Lama Zopa Rinpoche
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We must not waste one moment ............................................................................................... 146<br />
Whether or not we eat animals is in our hands ......................................................................... 147<br />
This precious human life is more precious than a wish-granting jewel ......................................... 148<br />
We must prepare for the next life .................................................................................... 151<br />
Which will come first, tomorrow or the next life? ...................................................................... 152<br />
Renounce this life .................................................................................................................... 154<br />
12. Cutting the Root of Samsara ..................................................................... 157<br />
The decoration that pervades our life ............................................................................. 157<br />
Cutting the root of samsara ..................................................................................................... 158<br />
The twelve limbs ................................................................................................................ 159<br />
All our happiness has come from other sentient beings .............................................. 164<br />
Only by cherishing others will we attain enlightenment .............................................................. 166<br />
13. Practicing Tantra ....................................................................................... 168<br />
Heruka, Guhyasamaja and Yamantaka ........................................................................... 168<br />
Why practicing Heruka is important ....................................................................................... 170<br />
Taking initiation: the samayas of the five buddha families .......................................... 171<br />
Using the damaru, vajra and bell ............................................................................................ 175<br />
The interpretation of dreams .................................................................................................... 177<br />
Vajrayana and emptiness ................................................................................................... 177<br />
Vajrayana combines method and wisdom in one mind .............................................................. 178<br />
Tantra is the resultant vehicle .................................................................................................. 179<br />
End notes ............................................................................................................................ 181<br />
Chronology ......................................................................................................................... 189<br />
Bibliography ........................................................................................................................ 190<br />
Publisher’s Acknowledgments ......................................................................................... 194<br />
Previously published by LYWA ....................................................................................... 196<br />
Other teachings by <strong>Lama</strong> Yeshe and <strong>Lama</strong> <strong>Zopa</strong> <strong>Rinpoche</strong> ....................................... 197<br />
About the <strong>Lama</strong> Yeshe Wisdom Archive ....................................................................... 198<br />
About the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition .................. 201<br />
What to do with Dharma teachings ................................................................................ 202<br />
Dedication ........................................................................................................................... 203<br />
About <strong>Lama</strong> <strong>Zopa</strong> <strong>Rinpoche</strong>............................................................................................ 204<br />
About Gordon McDougall ............................................................................................... 205<br />
Signup for the LYWA eLetter .......................................................................................... 206<br />
Browse all LYWA ebooks ................................................................................................. 207<br />
Connect with LYWA ......................................................................................................... 208<br />
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