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There are two basic types of meditation: stabilizing meditation to develop single-pointed concentration and analytical or checking meditation to develop deep understanding of the topics. Until higher levels of the path, these two types of meditation are done alternatively. Khensur Jampa Tegchok Listening, Thinking, and Meditating By Khensur Jampa Tegchok…
In essence, keep your mind relaxed at all times and accept the manifold experiences of life. Look at all situations with a sense of cheer and humor and, just as we may watch a comedy on the television to relieve tension, we should laugh at ourselves and have no tension….
When we took the vows, there was an ordination master and other Sangha present. Just so, after ordination, if we live with other members of the Sangha, we can give each other support and guidance. Being together harmoniously will be a great support for keeping our vows properly. Jhado Rinpoche…
Full Nuns Ordination By Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche You might be a monk or a nun for a few years or a few months, but are then unable to continue. At Kopan I spoke about Bob Thurman, the first Western person ordained by His Holiness. He then returned to New…
Living the life of ordination and renunciation has so much freedom and happiness and future lives have greater peace and happiness. So we are going from happiness to happiness to enlightenment. This gives the greatest opportunity. Lama Zopa Rinpoche Sangha Dress Code By Lama Zopa Rinpoche While Lama Zopa Rinpoche…
From the bottom of my heart I would like to thank very much all the Sangha who for so many years, not only living in, guarding, your vows, but able to benefit others – doing retreat continuously for many years or doing social service, doing hard work at the center,…
Actually, His Holiness takes full responsibility for all sentient beings throughout all of space, which is beyond our perception, but at least we can see the peace and happiness that he brings into this world in which we live. Lama Zopa Rinpoche Great Compassion and His Holiness the Dalai Lama…
In short, the impermanence and death will come soon. Now is the time to give up this life. Due to the compassion of the Guru and my own virtue, may I be able to give up the work of this life. Lama Zopa Rinpoche Ten Innermost Jewels of Kadampa Geshes…
The foundation of our practice is not to harm others or ourselves and to help benefit others as much as we can. For that purpose I shave my head and wear robes, which is the easy way to practice Buddhism. Lama Zopa Rinpoche Advice For Practice—Answering the Question: Why are…
By living in the vow you not only take responsibility for your ultimate happiness, liberation, enlightenment. By living in the vow you also gain so much day-to-day happiness and inner peace of mind. Lama Zopa Rinpoche On Morality—A Talk to the Monks by Lama Zopa Rinpoche The very first thing,…
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