Lama Zopa Rinpoche's Online Advice Book
A collection of advice from Lama Zopa Rinpoche on a wide range of topics and practices, in the form of letters and short talks.
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Teachings
Chenrezig Mantra (Audio and Unedited Transcripts)
An explanation of the meaning and benefits of reciting OM MANI PADME HUM. Karma and purification are also discussed.
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Practicing Bodhicitta (Audio and Unedited Transcripts)
How to use depression and other problems to develop the good heart
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A Commentary on Calling the Guru from Afar
A verse-by-verse commentary on the prayer Calling the Guru from Afar
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Meditation on Emptiness and Tonglen (Taking and Giving)
After a short discourse on emptiness, Rinpoche teaches tonglen, or taking and giving—the meditation practice of generating bodhicitta by taking on the suffering of others and giving them happiness
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The Twelve Links of Interdependent Origination
A teaching by Geshe Rabten on the twelve links which bind us to cyclic existence.
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E-letter No. 141: February 2015
Lama Zopa Rinpoche: Serving the Guru through Dharma Study
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Waterbowl Offerings
Extensive advice on how to make waterbowl offerings, starting with the correct motivation.
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E-letter No. 142: March 2015
Lama Zopa Rinpoche: How to Make Waterbowl Offerings
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E-letter No. 143: April 2015
Lama Zopa Rinpoche: Meditation on Emptiness and Tonglen
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The Ultimate Nature of the Mind
A teaching on buddha nature and the emptiness of the mind.
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E-letter No. 144: May 2015
Lama Zopa Rinpoche: Life is Full of Hope
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Thought Transformation in Daily Life
A public talk on the essential practice of mind training (lo-jong)
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E-letter No. 145: June 2015
Lama Zopa Rinpoche: The Self-Cherishing Thought
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Mahamudra Teachings and Medicine Buddha Teachings (Audio and Unedited Transcript)
These teachings were given in June 2008 at the White Eagle Conference Center in Crestone, Colorado.
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