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Lama Zopa Rinpoche full length teachings

Lama Zopa Rinpoche

This podcast brings to you the teachings given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche in full length. Our current focus for new episodes lies on older teachings by Rinpoche that have not been published in video yet as well as major retreats that Rinpoche had led over the years. These episodes are mostly unedited in terms of content but often improved in terms of sound quality. See their video counterparts on our RAN page at fpmt.org/media/streaming/teachings-of-lama-zopa-rinpoche/

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03:18:11

33 Appearances and Reality: Guru Manifesting as an...

Lama Zopa Rinpoche full length teachings ·

2026/10/09

This teaching was given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Lama Tsonkhapa Institute in Italy as part of the Ganden Lha Gyama retreat between September 3-30, 2004.00:00:00 Rinpoche gives a commentary on Heart Sutra and teaches on how suffering arises.01:15:05 Rinpoche gives extensive teachings on how to meditate on guru devotion based on teachings and quotations of Kunkyen Jamyang Shepa and Kungtang Jampel Yang about gurus manifesting as ordinary beings. Rinpoche tells stories about His Holiness the Dalai Lama

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02:45:33

32 The Benefits and Practice of Prostrations...

Lama Zopa Rinpoche full length teachings ·

2026/10/02

This teaching was given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Lama Tsonkhapa Institute in Italy as part of the Ganden Lha Gyama retreat between September 3-30, 2004.00:00:00 Rinpoche tells about the importance of the practice of morality and teaches on the benefits of doing prostrations.00:39:15 Rinpoche tells a short story about Khandro-la.00:47:22 Prostrating to holy objects like statues and stupas immediately brings eight benefits, such as achieving a perfect body in future lives and being able to live in

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03:25:22

31 When Practice Becomes Dharma and Commentary on...

Lama Zopa Rinpoche full length teachings ·

2026/09/25

This teaching was given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Lama Tsonkhapa Institute in Italy as part of the Ganden Lha Gyama retreat between September 3-30, 2004.00:00:00 kar ma rab rib mar me dang...di tar ta stanza is a very powerful Buddhist teaching and meditation to practice awareness, cut negative emotions like anger, desire and ignorance, and realize impermanence.00:11:00 We believe we will live a long time, even on the day of our death. But Buddha advises not to trust this thought of permanence as it

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02:12:50

30 The Extensive Benefits of Offerings and...

Lama Zopa Rinpoche full length teachings ·

2026/09/18

This teaching was given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Lama Tsonkhapa Institute in Italy as part of the Ganden Lha Gyama retreat between September 3-30, 2004.00:03:33 Remembering the suffering of sentient beings in samsara, we should strive to achieve enlightenment as quickly as possible to liberate them. Practicing guru yoga, as past yogis did, enables achieving enlightenment in one brief lifetime.00:04:09 The foundation of tantric practice is guru yoga, which involves generating very strong devotion

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29 Rinpoche Leads the Motivation for Lama Tsongkhapa...

Lama Zopa Rinpoche full length teachings ·

2026/09/11

This teaching was given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Lama Tsonkhapa Institute in Italy as part of the Ganden Lha Gyama retreat between September 3-30, 2004.00:00:00 Rinpoche leads the motivation for the practice.00:18:15 Rinpoche leads the practice of Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga.Find out more about Lama Zopa Rinpoche, his teachings and projects at https://fpmt.org/

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04:04:11

28 How Suffering Comes About and How to Practice to...

Lama Zopa Rinpoche full length teachings ·

2026/09/04

This teaching was given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Lama Tsonkhapa Institute in Italy as part of the Ganden Lha Gyama retreat between September 3-30, 2004.00:00:00 The stanza "To not commit any unwholesome action, engage in perfect wholesome action, and subdue one's mind - this is the teaching of the Buddha" contains the Four Noble Truths.00:16:06 The minute when one cherishes the I, one has a problem in life. The stronger one cherishes the I, even a small thing that didn’t happen exactly is regarded a

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04:01:30

27 Good Heart, Bodhichitta, Emptiness, and Guru...

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2026/08/28

This teaching was given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Lama Tsonkhapa Institute in Italy as part of the Ganden Lha Gyama retreat between September 3-30, 2004.00:00:00 The purpose of the preliminary prayers is to pacify obstacles to achieving full enlightenment and the complete qualities of cessation and realization, for oneself and others.00:11:14 Lama Tsongkhapa emphasized bodhicitta in every teaching. Seeking enlightenment for oneself alone results in a limited realization. One must seek enlightenment

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26 Oral Transmission of Some Mantras and Explanation...

