Teachings
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Bendigo, Australia
Advice about bhikshuni ordination, excerpted from a teaching given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Bendigo, Australia, on May 7, 2018.
By Lama Thubten Yeshe in Tushita Retreat Centre, Dharamsala, India
In this multimedia title, Lama Yeshe speaks frankly about the challenges and opportunities facing Western Sangha.
Topics: Sangha (Monks and Nuns) > Advice for Sangha
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Nalanda Monastery, France, 2003
Watch the video and read the transcript of this talk, as Rinpoche discusses the importance of living in vows and purifying negative karma, while staying focused on the goal, enlightenment.
Topics: Sangha (Monks and Nuns)
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche
Advice from Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Geshe Thubten Sherab on the study programs of Tibetan Buddhist monks
Topics: Sangha (Monks and Nuns)
By Nicholas Ribush in January 1979
An article by Nicholas Ribush about becoming a Western Buddhist monk, written for the Tibetan Review, January 1979.
Topics: Sangha (Monks and Nuns)
By Lama Thubten Yeshe, Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in various locations
A small collection of talks by Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche to their ordained students.
Topics: Sangha (Monks and Nuns)
Chapters:
Advice for Monks and Nuns •
Advice for Monks and Nuns: Editor's Introduction •
Chapter One: The First Talk - Lama Yeshe •
Chapter Two: The Advantages of Monastic Life (Part I) - Lama Yeshe •
Lama Zopa Rinpoche's Online Advice Book
Advice for Sangha (monks and nuns) about ordination and Dharma practice.
Topics: Sangha (Monks and Nuns)
Lama Zopa Rinpoche's Online Advice Book
Controlling Desire •
Sexual Misconduct •
Transforming Depression •
Loneliness and Depression •
Lama Zopa Rinpoche's Online Advice Book
Practices for a Monk Experiencing Obstacles •
Money Problems •
Rape •
Lama Zopa Rinpoche's Online Advice Book
Support for Research on Bhikshuni Vows •
Keeping Bhikshuni Vows Purely •
Full Ordination for Nun •
Whether to Take Gelongma Vows •
Lama Zopa Rinpoche's Online Advice Book
Topics: Sangha (Monks and Nuns) > Ordination Advice > Giving up Vows
Don't Give the Victory to Delusion •
How to Give Back Vows •
Decision to Disrobe •
Giving Back Ordination Vows •
Lama Zopa Rinpoche's Online Advice Book
Topics: Sangha (Monks and Nuns) > Ordination Advice
Thanks for Becoming a Nun •
A Monk Changes Traditions •
Ordination a Wise Decision •
Becoming Ordained for all Living Beings •
Lama Zopa Rinpoche's Online Advice Book
Wait for Ordination •
The Best Life •
The Purpose of Becoming a Monk •
Becoming a Nun in the Future •
Lama Zopa Rinpoche's Online Advice Book
Benefits of Wearing Robes •
Mindful Sitting •
Vows and Conduct for Newly Ordained Monk •
Sangha Business Cards •
Lama Zopa Rinpoche's Online Advice Book
A Gift for a Nun •
Back Scratching •
Money Offerings to Sangha •
Life Guidance •
