Teachings
By Nicholas Ribush in Emst, Netherlands
A praise and request for the long life of Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche, written by Nicholas Ribush in August 2004.
Topics: Lineage Lamas > Praises and Tributes
By Nicholas Ribush in North Carolina, USA
A praise and request for the long life of Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche, written by Nicholas Ribush in August 2016.
Topics: Lineage Lamas > Praises and Tributes
By His Holiness the Dalai Lama
A prayer for the quick return of Geshe Lhundub Sopa Rinpoche, composed by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
Topics: Lineage Lamas > Praises and Tributes
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche
A supplication of long life entreating the holy mind of Khadro Bumkye Tsomo, called Divine Melodious Drum
Topics: Lineage Lamas > Praises and Tributes
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Kopan Monastery, Nepal
A teaching about the life of Khunu Lama Tenzin Gyaltsen
Topics: Lineage Lamas > Biographies
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Kopan Monastery, Nepal
Milarepa achieved enlightenment by following the path, with much hardship
Topics: Lineage Lamas > Biographies
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche
A prayer composed by Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche for the swift return of Khensur Rinpoche Lama Lhundrup Rigsel
Topics: Lineage Lamas > Praises and Tributes
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Kopan Monastery, Nepal, 1976
Lama Zopa Rinpoche describes the life and work of the great bodhisattva Atisha.
Topics: Lineage Lamas > Biographies
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche
The lineage of the teachings was handed down to the Kadampas by Atisha, an Indian pandit who revived Buddhism in Tibet.
Topics: Lineage Lamas > Kadampa Teachings
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Root Institute, Bodhgaya
Commentary on the teachings of Atisha and the Kadampa geshes, the exemplary practitioners of Buddhism in Tibet.
Topics: Lineage Lamas > Kadampa Teachings
Chapters:
Kadampa Teachings •
Editor's Preface (Ailsa Cameron) •
Kadampa Teachings 1: Bodhgaya, January 2003 •
Kadampa Teachings 2: Bodhgaya, December 2003 - January 2004 •
Kadampa Teachings 3: Bodhgaya, December 2006 •
Kadampa Teachings 4: Bodhgaya, December 2007 •
Appendix 1: Mind Training Removing Obstacles •
Appendix 2: The Jewel Rosary Practice of Bodhicitta •
Appendix 3: The Real Meaning of Guru •
Appendix 4: The Essential Advice of the Kadam Scriptures: A Fine Vase of Nectar •
Translations: Kadampa Teachings •
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Root Institute, Bodhgaya, India; 26 December 2003 - 02 January 2004
Teachings given at Root Institute, Days 5 - 7; includes a commentary on Atisha's Jewel Garland
Topics: Lineage Lamas > Kadampa Teachings
Chapters:
Day Five: Jewel Garland Commentary - Cherishing the practice and turning away from samsaric happiness •
Day Five: Jewel Garland Commentary - Protecting ordination by reflecting on impermanence and suffering of samsara •
Day Five: Jewel Garland Commentary - Protecting the senses by analyzing how attachment arises •
Day Five: Dedications •
Day Six: Remembering death •
Day Six: Deluded views •
Day Seven: Protecting oneself from delusions •
Day Seven: Appearances come from the mind •
Day Seven: Benefits of Vajrayogini practice, Vajrayogini lineage •
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Root Institute, Bodhgaya, India; 26 December 2003 - 02 January 2004
Teachings at Root Institute, Days 1 - 4; includes an oral transmission and commentary on Atisha's Jewel Garland
Topics: Lineage Lamas > Kadampa Teachings
Chapters:
Day One: The cause of problems •
Day One: Seeing suffering of others and developing the wish to offer them the highest benefit •
Day One: Developing the wish to repay the kindness of others, Dedications •
Day Two: Precious Human Rebirth •
Day Two: Lama Atisha's life story, Oral transmission of Atisha's Jewel Garland, Dedications •
Day Three: Eight Freedoms •
Day Three: Dedications, Awareness of Emptiness, Food Offering •
Day Three: Benefits of offering, prostrating to holy objects •
Day Three: Jewel Garland commentary •
Day Four: Protector prayers, Why we need Highest Yoga Tantra •
Day Four: Persuading oneself to take the essence of the perfect human rebirth •
Day Four: Bodhicitta motivation •
By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche in San Francisco, CA USA
A commentary on an essential mind training text composed by Kadampa Geshe Langri Tangpa.
Topics: Lineage Lamas > Kadampa Teachings
Chapters:
Day One: Perfect Human Rebirth •
Day One: Renunciation •
Day One: Shortcomings of Desire Part A •
Day One: Shortcomings of Desire Part B •
Day Two: Questions and Answers •
Day Two: Meaning of LIfe •
Day Two: Guru Devotion •
Day Two: Seeing Oneself Lower Than Others •
Day Two: Commentary on Eight Verses: Part A •
Day Two: Commentary on Eight Verses: Part B •
By Adele Hulse
Coming soon! Read excerpts and find links to other resources here.
Topics: Lineage Lamas > Biographies
Chapters:
Big Love: The Life and Teachings of Lama Yeshe •
Big Love: Foreword by Lama Zopa Rinpoche •
Big Love: Author's Note •
Big Love: How to Support This Project •
1941–58: Living a Monastic Life •
1971: The First Kopan Meditation Course •
1972: Unsurpassed Dharma Land of Enlightenment •
1973: First Steps, First Students •
1978: “Mahayana, Mahayana, Mahayana!” •
1979: Even Your Enemy Who Tries to Kill You is Your Best Friend •
By Nicholas Ribush
Dr Nicholas Ribush describes the qualities of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso
Topics: Lineage Lamas > His Holiness the Dalai Lama
