A teaching by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at a refuge ceremony at Kopan.

Teachings given during a refuge ceremony. Topics include the motivation for refuge and the benefits of taking vows. 

Teachings prior to a refuge ceremony on topics including the suffering nature of samsara, refuge practice and precepts 

Lama Zopa Rinpoche summarizes the benefits of taking refuge

Mahayana refuge has three causes - fear, faith and compassion

Detailed instructions on the refuge preliminary practice, compiled and edited by Ven. Thubten Wongmo

Each time we generate a realization in our mind, we have received a blessing

How Guru Shakyamuni guides sentient beings.