The Purpose of Our Life
In this teaching excerpt from the 52nd Kopan Course, Lama Zopa Rinpoche advises that our purpose in life is to bring all sentient beings to buddhahood, the awakened state.
Teachings
Give up This Life
In this teaching excerpt, Lama Zopa Rinpoche discusses the great Kadampa master, Dromtönpa, who completely abandoned all worldly activities and devoted himself correctly to his guru, Lama Atisha.
Lamrim Meditation Course at Chenrezig Institute
Lamrim teachings and guided meditations from a one-month course in 1975.
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Lamrim Year
Lamrim Year is a unique study program which provides a 365-day outline of the graduated path to enlightenment in a clear, practical format that is suitable for both individual and group practice. We have now launched a free Lamrim Year Companion website, so you can access the daily meditations from wherever you are, from your computer or mobile device.
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A Meaningful Life: Practicing Contentment and Bringing Happiness (Video)
In this video, Lama Zopa Rinpoche reminds us to practice contentment and to bring happiness to others instead of harming them.
Giving Up the Eight Worldly Concerns
Lama Zopa Rinpoche explains how freedom from the eight worldly concerns creates real peace, in this teaching excerpt from the Fourth Kopan Meditation Course.
Lamrim Outlines from Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand
Comprehensive lamrim outlines from the text Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand, by Pabongka Rinpoche. These outlines were produced by Piero Sirianni and are freely available for download as PDF files.
LYWA Multimedia: Freedom Through Understanding
This series presents chapters from the LYWA book Freedom Through Understanding in a format that includes written teachings enhanced by audio, video and images.
Chapters:
Freedom Through Understanding Multimedia: About the Series
Making the Most of Your Life
How to Meditate
The Importance of Motivation
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The Path to Enlightenment
Advice on the importance of Dharma practice and how to actualize the lamrim, the path to enlightenment.
Definition of a Holiday
Doubts About Lamrim
Following the Basic Program
Four Levels of Renunciation
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Training the Mind in Lamrim
Advice on the study and practice of lamrim, the path to enlightenment.
A Letter to Students at Kopan
A Worthwhile Life
Advice on Lamrim Study and Practice
Attainment of Lamrim Realizations
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Lamrim Teachings in France, 1990
Two discourses on topics including emptiness of the I, impermanence and death, and transforming problems
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Teachings on Lamrim Chenmo
Teachings on Lama Tsongkhapa's Lamrim Chenmo, the Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment, July 2008.
Chapters:
Day One, Afternoon Session, July 10 2008
Day Two, Morning Session, July 11 2008
Day Two, Afternoon Session, July 11 2008
Day Three, Morning Session, July 12 2008
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Training the Mind in the Path to Enlightenment
Three discourses on how to subdue the mind and achieve enlightenment by practicing the graduated path (lamrim).
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How to Practice Dharma
Excerpts from Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s How to Practice Dharma: Teachings on the Eight Worldly Dharmas. In this book, Rinpoche explains how desire and attachment are the cause of our problems and how to abandon these negative minds in order to find perfect peace and happiness.
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How to Practice Dharma
Contents
Publisher's Acknowledgements and Reader Feedback
Editor's Preface
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Lamrim Weekend Course
Four discourses, on topics including how to make life meaningful, the concept of true existence and renouncing desire
Chapters:
First Discourse: Making Life Meaningful
Second Discourse: The Dissatisfied Mind
Third Discourse: The Concept of True Existence
Fourth Discourse: Renouncing Desire
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