Teachings
A commentary and oral transmission of Chanting the Names of Noble Manjushri (Ārya-mañjuśrī-nāma-saṅgīti). His Holiness the Dalai Lama advised continuous recitation of this prayer for a few months, for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s reincarnation.
A list of Rinjung Gyatsa initiations given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche in Bodhgaya in 1982 and at Kopan Monastery in 1985. Rinjung Gyatsa is a collection of tantric deities, compiled in the sixteenth century by the Tibetan master Lama Taranatha.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche discusses the three principal aspects of the path—renunciation, bodhicitta and emptiness—as the foundation for tantric practice, in the excerpt from the 13th Kopan Course.
Advice about the practice of Dorje Shugden, given to students at Istituto Lama Tzong Khapa, Italy
A teaching on universal responsibility, given prior to a White Tara initiation.
An overview of deity practice, excerpted from a commentary on the Manjushri Yoga Method
An explanation of the lineage, the levels of practitioners, the power of the mantra and the benefits of Vajrayogini practice.
A series of ten teachings given during a nyung-nä retreat at Lawudo Gompa, Nepal, in 1978
A short Tara practice composed by Lama Zopa Rinpoche
A commentary on Vajrasattva meditation and recitation as a purification practice.
Lightly edited teachings from the Amitabha and White Tara initiations and retreat held at Shakyamuni Center, Taiwan, in February 2007.
Lightly edited excerpts from a one-month Mitukpa retreat held in Vermont, USA, 2002.
Extensive advice from Lama Zopa Rinpoche on which practices should be done daily.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche explains why tantra is a quick path to achieving full enlightenment.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche gave these teachings during a Thousand-Arm Chenrezig Retreat held in Taichung, Taiwan, February-March 2001.