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Lama Yeshe in Sweden, 1983
Teachings

Lamrim Teachings Australia 2006 (Audio and Unedited Transcripts)

Lama Zopa Rinpoche gave these teachings in Brisbane, Australia in June 2006.

Chapters:
Prayers and Introduction Asanga and Maitreya Buddha Signs of Successful Practice; Rinpoche's Childhood Absolute Guru; Dharma vs. Samsaric Happiness + View all

Lamrim Teachings France 1990 (Audio and Unedited Transcripts)

These teachings were given in July, 1990 in Nice, France.

Chapters:
Lamrim Teachings: First Discourse Part A Lamrim Teachings: First Discourse Part B Lamrim Teachings: Second Discourse Part A Lamrim Teachings: Second Discourse Part B + View all

The Need for Wisdom and Compassion (Audio and Unedited Transcripts)

Lama Zopa Rinpoche gave these teachings at Tara Institute, Australia, June 3, 2006.

Chapters:
How the Kopan Courses Started The Qualities of the Bhumis Developing Guru Devotion Developing Lamrim Realizations + View all

Kadampa Teachings

Commentary on the teachings of Atisha and the Kadampa geshes, the exemplary practitioners of Buddhism in Tibet.

Chapters:
Kadampa Teachings Editor's Preface (Ailsa Cameron) Kadampa Teachings 1: Bodhgaya, January 2003 Kadampa Teachings 2: Bodhgaya, December 2003 - January 2004 + View all

Freedom Through Understanding

 This book covers the purpose of meditation, bodhicitta, the importance of motivation, tonglen and the shortcomings of attachment, among other topics.

Chapters:
Freedom Through Understanding Editor's Preface (Nick Ribush) 1. What is Meditation? (Lama Yeshe) 2. An Introduction to the Path to Enlightenment (Lama Zopa Rinpoche) + View all

Kadampa Teachings (Audio and Unedited Transcripts), Continued

Teachings given at Root Institute, Days 5 - 7; includes a commentary on Atisha's Jewel Garland

Chapters:
Day Five: Jewel Garland Commentary - Cherishing the practice and turning away from samsaric happiness Day Five: Jewel Garland Commentary - Protecting ordination by reflecting on impermanence and suffering of samsara Day Five: Jewel Garland Commentary - Protecting the senses by analyzing how attachment arises Day Five: Dedications + View all

Kadampa Teachings (Audio and Unedited Transcripts)

Teachings at Root Institute, Days 1 - 4; includes an oral transmission and commentary on Atisha's Jewel Garland

Chapters:
Day One: The cause of problems Day One: Seeing suffering of others and developing the wish to offer them the highest benefit Day One: Developing the wish to repay the kindness of others, Dedications Day Two: Precious Human Rebirth + View all