Offering Service to the Guru
Advice on the merit of offering service, which pleases the guru, purifies our negative karma and brings us closer to enlightenment.
Obstacles to Guru Devotion
Advice on how to train the mind in guru devotion, and what to do when we have negative thoughts, criticize the guru and see faults in the guru.
Confession to the Guru
Advice on how to purify negative karma in relation to the guru. This advice was given to students confessing mistakes.
The Kindness of the Guru
Rinpoche discusses the kindness of his own guru, Lama Yeshe, and the many Dharma centers that have been established as a result of Lama Yeshe’s energy and inspiration.
Seeing the Guru as Buddha
Rinpoche discusses the guru-disciple relationship, why we need a guru and the qualities and kindness of the guru.
Correctly Following the Guru
Advice and many quotations on how to correctly devote to the virtuous friend with thought and action, given to students of FPMT's Masters Program.
LYWA Multimedia: The Manifestation of Enlightened Activities of a Perfect Guru
Read online or download this book, a collection of anecdotes about the life of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, and how he works day and night, without stopping, for the benefit of all sentient beings..
Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga (Ganden Lha Gyäma)
A commentary on Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga practice, by Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
The Guru/Disciple Relationship
Advice on how to practice guru devotion, including seeing the guru as Buddha, offering service and pleasing the guru.
LYWA Multimedia: Guru Puja is the Heart Practice
This multimedia series is based on teachings by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the Light of the Path retreat in 2009. The format includes transcripts, audio, video and images.
Why We Need a Guru
An experienced teacher guides us on the path to liberation or inner freedom, and enlightenment.
Advice on Calling the Guru from Afar
A teaching on guru devotion given during an oral transmission of Calling the Guru from Afar, a prayer composed by Pabongka Rinpoche
Lama Chöpa Commentary
A short teaching by Lama Zopa Rinpoche on Lama Chöpa (Guru Puja), an essential guru yoga practice.
The Kindness of the Guru
A teaching about guru devotion to mark the occasion of Ösel Hita's fifth birthday