Proper Respect for Dharma Texts (Video)
In this video, Lama Zopa Rinpoche explains how to show respect to Dharma texts, including digital devices containing Dharma.
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Teachings
LYWA Multimedia: Freedom - Courage - Realization
This multimedia title presents Lama's teachings on the three principal aspects of the path: renunciation, bodhicitta and the right view of emptiness.
Prayer Wheels
Advice on prayer wheels, both large and small hand-held ones. Includes advice on the benefits, how to dedicate the merit after turning the prayer wheel, and how to construct and fill them.
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A Prayer Wheel for the Ocean in Vietnam
A Prayer Wheel in the Ocean
Benefits of Prayer Wheels
Building a Universal Peace Wheel
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Statues
Advice on how to care for and respect statues of the Buddha. Rinpoche advises that holy objects such as statues contribute to world peace and help us create believable merit just by seeing them.
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Auspicious Welcome for Amitabha Buddha Statue
Benefactor Building a Statue
Benefits of Building a Statue of Padmasambhava
Buddha Statue on the Ground
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Amulets and Blessing Strings
Four Dharmakaya Relic Mantras Amulet
Lama Atisha Protection Stupa
The Benefits of Blessing Strings
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Prayer Flags
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Benefits of Prayer Flags
Prayer Flag Protection
Prayer Flags and Banners
When to Hang Prayer Flags
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Texts
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Burning Holy Objects and Offering to Sangha
How to Bless Texts
Paranirvana Sutra
Printing Tse.do, the Long Life Sutra
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Tsa-tsas
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Benefits of Making Tsa-tsas
Caring For Damaged Holy Objects
Dedicating the Merit of Making Tsa-tsas
Making Perfect Tsa Tsas in Retreat
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Three Principal Aspects of the Path (Audio and Unedited Transcripts)
These teachings were given during a lamrim retreat held at Vajrapani Institute in Boulder Creek, California, from August 20-23, 2006.
Chapters:
Sunday, August 20th: Part A
Sunday, August 20th: Part B
Sunday, August 20th: Part C
Monday, August 21st: Part A
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The Spirit of Manjushri
Teachings on renunciation, bodhicitta, and emptiness, along with a Manjushri blessing
Chapters:
Session One: The Twelve Links and Renunciation
Session Two: Bodhicitta
Session Three: Emptiness
Session Four: Manjushri Blessing and a conversation with Ven. Master Sheng Yen
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The Three Principal Aspects of the Path (LTY)
Two talks on renunciation, bodhicitta, and emptiness, included in the book The Essence of Tibetan Buddhism.
Chapters:
The Three Principal Aspects of the Path: First Teaching
The Three Principal Aspects of the Path: Second Teaching
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Light of Dharma
A commentary on the three principal aspects of the path to enlightenment, with teachings and meditations on the nature of the mind.
Chapters:
Light of Dharma: Introduction and Chapter One
Light of Dharma: Chapter Two
Light of Dharma: Chapter Three
Light of Dharma: Chapter Four
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Remembering Renunciation and Bodhicitta
In this excerpt from Kopan Course No. 27, Rinpoche explains that if our actions are done with renunciation, right view and bodhicitta, our lives become meaningful
The Importance of the Three Principal Aspects of the Path
In this short teaching, Lama Zopa Rinpoche emphasizes the importance of renunciation, right view and bodhicitta
Prayer Flags and Auspicious Days
Advice from Lama Zopa Rinpoche about hanging prayer flags and engaging in various activities on auspicious days.
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