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        The FPMT is an organization devoted to preserving and spreading Mahayana Buddhism worldwide by creating opportunities to listen, reflect, meditate, practice and actualize the unmistaken teachings of the Buddha and based on that experience spreading the Dharma to sentient beings. We provide integrated education through which people’s minds and hearts can be transformed into their highest potential for the benefit of others, inspired by an attitude of universal responsibility and service. We are committed to creating harmonious environments and helping all beings develop their full potential of infinite wisdom and compassion. Our organization is based on the Buddhist tradition of Lama Tsongkhapa of Tibet as taught to us by our founders Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche.

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      • Die Stiftung zur Erhaltung der Mahayana Tradition (FPMT) ist eine Organisation, die sich weltweit für die Erhaltung und Verbreitung des Mahayana-Buddhismus einsetzt, indem sie Möglichkeiten schafft, den makellosen Lehren des Buddha zuzuhören, über sie zur reflektieren und zu meditieren und auf der Grundlage dieser Erfahrung das Dharma unter den Lebewesen zu verbreiten.

        Wir bieten integrierte Schulungswege an, durch denen der Geist und das Herz der Menschen in ihr höchstes Potential verwandelt werden zum Wohl der anderen – inspiriert durch eine Haltung der universellen Verantwortung und dem Wunsch zu dienen. Wir haben uns verpflichtet, harmonische Umgebungen zu schaffen und allen Wesen zu helfen, ihr volles Potenzial unendlicher Weisheit und grenzenlosen Mitgefühls zu verwirklichen.

        Unsere Organisation basiert auf der buddhistischen Tradition von Lama Tsongkhapa von Tibet, so wie sie uns von unseren Gründern Lama Thubten Yeshe und Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche gelehrt wird.

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      • La Fundación para la preservación de la tradición Mahayana (FPMT) es una organización que se dedica a preservar y difundir el budismo Mahayana en todo el mundo, creando oportunidades para escuchar, reflexionar, meditar, practicar y actualizar las enseñanzas inconfundibles de Buda y en base a esa experiencia difundir el Dharma a los seres.

        Proporcionamos una educación integrada a través de la cual las mentes y los corazones de las personas se pueden transformar en su mayor potencial para el beneficio de los demás, inspirados por una actitud de responsabilidad y servicio universales. Estamos comprometidos a crear ambientes armoniosos y ayudar a todos los seres a desarrollar todo su potencial de infinita sabiduría y compasión.

        Nuestra organización se basa en la tradición budista de Lama Tsongkhapa del Tíbet como nos lo enseñaron nuestros fundadores Lama Thubten Yeshe y Lama Zopa Rinpoche.

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      • L’organisation de la FPMT a pour vocation la préservation et la diffusion du bouddhisme du mahayana dans le monde entier. Elle offre l’opportunité d’écouter, de réfléchir, de méditer, de pratiquer et de réaliser les enseignements excellents du Bouddha, pour ensuite transmettre le Dharma à tous les êtres. Nous proposons une formation intégrée grâce à laquelle le cœur et l’esprit de chacun peuvent accomplir leur potentiel le plus élevé pour le bien d’autrui, inspirés par le sens du service et une responsabilité universelle. Nous nous engageons à créer un environnement harmonieux et à aider tous les êtres à épanouir leur potentiel illimité de compassion et de sagesse. Notre organisation s’appuie sur la tradition guéloukpa de Lama Tsongkhapa du Tibet, telle qu’elle a été enseignée par nos fondateurs Lama Thoubtèn Yéshé et Lama Zopa Rinpoché.

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      • L’FPMT è un organizzazione il cui scopo è preservare e diffondere il Buddhismo Mahayana nel mondo, creando occasioni di ascolto, riflessione, meditazione e pratica dei perfetti insegnamenti del Buddha, al fine di attualizzare e diffondere il Dharma fra tutti gli esseri senzienti.

        Offriamo un’educazione integrata, che può trasformare la mente e i cuori delle persone nel loro massimo potenziale, per il beneficio di tutti gli esseri, ispirati da un’attitudine di responsabilità universale e di servizio.

        Il nostro obiettivo è quello di creare contesti armoniosi e aiutare tutti gli esseri a sviluppare in modo completo le proprie potenzialità di infinita saggezza e compassione.

        La nostra organizzazione si basa sulla tradizione buddhista di Lama Tsongkhapa del Tibet, così come ci è stata insegnata dai nostri fondatori Lama Thubten Yeshe e Lama Zopa Rinpoche.

