Teachings

How the Maitreya Project Will Benefit Others

By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Katoomba, Australia

Lama Zopa Rinpoche discusses the direct and indirect benefits for all sentient beings that will result from the construction of a large Maitreya statue.

Topics: Holy Objects > Maitreya Project

Tags: maitreya, holy objects, buddha, offering, karma, Tibet, enlightenment

The Spiritual Logic of the Maitreya Statue

By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Bodhgaya, India

A teaching on the power of holy objects and the benefits of building a very large Maitreya Buddha statue

Topics: Holy Objects

Tags: maitreya, holy objects, buddha, motivation

A Talk at Cittamani Hospice Service

By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Palmwoods, Queensland, Australia

A talk to workers at the hospice about the benefits of serving others with a sincere heart

Topics: Working for the Dharma > Advice to Dharma Centers

Tags: death, compassion, maitreya, karma, suffering, happiness, dedication

Lamrim Talk

By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Deer Park, Madison, Wisconsin, 1999

How to use depression and other problems to develop the good heart

Topics: Compassion and Bodhicitta > Bodhicitta

Tags: lamrim (path to enlightenment), depression, compassion, bodhicitta, problems, suffering, happiness, self-cherishing, merit, maitreya

Teachings at Maitreya Puja (Audio and Unedited Transcripts)

By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Shakyamuni Center, Taichung, Taiwan

These teachings include a history of the Maitreya project, as well as a commentary and oral transmission of the Namgyälma, Stainless Pinnacle and other mantras

Topics: Sutras, Mantras and Root Texts > Mantras > Various Mantras

Tags: maitreya, maitreya project, holy objects, mantras, namgyälma

Chapters:

History of Maitreya Project •

Namgyalma mantra, Stainless Pinnacle mantra - lungs •

Stainless Pinnacle mantra lung continued; Benefits of building stupas •

Dedications, thanks and advice •

Bodhgaya Teachings: 2006 (Audio and Unedited Transcript)

By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Root Institute, Bodhgaya, India 2006

Days 1-3: Maitreya Buddha puja, teachings and meditation on Maitreya Buddha, and oral transmissions of the Maitreya mantra, Maitreya prayer and King of Prayers

Topics: Buddhist Practices > Tantra and Deity Practice

Tags: maitreya, holy objects, happiness, compassion, karma, offering, tonglen (taking and giving)

Chapters:

Day One: Maitreya Buddha Puja Part A •

Day One: Maitreya Buddha Puja Part B •

Day One: Maitreya Buddha Puja Part C •

Day One: Maitreya Buddha Puja Part D •