Teachings

Generating the Mind of Enlightenment
By His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Washington, New Jersey

A teaching given prior to a ceremony for generating the mind of enlightenment (bodhicitta).
Topics: Compassion and Bodhicitta > Bodhicitta
Tags: bodhicitta, emptiness (shunyata), compassion, happiness, buddhism, ignorance, enlightenment
Commentary on Gyalwa Gyatso
By His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala, India, September, 1984

A teaching on the Chenrezig Gyalwa Gyatso sadhana, given by His Holiness the Dalai Lama to a group of Westerners in 1984. The teaching was requested by Lama Zopa Rinpoche. 
Topics: Buddhist Practices > Tantra and Deity Practice
Tags: Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara), q&a, emptiness (shunyata), visualization, om mani padme hum (chenrezig mantra), energy, I, method, wisdom, Highest Yoga Tantra
The Yoga Method of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion
By His Holiness the Dalai Lama in New York City, NY September 2005

A commentary on the self-generation sadhana of Avalokiteshvara
Topics: Buddhist Practices > Tantra and Deity Practice
Tags: Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara), tantra, emptiness (shunyata)
A Survey of the Paths of Tibetan Buddhism
By His Holiness the Dalai Lama in London, England, 1988

A survey of all the Buddhist practices including the systems of both sutra and tantra undertaken in the Tibetan tradition.
Topics: Buddhist Practices > Tantra and Deity Practice
Tags: morality, tantra, Highest Yoga Tantra, emptiness (shunyata), selflessness, wisdom, bliss, clear light, deity practice, buddha, spiritual teacher (guru / lama)
The Spirit of Manjushri
By His Holiness the Dalai Lama in New York

Teachings on renunciation, bodhicitta, and emptiness, along with a Manjushri blessing
Topics: Path to Enlightenment (lam-rim) > Three Principal Aspects of the Path
Tags: renunciation, bodhicitta, emptiness (shunyata), manjushri, three principal aspects
Chapters:
Session One: The Twelve Links and Renunciation •
Session Two: Bodhicitta •
Session Three: Emptiness •
Session Four: Manjushri Blessing and a conversation with Ven. Master Sheng Yen •
The Four Noble Truths (Members Only)
By His Holiness the Dalai Lama in London, England 1996

Two days of teachings on this core topic in Buddhism.
Topics: Path to Enlightenment (lam-rim) > Four Noble Truths
Tags: four noble truths, suffering, emptiness (shunyata)