Rinpoche discusses the guru-disciple relationship, why we need a guru and the qualities and kindness of the guru.

A transcript of teachings given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the 20th Kopan Course. Includes a discourse on the bodhisattva vows by Khen Rinpoche Lama Lhundrup, late abbot of Kopan Monastery.

Advice and many quotations on how to correctly devote to the virtuous friend with thought and action, given to students of FPMT's Masters Program.

Transcript of teachings given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the 19th Kopan Course

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.

Browse the LYWA audiobook catalog, which includes some of our most popular books by Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche, now available as free audiobooks from Google Play and titles for purchase from Audible.

Transcript of teachings given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the 17th Kopan Course

A transcript of teachings given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the 16th Kopan Course in 1983. 

Transcript of teachings given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the 15th Kopan Course.

A transcript of teachings given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the 14th Kopan Course. Includes a short talk and question and answer session with Lama Yeshe.

Excerpts from Lama Zopa Rinpoche's teachings at the Fourteenth Kopan Course in 1981.

Lamrim teachings by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the 13th Kopan Course in Nepal.

Lamrim teachings and guided meditations from a one-month course in 1975.

A transcript of teachings given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the 12th Kopan Meditation Course held at Kopan Monastery, Nepal, in November 1979.

In this excerpt from the 50th Kopan Course, Lama Zopa Rinpoche teaches that happiness and suffering arise from the mind, just as a shadow follows the body.