Lama Zopa Rinpoche full length teachings ·

2026/08/21

This teaching was given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Lama Tsonkhapa Institute in Italy as part of the Ganden Lha Gyama retreat between September 3-30, 2004.Find out more about Lama Zopa Rinpoche, his teachings and projects at https://fpmt.org/

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01:46:36

25 Seeing Beyond Appearances: Realizing That the Guru...

Lama Zopa Rinpoche full length teachings ·

2026/08/14

This teaching was given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Lama Tsonkhapa Institute in Italy as part of the Ganden Lha Gyama retreat between September 3-30, 2004.00:00:00 Even if you practice tantra with great hardship for eons, you cannot achieve enlightenment if you make mistakes in devoting to the guru.00:03:06 Rinpoche mentioned the story about Milarepa recognizing Padampa Sangye who had manifested as a flower to test him.00:05:21 Padampa Sangye advised the people of Tingri that if they treat guru as more

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56:35

24 Emptiness Meditation, Prayers, and Pujas for...

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2026/08/07

This teaching was given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Lama Tsonkhapa Institute in Italy as part of the Ganden Lha Gyama retreat between September 3-30, 2004.00:00:00 Rinpoche dedicates the recitation of Heart Sutra for the health and stable life of Ribur Rinpoche and tells a short story about how he met and received teachings from Ribur Rinpoche.00:12:30 The group recites the Praise to Buddha Shakyamuni and the Heart Sutra.00:22:35 Rinpoche tells stories about how prayers, pujas, and meditation on

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01:02:58

23 The Story of Attainments of Gen Jampa Wangdu and...

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2026/07/31

This teaching was given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Lama Tsonkhapa Institute in Italy as part of the Ganden Lha Gyama retreat between September 3-30, 2004.00:00:00 Rinpoche shares the story of the incredible attainments of the ascetic monk Gen Jampa Wangdu.00:31:25 Rinpoche explains the importance of making good quality offerings and the benefits of various offerings according to scriptures.00:53:00 Rinpoche leads the group practice of offerings and mandala offering.01:00:56 Recitation of migtsemas and

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02:35:47

22 Generation of Intense Regret Over Negative Karma...

Lama Zopa Rinpoche full length teachings ·

2026/07/24

This teaching was given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Lama Tsonkhapa Institute in Italy as part of the Ganden Lha Gyama retreat between September 3-30, 2004.00:00:00 Preliminary prayers and Rinpoche leads the motivation and practice of Four Immeasurables.00:14:45 Rinpoche leads the practice of Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga and leads the motivation for extensive offerings.00:35:12 Rinpoche gives a commentary to the text by Pabongkha Dechen Nyingpo, the essence of which is confession based on generation of

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01:28:12

21 The Benefits and Meanings of Mantras for Blessing...

Lama Zopa Rinpoche full length teachings ·

2026/07/17

This teaching was given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Lama Tsonkhapa Institute in Italy as part of the Ganden Lha Gyama retreat between September 3-30, 2004.00:00:00 Rinpoche explains the benefits and meanings of several mantras: mantras for blessing the speech, Chenrezig mantra, and other mantras. By reciting these mantras, the negative karma of anyone who sees, touches oneself or hears one's voice gets purified.01:05:35 Rinpoche leads the practice of Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga.Find out more about Lama

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20 Lama Zopa Rinpoche Leads the Practice of...

