LYWA Multimedia: The Advantages of Monastic Life
In this multimedia title, Lama Yeshe speaks frankly about the challenges and opportunities facing Western Sangha.
Topics:
Sangha (Monks and Nuns) > Advice for Sangha
Teachings
Teachings on the Heart Sutra
A two-day seminar in which Rinpoche teaches on emptiness, compassion, guru devotion and other topics.
Chapters:
We are Extremely Fortunate
Make the Mind Wet
How We Hold Onto the I
Meditation on Emptiness
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Diamond Cutter Sutra
Advice on the Diamond Cutter Sutra, a Mahayana sutra which helps us to actualize wisdom and bodhicitta quickly, along with other realizations.
Benefits of Reciting the Diamond Cutter Sutra
Diamond Cutter Sutra in Retreat
Sutra Recitation for Sick Nuns
Sutra Recitation to Remove Obstacles and Bring Happiness to All Beings
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Sangha Communities
A Message to Sangha
Nuns Community
Practices Prior to Building a Nunnery
Starting a Monastery
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The Role of Sangha
Advice for Nun Leading Mani Retreat and Nyung Näs
Advice to Nuns at a Buddhist Conference
Dharma in Mongolia
Sangha Heroes and FPMT Education
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Dealing With Negative Emotions
Advice to a Western Monk
Controlling Desire
Difficulties With Attachment and Desire
Loneliness and Depression
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Arya Sanghata Sutra
Arya Sanghata Sutra and Lamrim
Arya Sanghata Sutra and Mantras for Success
Arya Sanghata Sutra, Heruka and Lamrim Practice
Benefits of Reciting the Arya Sanghata Sutra
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Sutra of Golden Light
Benefits of the Sutra of Golden Light
Doubting the Benefits of the Sutra of Golden Light
Golden Light Sutra Recitation for All Beings
Golden Light Sutra Recitation for World Peace
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Various Sutras
Benefits of the Sutras
Positive Imprints to Realize Emptiness Quickly
Reading Sutras
Sutras for Peace and Harmony in Brazil and the World
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Long-life Sutra and Torma Offering (Audio and Unedited Transcripts)
Teachings on the Long-life Sutra, including the oral transmission and teachings on torma offering. Lama Zopa Rinpoche gave these teachings in Taipei, Taiwan, 15-16 April, 2007.
Chapters:
Long-life Sutra Oral Transmission
Commentary on Peaceful Torma Purifying Pollution, Part A
Commentary on Peaceful Torma Purifying Pollution, Part B
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Heart Sutra Retreat (Audio and Unedited Transcripts)
Lama Zopa Rinpoche gave this teaching in Malaysia, 10-13 April 1997.
Chapters:
Purpose of Life; Awareness of Impermanence and Death
Oral Transmission of the Vajrasattva Mantra and Heart Sutra
Searching for the I; Mental Factors; Subtle Mind
Four Proofs of Reincarnation
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Sanghata Sutra Commentary and Lung (Audio and Unedited Transcript)
A commentary and oral transmission of the Sanghata Sutra
Chapters:
Part A: Introductory teachings
Part B: More introductory teachings
Part C: Preliminary prayers
Part D: Sanghata Sutra recitation and commentary
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