Refuge Teachings (Audio and Unedited Transcripts)
Teachings prior to a refuge ceremony on topics including the suffering nature of samsara, refuge practice and precepts
Teachings prior to a refuge ceremony on topics including the suffering nature of samsara, refuge practice and precepts
Four precious mantras and some of their benefits, which include purification of heavy negative karma created in the past.
A mantra that eliminates all fears, pacifies negative karma and sickness, and collects merit
Lama Zopa Rinpoche gave these instructions for a practice to stop rain. Sur (Aroma Charity for Spirits) is a form of smoke offering using roasted barley flour and other substances.
Teachings on the Long-life Sutra, including the oral transmission and teachings on torma offering. Lama Zopa Rinpoche gave these teachings in Taipei, Taiwan, 15-16 April, 2007.
A practice to control earthquakes and the four elements, this is also beneficial for protection from radiation.
A classic mind training (lojong) text by Kadampa Geshe Langri Tangpa.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche gave this teaching in Malaysia, 10-13 April 1997.
Teachings given during a refuge ceremony. Topics include the motivation for refuge and the benefits of taking vows.
Mahayana refuge has three causes - fear, faith and compassion
Lama Zopa Rinpoche summarizes the benefits of taking refuge
These teachings include a history of the Maitreya project, as well as a commentary and oral transmission of the Namgyälma, Stainless Pinnacle and other mantras
Rinpoche explains the benefits of reciting the Clouds of Offering mantra.
A teaching and brief commentary on the benefits of the Heart of Amogapasha Mantra
A commentary and oral transmission of the Sanghata Sutra