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        “护持大乘法脉基金会”( 英文简称:FPMT。全名:Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition) 是一个致力于护持和弘扬大乘佛法的国际佛教组织。我们提供听闻,思维,禅修,修行和实证佛陀无误教法的机会,以便让一切众生都能够享受佛法的指引和滋润。

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        FPMT的创办人是图腾耶喜喇嘛和喇嘛梭巴仁波切。我们所修习的是由两位上师所教导的,西藏喀巴大师的佛法传承。

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        護持大乘法脈基金會”( 英文簡稱:FPMT。全名:Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition )是一個致力於護持和弘揚大乘佛法的國際佛教組織。我們提供聽聞,思維,禪修,修行和實證佛陀無誤教法的機會,以便讓一切眾生都能夠享受佛法的指引和滋潤。

        我們全力創造和諧融洽的環境,為人們提供解行並重的完整佛法教育,以便啟發內在的環宇悲心及責任心,並開發內心所蘊藏的巨大潛能 — 無限的智慧與悲心 –– 以便利益和服務一切有情。

        FPMT的創辦人是圖騰耶喜喇嘛和喇嘛梭巴仁波切。我們所修習的是由兩位上師所教導的,西藏喀巴大師的佛法傳承。

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Charitable Activities Projects Social Services Page 14

Social Services

Dec
2
2013

Hundreds of Worms Liberated Every Week at Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Aptos House

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Lama Zopa Rinpoche has requested the Sangha at his residences to offer the practice of animal liberation every week dedicated to anyone who is sick or having life obstacles.

Extensive prayers are made for the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Lama Zopa Rinpoche and all our kind teachers, the Sangha and anyone who is sick and requesting prayers.

DSC04940By the end of 2013, approximately 40,000 worms will have been liberated at Rinpoche’s house in Aptos, California. Most weeks the animal liberation practice is offered to 350-900 worms, but this number can be as much as 4,300 if special animal liberations have been requested by an individual or group.

This is something amazing to rejoice in, and something you can make offerings toward, especially if you are sick or would like to offer on behalf of someone else who is sick. Any extra money remaining in the fund is offered toward larger animal liberations held in Singapore and Hong Kong. 

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Nov
18
2013

US$3,321 Offered to Small Tibetan Settlement for Gompa Repair

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Lama Zopa Rinpoche turning the prayer wheel he advised be built. Photo by Thubten Jangchub.

Lama Zopa Rinpoche offered US$3,321 to a small Tibetan settlement in the hills of Kulli Manali, India, for repairs to their gompa’s roof. This Tibetan settlement is where Zong Rinpoche’s mother lived previously.

This is the second offering from the Lama Zopa Rinpoche Bodhichitta Fund to this settlement, Rinpoche also offered US$5,000 towards statues for the gompa and advised for a prayer wheel to be built (both pictured).

Please rejoice in this offering!

If you would like to contribute to the Lama Zopa Rinpoche Bodhichitta Fund, any amount is welcome.

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Lama Zopa Rinpoche offering to the statues sponsored. Photo by Thubten Jangchub.

 

 

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Sep
21
2013

Animal Liberations for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Health

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Lama Zopa Rinpoche leads an animal liberation, Singapore, 2005.

Ven. Roger Kunsang recently requested that all FPMT centers need to begin, or continue, regularly offering animal liberations for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s health and long life. The Animal Liberation Fund sponsors weekly animal liberations as well as large animal liberations in Singapore and Hong Kong.

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Lama Zopa Rinpoche designed this table as a prototype for animal liberation tables.

Animal liberation is a specific practice done for animals which would otherwise be killed. The practice involves taking the animals-in-danger around holy objects to leave positive imprints in their minds, reciting mantras for them, blessing water to sprinkle onto their bodies, and then releasing them. This differs from general animal blessings which involve blessing any animal with mantras or a holy object. Animal blessings are, of course, wonderful to do for animals, but this is not what is meant by “animal liberations.”

Please refer to Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s full advice for benefitting animals.

“Like yourself, all sentient beings want happiness and no not want suffering,  problems or discomfort.” – Lama Zopa Rinpoche

You can order the Liberating Animals hardcopy or eBook from the FPMT Foundation Store.


Fred Cheong is offering Rinpoche a medallion smaller than a nickel with 1,000 Namgyalma mantras on it. Photo: Ven. Roger Kunsang May 4, 2013.

Fred Cheong is offering Rinpoche a medallion smaller than a nickel with 1,000 Namgyalma mantras on it. Photo: Ven. Roger Kunsang May 4, 2013.

Rejoice!

Student Fred Cheong of Amitabha Buddhist Centre, Singapore, has to-date organized the liberation of 181.2 million animals for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s long life. He plans to  liberate 200 million animals by end of 2014 and has committed to liberate 10 million animals total for Rinpoche’s health and long life! Please rejoice in this amazing effort and commitment!

 

 


You are also welcome to support the Animal Liberation Fund’s efforts to sponsor animal liberations around the world.

