These notes are a literal transcription of the teachings
given by Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche at the Fifth Kopan
Meditation Course, and form an auto-commentary on
the Course Text, “The
Wish-fulfilling Golden Sun of the Mahayana Thought Training.”
The page numbers referred to herein relate to
the work copy of "The Wish-fulfilling Golden Sun"
used at the Fifth and Sixth (March- April, 1974) Meditation
Courses.
When Rinpoche read directly from the Text Book it
was not recorded here - these notes are his comments
and explanations given during the reading.
The notes were taken longhand so there are a few
minor omissions. Also, it is likely that there are
some errors due to hearing incorrectly. Furthermore,
in punctuating the text it is inevitable that some
gross distortions of meaning have occurred, as a result
of the complete lack of Dharma understanding in those
responsible. The compilers apologies for all this and
ask the forgiveness of the Holy Guru through whose
infinite kindness this book appears. Yet they hope
that it may be of some benefit to mother sentient beings
- may all without exception be released from suffering
now.
These
talks generally follow the table of contents of the first
half of Wish-Fulfilling
Golden Sun. Therefore, we have used that outline
to organize the contents of these teachings. Click on the
heading below to go directly to a particular section. You
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Introductions
The Mind is Beginningless
But How is it Possible to Receive Enlightenment?
The Lineage of the Mahayana Teachings
Morning Prayers
Ecstatic Prostrating Meditation
The Visualization of Guru Shakyamuni
Guru Shakyamuni Prayer
Guru Shakyamuni Mantra
The Seven Branches
Mandala Offering
The Teachings of the Direct Meditations
Meditation
