Teachings
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Kopan Monastery, Nepal, 1976
Lama Zopa Rinpoche describes the life and work of the great bodhisattva Atisha.
Topics: Lineage Lamas > Biographies
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche
The lineage of the teachings was handed down to the Kadampas by Atisha, an Indian pandit who revived Buddhism in Tibet.
Topics: Lineage Lamas > Kadampa Teachings
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Root Institute, Bodhgaya
Commentary on the teachings of Atisha and the Kadampa geshes, the exemplary practitioners of Buddhism in Tibet.
Topics: Lineage Lamas > Kadampa Teachings
Chapters:
Kadampa Teachings •
Editor's Preface (Ailsa Cameron) •
Kadampa Teachings 1: Bodhgaya, January 2003 •
Kadampa Teachings 2: Bodhgaya, December 2003 - January 2004 •
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Root Institute, Bodhgaya, India; 26 December 2003 - 02 January 2004
Teachings given at Root Institute, Days 5 - 7; includes a commentary on Atisha's Jewel Garland
Topics: Lineage Lamas > Kadampa Teachings
Chapters:
Day Five: Jewel Garland Commentary - Cherishing the practice and turning away from samsaric happiness •
Day Five: Jewel Garland Commentary - Protecting ordination by reflecting on impermanence and suffering of samsara •
Day Five: Jewel Garland Commentary - Protecting the senses by analyzing how attachment arises •
Day Five: Dedications •
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Root Institute, Bodhgaya, India; 26 December 2003 - 02 January 2004
Teachings at Root Institute, Days 1 - 4; includes an oral transmission and commentary on Atisha's Jewel Garland
Topics: Lineage Lamas > Kadampa Teachings
Chapters:
Day One: The cause of problems •
Day One: Seeing suffering of others and developing the wish to offer them the highest benefit •
Day One: Developing the wish to repay the kindness of others, Dedications •
Day Two: Precious Human Rebirth •
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in San Francisco, CA USA
A commentary given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche on an essential mind training text composed by Kadampa Geshe Langri Tangpa.
Topics: Lineage Lamas > Kadampa Teachings
Chapters:
Day One: Perfect Human Rebirth •
Day One: Renunciation •
Day One: Shortcomings of Desire Part A •
Day One: Shortcomings of Desire Part B •
By Adele Hulse
Big Love is the official, authorized biography of Lama Yeshe. If you knew Lama, you will be reminded of his wisdom and charisma; if you did not, this is the perfect introduction. Explore our Big Love resources and order your copy here.
Topics: Lineage Lamas > Biographies
Chapters:
Big Love: The Life and Teachings of Lama Yeshe •
Foreword by Lama Zopa Rinpoche •
Author's Note •
Big Love Resources •
By Nicholas Ribush
Dr Nicholas Ribush describes the qualities of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso in this article.
Topics: Lineage Lamas > His Holiness the Dalai Lama
By His Holiness the Dalai Lama
A prayer composed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama for Kyabje Ling Rinpoche, who passed away in 1983.
Topics: Lineage Lamas > Praises and Tributes
By Khunu Lama Rinpoche in Boudhanath, Nepal, 1975
A commentary on Atisha's text, given to Western monks and nuns in Boudhanath, Nepal, in 1975. The teaching is translated by Lama Zopa Rinpoche and edited by Nicholas Ribush.
Topics: Lineage Lamas > Kadampa Teachings
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche
A prayer composed by Lama Zopa Rinpoche for the swift return of Geshe Jampa Gyatso
Topics: Lineage Lamas > Praises and Tributes
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Sydney, Australia September 1996
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
By Various lamas
An account of Lama Yeshe's last days, death and funeral, and a collection of tributes written by fellow lamas and students
Topics: Lineage Lamas > Praises and Tributes
Chapters:
Account of Lama's Last Days and Funeral •
Address to Funeral Attendees by Lama Zopa Rinpoche •
Tribute by Lama Zopa Rinpoche •
Tribute by Geshe Tegchok •
Lama Zopa Rinpoche's Online Advice Book
Praises and requests to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and advice about his qualities.
Topics: Lineage Lamas
Lama Zopa Rinpoche's Online Advice Book
Topics: Lineage Lamas > His Holiness the Dalai Lama > Praises and Requests to His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Request for Kalachakra Initiation •
A Praise to His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama •
For His Holiness the Dalai Lama •
Rinpoche’s Address to His Holiness the Dalai Lama •
