Teachings
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Dharamsala, India
In this meditation on the refuge and bodhicitta prayer, Lama Zopa Rinpoche advises how to make the prayer most meaningful and heartfelt.
Topics: Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Refuge
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Kopan Monastery, Nepal
Lama Zopa Rinpoche explained that the Buddha guides us by revealing the teachings and leading us to practice Dharma, in this excerpt from the 13th Kopan Course.
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Kopan Monastery, Nepal
Lama Zopa Rinpoche explains why there is an urgent need for refuge in Buddha, Dharma and Sangha in this teaching excerpt from the 36th Kopan Meditation Course.
Topics: Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Refuge
By Lama Thubten Yeshe in Kopan Monastery, Kathmandu, Nepal
A teaching by Lama Yeshe on refuge, the five lay precepts, the bodhisattva vows and more. This was one of Lama's last teachings before he passed away.
Topics: Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Refuge
By Lama Thubten Yeshe in Chenrezig Institute, Australia
A teaching on refuge by having confidence and trust in Buddha, Dharma and Sangha.
Topics: Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Refuge
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Kopan Monastery, Nepal
A teaching by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at a refuge ceremony at Kopan.
Topics: Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Refuge
By Lama Thubten Yeshe in Cumbria, England
Lama Yeshe explains why it is worthwhile to take refuge in that which can truly liberate us—the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha.
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By Lama Thubten Yeshe in Madrid, Spain
A talk by Lama Yeshe at a refuge ceremony in Madrid, Spain.
Topics: Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Refuge
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Kopan Monastery, Nepal
Each time we generate a realization in our mind, we have received a blessing
Topics: Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Refuge
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Kopan Monastery, Nepal
How Guru Shakyamuni guides sentient beings.
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By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Nepal
Detailed instructions on the refuge preliminary practice, compiled and edited by Ven. Thubten Wongmo
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By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Jamyang Meditation Centre, London 1992
Teachings prior to a refuge ceremony on topics including the suffering nature of samsara, refuge practice and precepts
Topics: Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Refuge
Chapters:
The Suffering Nature of Samsara •
Refuge Practice and Precepts •
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Maitreya Instituut, Holland 1990
Teachings given during a refuge ceremony. Topics include the motivation for refuge and the benefits of taking vows.
Topics: Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Refuge
Chapters:
Benefits of Taking and Living in Vows •
Motivation for Taking Refuge Vows; Refuge Ceremony •
Refuge Ceremony, continued; Dedications •
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche
Mahayana refuge has three causes - fear, faith and compassion
Topics: Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Refuge
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche
Lama Zopa Rinpoche summarizes the benefits of taking refuge
Topics: Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Refuge
