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 were given during a lamrim retreat held at Vajrapani Institute in Boulder Creek, California, from August 20-23, 2006.

Teachings on renunciation, bodhicitta, and emptiness, along with a Manjushri blessing

Two talks on renunciation, bodhicitta, and emptiness, included in the book The Essence of Tibetan Buddhism.

Clarifying the meaning of refuge, as the first step on the Buddhist path

A commentary on the three principal aspects of the path to enlightenment, with teachings and meditations on the nature of the mind.