The Skillful Means of Taking an Everlasting Holiday in Tagpa Kachö, the Pure Land of Vajrayogini
- Category: Daily Practices
  - Life Practices (Last Updated Nov 4, 2008 )
    Practices to do the rest of your life
  - Advice for Daily Practice (Last Updated Feb 3, 2009 )
    Extensive advice from Rinpoche on which practices should be done daily
- Category: Purification Practices
  - Teachings From the Vajrasattva Retreat (Last Updated May 24, 2009 )
    Teachings from a three-month Vajrasattva retreat covering many lam-rim topics, purification practices, mantras, pujas and more.
  - Teachings from the Nyung-Nä Retreat (Audio and Unedited Transcripts) (Last Updated Dec 22, 2009 )
    Shakyamuni Center, Taichung, Taiwan. February 23-24 2007.
  - Direct and Unmistaken Method (Last Updated May 24, 2009 )
    The Practice and Benefits of the Eight Mahayana Precepts
  - Daily Purification: A Short Vajrasattva Practice (Last Updated May 24, 2009 )
    A short Vajrasattva sadhana for purification
  - Burning Offering to Dorje Khadro (Last Updated Aug 18, 2008 )
    A practice for the purification of negative karma and obscurations.
- Category: General Practice Advice
  - Guru Devotion and Consultation (Last Updated Jan 28, 2009 )
    Rinpoche answering questions in an interview with a student.
- Category: Mantra Recitation
  - The Benefits of the Clouds of Offering Mantra (Last Updated Jan 26, 2010 )
    Rinpoche describes the benefits of reciting the Clouds of Offering Mantra.
  - The Benefits of Chanting Om Mani Padme Hum (Last Updated Apr 28, 2009 )
    From Lama Zopa Rinpoche's invitation to join the one hundred million manis retreat
  - Teachings at Maitreya Puja (Audio and unedited Transcripts) (Last Updated Aug 24, 2009 )
    Teachings given at Maitreya Puja, Shakyamuni Center, Taichung, Taiwan on March 11, 2007.
  - Benefits of the Heart of Amogapasha Mantra (Last Updated Apr 29, 2009 )
    A teaching and brief commentary on the benefits of the Heart of Amogapasha Mantra
Category: Contemporary Issues
- Category: War
  - Prayer to Prevent War (Last Updated Dec 1, 2008 )
    Prayer for Peace by the Great Yogi Tang Tong Gyalpo
  - Advice Regarding Negative Rejoicing (Last Updated Sep 17, 2008 )
    Advice about how to respond to news of war
- Category: Family and Relationships
  - Planned Parenting: How to Make Having Children Meaningful (Last Updated Jul 29, 2009 )
    A talk on the need for parents to make a long-term plan for raising their children
- Category: Dharma in Daily Life
  - The Yoga of Offering Food (Last Updated May 24, 2009 )
    How to Make Eating the Cause of Enlightenment for Oneself and All Other Sentient Beings
  - Making Life Meaningful (Last Updated Jun 5, 2009 )
    How we can practice Dharma, the true cause of happiness, twenty-four hours a day.
