Teachings
Lama Zopa Rinpoche discusses wrong view and the urgency of realizing emptiness in this excerpt from the 38th Kopan Course.
The Heart’s Utmost Need: Urging Myself and Others to Remember Impermanence. This text, formerly known as Heart-Spoon, was extensively revised by Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, 2020, and further reviewed by Rinpoche in 2022.
Lama Thubten Yeshe: Lama Yeshe on Bodhicitta
Lamrim teachings by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the 38th Kopan Meditation Course.
Advice on various mantras including those specifically for long life, good health, success and for dispelling obstacles.
Advice on the Mahayana practice of transforming our attitude from cherishing oneself to cherishing others who are most precious and kind.
Advice on how to correctly meditate on emptiness (shunyata).
Lama Zopa Rinpoche: The Purpose of Our Life
These teachings were given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at a retreat held at Institut Vajra Yogini, France, in 2003. The retreat was on the four Kadampa deities, however, Rinpoche teaches on a broad range of lamrim topics.
Lama Thubten Yeshe: Refuge in the Three Rare Sublimes
In this teaching excerpt from Kopan Course No. 31, Lama Zopa Rinpoche explains that with a precious human body we have the opportunity to achieve enlightenment in one lifetime.
Advice on repaying the kindness of our parents by taking care of them when they are sick or elderly.
Rinpoche thanks translators for their service and dedication and offers advice on various aspects of translation work.
This advice was given to students who asked Rinpoche whether they should have children or not. Rinpoche emphasizes the importance of having a good motivation and planning well so that the child can bring benefit and happiness to others.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche: Advantages of Taking Vows