Seeking an Inner Refuge
In this short teaching, His Holiness the Dalai Lama discusses the basics of Buddhism and how to make this life useful.
Topics:
Introductory
Teachings
Commentary on "A Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment"
A commentary on Atisha's text, given to Western monks and nuns in Boudhanath, Nepal, in 1975. The teaching is translated by Lama Zopa Rinpoche and edited by Nicholas Ribush.
Topics:
Lineage Lamas > Kadampa Teachings
Prayer for the Swift Return of Geshe Jampa Gyatso
A prayer composed by Lama Zopa Rinpoche for the swift return of Geshe Jampa Gyatso
Topics:
Lineage Lamas > Praises and Tributes
In Praise of His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama
Praise and request to His Holiness the Dalai Lama given at the long-life puja offered to His Holiness in September 1996, after the Kalachakra initiation in Sydney, Australia
Preliminary Teachings to the Kalachakra Initiation (Members Only)
Teachings prior to the Kalachakra initiation in Spain in 1994.
Topics:
Introductory
Chapters:
Preliminary Teachings Index Page
Day One, Session One
Day One, Session Two
Day Two, Session One
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Bad and Good Depend on the Individual Person's Interpretation
In this excerpt, Lama Zopa Rinpoche explains that a happy life is due to good motivation and actions which bring good results.
Topics:
Introductory
The Peaceful Stillness of the Silent Mind
Introductory lectures and question-and-answer sessions from Lama Yeshe’s 1975 visit to Australia.
Topics:
Introductory
Chapters:
The Peaceful Stillness of the Silent Mind
The Peaceful Stillness of the Silent Mind: Editor's Introduction
Chapter One: Buddhism: Something For Everybody
Chapter Two: Spirituality and Materialism
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A Tribute to Lama Yeshe, 1935-1984
An account of Lama Yeshe's last days, death and funeral, and a collection of tributes written by fellow lamas and students
Topics:
Lineage Lamas > Praises and Tributes
Chapters:
Account of Lama's Last Days and Funeral
Address to Funeral Attendees by Lama Zopa Rinpoche
Tribute by Lama Zopa Rinpoche
Tribute by Geshe Tegchok
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Make Your Mind an Ocean (Audio and Unedited Transcript)
An audio recording and unedited transcript of Chapter Four of the book Make Your Mind an Ocean, by Lama Yeshe.
Topics:
Introductory
Make Your Mind an Ocean
Lama Yeshe discusses the nature of the mind in this introductory booklet, which includes lectures at two universities and public talks.
Topics:
Introductory
Chapters:
Make Your Mind an Ocean
Make Your Mind an Ocean: Editor's Introduction
Chapter One: Your Mind is Your Religion
Chapter Two: A Buddhist Approach to Mental Illness
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Becoming Your Own Therapist
Public talks that provide a clear and accessible introduction to Buddhism.
Now available as an audiobook
Topics:
Introductory
Chapters:
Becoming Your Own Therapist
Editor's Introduction
Chapter One: Finding Ourselves Through Buddhism
Chapter Two: Religion: The Path Of Inquiry
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Lineage Lamas
Praises and requests to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and advice about his qualities.
Topics:
Lineage Lamas
His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Praises and Requests to His Holiness the Dalai Lama
A Praise to His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama
Address to His Holiness the Dalai Lama
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