  - In Search of a Meaningful Life (Last Updated Sep 30, 2008 )
    Identifying the cause of suffering and how to end it
Category: Monthly E-letter
- E-letter No. 81: February 2010 (Last Updated Feb 25, 2010 )
  Universal Responsibility: Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- E-letter No. 80: January 2010 (Last Updated Feb 2, 2010 )
  Discovering the Meaning of Dharma: Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- E-letter No. 7: August 2003 (Last Updated Jul 8, 2008 )
  Follow Your Path Without Attachment: Lama Yeshe
- E-letter No. 79: December 2009 (Last Updated Dec 27, 2009 )
  The Shortcomings of Samsara: Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- E-letter No. 77: October 2009 (Last Updated Oct 28, 2009 )
  How To Be Happy To Practice Dharma: Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- E-letter No. 75: August 2009 (Last Updated Aug 27, 2009 )
  The Importance of Understanding Karma : Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- E-letter No. 74: July 2009 (Last Updated Jan 9, 2010 )
  The importance of Lama Chöpa : Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- E-letter No. 73: June 2009 (Last Updated Aug 20, 2009 )
  The Nature of Ignorance : Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- E-letter No. 72: May 2009 (Last Updated May 28, 2009 )
  The Nature of Mind : Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- E-letter No. 71: April 2009 (Last Updated Apr 28, 2009 )
  Crazy with Desire : Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- E-letter No. 70: March 2009 (Last Updated Apr 28, 2009 )
  Continuity of Consciousness : Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- E-letter No. 6: July 2003 (Last Updated Mar 23, 2009 )
  The Kindness of Other Sentient Beings: Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- E-letter No. 68: January 2009 (Last Updated Feb 5, 2009 )
  The Source of Happiness: Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- E-letter No. 67: December 2008 (Last Updated Feb 5, 2009 )
  More Benefits of Medicine Buddha Practice: Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- E-letter No. 66: November 2008 (Last Updated Nov 25, 2008 )
  Benefits of Medicine Buddha Practice: Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- E-letter No. 64: September 2008 (Last Updated Dec 28, 2008 )
  Milarepa: Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- E-letter No. 62: July 2008 (Last Updated Oct 6, 2008 )
  I'm Not Really There: Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- E-letter No. 60: May 2008 (Last Updated Jul 9, 2008 )
  Meditating on the Perfect Human Rebirth: Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- E-letter No. 5: June 2003 (Last Updated Jul 8, 2008 )
  Meditating on Impermanence and Death: Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- E-letter No. 58: March 2008 (Last Updated Dec 22, 2009 )
  Remembering the Kindness of All Mother Sentient Beings: Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- E-letter No. 57: February 2008 (Last Updated Mar 25, 2009 )
  Why Do We Need A Guru?: Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- E-letter No. 55: December 2007 (Last Updated Oct 3, 2008 )
  The Root of the Path: Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- E-letter No. 53: October 2007 (Last Updated Oct 3, 2008 )
  How A Table Exists: Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- E-letter No. 51: July 2007 (Last Updated Jan 12, 2009 )
  The Power of Compassion: Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- E-letter No. 50: June 2007 (Last Updated Sep 9, 2008 )
  More Advice on Daily Practice: Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- E-letter No. 4: May 2003 (Last Updated Mar 23, 2009 )
  The Importance of the Lam-Rim Outline: Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- E-letter No. 47: March 2007 (Last Updated Oct 1, 2008 )
  The Causes of Happiness and Suffering: Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- E-letter No. 37: April 2006 (Last Updated Jul 9, 2008 )
  The Practice of the First Three Perfections-con't: Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- E-letter No. 36: March 2006 (Last Updated Jul 9, 2008 )
