Lama Thubten Yeshe

The Yoga Method of Heruka Vajrasattva

The Tantric Path of Purification

«Enquanto eu tiver chocolate, estarei feliz!» Mas como será feliz… quando o chocolate acabar? O chocolate é como as coisas boas e fáceis da nossa vida. As coisas que basta querermos e estão ali. Adoramos “chocolate”. Talvez o adoremos tanto que chegamos ao ponto de acreditarmos que «Serei feliz desde que tenha chocolate». Este é o poder do apego em ação. E é com base neste apego que organizamos a nossa vida dando prioridade ao “chocolate”. Mas nem sempre temos chocolate à mão. E quando este desaparece, ficamos infelizes. Contudo, é óbvio que não é a falta de chocolate que nos torna infelizes, são as nossas ideias fixas e o facto de não entendermos a verdadeira natureza do “chocolate”. • Este livro pretende mostrar o que devemos fazer quando o “chocolate” acaba. • Como poderemos ser felizes sem depender desse “chocolate”?

Quando o Chocolate Acaba

The first teaching, "The Three Principal Aspects of the Path," was given in France in 1982. The second teaching, an "Introduction to Tantra," also in two parts, was given at Grizzly Lodge, California, in 1980. It comprises the first two lectures of a commentary on the Chenrezig yoga. "Meditation is not on the level of the object but on that of the subject - you are the business of your meditation. "Bodhicitta is very practical, I tell you. It’s like medicine. The self-cherishing thought is like a nail or a sword in your heart; it always feels uncomfortable. With bodhicitta, from the moment you begin to open, you feel incredibly peaceful and you get tremendous pleasure and inexhaustible energy. Forget about enlightenment - as soon as you begin to open yourself to others, you gain tremendous pleasure and satisfaction. Working for others is very interesting; it’s an infinite activity. Your life becomes continuously rich and interesting. "Historically, Shakyamuni Buddha taught the four noble truths. To whose culture do the four noble truths belong? The essence of religion has nothing to do with any one particular country's culture. Compassion, love, reality - to whose culture do they belong? The people of any country, any nation, can implement the three principal aspects of the path, the four noble truths or the eightfold path. There's no contradiction at all." This book is made possible by kind supporters of the Archive who, like you, appreciate how we make these teachings available in so many ways, including in our website for instant reading, listening or downloading, and as printed and electronic books. Our website offers immediate access to thousands of pages of teachings and hundreds of audio recordings by some of the greatest lamas of our time. Our photo gallery and our ever-popular books are also freely accessible there. Please help us increase our efforts to spread the Dharma for the happiness and benefit of all beings. You can find out more about becoming a supporter of the Archive and see all we have to offer by visiting our website. Thank you so much, and please enjoy this e-book.

The Three Principal Aspects of the Path and An Introduction to Tantra

The Essence of Tibetan Buddhism

Inner development is a trillion times more effective than external development in producing lasting happiness.' At some point or another, we have all questioned the meaning of life and what we're supposed to be doing here. Everything that we do and our actions are in some way directed towards attaining happiness and peace. But according to Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche, the only way to achieve long-lasting happiness is by focusing on one's inner spiritual journey and creating a purposeful life. In Search of a Meaningful Life is a straightforward but informative read that highlights the importance of renunciation and why materialism can never really bring any true meaning to one's life. Read on to know more about Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche's thoughts on what constitutes a significant life, taken from his teaching session at the Tushita Mahayana Learning Centre in New Delhi.

(Penguin Petit)

In Search Of A Meaningful Life

Lama Zopa Rinpoche

Amy J. Miller

This ebook combines well-chosen essential teachings by the Tibetan masters Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche supplemented with teachings by American nun, Ven. Amy Miller, to provide a wonderful overview of many of the key points of the path to enlightenment (lamrim). This title covers the following topics: - What is Buddhism? - Who was the Buddha? - What is Dharma? - What is Buddhist Refuge? - The Fundamentals of Karma - What are the Four Noble Truths? - What is Meditation? - Understanding the Mind - Understanding the Teachings - The Importance of a Qualified Teacher - What is the Purpose of Life? - Death and Impermanence - What is Renunciation? - How to Serve Others - What is Emptiness? - Introducing Tantra - Advice for Bringing These Teachings into Your Daily Life - How to Dedicate Your Virtue Each of these sections in this title concludes with a meditation on the subject. Included with this eBook is complimentary access to the online version of Buddhism in a Nutshell, which is available on the FPMT Online Learning Center. This FPMT introductory course consists of 11 hours of clear and accessible teachings and guided meditations by Ven. Amy Miller. These teachings are intended for people encountering Buddhism for the first time, as well as for people who are already familiar with Buddha’s teachings but would like a more structured approach to understanding the whole path to enlightenment. They cover the life of Shakyamuni Buddha,the four noble truths, and the stages of the path to enlightenment (lamrim) based on an explanation of the short poem Foundation of All Good Qualities by Lama Tsongkhapa. In addition, the online course includes transcripts of Ven. Amy Miller’s teachings and meditations together with other online resources, such as points for reflection to help course participants think about the teachings in relation to their own lives. A discussion forum allows course participants to interact with each other and the course elder. A Certificate of Achievement is available to participants who complete all the course requirements. Together the book and the online course provide a comprehensive overview of Buddhism as taught and practiced in the Tibetan Mahayana tradition of Lama Tsongkhapa (Gelug). The teachings by Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche are a must-read for all of their disciples. 243 pages, 2010 edition.

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