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Lama Zopa Rinpoche's Online Advice Book
Advice given to students on the practice of Shugden (Tib: Dolgyal). This practice is strongly discouraged by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
Topics: Buddhist Practices > General Practice Advice > Dorje Shugden
- Ceasing Shugden •
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By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Bendigo, Australia
Lama Zopa Rinpoche gave these instructions on how to think during the section on rejoicing in Lama Chöpa at a retreat held in Bendigo, Australia.
Topics: Buddhist Practices > General Practice Advice
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche
In this teaching Lama Zopa Rinpoche advises that rejoicing is a simple way to achieve enlightenment. Rinpoche says rejoicing is a genuine feeling of happiness and joy, appreciating one’s own qualities and those of others.
Topics: Buddhist Practices > General Practice Advice
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche
In this letter, Rinpoche gives extensive reasons supporting His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s advice not to practice Dolgyal (Shugden).
Topics: Buddhist Practices > General Practice Advice > Dorje Shugden
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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 New York
Advice on the essence of Dharma practice and the benefits of the center.
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By His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala, India
An interview with His Holiness the Dalai Lama about Buddhist teachings and practice
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By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche
A teaching by abbot Achos Rinpoche, with a commentary by Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
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By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche
Lama Zopa Rinpoche answers questions in an interview with a student.
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By Lama Thubten Yeshe in New Delhi, India, 1979
Clarifying Dharma practice and the role of the mind
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