  The Practice of the First Three Perfections: Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- E-letter No. 34: January 2006 (Last Updated Sep 30, 2008 )
  Peaceful Mind, Peaceful World: Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- E-letter No. 30: September 2005 (Last Updated Jul 9, 2008 )
  The Root of Samsara: Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- E-letter No. 29: August 2005 (Last Updated Sep 29, 2008 )
  Meditation on Emptiness: Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- E-letter No. 28: July 2005 (Last Updated Jan 12, 2009 )
  Mind Retreat: Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- E-letter No. 27: June 2005 (Last Updated Oct 3, 2008 )
  Practicing Lam-Rim in Daily Life: Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- E-letter No. 26: May 2005 (Last Updated Oct 11, 2008 )
  Advice for Daily Practice: Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- E-letter No. 25: April 2005 (Last Updated Jan 5, 2009 )
  Making Your Car Beneficial for All Sentient Beings: Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- E-letter No. 24: March 2005 (Last Updated Oct 2, 2008 )
  The Preciousness of Every Sentient Being: Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- E-letter No. 22: January 2005 (Last Updated Mar 23, 2009 )
  Guru Devotion: Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- E-letter No. 21: December 2004 (Last Updated Jun 9, 2009 )
  Refuge and the Guru Omniscient Mind: Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- E-letter No. 19: October 2004 (Last Updated Oct 1, 2008 )
  The Meaning of OM MANI PADME HUM
- E-letter No. 18: September 2004 (Last Updated Oct 11, 2008 )
  Reincarnation and Past Lives (LZR
- E-letter No. 17: August 2004 (Last Updated Sep 30, 2008 )
  The Benefits of Bodhicitta: Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- E-letter No. 13: April 2004 (Last Updated Sep 30, 2008 )
  Meditating on the Perfect Human Rebirth: Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- E-letter No. 12: February-March 2004 (Last Updated Oct 11, 2008 )
  Giving Up the 8 Worldly Dharmas: Lama Zopa Rinpoche
Category: Advice from Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- Lama Zopa Rinpoche's Online Advice Book (Last Updated Jan 29, 2009 )
  Introduction to the Online Advice Book
- Category: Dharma Organization Work
  - Dharma Work and Centers (Last Updated Mar 5, 2009 )
    Introduction to the "Dharma Work and Centers" section of the Online Advice Book
  - Category: Advice to Dharma Centers
    - Advice to Dharma Centers (Last Updated Jul 29, 2009 )
      Advice to staff and volunteers of Dharma centers
  - Category: Dharma and the Arts
    - Integrating Dharma in the Arts (Last Updated Aug 21, 2008 )
      Integrating dharma with music, writing and other artistic pursuits
  - Category: Dharma Work & Worldly Work
    - Balancing Dharma Work and Worldly Work (Last Updated Jul 27, 2009 )
      Advice for combining dharma and various fields of work
  - Category: Advice to Center Directors
    - Advice to Center Directors (Last Updated Aug 11, 2009 )
      Advice to directors of Dharma centers and projects
  - Category: Service and Support of the Dharma
    - Service and Support of the Dharma (Last Updated Jan 9, 2010 )
      Letters and advice to those who support Dharma projects
  - Category: Teaching Dharma
    - Teaching Dharma (Last Updated Oct 12, 2009 )
      Advice for dharma teachers
    - Teaching (Last Updated Sep 17, 2008 )
      Rinpoche describes service with a good heart and the importance of lay western teachers being qualified to teach the Dharma, helping the sangha.
  - Category: Translating Texts
    - Translating Texts and Teachings (Last Updated Aug 20, 2009 )
      Advice for those translating texts or oral teachings
  - Category: Conflicts Between Students
    - Conflicts Between Students (Last Updated Aug 21, 2008 )
      Advice for handling difficult situations involving fellow dharma students
- Category: Emotions
  - Emotions (Last Updated Mar 5, 2009 )
    Introduction to the "Advice on Emotions" section of the Online Advice Book
