Teachings
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 (lam-rim) > 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 (lam-rim) > 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 (lam-rim) > 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.
Topics: Path to Enlightenment (lam-rim) > Refuge
By Lama Thubten Yeshe in Madrid, Spain
A talk by Lama Yeshe at a refuge ceremony in Madrid, Spain
Topics: Path to Enlightenment (lam-rim) > 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 (lam-rim) > Refuge
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Kopan Monastery, Nepal
How Guru Shakyamuni guides sentient beings.
Topics: Path to Enlightenment (lam-rim) > Refuge
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Nepal
Detailed instructions on the refuge preliminary practice, compiled and edited by Ven. Thubten Wongmo
Topics: Path to Enlightenment (lam-rim) > Refuge
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 (lam-rim) > Refuge
Chapters:
The Suffering Nature of Samsara •
Refuge Practice & 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 (lam-rim) > 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 (lam-rim) > Refuge
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche
Lama Zopa Rinpoche summarizes the benefits of taking refuge
Topics: Path to Enlightenment (lam-rim) > Refuge
By Lama Thubten Yeshe in Zollikon, Switzerland, 1978
Clarifying the meaning of refuge, as the first step on the Buddhist path
Topics: Path to Enlightenment (lam-rim) > Refuge
Lama Zopa Rinpoche's Online Advice Book
- Instructions for Refuge Practice •
- More Talks on this Topic: Refuge •
Lama Zopa Rinpoche's Online Advice Book
- Kuan Yin •
- Praise to the Buddha •
