Kopan Dharma Talks
While you have time ...
Check out the series of short teachings and meditations presented by lamas, geshes and teachers of Kopan Monastery. The topics of the talks are drawn from the Lam Rim teachings, the Graduated Path to Enlightenment.
Each talk is followed by 30 minute meditation on the subject of the talk. The meditations are guided by Renato Unterberg.
Teaching and meditation are best and most effective when taken together.
Khenrinpoche Geshe Chonyi opens the series with a short introduction and motivation.
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Khenrinpoche Geshe ChonyiGeshe Chonyi, a Lharampa Geshe, is the abbot of Kopan Monastery as well as resident teacher at Amitabha Buddist Centre in Singapore. |
Welcome to 'Kopan Dharma Talks' |
8.22 minu tes |
| Meditation | Focusing on the Breath and Posture | 32 | |
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Geshe Losang SherabGeshe Sherab is the chant leader (Umze) at Kopan Monastery. He completed his geshe degree in sera monastery and is now one of the main teachers for courses at Kopan. |
The Four Noble Truths |
48.15 |
| Meditation | Buddha Shakyamuni Meditation | 35.31 min | |
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Geshe Nawang SangyeA Kopan monk, Geshe Nawang Sangye completed his geshe studies at Sera Monastery. He now serves at the Sera Monastery School as administrator |
The Mind and its Function |
33.44 |
| Meditation | Awareness of Mind like the Sky | 22.09 | |
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Geshe Tashi SherabGeshe Sherab is currently the headmaster of the Kopan school, overseeing the transformation of the school from a private school to a goverment registered one offering class 1 - 10. |
Let Go of Anger and Practice Patience |
43.28 |
| Meditation | Empathetic Joy | 28.51 | |
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Geshe Nawang SangyeA Kopan monk, Geshe Nawang Sangye completed his geshe studies at Sera Monastery. He now serves at the Sera Monastery School as administrator |
Our Precious Human Life |
37.15 |
| Meditation | Our Precious Human Rebirth | 33.15 | |
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Geshe Losang TengyurHaving completed his geshe study in Sera Monastery, geshe la returned to Kopan and has recently been appointed as resident teacher for the Kopan courses. |
Caring about Others in Everyday Life |
17.50 |
| Meditation | Meditation on Compassion | 28.17 | |
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Geshe Tashi SherabGeshe Sherab is currently the headmaster of the Kopan school, overseeing the transformation of the school from a private school to a goverment registered one offering class 1 - 10. |
Life is Impermanent |
27.33 |
| Meditation | Impermanence and Death | 28.17 | |
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Geshe Yeshe KungaHaving completed his geshe study in Sera Monastery, geshe la returned to Kopan and has recently been appointed as phlosophy teacher for the Kopan monks. |
Getting to Know your Emotions:Love versus Attachement |
33.15 |
| Meditation | Loving Kindness | 32.59 | |
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Namgyal RinpocheRecognized as the incarnation of a former abbot of a monastery in Svoyambu, Namgyal Rinpoche now resides at Kopan Monastery, from where he oversees his various charitable foundations. |
Developing the Altruistic Attitude - Bodhicitta |
41.19 |
| Meditation | Rejoicing in the Merits and Mani Mantras | 30.45 | |
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Charok Lama RinpocheCharok Lamam, recognized as the incarnation of a famous hermit in Solu Khumbu, grew up at Kopan and is currently studying for his geshe degree at Sera Monastery in South India |
We can change our Mind: Introduction to Buddhist Mind Training |
43.50 |
| Meditation | Transforming Suffering into Happiness | 36.45 | |
| Meditation | Healing with Medicine Buddha | 28.45 |
Other Resources:
FPMT: Video Teachings by Lama Zopa Rinpoche: https://www.youtube.com/user/fpmtinc
Lama Yeshe Wisdome Archive: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwagtRt3-eWH-kZnd4gVAvQ
Foundation for the Development of Wisdom and Compassion: www. compassionandwisdome.org