  - Category: Anger
    - Anger (Last Updated Aug 8, 2009 )
      Advice on anger
  - Category: Desire & Attachment
    - Desire and Attachment (Last Updated Aug 8, 2009 )
      Advice on desire and attachment
  - Category: Depression
    - Depression (Last Updated Aug 13, 2009 )
      Advice on depression
  - Category: Bruised Ego
    - Bruised Ego (Last Updated Aug 10, 2009 )
      Advice on handling criticism
  - Category: Feeling Suicidal
    - Feeling Suicidal (Last Updated Aug 10, 2009 )
      Advice on feeling suicidal
  - Category: Fears
    - Fears (Last Updated Aug 10, 2009 )
      Advice on dealing with fears
  - Category: Pride
    - Pride (Last Updated Sep 2, 2008 )
      Advice on feeling pride
  - Category: Other Emotions
    - Other Emotions (Last Updated Sep 2, 2008 )
      Advice on other emotions
- Category: Practice Advice
  - Advice on Practice (Last Updated Nov 11, 2009 )
    Introduction to the "Advice on Practice" section of the Online Advice Book
  - Category: 35 Buddhas Practice
    - 35 Buddhas Practice (Last Updated Jan 12, 2010 )
      Advice on 35 Buddhas practice
  - Category: Practicing in Prison
    - Prison Practice (Last Updated Jan 11, 2010 )
      Advice on prison practice
    - Advice to Prisoners (Last Updated Sep 17, 2008 )
      A letter to a prisoner
  - Category: Retreat Advice
    - Retreat Advice (Last Updated Sep 3, 2008 )
      Advice on doing retreats
  - Category: Daily Practices
    - Daily Practices (Last Updated Feb 20, 2009 )
      Advice on daily practices
  - Category: Sutra and Mantra Recitations
    - Sutra and Mantra Recitations (Last Updated Sep 3, 2008 )
      Advice on sutra and mantra recitations
  - Category: Practice Problems
    - Problems During One's Practice (Last Updated Jan 10, 2010 )
      Advice on problems encountered during one's practice
  - Category: Purification Practices
    - Purification Practices (Last Updated Jan 26, 2010 )
      Advice on purification practices
  - Category: Wind Imbalance / Lung
    - Wind Imbalance / Lung (Last Updated Oct 1, 2008 )
      Advice on wind imbalance (lung)
  - Category: Transforming Problems / Tong-len
    - Transforming Problems and Tong-len (Last Updated Jan 26, 2010 )
      Advice on transforming problems and tong-len
  - Category: Practices for Benefiting Animals
    - Practices for Benefiting Animals (Last Updated Oct 20, 2009 )
      Advice on practices for benefiting animals
  - Category: Deity Practice
    - Deity Practice (Last Updated Jan 15, 2010 )
      Advice on deity practice
  - Category: Dorje Shugden
    - Dorje Shugden (Last Updated Oct 21, 2009 )
      Advice on dorje shugden
  - Category: General Practice Advice
    - General Practice Advice (Last Updated Oct 1, 2008 )
      General practice advice
  - Category: Advice for New Students
    - Advice for New Students (Last Updated Oct 14, 2009 )
      Advice for new students
- Category: Miscellaneous
  - Miscellaneous Advice (Last Updated Sep 16, 2009 )
    Introduction to the "Miscellaneous Advice" section of the Online Advice Book
  - Category: His Holiness the Dalai Lama
    - His Holiness the Dalai Lama (Last Updated Sep 16, 2009 )
      Praises, addresses and other advice about His Holiness the Dalai Lama
  - Category: Relics and Holy Objects
    - Relics and Holy Objects (Last Updated Sep 28, 2009 )
      Advice on relics and holy objects
  - Category: Vows
    - Vows (Last Updated Sep 3, 2008 )
      Advice on vows
  - Category: Travel and Immigration
    - Travel and Immigration (Last Updated Jan 7, 2010 )
      Advice on travel and immigration
  - Category: Black Magic & Spirit Harm
    - Black Magic & Spirit Harm (Last Updated Sep 17, 2009 )
      Advice on black magic & spirit harm
  - Category: Dharma and Worldly Activities
    - Dharma and Worldly Activities (Last Updated Sep 3, 2009 )
      Advice on dharma and worldly activities
- Category: Family & Relationship
  - Advice on Family & Relationship (Last Updated Mar 5, 2009 )
    Introduction to the "Advice on Family & Relationship" section of the Online Advice Book
  - Category: Marriage
    - Marriage (Last Updated Jul 21, 2009 )
