How to Meditate on the Refuge and Bodhicitta Prayer
In this meditation on the refuge and bodhicitta prayer, Lama Zopa Rinpoche advises how to make the prayer most meaningful and heartfelt.
The Buddha Liberates by Guiding Us
Lama Zopa Rinpoche explained that the Buddha guides us by revealing the teachings and leading us to practice Dharma, in this excerpt from the 13th Kopan Course.
Refuge in Buddha, Dharma and Sangha: The Doctor, Medicine and Nurse
Lama Zopa Rinpoche explains why there is an urgent need for refuge in Buddha, Dharma and Sangha in this teaching excerpt from the 36th Kopan Meditation Course.
The Peaceful Path to Liberation
A teaching by Lama Yeshe on refuge, the five lay precepts, the bodhisattva vows and more. This was one of Lama's last teachings before he passed away.
Refuge is a State of Mind
A teaching on refuge by having confidence and trust in Buddha, Dharma and Sangha.
Taking Refuge
A teaching by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at a refuge ceremony at Kopan.
Refuge Teachings (Audio and Unedited Transcripts)
Teachings prior to a refuge ceremony on topics including the suffering nature of samsara, refuge practice and precepts
Refuge (Audio and Unedited Transcripts)
Teachings given during a refuge ceremony. Topics include the motivation for refuge and the benefits of taking vows.
A Perfect Object of Refuge
Lama Yeshe explains why it is worthwhile to take refuge in that which can truly liberate us—the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha.
Why Refuge?
A talk by Lama Yeshe at a refuge ceremony in Madrid, Spain.
Blessings of the Merit Field
Each time we generate a realization in our mind, we have received a blessing