LYWA Multimedia: The Advantages of Monastic Life
In this multimedia title, Lama Yeshe speaks frankly about the challenges and opportunities facing Western Sangha.
Topics:
Sangha (Monks and Nuns) > Advice for Sangha
Teachings
Mahamudra Teachings and Medicine Buddha Teachings (Audio and Unedited Transcript)
These teachings were given in June 2008 at the White Eagle Conference Center in Crestone, Colorado.
Chapters:
Day One Part A: Searching for the I; Why We Suffer; Why We Need to Practice Dharma
Day One Part B: Positive Attitude; Taking Care of Yourself; Dedications
Day Two Part A: Benefits of Compassion; Three Types of Suffering; Dedications
Day Two Part B: Tantra Mahamudra; Decorating True Existence
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Sangha Communities
A Message to Sangha
Nuns Community
Practices Prior to Building a Nunnery
Starting a Monastery
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The Role of Sangha
Advice for Nun Leading Mani Retreat and Nyung Näs
Advice to Nuns at a Buddhist Conference
Dharma in Mongolia
Sangha Heroes and FPMT Education
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Dealing With Negative Emotions
Advice to a Western Monk
Controlling Desire
Difficulties With Attachment and Desire
Loneliness and Depression
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Mahamudra and Medicine Buddha Teachings
Lama Zopa Rinpoche gave these teachings in Crestone, Colorado, in June 2008.
Chapters:
First Discourse, 5 June 2008
Second Discourse, 6 June 2008
Third Discourse, 6 June 2008
Fourth Discourse, 7 June 2008
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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.
Chapters:
Day One: Introductory teachings (Chinese-only)
Day Two: Bodhicitta and Mahamudra Part A (Chinese-only)
Day Two: Bodhicitta and Mahamudra Part B (Chinese-only)
Day Two: Bodhicitta and Mahamudra Part C (Chinese-only)
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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.
Chapters:
Day 2 Part A: Teachings before the Gyalwa Gyatso initiation
Day 2 Part B: Preparation for Gyalwa Gyatso initiation (continued)
Day 3 Part A 1: Recitations from the combined Jorchö and Lama Chöpa Puja
Day 3 Part A 2: Recitations from the combined Jorchö and Lama Chöpa Puja (continued)
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