      Advice on marriage
  - Category: Having a Baby
    - Having a Baby (Last Updated Aug 11, 2009 )
      Advice on having a baby
  - Category: Children
    - Children (Last Updated Aug 13, 2009 )
      Advice on school-age children
  - Category: Parenting
    - Parenting (Last Updated Aug 14, 2009 )
      Advice on parenting
  - Category: Ending a Relationship
    - Ending a Relationship (Last Updated Aug 10, 2009 )
      Advice on ending a relationship
  - Category: Relationship Problems
    - Relationship Problems (Last Updated Aug 11, 2009 )
      Advice on relationship problems
  - Category: Your Parents
    - Your Parents (Last Updated Aug 20, 2009 )
      Advice on your parents
  - Category: Disharmony in the Family
    - Disharmony in the Family (Last Updated Aug 10, 2009 )
      Advice on disharmony in the family
- Category: Death & Transitions
  - Advice on Transitions (Last Updated Mar 5, 2009 )
    Introduction to the "Advice on Transitions" section of the Online Advice Book
  - Category: Preparing Oneself for Death
    - Preparing for Death (Last Updated Sep 30, 2008 )
      Advice on preparing for death
  - Category: The Moment of Death
    - The Moment of Death (Last Updated Sep 3, 2008 )
      Advice on the moment of death
  - Category: Helping a Dying Person
    - Helping a Dying Person (Last Updated Oct 23, 2008 )
      Advice on helping a dying person
  - Category: Death of a Loved One
    - Death of a Loved One (Last Updated Sep 3, 2008 )
      Advice on the death of a loved one
  - Category: Prayers for the Deceased
    - Prayers and Practices for the Deceased (Last Updated Oct 2, 2008 )
      Advice on prayers and practices for the deceased
  - Category: Questioning Religion
    - Questioning Religion (Last Updated Sep 3, 2008 )
      Advice on questioning religion
  - Category: Other Transitions
    - Other Transitions (Last Updated Sep 3, 2008 )
      Advice on other transitions
- Category: Misfortune
  - Advice on Misfortune (Last Updated Oct 11, 2009 )
    Introduction to the "Advice on Misfortune" section of the Online Advice Book
  - Category: Disasters
    - Disasters (Last Updated Sep 29, 2008 )
      Advice on natural disasters
  - Category: Business Problems
    - Business Problems (Last Updated Oct 1, 2009 )
      Advice on business obstacles and financial problems
  - Category: Dharma Business Problems
    - Dharma Business Problems (Last Updated Sep 3, 2008 )
      Advice on dharma business problems
  - Category: Court Cases and Legal Action
    - Court Cases and Legal Action (Last Updated Oct 8, 2009 )
      Advice on lawsuits; on suing and being sued
  - Category: Problems at Work
    - Work Problems (Last Updated Sep 3, 2008 )
      Advice on work problems
  - Category: Money Difficulties
    - Money Difficulties (Last Updated Sep 3, 2008 )
      Advice on money difficulties
  - Category: Practices for Success
    - Practices for Success (Last Updated Oct 2, 2009 )
      Advice on practices for success
  - Category: Global Warming
    - Global Warming (Last Updated Sep 3, 2008 )
      Advice on global warming
  - Category: Terrorism and War
    - Terrorism and War (Last Updated Oct 9, 2009 )
      Advice on terrorism and war
- Category: Health
  - Advice on Health (Last Updated Sep 6, 2009 )
    Introduction to the "Advice on Health" section of the Online Advice Book
  - Category: AIDS
    - AIDS (Last Updated Aug 11, 2009 )
      Advice on AIDS
  - Category: Transforming Pain and Illness
    - Transforming Pain (Last Updated Aug 26, 2009 )
      Advice on transforming pain
  - Category: Healing
    - Healing (Last Updated Aug 17, 2009 )
      Advice on healing
  - Category: Addictions
    - Addictions (Last Updated Sep 2, 2008 )
      Advice on addictions
  - Category: Mental Health
    - Mental Health (Last Updated Sep 2, 2008 )
      Advice on mental health
  - Category: Practices for Pacifying Illness
    - Prayers for Healing, Prolonging Life and Good Health (Last Updated Sep 2, 2008 )
      Prayers for healing, prolonging life and good health
  - Category: Operations
    - Advice Before an Operation (Last Updated Aug 30, 2009 )
      Advice before an operation
