Teachings
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Bodhgaya, India and Kathmandu, Nepal
A list of Rinjung Gyatsa initiations given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Bodhgaya in 1982 and at Kopan Monastery in 1985. Rinjung Gyatsa is a collection of tantric deities, compiled in the sixteenth century by the Tibetan master Lama Taranatha.
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, Nicholas Ribush
Lama Thubten Yeshe: Purifying the Dualistic Mind
Topics: Monthly E-letter
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Pomaia, Italy
Advice about the practice of Dorje Shugden, given to students at Istituto Lama Tzong Khapa, Italy
Topics: Buddhist Practices > General Practice Advice > Dorje Shugden
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Missoula, MT, USA
A teaching on universal responsibility, given prior to a White Tara initiation.
Topics: Buddhist Practices > Tantra and Deity Practice
By Lama Thubten Yeshe in Cumbria, England
An overview of deity practice, excerpted from a commentary on the Manjushri Yoga Method
Topics: Buddhist Practices > Tantra and Deity Practice
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Singapore
An explanation of the lineage, the levels of practitioners, the power of the mantra and the benefits of Vajrayogini practice.
Topics: Buddhist Practices > Tantra and Deity Practice
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Lawudo Retreat Centre, Nepal
A series of ten teachings given during a nyung-nä retreat at Lawudo Gompa, Nepal, in 1978
Topics: Buddhist Practices > Purification Practices
Chapters:
Nyung-nä Teachings at Lawudo: Index Page •
1. Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion •
2. The Benefits of Reciting OM MANI PADME HUM •
3. The Path of Secret Mantra •
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche
A short Tara practice composed by Lama Zopa Rinpoche
Topics: Buddhist Practices > Tantra and Deity Practice
By His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Labsum Shedrub Ling, Washington, New Jersey
A commentary on Vajrasattva meditation and recitation as a purification practice.
Topics: Buddhist Practices > Purification Practices
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Taichung, Taiwan
Lightly edited teachings from the Amitabha and White Tara initiations and retreat held at Shakyamuni Center, Taiwan, in February 2007.
Topics: Buddhist Practices > Tantra and Deity Practice
Chapters:
Amitabha and White Tara Index Page •
Lam-rim Teaching; Amitabha Practice •
Bodhisattva Vows; Amitabha Practice •
White Tara Initiation; Bodhisattva Vows •
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Vermont, USA
Lightly edited excerpts from a one-month Mitukpa retreat held in Vermont, USA, 2002.
Topics: Buddhist Practices > Tantra and Deity Practice
Chapters:
Mitukpa Retreat: Index Page •
Mitukpa Initiation •
The Meaning of Retreat •
How Samsara is Created •
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Delhi, India
Lama Zopa Rinpoche gave these instructions for a practice to stop rain. Sur (Aroma Charity for Spirits) is a form of smoke offering using roasted barley flour and other substances.
Topics: Sutras, Mantras and Root Texts > Mantras > Various Mantras
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche
Extensive advice from Lama Zopa Rinpoche on which practices should be done daily.
Topics: Buddhist Practices > Daily Practices
Chapters:
Preliminary Practices •
Lamrim Meditations and Deity Practice •
Essential Daily Practices •
Why I Give These Preliminary Practices •
