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An Update and Stunning New Video from the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion
The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, being built near Bendigo Australia, is 50 meters (164 feet) square at its base and nearly 50 meters high. This makes it the largest stupa in the Western World. This stupa is the same ... Read more »
Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Friends with Dharma Messages: Postcards Now Available
Around the beginning of 2020, when all the world was experiencing lockdowns and turmoil due to the covid pandemic, students of Lama Zopa Rinpoche were relieved to receive Rinpoche’s laughter, wisdom, humor, and orientation toward Dharma in the form of ... Read more »
April 2024 E-News is Available Now!
This month’s e-news brings you important news, updates, and causes for rejoicing regarding: One year anniversary of Lama Zopa Rinpoche showing the aspect of passing away, Teachings by Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Lama Yeshe, Heart Sutra Retreat at Kopan Monastery, ... Read more »
Inviting Your Generous Support: Merit Box Project to Support Dharma Projects
The International Merit Box Project began in 2001 as a generosity practice for the international FPMT community. For many years, students and centers kept Merit Boxes close by so they could gradually make offerings throughout the year, before sending them ... Read more »
One Year Anniversary of Lama Zopa Rinpoche Showing the Aspect of Passing Away
April 13 marked the one-year anniversary of Lama Zopa Rinpoche showing the aspect of passing away. At Kopan Monastery, around one thousand participants including high lamas, students, and friends engaged in practice in proximity to Rinpoche’s holy body including His ... Read more »
His Holiness the Dalai Lama Teaching on 100 Deities of Tushita Heaven
His Holiness the Dalai Lama will offer teachings on 100 Deities of Tushita Heaven (gaden lhagyama) on April 19 and 20, 2024 at the Main Tibetan Temple, McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala, starting at 8:00 am IST both days. For full information ... Read more »
Commemoration of the Anniversary of Lama Zopa Rinpoche Passing Away Has Begun
The commemoration event at Kopan Monastery honoring the anniversary of Lama Zopa Rinpoche showing the aspect of passing away has begun. Those in attendance so far include His Eminence the 104th Ganden Tripa; Abbots from Sera Je, Sera Mey, and ... Read more »
Photo Galleries from 2023: An Impactful Year to Remember
2023 was an extremely impactful year for for the entire FPMT organization as we navigated some unprecedented challenges following the sudden news of Lama Zopa Rinpoche entering his final meditation on April 13, 2023. As the one year anniversary of ... Read more »
A Busy Month at Lawudo for the First Anniversary of Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Passing
Ven. Sarah Thresher shares an update from Lawudo on the upcoming preparations for observing the anniversary of Lama Zopa Rinpoche showing the aspect of passing away. It is nearly one year since the passing of our most precious guru, Lama ... Read more »
Practice During Solar and Lunar Eclipses
On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Lama Zopa Rinpoche often spoke about solar and lunar eclipses, which are considered auspicious for practice and provide opportunities ... Read more »
Anniversary of Lama Zopa Rinpoche Showing the Aspect of Passing Away: April 13
April 13, 2024 marks the one-year anniversary of Lama Zopa Rinpoche showing the aspect of passing away. As a reminder to students, Advice for the Anniversary of the Guru’s Passing Away is a short text translated by Rinpoche that explains ... Read more »