The Self-Cherishing Thought
Lama Zopa Rinpoche discusses the shortcomings of the self-cherishing thought in this excerpt from the 39th Kopan Course.
Topics:
Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Renunciation
Teachings
The Suffering of the Lower Realms
Lama Zopa Rinpoche explains the suffering of the lower realms of samsara (cyclic existence) in this teaching excerpted from the Fourth Kopan Meditation Course in 1973.
Topics:
Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Renunciation
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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True Renunciation
Explaining how by overcoming attachment to ordinary pleasure, we open the way to the joy of inner liberation.
Topics:
Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Renunciation
We Cannot Live Without Harming Others
Rinpoche responds to a question about FPMT promoting a policy of veganism.
Topics:
Benefiting Animals
Renunciation
A teaching on renunciation, first published in Teachings at Tushita
Topics:
Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Renunciation