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The Passing of Jeffrey Hopkins: A Legacy of Honesty

The Passing of Jeffrey Hopkins: A Legacy of Honesty

Beloved Buddhist scholar Dr. Jeffrey Hopkins passed away on July 1, 2024 in Vancouver, Canada, aged 83. Dr. Hopkins published dozens of books, acted as His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s translator, and had a long academic career during which he ... Read more »
Chokhor Duchen is Upcoming: Practice and Prayers for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Swift Return

Chokhor Duchen is Upcoming: Practice and Prayers for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Swift Return

Chokhor Duchen, one of the four annual holy days of Guru Shakyamuni Buddha, takes place this year on July 9 or July 10 depending on the various Tibetan calendars. Both days are fine. On these holy days of Guru Shakyamuni ... Read more »
FPMT Inc. Board of Directors June 2024 Update

FPMT Inc. Board of Directors June 2024 Update

An update from the FPMT Inc. Board of Directors: Months have gone by since the last update from the Board, but we have not been sitting still, we can assure you! There are the rather day-to-day responsibilities such as approving ... Read more »
Lama Zopa Rinpoche: “How Red and Green Traffic Lights Exist”

Lama Zopa Rinpoche: “How Red and Green Traffic Lights Exist”

Last month we shared with you ten videos of Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s teachings on emptiness which were shown during the 2024 Heart Sutra Retreat at Kopan Monastery. We hope that students have taken time to explore these teachings, which contain ... Read more »
Foundation for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Stupa of Complete Victory has Begun: New Videos of Progress

Foundation for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Stupa of Complete Victory has Begun: New Videos of Progress

We are very happy to share this short update on recent progress that has been made on the Stupa of Complete Victory that is being built at Kopan Monastery for the swift return of Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche and actualization ... Read more »
Welcome to our June 2024 E-News

Welcome to our June 2024 E-News

This month’s e-news brings you important news, updates, and causes for rejoicing regarding: Nonstop prayers for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s swift return, Teachings from Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Lama Yeshe, News about and advice from His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Ongoing ... Read more »
Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Teachings from the Mahamudra Retreat 2004

Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Teachings from the Mahamudra Retreat 2004

From April 10 to May 10, 2004 Lama Zopa Rinpoche gave extensive teachings during the Mahamudra Retreat in Buddha House, Australia. The retreat was on Mahamudra, however, Rinpoche teaches on a broad range of lamrim topics. We are pleased to ... Read more »
A Journey with Heartfelt Prayers for the Swift Return of our Beloved Spiritual Master

A Journey with Heartfelt Prayers for the Swift Return of our Beloved Spiritual Master

Following the Heart Sutra Retreat at Kopan this year to mark the first anniversary of the passing of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, a group of 38 students from around the world participated in a special Lawudo Anniversary Pilgrimage from April 24-May ... Read more »
Twenty-four Hours a Day, Seven Days a Week, Prayers for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Quick Return

Twenty-four Hours a Day, Seven Days a Week, Prayers for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Quick Return

We are inviting all students of Lama Zopa Rinpoche to participate in a worldwide, 24/7 prayer circle to amplify the causes for Rinpoche’s quick return! Find a convenient time slot that works for your schedule and other commitments to recite ... Read more »
The Answer Was Travel, Serious Travel

The Answer Was Travel, Serious Travel

Dr. Nick Ribush was practicing medicine in Australia when, for various reasons, he got a bit disillusioned with it and, in May 1972, set off to travel the world. By the end of the year he was living at Kopan, ... Read more »
Rejoicing in the Support Offered to Seven Elder Homes in India in 2024

Rejoicing in the Support Offered to Seven Elder Homes in India in 2024

Since 2016, FPMT’s Social Services Fund has been offering essential support to Tibetan refugees living in elderly homes in India and Nepal. This support includes food, medical care, and upgrades to the elderly homes. In 2024, we granted US$141,834 to ... Read more »
Recite Medicine Buddha Mantra for His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Recite Medicine Buddha Mantra for His Holiness the Dalai Lama

“I would like for FPMT to offer service to His Holiness the Dalai Lama as much as possible and to be able to fulfill His Holiness’ wishes.,” Lama Zopa Rinpoche stressed continuously. “This is the highest priority for the organization.” ... Read more »