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Lama Zopa Rinpoche discusses the importance of enduring hardships in the pursuit of enlightenment and provides teachings on blessing the speech practice.

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. 00:00:01 Our delusions have no beginning, so we cannot expect to achieve realizations or enlightenment quickly or easily. No one achieved enlightenment without hardships, without practicing three types of patience. We must plan to practice for many lifetimes. 00:42:38 There is a big difference between experiencing hardships to practice Dharma, which leads to happiness, versus experiencing temporary pleasure that results in future suffering. 00:45:44 We have died numberless times working for delusions. Even if we have to die practicing Dharma, it is worthwhile and completes our life meaningfully. 00:50:04 We are extremely fortunate to have met the Dharma. If we don't practice and spend our lives following delusions, our lives will finish sadly. 01:13:09 It's very important to make our decisions in life with Dharma wisdom rather than ignorance. This makes a huge difference in the results we experience from life to life. 01:29:32 Rinpoche gives a commentary on blessing the speech practice. 01:56:55 Rinpoche teaches on how to relate…

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