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.
Teachings
The Path to Enlightenment
Advice on the importance of Dharma practice and how to actualize the lamrim, the path to enlightenment.
Definition of a Holiday
Doubts About Lamrim
Following the Basic Program
Four Levels of Renunciation
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Advice and Practices for Various Countries
Letters and advice sent to dignitaries and students regarding resolution of conflict and how to bring peace and happiness to the region.
A Healing Hut in Lahaul
A Letter to the King of Nepal
Advice for the Whole Country
Democracy in Hong Kong
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Prayers for Peace
Advice and prayers for peace, harmony and happiness in countries experiencing conflict.
Advice to Politicians
Benefits of Mantras
Letter to European MP
Letter to US Congressman
Practices for Successful Election
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News From the Roof: A Recent View of Tibet
Written for the newsletter of the Australia Tibet Council
Tibet: The Destruction Continues
Impressions of Tibet from a 1995 visit, which included pilgrimage to Mt. Kailash, Lake Mansarovar and other sacred sites.
Prayer to Prevent War
A prayer for peace by the great yogi Thangtong Gyalpo,translated by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the time of the terrorist attack in New York and Washington.
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