Making Life Meaningful is another book by Lama Zopa Rinpoche and published by the Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive. – Thanks for the permission to post the book here! Making Life Meaningful is Rinpoche’s instructions on being aware constantly and setting the required motivation and mental attitude. The book is based on transcribed talks from 2000-2001. Download it here (144 pages/0,99 MB):
Making Life Meaningful
Who was Lama Zopa Rinpoche?
Lama Zopa Rinpoche is a Tibetan Buddhist scholar and meditation master. Here’s a brief overview of his life and contributions:
- Early Life: Lama Zopa Rinpoche was born in 1946 in the village of Thami in the Solo Khumbu region of Nepal, near Mount Everest.
- Monastic Life: At a young age, he was ordained as a monk and began his monastic education. He later went to Tibet and then to the Buxa Duar refugee camp in West Bengal, India, where he met Lama Thubten Yeshe, who became his principal teacher.
- Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT): Together with Lama Thubten Yeshe, Lama Zopa Rinpoche co-founded the FPMT, a global network of Buddhist centers, monasteries, and affiliated projects. The FPMT has grown to encompass over 160 centers and projects worldwide.
- Teachings: Lama Zopa Rinpoche is known for his profound and extensive teachings, which cover a wide range of Buddhist topics. He is particularly known for his emphasis on the practice of mind training (lojong) and the integration of compassion and wisdom in daily life.
- Publications: He has authored and contributed to numerous books on Buddhist philosophy and practice.
- Charitable Activities: Lama Zopa Rinpoche is also known for his charitable activities, including the establishment of schools, hospitals, and clinics in various parts of the world.
- Current Activities: Even after the passing of Lama Thubten Yeshe in 1984, Lama Zopa Rinpoche has continued to teach, guide, and inspire students worldwide. He travels extensively, giving teachings and guiding retreats in various parts of the world.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s teachings emphasize the importance of the mind, the cultivation of positive qualities such as compassion and patience, and the potential for every individual to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings.