The Preliminary Practice of Refuge
Detailed instructions on the refuge preliminary practice, compiled and edited by Ven. Thubten Wongmo
Refuge Teachings (Audio and Unedited Transcripts)
Teachings prior to a refuge ceremony on topics including the suffering nature of samsara, refuge practice and precepts
Refuge (Audio and Unedited Transcripts)
Teachings given during a refuge ceremony. Topics include the motivation for refuge and the benefits of taking vows.
Mahayana Refuge
Mahayana refuge has three causes - fear, faith and compassion
The Benefits of Refuge
Lama Zopa Rinpoche summarizes the benefits of taking refuge
Mahamudra and Medicine Buddha Teachings
Lama Zopa Rinpoche gave these teachings in Crestone, Colorado, in June 2008.
Mahamudra Teachings and Medicine Buddha Teachings (Chinese Audio)
The Chinese translation of Rinpoche's teachings at Crestone, 2008. Includes the oral transmission of the First Panchen Lama's Root Text for the Precious Gelug/Kagyu Tradition of Mahamudra.
Teachings from the Mahamudra Retreat (Audio and Unedited Transcript)
Excerpts of Lama Zopa Rinpoche's teachings given at the Mahamudra Retreat hosted by Buddha House, in Mylor, South Australia, in 2004.
Refuge
Clarifying the meaning of refuge, as the first step on the Buddhist path