  - Category: Cancer
    - Cancer (Last Updated Aug 25, 2009 )
      Advice on cancer
  - Category: Hepatitis C
    - Hepatitis C (Last Updated Aug 20, 2009 )
      Advice on Hepatitis C
  - Category: Brain Disorders
    - Brain Disorders (Last Updated Aug 15, 2009 )
      Advice on brain disorders
  - Category: Stomach and Digestive Problems
    - Stomach and Digestive Problems (Last Updated Sep 2, 2008 )
      Advice on stomach and digestive problems
  - Category: Arthritis
    - Arthritis (Last Updated Aug 11, 2009 )
      Advice on arthritis
  - Category: Other Illnesses
    - Other Illnesses (Last Updated Sep 2, 2008 )
      Advice on other illnesses
- Category: Non-harming
  - Advice on Non-harming (Last Updated Mar 5, 2009 )
    Introduction to the "Advice on Non-harming" section of the Online Advice Book
  - Category: Spare the Insects
    - Spare the Insects (Last Updated Oct 11, 2009 )
      Advice on saving the lives of insects
  - Category: Avoid Killing Animals
    - Avoid Killing Animals (Last Updated Jan 12, 2009 )
      Advice on avoiding the killing of animals
  - Category: Abortion
    - Abortion (Last Updated Oct 12, 2009 )
      Advice on abortion
  - Category: Euthanasia
    - Euthanasia (Last Updated Sep 3, 2008 )
      Advice on euthanasia
  - Category: When Work Requires Killing
    - When Work Requires Killing (Last Updated Sep 3, 2008 )
      Advice on when work requires killing
- Category: Lam-rim Topics
  - Advice on Lam-rim Topics (Last Updated Nov 17, 2009 )
    Introduction to the "Advice on Lam-rim Topics" section of the Online Advice Book
  - Category: Lam-rim Study and Practice
    - Studying Lam-rim (Last Updated Sep 2, 2008 )
      Advice on studying lam-rim
  - Category: Guru Devotion
    - Guru Devotion (Last Updated Sep 2, 2008 )
      Advice on guru devotion
  - Category: Qualities of the Buddha
    - Qualities of the Buddha (Last Updated Nov 17, 2009 )
      Advice on the qualities of the Buddha
  - Category: Preliminary Practices
    - Preliminary Practices (Last Updated Sep 2, 2008 )
      Advice on preliminary practices
  - Category: Making Offerings
    - Making Offerings (Last Updated Sep 2, 2008 )
      Advice on making offerings
  - Category: Karma
    - Lam-rim: Karma (Last Updated Nov 17, 2009 )
      Advice on karma
  - Category: Meditation and Visualization
    - Meditation and Visualization (Last Updated Aug 28, 2009 )
      Advice on meditation and visualization
  - Category: Emptiness
    - Emptiness (Last Updated Oct 11, 2008 )
      Advice on emptiness
  - Category: Compassion
    - Compassion (Last Updated Nov 18, 2009 )
      Advice on Compassion
  - Category: Impermanence and Death
    - Impermanence and Death (Last Updated Sep 9, 2009 )
      Advice on impermanence and death
- Category: Advice for Sangha
  - Advice for Sangha (Last Updated Sep 13, 2009 )
    Introduction to the "Advice to Sangha" section of the Online Advice Book
  - Category: Practice Advice for Sangha
    - Practice Advice for Sangha (Last Updated Oct 21, 2009 )
      Advice to Sangha regarding Dharma practice
  - Category: Ordination Advice
    - Ordination Advice (continued) (Last Updated Sep 18, 2009 )
      More advice about getting ordained and disrobing
    - Ordination Advice (Last Updated Sep 18, 2009 )
      Advice about getting ordained and disrobing
  - Category: Dealing with Negative Emotions
    - Dealing With Negative Emotions (Last Updated Sep 3, 2008 )
      Advice to sangha about how to handle negative emotions
  - Category: Other Advice for Sangha
    - To the nuns at the "Life as a Western Buddhist Nun Conference" (Last Updated Sep 17, 2008 )
      A letter from Rinpoche
    - Other Advice for Sangha (Last Updated Aug 8, 2009 )
      Advice to Sangha on a variety of topics
Category: Sacred Texts (Sutras)
- The Benefits of Studying the Perfection of Wisdom Sutras (Prajnaparamita) (Last Updated Feb 11, 2009 )
- Sanghata Sutra Commentary and lung (Audio and Unedited Transcript) (Last Updated Dec 18, 2008 )
  These teachings were given on February 28 2007 at Shakyamuni Center in Taiwan. It includes an oral transmission of the Sanghata Sutra.
