Lama Zopa Rinpoche explains why tantra is a quick path to achieving full enlightenment.

Mahayana refuge has three causes - fear, faith and compassion

The lineage of the teachings was handed down to the Kadampas by Atisha, an Indian pandit who revived Buddhism in Tibet.

Lama Zopa Rinpoche describes the life and work of the great bodhisattva Atisha.

Defining the correct view of subtle dependent arising, dependence upon name

An excerpt from Lama Zopa Rinpoche's invitation to join the 100 Million Mani retreat. Includes a recording of Rinpoche chanting OM MANI PADME HUM.  

An explanation of beginningless mind, reincarnation and the causes and effects of karma

Extensive instruction for making tsa-tsas as a practice and means to achieve a good rebirth, make extensive offerings, and receive the blessing of holy objects.

Identifying the cause of suffering and how to end it

Lama Zopa Rinpoche advises how to accumulate merit and the causes of ultimate happiness by viewing, making and respecting holy objects, in this teaching given at Tushita Retreat Centre, Dharamsala, India, in May 1990.