A short Tara practice composed by Lama Zopa Rinpoche

In this excerpt from Kopan Course No. 27, Rinpoche explains how to achieve full enlightenment

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

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

Teachings from a Mani retreat held at Institut Vajra Yogini, France, in 2009.

Lightly edited teachings from the Amitabha and White Tara initiations and retreat held at Shakyamuni Center, Taiwan, in February 2007.

Lightly edited excerpts from a one-month Mitukpa retreat held in Vermont, USA, 2002.

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

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

A commentary on the practice of offering aroma to spirits.

Following desire always results in dissatisfaction.

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

An explanation of the meaning and benefits of reciting OM MANI PADME HUM. Karma and purification are also discussed.

Lama Zopa Rinpoche explains why tantra is a quick path to achieving full enlightenment.

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