Disharmony in the Family
Rinpoche discusses the karma of relationships and offers advice and practices for family reconciliation when there has been disharmony and conflict.
Teachings
Kopan Course No. 33 (2000): Audio and Unedited Transcripts, Continued
Audio recordings and transcripts of Lectures 6-10, given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the 33rd Kopan Course.
Chapters:
Day 6: How Things Appear to Exist from their Own Side
Day 6: The Emptiness of the I: Not One-ness With Aggregates, Not Separate From the Aggregates
Day 6: What Exists is Merely Imputed by Mind
Day 7: Merely Labeled by Mind, Bodhicitta Meditation, The Kindness of Mothers
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Kopan Course No. 32 (1999)
Lamrim teachings by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the 32nd Kopan Meditation Course.
Chapters:
Kopan Course No. 32 Index Page
1. The Essence of Buddhism is Compassion
2. Buddha Nature
3. The Thirty-Five Buddhas
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Teachings at the Kadampa Deities Retreat
These teachings were given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at a retreat held at Institut Vajra Yogini, France, in 2003. The retreat was on the four Kadampa deities, however, Rinpoche teaches on a broad range of lamrim topics.
Topics:
Path to Enlightenment (lamrim)
Chapters:
1. How to Achieve Real Happiness
2. Motivation for the Retreat
3. The Emptiness of Sound
4. The Compassion Buddha
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Kopan Course No. 31 (1998)
Lamrim teachings by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the 31st Kopan Meditation Course.
Chapters:
Kopan Course No. 31 Index Page
1. Offering Practice
2. The Need for Great Compassion
3. The Root of Samsara
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Perfect Human Rebirth
In this teaching excerpt from Kopan Course No. 31, Lama Zopa Rinpoche explains that with a precious human body we have the opportunity to achieve enlightenment in one lifetime.
Caring for Sick Parents
Advice on repaying the kindness of our parents by taking care of them when they are sick or elderly.
Benefits of Caring for Our Parents
Caring for Elderly Mother
Caring for Mother
Caring for One’s Mother
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The Purpose of Having a Baby
This advice was given to students who asked Rinpoche whether they should have children or not. Rinpoche emphasizes the importance of having a good motivation and planning well so that the child can bring benefit and happiness to others.
A Beneficial Life
How to Raise a Child
Motivation for Having a Child
Not Able to Have Children
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Kopan Course No. 30 (1997)
Lamrim teachings by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the 30th Kopan Course in Nepal.
Chapters:
Protecting the Mind
Rinpoche explains how Dharma practice protects us in this teaching excerpt from the 31st Kopan Course.
Topics:
Path to Enlightenment (lamrim)
Karma and the Body
Lama Zopa Rinpoche teaches that this human body is a result of our past virtuous karma, in this excerpt from the 31st Kopan Course.
Topics:
Path to Enlightenment (lamrim) > Karma > Understanding Karma
Kopan Course No. 29 (1996): Audio and Transcripts
Teachings on patience, bodhicitta, and reincarnation from the 29th Kopan Course, 1996.
Chapters:
The Kindness of the Enemy
Benefits of Bodhicitta
Reincarnation: First Beliefs and Q&A
Reincarnation: Proof and Q&A
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Bringing up Children
Advice on raising children in the best possible way by teaching them the five basic qualities of kindness, rejoicing, tolerance, contentment and forgiveness.
Topics:
Family and Relationships > Parenting > Bringing up Children
A Good Education and a Meaningful Life
Advice on Educating a Child
Caring for a Child With Special Needs
Guiding Children to a Happy Life
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Kopan Course No. 28 (1995): Audio and Transcripts
A transcript of teachings given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the 28th Kopan Course, along with audio recordings of Lectures 1-3 and 6-9.
Chapters:
Kopan Course No. 28 Index Page
Lecture One: Compassion
Lecture Two: The Tantric Path
Lecture Three: The Compassion Buddha's Mantra
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Kopan Course No. 27 (1994)
A transcript of teachings by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the 27th Kopan Course
Chapters:
Kopan Course No. 27 Index Page
Lecture One: November 30,1994
Lecture Two: December 2, 1994
Lecture Three: December 3, 1994
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