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Teachings

The Nectar of Bodhicitta

This book presents Lama Zopa Rinpoche's teachings on bodhicitta, the mind of enlightenment, based on verses from two inspiring bodhicitta texts, The Jewel Lamp: A Praise of Bodhicitta, by Khunu Lama Rinpoche, and A Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life, by Shantideva

Chapters:
The Nectar of Bodhicitta Editor's Preface 1.1 Inspiring Us to Develop the Awakening Mind 1.2 Whatever We Do, We Should Do It With Bodhicitta + View all

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

Chapters:
Actualizing the Wisdom Realizing Emptiness Taking the Suffering of Others Giving Your Body to Others + View all