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The Newest Issue of Mandala Is Published!
The latest issue of Mandala is in the mail to Friends of FPMT supporters and others who receive the magazine through their local FPMT center. The new issue explores Universal Education, Lama Yeshe’s vision for transmitting the essence of Buddhadharma ... Read more »
News from Wisdom Publications
Wisdom Publications, an FPMT-affiliated publishing house located in the United States, now offers Wisdom Academy and Wisdom Journal as part of its efforts to bring quality Buddhist books to the wider world. Wisdom Academy, an online learning community that launched ... Read more »
Lama Zopa Rinpoche Visits Jangsarbu Lhakhang in Bhutan
On June 4, Lama Zopa Rinpoche went on pilgrimage to Jangsarbu Lhakhang, a small temple behind the Rinpung Dzong in Paro that is considered a sacred site connected to Guru Rinpoche’s holy speech. “Rinpoche was led through a tiny village ... Read more »
Celebrating the Compassion of His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Yesterday, on July 6, the world celebrated another year of life for His Holiness the Dalai Lama who brings so much joy and inspiration with his message of of universal compassion and human decency. FPMT Education Services makes many resources ... Read more »
Celebrating His Holiness the Dalai Lama!
On July 6, the 81st birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama is being celebrated around the world by Tibetans and Western students of Dharma. Lama Zopa Rinpoche is a devoted student of His Holiness and service to His Holiness ... Read more »
Supporting the Wishes of His Holiness the Dalai Lama through FPMT Charitable Projects
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is the spiritual leader of the Tibetan people and the greatest source of inspiration for the FPMT. Service to His Holiness is the primary aim of FPMT. Lama Zopa Rinpoche calls His ... Read more »
Lama Zopa Rinpoche Visits Drakarpo in Bhutan
On June 3, Lama Zopa Rinpoche made pilgrimage to Drakarpo in Paro, Bhutan, a sacred temple connected to the holy body of Guru Rinpoche. “With help, Lama Zopa Rinpoche climbed down a steep mountain to Drakarpo, a site regarded as ... Read more »
Learn the Tunes and Pronunciations for FPMT Standard Prayers, Practices, and Mantras
FPMT Education Services makes available several resources for those wishing to learn the advised pronunciations of FPMT standard prayers, practices, and mantras. Lama Chöpa “Practicing this Guru Puja, which is an integration of the three deities, makes it much easier ... Read more »
Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Earliest Experiences of Bhutan
“In 1959, Lama Zopa Rinpoche escaped Pagri, Tibet, through Bhutan and from there was sent to Buxa in India. Rinpoche stayed in Bhutan about a week in the temple of Kyichu Lhakhang in Paro,” said Ven. Holly Ansett, executive assistant ... Read more »
Updates from the Maitreya Projects
The Maitreya Buddha Project Kushinagar and Buddha Maitreya Bodhgaya (formerly, Maitreya Project Bodhgaya), projects to build large statues of Maitreya Buddha in Kushinagar and Bodhgaya, India, continue to make progress. On December 13, 2013, Lama Zopa Rinpoche attended and spoke ... Read more »
Dog Shelter in Malaysia Caring for over 1,000 Destitute Dogs
While in Malaysia recently Lama Zopa Rinpoche heard about a dog shelter, Auntie Mee Fah’s Dogs’ Shelter, which is caring for over 1,000 at-risk dogs with food and shelter. Rinpoche very much wanted to visit the shelter to bless the ... Read more »