When the mind is under the control of disturbing thoughts there is no peace or happiness

Lama Zopa Rinpoche gave these teachings on offering practices during a Cittamani Tara Puja at Amitabha Buddhist Centre, Singapore in 1992.

In order to control anger, we must reflect well on its shortcomings

Recognizing and renouncing harmful thoughts and actions brings peace and a meaningful life.

Anger, attachment and ignorance are the cause of all our suffering

Following desire always results in dissatisfaction.

The real hero is the person who fights anger and defeats the inner enemy, the delusions.

Lama Zopa Rinpoche discusses techniques for cutting through depression in this excerpt from a teaching at the 28th Kopan Course in 1995.

Lama Zopa Rinpoche explains how delusion and karma bind us to samsara in this excerpt from a teaching at the 11th Kopan Course.

How to use depression to develop compassion and bodhicitta, and ultimately to achieve enlightenment.

Creating harmony and good communication with others through compassion and thought transformation rather than blaming and criticizing.

How to deal with anger—one's own anger and the anger of others directed at oneself.

A teaching on the six factors that cause delusions to arise.