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.
Teachings
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.
Topics:
Holy Objects > Advice on Holy Objects > Texts
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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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.
Topics:
Holy Objects > Advice on Holy Objects > Prayer Wheels
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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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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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.
Topics:
Holy Objects > Advice on Holy Objects > Statues
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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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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Amulets and Blessing Strings
Four Dharmakaya Relic Mantras Amulet
Lama Atisha Protection Stupa
The Benefits of Blessing Strings
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Prayer Flags
Topics:
Holy Objects > Advice on Holy Objects > Prayer Flags
Benefits of Prayer Flags
Prayer Flag Protection
Prayer Flags and Banners
When to Hang Prayer Flags
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