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
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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Kadampa Teachings
Commentary on the teachings of Atisha and the Kadampa geshes, the exemplary practitioners of Buddhism in Tibet.
Topics:
Lineage Lamas > Kadampa Teachings
Chapters:
Kadampa Teachings
Editor's Preface (Ailsa Cameron)
Kadampa Teachings 1: Bodhgaya, January 2003
Kadampa Teachings 2: Bodhgaya, December 2003 - January 2004
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Kadampa Teachings (Audio and Unedited Transcripts), Continued
Teachings given at Root Institute, Days 5 - 7; includes a commentary on Atisha's Jewel Garland
Topics:
Lineage Lamas > Kadampa Teachings
Chapters:
Day Five: Jewel Garland Commentary - Cherishing the practice and turning away from samsaric happiness
Day Five: Jewel Garland Commentary - Protecting ordination by reflecting on impermanence and suffering of samsara
Day Five: Jewel Garland Commentary - Protecting the senses by analyzing how attachment arises
Day Five: Dedications
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Kadampa Teachings (Audio and Unedited Transcripts)
Teachings at Root Institute, Days 1 - 4; includes an oral transmission and commentary on Atisha's Jewel Garland
Topics:
Lineage Lamas > Kadampa Teachings
Chapters:
Day One: The cause of problems
Day One: Seeing suffering of others and developing the wish to offer them the highest benefit
Day One: Developing the wish to repay the kindness of others, Dedications
Day Two: Precious Human Rebirth
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Eight Verses of Thought Transformation (Audio and Unedited Transcript)
A commentary given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche on an essential mind training text composed by Kadampa Geshe Langri Tangpa.
Topics:
Lineage Lamas > Kadampa Teachings
Chapters:
Day One: Perfect Human Rebirth
Day One: Renunciation
Day One: Shortcomings of Desire Part A
Day One: Shortcomings of Desire Part B
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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.