Ceasing as Director
Advice for those who have offered service as center director and are retiring from that role.
Departing Center Director
On Retiring
Resuming Study After Directorship
Thanks For Service as Director
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Teachings
The Purpose of Having a Baby
This advice was given to students who asked Rinpoche whether they should have children or not. Rinpoche emphasizes the importance of having a good motivation and planning well so that the child can bring benefit and happiness to others.
A Beneficial Life
How to Raise a Child
Motivation for Having a Child
Not Able to Have Children
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Benefiting Animals
Protecting the Lives of Helpless Beings: The Udamwara Lotus Flower
A "must-read" for all Buddhists, this text presents a detailed discussion in support of vegetarianism and animal welfare. Now available as an ebook.
Topics:
Benefiting Animals
Chapters:
Introduction
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Teachings from Boston (Audio)
These teachings and events were recorded in Boston, MA, USA, from July 27-31 2007.
Topics:
Benefiting Animals
Chapters:
Friday, July 27th: Dear Lama Zopa Book Launch
Saturday, July 28th: Animal Blessing: Part A
Saturday, July 28th: Animal Blessing: Part B
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Animal Liberation (Audio and Unedited Transcripts)
A talk at an Animal Liberation event at Shakyamuni Center, Taichung, Taiwan
Topics:
Benefiting Animals
Chapters:
Animal Liberation Part A - English with Chinese Translation
Animal Liberation Part B - English with Chinese Translation
Animal Liberation - English Only
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We Cannot Live Without Harming Others
Rinpoche responds to a question about FPMT promoting a policy of veganism.
Topics:
Benefiting Animals
Mantras to Benefit Animals
Mantras that will free animals from the lower realms and plant the seeds of enlightenment in their mind streams
Topics:
Benefiting Animals