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.

00:04:23 Lama Zopa Rinpoche thanks the organization and Lama Tsongkhapa Institute for providing the facilities and course.

00:08:46 To achieve enlightenment, we need to engage in both study and retreat. Dromtonpa explained, “While I am listening, I am reflecting. While I am reflecting, I meditate.” Listening, reflecting, and meditating should be practiced without separation.

00:16:15 Without learning and explanation, there is nothing to meditate on, except delusions. The more we practice, the more powerful our actions become to benefit others.

00:22:48 Even with intellectual understanding we can benefit so much, but especially if we have realizations, we are able to offer very deep benefit to others.

00:24:54 The meaning of "transmigratory beings": all those sentient beings who are transmigrating to one of the six realms under the control of karma and delusion.

00:42:43 If it was only up to the compassion and power of the Buddhas, there would not be a single suffering sentient being left. Sentient beings need to make effort from their side to change their karma.

00:59:14 The best way to benefit sentient beings is by learning and practicing Dharma - stopping non-virtuous actions and engaging in virtuous ones. This enables us to give others the ultimate benefit.

01:01:45 Even just by educating others in the Four Noble Truths, we can offer incredible benefit and lead them to ultimate happiness. This is the best solution and our contribution to world peace.

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