Being Aware of the Illusion
In this excerpt from the 52nd Kopan Course, Lama Zopa Rinpoche advises that everything which appears as real is a projection, like a dream, and recommends practicing this awareness in daily life.
The Purpose of Our Life
In this teaching excerpt from the 52nd Kopan Course, Lama Zopa Rinpoche advises that our purpose in life is to bring all sentient beings to buddhahood, the awakened state.
Ground Zero: Emptiness as the Basis for Deity Yoga
Lama Yeshe advises how to meditate on emptiness in this excerpt from a commentary on the Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig) yoga method given in May 1980.
The Clear Light Nature of the Mind
Lama Zopa Rinpoche discusses buddha nature in this teaching excerpted from Kopan Course No. 40.
How We Create Ignorance
In this excerpt from the 39th Kopan Course, Lama Zopa Rinpoche discusses ignorance, the root of samsara.
The Root of Samsara According to the Four Schools
Lama Zopa Rinpoche discusses wrong view and the urgency of realizing emptiness in this excerpt from the 38th Kopan Course.
The Middle Way Between the Two Extremes
In this excerpt from the 26th Kopan Course, Lama Zopa Rinpoche used the example of the table to explain emptiness according to the Prasangika Madhyamaka view.
Look at All Causative Phenomena as Illusory
In this excerpt from the 30th Kopan Course, Lama Zopa Rinpoche teaches that all things are transitory and empty of inherent existence.
Basic Buddhism Is Discovering Your Self (Video)
In this video extract, Lama Zopa Rinpoche explains that we live our entire life grasping at the real I, but in Buddhism we learn that the way the self appears is a total hallucination.
Lamrim Meditation Course at Chenrezig Institute
Lamrim teachings and guided meditations from a one-month course in 1975.
Lamrim Year
Lamrim Year is a unique study program which provides a 365-day outline of the graduated path to enlightenment in a clear, practical format that is suitable for both individual and group practice. We have now launched a free Lamrim Year Companion website, so you can access the daily meditations from wherever you are, from your computer or mobile device.
How Realizing Emptiness of the Agent, Action, Result, Purifies Karma (Video)
In this video, Lama Zopa Rinpoche explains that the wisdom realizing emptiness eradicates ignorance, just as a vacuum cleaner or broom removes dust.
Lamrim Outlines from Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand
Comprehensive lamrim outlines from the text Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand, by Pabongka Rinpoche. These outlines were produced by Piero Sirianni and are freely available for download as PDF files.
The Very Heart of Buddhism
Lama Zopa Rinpoche advises how to meditate on emptiness in daily life in this excerpted teaching.