Audio Teachings by Lama Dondrup Dorje
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What is the Essence of Buddha Dharma? [23 mins]
To abandon negative action, generate perfect virtue, and subdue our mind, is the essence of Buddha Dharma. Lama Dondrup Dorje explains these actions, and the Principles of the Path we must follow.Download MP3 -
Taking Refuge [25 mins]
By Taking Refuge and relying wholeheartedly on the Three Jewels - the Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha, we can eliminate indecision and confusion, and realise our true potential. Download MP3 -
The Four Dharma Seals [25 mins]
The Four Dharma Seals explain: all phenomena are impermanent, the non-existence of the notion of the ‘I’, Nirvana is peace, and all conditioned phenomena are in the nature of suffering. Download MP3 -
States of Naturalness [27 mins]
Lama Dondrup Dorje describes the Eight Mundane Concerns and explains the States of Naturalness, as described in Buddhist sutras. Download MP3 -
The Buddhist Perspective on Tobacco [22 mins]
Based on the Terma and predictions of many great masters, this teaching explains the origin of tobacco and other drugs, and their negative influence. Download MP3 -
The Four Obscurations [21 mins]
Of the Three Poisons, the most destructive is Obscuration. Describing the four main types of obscuration, Lama Dondrup Dorje speaks of the need for daily vigilance in watching over the mind. Download MP3 -
Why Study Dharma [25 mins]
Lama Dondrup Dorje describes the Aspects of the Path, the need to recognise impermanence and emptiness, and the true reason for the attainment of human life. Download MP3 -
The Truth about Taking Refuge [27 mins]
Lama Dondrup Dorje explains the Reasons for Taking Refuge in the Three Jewels - the Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha; the powers and qualities of Lord Buddha, and the commitments which one undertakes by going for refuge. Download MP3 -
The Benefits of Ordination [26 mins]
Lama Dondrup Dorje explains right motivation for taking ordination, the qualities of the ordained and the benefits of protecting vows. Download MP3 -
Seven Steps To Happiness [16 mins]
From a teaching given by Lord Buddha, describing the seven methods by which one can attain the ultimate tranquil restful happiness and eliminate all defilements and negativity. Download MP3 -
Reflection on Death and Impermanence [22 mins]
Lama Dondrup Dorje gives us a nine-pointed meditation on Death and describes the advantages of remembering death and impermanence, and the disadvantages of not remembering them. Download MP3 -
The Value of Life [23 mins]
Within all of us is a priceless treasure, the pure mind, the Buddha nature, which can only be revealed through training of the mind, just as a raw diamond is cut and polished. Download MP3 -
The Perfect Conduct of a Bodhisattva [28 mins]
In this teaching we hear inspiring stories from the life of Togmay Sangpo, author of the Mahayana text ‘The 37 Practices of the Bodhisattvas’, and also hear how we too can make our lives into a living monuments of joy. Download MP3 -
The Six Perfections [17 mins]
The practice of these Six Perfections is explained, showing how daily suffering can be removed, and happiness, stability of mind and wisdom can be cultivated. Download MP3 -
The Importance of Confession and Correcting Errors [18 mins]
With the courage to confess and correct our errors, a state of natural harmony and simplicity is attained. Download MP3 -
Calming the Mind [18 mins]
To calm the mind and truly remove obcuration we need to practice the method of meditation and bring our full attention to each of our senses. Download MP3 -
Reverence, Humility & Gratitude [18 mins] New
Embrace each moment in life with reverence, humility and gratitude, as if you are receiving an honoured guest; and always apply yourself mindfully with the enthusiasm of unconditional compassion. Download MP3
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