Illness and Death Are Natural
A teaching on impermanence at the Seventh Kopan Meditation Course, November, 1974.
Topics:
Death and Transitions > Impermanence and Death
Teachings
His Holiness is the Light to Purify Negativities
A teaching on the significance of His Holiness' visit to Europe in 1982.
Appearance and Illusion
A teaching on the dualistic mind, excerpted from a commentary on the Manjushri Yoga Method
Topics:
Emptiness > How Things Exist
The Spiritual Logic of the Maitreya Statue
A teaching on the power of holy objects and the benefits of building a very large Maitreya Buddha statue
Topics:
Holy Objects
Rejoice in Your Efforts
Lama Zopa Rinpoche gave this advice about the merit of offering service at the Dharma center for the benefit of others.
Why We Need the Dharma Center
Sentient beings' happiness comes from Dharma, from virtuous actions.
The Nine Attitudes of Guru Devotion
A short prayer that helps us develop the correct attitude toward the virtuous friend.
Topics:
Sutras, Mantras and Root Texts > Root Texts
A Thousand Benefits
Advice on the essence of Dharma practice and the benefits of the center.
Topics:
Buddhist Practices > General Practice Advice
Is Attachment Completely Negative?
How to deal with attachment, so we remain calm and clear when experiencing pleasure.
Topics:
Negative Emotions > Delusions
A Direct Meditation on the Graduated Path Containing All the Important Meanings
A short lamrim prayer that contains the essence of the whole path to enlightenment
Topics:
Sutras, Mantras and Root Texts > Root Texts