The Door to Satisfaction

Lama Zopa Rinpcohe reveals the essential meaning of an ancient text heiscovered in a cave high in the Himalayas of Nepal. As Rinpoche says, "Onlyhen I read this text did I come to know what the practice of Dharma reallyeans." This text, Opening the Door of Dharma, captures the essential pointf all Buddhist training: whether any activity becomes a basis for lastingappiness and inner peace depends entirely on your motivation. Without properotivation, it does not matter what we do - making prayers, meditating,nduring great hardships - that action does not become a Dharma practice andill not lead to liberation. Proper motivation transcends the fleetingesires of this one life and ultimately seeks the happiness of all beings. "n your life," says Rinpoche, "there is nothing to do other than to work forthers, to cherish others. There is nothing more important in your life thanhis."

Lama Zopa Rinpoche is the Spiritual Director of the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition