Teachings
Lama Zopa Rinpoche's Online Advice Book
A collection of advice from Lama Zopa Rinpoche on a wide range of topics and practices, in the form of letters and short talks.
Topics: Introductory
By Lama Thubten Yeshe in California, 1980 and France, 1982
This book contains two teachings by Lama Yeshe. The first teaching is The Three Principal Aspects of the Path and the second teaching, Introduction to Tantra, comprises the first two lectures of a commentary on the Chenrezig yoga method.
Topics: Introductory
Chapters:
The Essence of Tibetan Buddhism •
Editor's Introduction •
Translations •
By Lama Thubten Yeshe in Christchurch, New Zealand
"The characteristic nature of all Lord Buddha's teachings and methods is psychology and knowledge-wisdom."
Topics: Introductory
By Lama Thubten Yeshe in Kathmandu, Nepal
A teaching at the tenth Kopan Course on the nature of samsara (cyclic existence) and how to develop renunciation.
Topics: Introductory
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Singapore
The story of events leading up to the first Kopan meditation course in 1971
Topics: Introductory
By Lama Thubten Yeshe in Kopan Monastery, Kathmandu, Nepal
An introductory talk about Buddhism given by Lama Yeshe to new students at the seventh Kopan meditation course in 1974.
Topics: Introductory
By Tenzin Ösel Hita in Amitabha Buddhist Centre, Singapore, 2012
This Dharma talk includes a question and answer session, where Ösel discusses his experiences as a monk and his vision for how to benefit others in the future
Topics: Introductory
Chapters:
Satisfaction and Challenging Your Limits •
Question and Answer Session •
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Kathmandu, Nepal
The teachings become beneficial for subduing the mind if we listen effectively with a pure motivation
Topics: Introductory
By Tenzin Ösel Hita in Bangalore, India
Audio, video and transcript of a Dharma talk by Tenzin Ösel Hita at Choe Khor Sum Ling Centre, Bangalore, India, on February 9, 2013.
Topics: Introductory
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Singapore
How to benefit others by practicing the graduated path the enlightenment
Topics: Introductory
By Lama Thubten Yeshe in Los Angeles, USA. June 28, 1975.
Lama Yeshe gave this public talk in Los Angeles, June 28 1975.
Topics: Introductory
Chapters:
What is Buddhism - Part A •
What is Buddhism - Part B •
The Purpose of Meditation - Part A •
The Purpose of Meditation - Part B •
Compassion and Emptiness - Part A •
Compassion and Emptiness - Part B •
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Kopan Monastery, Nepal
A teaching on the purpose of meditation and the spiritual path, excerpted from the 25th Kopan meditation course, 1992.
Topics: Introductory
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche
Happiness and suffering arise in dependence on the mind.
Topics: Introductory
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Shakyamuni Center, Taichung, Taiwan, March 2007
Teachings on the Buddha, at Shakyamuni Center, Taichung, Taiwan. March 3 and 6, 2007.
Topics: Introductory
Chapters:
Guru Shakyamuni Buddha's Past Lives •
Guru Shakyamuni Buddha's Descent into this World and Life Story •
Buddha Shakyamuni's Life Story continued •
Making Offerings to the Buddha, Benefits of Carrying Golden Light Sutra or Diamond Cutter Sutra •
Dedications •
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Singapore 2009
Excerpts from teachings given in Singapore. Includes a talk on how the Kopan courses began.
Topics: Introductory
Chapters:
How Karma Comes from Ignorance: Part A •
How Karma Comes from Ignorance: Part B •
The Inspiration for the Kopan Courses •