- Golden Light Sutra in Portland OR (Audio) (Last Updated Sep 23, 2008 )
  Lama Zopa Rinpoche gave this commentary and partial oral transmission of the Golden Light Sutra at Maitripa Institute over two days, November 2nd and 3rd 2007.
- Golden Light Sutra in New York City (Audio) (Last Updated Sep 23, 2008 )
  Commentary and partial oral transmission of the first seven chapters of the Golden Light Sutra given at New York's Tibet House September 2007
Category: Holy Objects and Monasteries
- The Benefits of the Existence of Statues and of Making Statues (Last Updated Sep 29, 2008 )
  How to accumulate merit and the causes of ultimate happiness by viewing, making and respecting holy objects.
- The Benefits of Prayer Wheels (Last Updated Jan 26, 2010 )
  Explanation of the different types of prayer wheels as a means of purifying negativities and accumulating merit
- The Benefits of Having Many Holy Objects (Last Updated Sep 17, 2009 )
  An explanation of the benefits of holy objects.
- Prayer Flags and Auspicious Days (Last Updated Feb 3, 2009 )
  Advice about hanging prayer flags
- How to Make Offerings and Prayers in Front of Holy Objects (Last Updated Sep 11, 2008 )
  Lama Zopa Rinpoche's prayers and offerings to the holy objects
- Commentary on Tsa-tsa Practice (Last Updated Aug 4, 2009 )
  Extensive instruction for making tsa-tsas as a practice and means to achieve a good rebirth, make extensive offerings, and receive the blessing of holy objects.
- Benefits of Building a Monastery (Last Updated Feb 13, 2009 )
Category: Love and Compassion
- Virtue and Reality (Last Updated May 24, 2009 )
  The methods for transforming everyday actions into the cause of enlightenment and the ordinary view of phenomena into the wisdom realizing emptiness
- Universal Responsibility (Audio and Unedited Transcript) (Last Updated Oct 22, 2009 )
  Chapter One of "How Things Exist"
- The Joy of Compassion (Last Updated May 24, 2009 )
  Teachings on compassion for others as the means for overcoming all obstacles
- The Good Heart (Last Updated Mar 10, 2010 )
  The good heart as the source of all happiness
- The Benefits of Cherishing Others (Last Updated Feb 13, 2009 )
- Practicing the Good Heart (Last Updated Aug 10, 2008 )
  Compassion for all living beings at the heart of Mahayana Buddhist practice
- Loving Oneself (Last Updated Nov 4, 2008 )
  Practicing bodhicitta as the best way to love and take care of oneself
- How to Develop Loving Compassion (Last Updated Aug 11, 2008 )
  A Commentary on the Practice of Thought Transformation and Bodhicitta in Everyday Life
Category: Benefiting Animals
- Teachings from Boston (Audio) (Last Updated Feb 5, 2009 )
  These teachings and events were recorded in Boston, MA, USA, from July 27-31 2007.
- Advice on Benefiting Animals (Last Updated Jan 12, 2009 )
  Practices for benefiting animals in daily life and in death