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Tips for Memorization

Tips for Memorization

Memorization becomes increasingly important to Buddhist practice and study as one learns, and commits to memory, many prayers, practices, mantras, sutras, lineage details and much more. Recently, Mandala magazine published an online article about memorization by Ven. Tenzin Gache (Brian ... Read more »
Others Are Only Objects of Compassion

Others Are Only Objects of Compassion

In late November and early December 2014, Lama Zopa Rinpoche taught as part of the annual month-long Kopan course at Kopan Monastery in Nepal. Rinpoche’s teachings covered a variety of subjects. What follows is an excerpt from a lightly edited ... Read more »
Rinpoche’s Heartfelt Wish to Help Others

Rinpoche’s Heartfelt Wish to Help Others

Lama Zopa Rinpoche arrived at Root Institute in Bodhgaya, India, on February 2. Ven. Sarah Thresher recently shared news of some of Rinpoche’s beneficial activities during the first 15 days of Tibetan New Year : Following another all-night prayer session, ... Read more »
Please Rejoice for Pujas and Offerings Sponsored During Fifteen Days of Losar

Please Rejoice for Pujas and Offerings Sponsored During Fifteen Days of Losar

Every year during Losar (Tibetan New Year and the 15 days of miracles) the Puja Fund sponsors these pujas and offerings all over the world, dedicated to the success of the entire FPMT organization. This is something amazing to rejoice ... Read more »
Ganden Buddhist Meditation Centre Celebrates First Gelug Prayer Book in Latvian

Ganden Buddhist Meditation Centre Celebrates First Gelug Prayer Book in Latvian

Center director Agnese Bishofa from Ganden Buddhist Mediation Centre in Latvia sent Mandala some exciting news about their 10th anniversary and the completion of the first Gelug prayer book in Latvian: We are happy to announce the release of the ... Read more »
Lama Zopa Rinpoche Showers Blessings on Choe Khor Sum Ling

Lama Zopa Rinpoche Showers Blessings on Choe Khor Sum Ling

“Choe Khor Sum Ling in Bangalore, India welcomed the new year with showers of blessings from Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche and his retinue of venerable monks and nun,” wrote student Deepthy Shekhar. “Lama Zopa Rinpoche visited our little center and ... Read more »
‘The Best Business’

‘The Best Business’

Lama Zopa Rinpoche arrived at Root Institute in Bodhgaya, India on February 2. Ven. Sarah Thresher recently shared some of Rinpoche’s advice for practice during the first 15 days of Tibetan New Year : We are now in the 15 ... Read more »
Please Rejoice for New Large Padmasambhava Statue at Osel Ling

Please Rejoice for New Large Padmasambhava Statue at Osel Ling

One of Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Vast Visions for FPMT is for many large statues of Padmasambhava to be built around the world. To date, nineteen statues have been built in accordance with Rinpoche’s wishes. Please rejoice in the completion of ... Read more »
Protecting Your Mind by Protecting Karma [Video]

Protecting Your Mind by Protecting Karma [Video]

In late November and early December 2014, Lama Zopa Rinpoche taught as part of the annual month-long Kopan course at Kopan Monastery in Nepal. Rinpoche’s teachings covered a variety of subjects. What follows is an excerpt from a lightly edited ... Read more »
News from Jamyang Mindrol-ling Study Group

News from Jamyang Mindrol-ling Study Group

Staff from Jamyang Mindrol-ling, a study group in Coventry, United Kingdom reports: With the current interest in mindfulness meditation growing, Jamyang Mindrol-ling has launched a new meditation group which meets twice a month in Coventry. The aim is to root ... Read more »
Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Mantra Recitations Volume Two Now Available

Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Mantra Recitations Volume Two Now Available

FPMT Education Services is pleased to announce the second volume of Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s mantra recitations, available as an MP3 download from the FPMT Foundation Store. In this new collection of studio recordings, Lama Zopa Rinpoche chants several prayers and ... Read more »
Freeing All Beings from Suffering

Freeing All Beings from Suffering

As Lama Zopa Rinpoche travels throughout the world, he always takes time to emphasize the activities we can do to benefit animals, which is one of Rinpoche’s Vast Visions for FPMT. In an excerpt from “Liberating Animals from the Dangers ... Read more »