Teachings
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Dharamsala, India
Rinpoche discusses the kindness of his own guru, Lama Yeshe, and the many Dharma centers that have been established as a result of Lama Yeshe’s energy and inspiration.
Topics: Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Guru Devotion
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Dharamsala, India
Rinpoche discusses the guru-disciple relationship, why we need a guru and the qualities and kindness of the guru.
Topics: Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Guru Devotion
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Kopan Monastery, Nepal
Advice and many quotations on how to correctly devote to the virtuous friend with thought and action, given to students of FPMT's Masters Program.
Topics: Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Guru Devotion
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Tushita Meditation Centre, Dharamsala, India 1986
A commentary on Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga practice, by Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
Topics: Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Guru Devotion
Chapters:
Editor's Preface •
Table of Contents •
1. Motivation •
2. The Benefits of Ganden Lha Gyäma Practice •
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in North Carolina, USA
This multimedia series is based on teachings by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the Light of the Path retreat in 2009. The format includes transcripts, audio, video and images.
Topics: Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Guru Devotion
Chapters:
Guru Puja is the Heart Practice: About the Series •
The Importance of Practicing Guru Puja •
An Introduction to the Chanting Lineage of the Guru Puja •
The Seven-Limb Practice •
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Singapore
A teaching on guru devotion given during an oral transmission of Calling the Guru from Afar, a prayer composed by Pabongka Rinpoche
Topics: Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Guru Devotion
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Brisbane, Australia
A short teaching by Lama Zopa Rinpoche on Lama Chöpa (Guru Puja), an essential guru yoga practice.
Topics: Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Guru Devotion
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Bodhgaya, India
A teaching about guru devotion to mark the occasion of Ösel Hita's fifth birthday
Topics: Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Guru Devotion
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Aptos, CA
A verse-by-verse commentary on the prayer Calling the Guru from Afar
Topics: Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Guru Devotion
Chapters:
Commentary: Part One •
Commentary: Part Two •
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Penang, Malaysia 2009
These teachings include oral transmission of Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga and the Three Principal Aspects of the Path
Topics: Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Guru Devotion
Chapters:
Motivation, Oral Transmission and Prayers •
Offerings to the Guru •
Benefits of Lama Tsongkhapa's Teachings •
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in ACI, New York, 1999
A teaching on the purpose of life, compassion and guru devotion
Topics: Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Guru Devotion
Chapters:
The Importance of Compassion in Daily Life •
The Importance of Compassion in Daily Life, continued •
Guru Devotion •
Guru Devotion, continued •
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Kopan Monastery, Nepal
The spiritual teacher must have correct understanding of the graduated path to enlightenment
Topics: Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Guru Devotion
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Kopan Monastery, Nepal, 1976
To receive enlightenment, we must rely on the guidance of a perfect teacher
Topics: Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Guru Devotion
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Amitabha Buddhist Center, Singapore April 1992.
Teachings on guru devotion given during an oral transmission of Pabongka Rinpoche's Calling the Guru from Afar.
Topics: Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Guru Devotion
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche
In this book, Lama Zopa Rinpoche explains how to train the mind in guru devotion, the root of the path to enlightenment.
Topics: Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Guru Devotion
Chapters:
The Heart of the Path •
Foreword by His Holiness Sakya Trizin, and Reviews •
Editor's Preface by Ailsa Cameron •
1. Why Do We Need a Guru? •
