Seeing the Guru as Buddha
Rinpoche discusses the guru-disciple relationship, why we need a guru and the qualities and kindness of the guru.
Topics:
Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Guru Devotion
Teachings
The Kindness of the Guru
Rinpoche discusses the kindness of his own guru, Lama Yeshe, and the many Dharma centers that have been established as a result of Lama Yeshe’s energy and inspiration.
Topics:
Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Guru Devotion
Correctly Following the Guru
Advice and many quotations on how to correctly devote to the virtuous friend with thought and action, given to students of FPMT's Masters Program.
Topics:
Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Guru Devotion
LYWA Multimedia: The Manifestation of Enlightened Activities of a Perfect Guru
Read online or download this book, a collection of anecdotes about the life of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, and how he works day and night, without stopping, for the benefit of all sentient beings..
Topics:
Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Guru Devotion
LYWA Multimedia: Guru Puja is the Heart Practice
This multimedia series is based on teachings by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the Light of the Path retreat in 2009. The format includes transcripts, audio, video and images.
Topics:
Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Guru Devotion
Chapters:
Guru Puja is the Heart Practice: About the Series
The Importance of Practicing Guru Puja
An Introduction to the Chanting Lineage of the Guru Puja
The Seven-Limb Practice
+ View all
Why We Need a Guru
An experienced teacher guides us on the path to liberation or inner freedom, and enlightenment.
Topics:
Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Guru Devotion
A Commentary on Calling the Guru from Afar
A verse-by-verse commentary on the prayer Calling the Guru from Afar
Topics:
Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Guru Devotion
Chapters:
Practices to Purify Negative Karma
Advice about purification of past nonvirtuous actions and negative karma, through Vajrasattva and other practices.
Benefits of Vajrasattva Practice
Constant Obstacles
Diamond Cutter Sutra and Prostrations
How Vajrasattva Practice Purifies Negative Karma
+ View All
Offering Service to the Guru
Advice on the merit of offering service, which pleases the guru, purifies our negative karma and brings us closer to enlightenment.
Offering Service to His Holiness
Pleasing the Guru
Recitations for Rinpoche’s Health and Long Life
Service to the Guru is the Best Offering
+ View All
Obstacles to Guru Devotion
Advice on how to train the mind in guru devotion, and what to do when we have negative thoughts, criticize the guru and see faults in the guru.
Advice on Guru Devotion for Student Having Difficulties
Angry With the Teacher
Conflict with Lamas
Difficulties with One's Guru
+ View All
Confession to the Guru
Advice on how to purify negative karma in relation to the guru. This advice was given to students confessing mistakes.
Confessing Mistakes
Confessing Negative Thoughts
Confessing a Mistake
Confession and Purification with Thirty-five Buddhas Practice
+ View All
The Guru/Disciple Relationship
Advice on how to practice guru devotion, including seeing the guru as Buddha, offering service and pleasing the guru.
Attachment to the Guru
Dharma Connection With Other Gurus
Feeling Sad When the Guru is Absent
Fortunate to Receive Advice from the Guru
+ View All
Advice on Guru Devotion
A Daily Guru Devotion Meditation
A Teaching on Guru Devotion
Advice on Guru Practice
Close to Guru
+ View All
The Qualities of the Guru
Advice for Students of Geshe Jampa Gyatso
Benefit of Attending Initiation
Praise of Kirti Tsenshab Rinpoche
Qualities of a Guru Who Teaches Tantra
+ View All
The Benefits of Guru Devotion
Milarepa's Strong and Stable Guru Devotion
Successful Service Due to Guru Devotion
The Merit of Pleasing the Guru
+ View All