Teachings

By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Dharamsala, India September 1984

Teachings on a range of lamrim topics, including renunciation, perfect human rebirth, tantra, Mahayana thought transformation and bodhicitta

Chapters:
Chapter 1: Generating Bodhicitta •
Chapter 2: Renouncing Samsara •
Chapter 3: The Eight Freedoms •
Chapter 4: The Ten Richnesses •
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Aptos, CA 2005

Lama Zopa Rinpoche's prayers and offerings to the holy objects.

Topics: Holy Objects
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Munich, Germany, April 2001

The meaning of "guru," the qualities of a guru, and the practice of guru devotion, with a focus on His Holiness the Dalai Lama. This teaching also contains advice on the practice of Dorje Shugden.

By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Taipei, Taiwan, March 1994

Lama Zopa Rinpoche explains the benefits of cherishing all sentient beings without exception

By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Soquel, California, 2001

A review of FPMT services provided and of things remaining to be done

By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Boulder Creek, CA USA May 1997

The Skillful Means of Taking an Everlasting Holiday in Tagpa Kachö, the Pure Land of Vajrayogini. Two chapters excerpted from a series of talks about the Highest Yoga Tantra practice of Heruka. 

Chapters:
A Teaching on Heruka •
A Teaching on Heruka: Editor's Introduction •
Chapter Four: Practicing in Daily Life •
Chapter Five: Practicing Patience •
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in various locations

Prayers, practices and mantras for the time of death

By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Pomaia, Italy, 2000

Lama Zopa Rinpoche explains the benefits of studying the teachings of the Buddha in this talk given at Istituto Lama Tzong Khapa, Italy.

By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in various locations

How to use depression to develop compassion and bodhicitta, and ultimately to achieve enlightenment.

By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Pomaia, Italy 1983

A commentary on the practice of thought transformation and bodhicitta in everyday life

Chapters:
Monday September 5 through Thursday September 8 •
Friday September 9 through Wednesday September 14 •
Discourse and Advice Given During Nyung Nä Retreat •
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Sydney, Australia October 1987

Compassion for all living beings is at the heart of Mahayana Buddhist practice

Chapters:
Practicing the Good Heart •
The Nature of Compassion •
Tantra and Compassion •
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche

Creating harmony and good communication with others through compassion and thought transformation rather than blaming and criticizing.

By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Boulder Creek, California, 1997

How to deal with anger—one's own anger and the anger of others directed at oneself.

By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Boulder Creek, California, 1997

In this excerpt, Lama Zopa Rinpoche explains that a happy life is due to good motivation and actions which bring good results.

Topics: Introductory
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Lavaur, France, March 2001

A talk and video from Lama Zopa Rinpoche's visit to Nalanda Monastery, France in 2001.

Topics: Holy Objects
Tags: sangha, vows

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