Rinpoche teaches on guru devotion, using Milarepa’s life story as an inspiring example, in this excerpt from the 38th Kopan Course.

In this meditation on the refuge and bodhicitta prayer, Lama Zopa Rinpoche advises how to make the prayer most meaningful and heartfelt.

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.

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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.

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.

A teaching on refuge by having confidence and trust in Buddha, Dharma and Sangha.

A teaching by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at a refuge ceremony at Kopan.

Teachings prior to a refuge ceremony on topics including the suffering nature of samsara, refuge practice and precepts 

Teachings given during a refuge ceremony. Topics include the motivation for refuge and the benefits of taking vows. 

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Lama Yeshe explains why it is worthwhile to take refuge in that which can truly liberate us—the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha.

A teaching about the life of Khunu Lama Tenzin Gyaltsen, a great bodhisattva and scholar from the Kinnaur region of Himachal Pradesh, northern India.