How We Create Ignorance
In this excerpt from the 39th Kopan Course, Lama Zopa Rinpoche discusses ignorance, the root of samsara.
Topics:
Emptiness > Nature of the "I"
Teachings
Basic Buddhism Is Discovering Your Self (Video)
In this video extract, Lama Zopa Rinpoche explains that we live our entire life grasping at the real I, but in Buddhism we learn that the way the self appears is a total hallucination.
Topics:
Emptiness > Nature of the "I"
Reflect on the Kindness of Others
Lama Zopa Rinpoche sent this advice to a Dharma center which was having difficulties with the decisions and conduct of one of the people working at the center.
Why Compassion Is Most Important at the Dharma Center
Rinpoche gave this advice about resolving complaints and dealing with interpersonal conflict at the Dharma center. Rinpoche said the real enemy and the cause of all our problems is the self-cherishing thought.
Tushita-Delhi Dharma Celebrations, 2004-19
This collection presents Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s introductions to five of the souvenir booklets produced for Dharma Celebrations held at Tushita Mahayana Meditation Centre, Delhi, India.
Chapters:
Dharma Celebration, 2004
Dharma Celebration, 2006
Dharma Celebration, 2012
Dharma Celebration, 2016
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Practice Advice for Centers
Advice from Lama Zopa Rinpoche on practices for success and harmony at the Dharma center.
Advice for Meditators at Shine Retreat Land
Applying for a Permit
Change Zoning of the Center
Do Not Keep Weapons at the Center
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Building at the Center
Advice for students planning to build at the Dharma center.
A New Center Building
Building a New Gompa After a Fire
Completion of a Stupa
Construction of a New Building
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The Benefits of Dharma Centers
Advice about the importance of the Dharma center, which brings benefit to so many sentient beings.
Benefits of Dharma Centers and Temples
Benefits of FPMT Projects
Benefits of Working at a Dharma Center
Benefits of the FPMT
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Working at the Dharma Center
A Meaningful Life
Actualizing Lamrim While Working for the Center
Advice to Study Group
Collecting Merit at the Dharma Center
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FPMT Service
A Letter From Lama Zopa Rinpoche, 2016
A Letter from Lama Zopa Rinpoche, 2015
A Message from Lama Zopa Rinpoche, 2011
A Message from Lama Zopa Rinpoche, 2019
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Logos for Centers and Projects
Center Logo
Logos for centers, projects and services
Monastery Logo
Universal Education Logo
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New Centers and Projects
Advice for Buying Property
Borrowing Money to Start a Hospice
Buying a New Property for the Center
Dedication Prayers
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Seeing How the I Exists
The I appears to exist from its own side, but it is merely imputed by the mind
Topics:
Emptiness > Nature of the "I"
Chapters:
Why We Need A Spiritual Path (Audio and Unedited Transcript)
Teachings given at Tara Institute, Australia on June 2, 2006.
Topics:
Emptiness > Nature of the "I"
Chapters:
Emptiness; How Lama Atisha Came to Tibet
Dromtonpa; Searching For the I
Analyzing How the I and Aggregates Exist
Emptiness and Impermanence in Daily Life
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The Purpose of the Center Building
A speech by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the opening of a new building for Amitabha Buddhist Centre, Singapore.