Teachings
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Kopan Monastery, Nepal
Lama Zopa Rinpoche discusses the three principal aspects of the path—renunciation, bodhicitta and emptiness—as the foundation for tantric practice, in the excerpt from the 13th Kopan Course.
Topics: Buddhist Practices > Tantra and Deity Practice
By Lama Thubten Yeshe in Chenrezig Institute, Australia, September 1979
Three discourses excerpted from a series of talks about the Highest Yoga Tantra practice of Vajrayogini.
Topics: Buddhist Practices > Tantra and Deity Practice
Chapters:
Introduction to a Vajrayogini Commentary •
First Introductory Discourse •
Second Introductory Discourse •
Third Introductory Discourse •
By Lama Thubten Yeshe in Bodhgaya, India
This excerpt is from an introductory talk given to Western students who had traveled to Bodhgaya to receive the Kalachakra initiation from His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Topics: Introductory
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Taiwan
A lightly edited transcript of teachings given before the Mitukpa initiation at Shakyamuni Center, Taichung, Taiwan, 25 – 26 Feb 2007.
Topics: Buddhist Practices > Tantra and Deity Practice
Chapters:
Day 1: Teachings at Mitukpa Initiation •
Day 2: Discourse •
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Shakyamuni Center, Taiwan 2007
Teachings given before a Mitukpa initiation at Shakyamuni Center, Taichung, Taiwan in February 2007.
Topics: Buddhist Practices > Tantra and Deity Practice
Chapters:
Mitukpa Initiation Part One: Introduction •
Mitukpa Initiation Part Two: What is Dharma •
Mitukpa Initiation Part Three: The Results of Negative Karma •
Mitukpa Initiation Part Four: Motivation and Initiation Preparation •
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Adelaide, Australia
Excerpts of Lama Zopa Rinpoche's teachings given at the Mahamudra Retreat hosted by Buddha House, in Mylor, South Australia, in 2004.
Chapters:
Day 2 Part A: Teachings before the Gyalwa Gyatso initiation •
Day 2 Part B: Preparation for Gyalwa Gyatso initiation (continued) •
Day 3 Part A 1: Recitations from the combined Jorchö and Lama Chöpa Puja •
Day 3 Part A 2: Recitations from the combined Jorchö and Lama Chöpa Puja (continued) •
By HH Trijang Rinpoche in Dharamsala, India
An overview of tantric practice, excerpted from a teaching given to Western students in Dharamsala.
Topics: Buddhist Practices > Tantra and Deity Practice
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Boulder Creek, CA USA 1997
Teachings on emptiness and dedication prayers, excerpted from a series of talks about the Highest Yoga Tantra practice of Yamantaka.
Topics: Buddhist Practices > Tantra and Deity Practice
Chapters:
A Teaching on Yamantaka •
Editor's Introduction •
Chapter Eight: Emptiness •
Chapter Ten: Dedication •
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Dharamsala, India 1982
An address to students doing a Vajrasattva group retreat
Topics: Buddhist Practices > Tantra and Deity Practice
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.
Topics: Buddhist Practices > Tantra and Deity Practice
Chapters:
A Teaching on Heruka •
A Teaching on Heruka: Editor's Introduction •
Chapter Four: Practicing in Daily Life •
Chapter Five: Practicing Patience •