Lama Zopa Rinpoche full length teachings ·

2026/07/10

This teaching was given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Lama Tsonkhapa Institute in Italy as part of the Ganden Lha Gyama retreat between September 3-30, 2004.00:00:00 Lama Zopa Rinpoche leads the motivation for the practice of Confession of a Bodhisattva's Downfalls to the Thirty-Five Buddhas.00:10:45 Rinpoche does the practice of Confession of a Bodhisattva's Downfalls to the Thirty-Five Buddhas with students.Find out more about Lama Zopa Rinpoche, his teachings and projects at https://fpmt.org/

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01:38:30

19 The Meaning of Blessings and Lama Tsongkhapa's...

Lama Zopa Rinpoche full length teachings ·

2026/07/03

This teaching was given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Lama Tsonkhapa Institute in Italy as part of the Ganden Lha Gyama retreat between September 3-30, 2004.00:01:45 Rinpoche leads a reflection on the nature of samsara and three types of suffering.00:08:03 Why do we need to take refuge in the Three Jewels? Guru, Buddha, Dharma and Sangha have the perfect power and qualities to liberate oneself and all sentient beings from the oceans of samsaric suffering and its causes.00:27:22 The four immeasurable

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01:02:10

18 Prayers and Specific Dedications to Be Recited...

Lama Zopa Rinpoche full length teachings ·

2026/06/26

This teaching was given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Lama Tsonkhapa Institute in Italy as part of the Ganden Lha Gyama retreat between September 3-30, 2004.00:00:59 Reading Lamrim prayer leaves a positive imprint of the whole path to enlightenment in a few minutes.00:27:45 Rinpoche tells how deity retreats have been set up. Rinpoche included certain prayers and specific dedications to be recited at the end of each session. The most common prayers recited during deity retreats are King of Prayers, Prayer

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02:56:19

17 The Meaning of Negation in Heart Sutra and the...

Lama Zopa Rinpoche full length teachings ·

2026/06/19

This teaching was given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Lama Tsonkhapa Institute in Italy as part of the Ganden Lha Gyama retreat between September 3-30, 2004.00:00:01 Rinpoche tells about the meaning of negation in the Heart Sutra. "No" doesn't mean that things do not exist, it is negating the way phenomena appear - as truly existent from their own side. Understanding this point helps not to fall into extremes of nihilism and eternalism.00:10:05 How to avoid the mistake from the very beginning of your

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16:11

16 Motivation for Receiving Jenang of Lama Tsongkhapa...

Lama Zopa Rinpoche full length teachings ·

2026/06/12

This teaching was given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Lama Tsonkhapa Institute in Italy as part of the Ganden Lha Gyama retreat between September 3-30, 2004.00:00:01 To receive the jenang (permission to practice) of a deity from the four-class Tantra, one needs to first receive the initiation of that class of Tantra.00:06:31 Even though one has received a precious human body, it can be stained by desire, carelessness, laziness, sleep, gossiping, and seeking offerings and respect. This leads to wasting

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54:29

15 Lama Tsongkhapa's Holy Mind Embodies Manjushri,...

Lama Zopa Rinpoche full length teachings ·

2026/06/05

This teaching was given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Lama Tsonkhapa Institute in Italy as part of the Ganden Lha Gyama retreat between September 3-30, 2004.00:00:01 The Migtsema prayer, composed by Lama Tsongkhapa, is the king of prayers that embodies the essence of the 84,000 teachings of the Buddha.00:33:40 At Lama Tsongkhapa's birthplace Kumbum, a tree grew from his birth blood with 100,000 images of Manjushri and mantras on its leaves, indicating he is the emanation of Manjushri.00:37:44 Before Lama

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01:25:03

14 Overcoming Obstacles with Logic: Transforming...

Lama Zopa Rinpoche full length teachings ·

2026/05/29

This teaching was given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Lama Tsonkhapa Institute in Italy as part of the Ganden Lha Gyama retreat between September 3-30, 2004.00:00:01 Lama Zopa Rinpoche explains the meaning of protector prayers and the motivation for doing protector prayers dedicating them for success in Dharma activities around the world for benefiting sentient beings.00:11:04 The fundamental Buddhist philosophy is that happiness and suffering are created by one's own mind, not by others. One has

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