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Jul
18
2013

Animal Liberation Fund Saving Animals in Singapore

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Animal liberations in Singapore, July 2011.

In July the Animal Liberation Fund was very happy to donate SGD$ 2500 (US$2051) toward larger animal liberations that are organized by Fred Cheong and Amitabha Buddhist Centre in Singapore. Prayers and dedication were included for all the donors of the Animal Liberation Fund, as well as those who have requested prayers and are ill.

On His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s birthday, July 6, Amitabha Buddhist Centre liberated 11,000 kg (24,250 lbs) of sea shell, an estimated 1 million lives. On Chokor Duchen, July 12, when merit is multiplied 100 million times,  Amitabha Buddhist Centre liberated another 700,000 animals.

Strong prayers and dedications were made for His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s long life and to stay with us and guide us, and for all of His Holiness’s prayers and wishes to come true. Dedications were also made for the long life and perfect health of Lama Zopa Rinpoche and for all of Rinpoche’s wishes and prayers to succeed.

Animal Liberation practice is one of the practices that have been recently advised as important to do for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s health and long life.

Please rejoice in all the lives saved and thank you to all the kind donors, Fred Cheong and the students of Amitabha Buddhist Center who help to make all this possible.

The Animal Liberation Fund continues to support smaller weekly animal liberations, with strong prayers, by the Sangha at Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s house. 
 
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May
13
2013

Sangha Offer Animal Liberations Every Week for Those Who are Sick

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DSC04911Lama Zopa Rinpoche is aided by Ven. Holly Ansett in circumambulating small animals around holy objects.Lama Zopa Rinpoche has requested the Sangha at his house to do the practice of animal liberation every week dedicated to anyone who is sick or having life obstacles.

Each week the Sangha liberate up to 1,000 animals with the animal liberation practice, taking the animals around the stupa or holy objects at DSC04925Ven. Holly Ansett circumbulating worms around holy objects.Rinpoche’s house, reciting mantras and blessing them with mantra water before they are carefully liberated in a safe place.

Extensive prayers are made for the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Lama Zopa Rinpoche and all our kind teachers, the Sangha and anyone who is sick and requesting prayers.

This is something amazing to rejoice in, and something you can make offerings toward, especially if you are sick or would like to offer on behalf of someone else who is sick. Any extra money remaining in the fund is offered toward larger animal liberations held in Singapore and Hong Kong.  

How Can I Make a Donation?

To make a tax-deductible donation:

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Or simply send your check in US dollars payable to FPMT Inc. and write “Animal Liberation Fund” on the memo line.

FPMT Inc.
1632 SE 11th Avenue
Portland, OR 97214-4702
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The Animal Liberation Fund is a project of FPMT Inc. and is administered by FPMT International Office located in Portland, Oregon, United States. All donations made to this fund are tax-deductible within the United States in accordance with IRS Code article 501(c)(3) to the extent allowed by law.

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May
3
2013

US$30,000 Offered to Central School for Tibetans Kitchen

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DSCN6328Students of Central School for Tibetans.April 2013: Lama Zopa Rinpoche and the Lama Zopa Rinpoche Bodhichitta Fund recently donated US$30,000 for the complete renovation of a school kitchen at the Central School for Tibetans in Bylakuppe in South India.

The school was established in 1971 and caters to children of nearby Tibetan settlements. The school has 350 students and 32 teaching and non-teaching staff.  Over the years the WRH and Bylakuppe school 036The kitchen in desperate need of renovation. school has constantly achieved good academics. Besides emphasizing excellence in its academic program, the school stresses equal importance on the all around development of the students. Activities such as sports, literary activities, music, dance, and more are offered. 

The school also emphasizes the preservation and promotion of Tibetan culture and positive values among the students through a series of initiatives including inviting eminent speakers and participating in various functions and festivals in the settlement. In 2010 His Holiness the Dalai Lama met with the children from this and other Tibetan schools in the area.

Apr
18
2013

Lama Zopa Rinpoche offers $100,000 toward new classrooms at Sera Je Monastery

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07-Classroom Building Project - Science Block 2April 16, 2013: Lama Zopa Rinpoche and the Lama Zopa Rinpoche Bodhichitta Fund are very happy to offer US$100,000 toward new classrooms being built at Sera Je Monastery, India. (Photos, right, from April 2013.)

The Sera Je Monastery Secretary, Geshe Thupten Monlam, explains that the classroom will initially be used for debate classes so the monks won’t be disturbed by rain and or too  much sun.

08-Classroom Building ProjectThe classrooms will also primarily be used to teach subjects such as science and other fields of knowledge within the monastic curriculum. This is a direct request from His Holiness the Dalai Lama and is a long term objective of Sera Je Monastery to be in line with the vision and recommendations of His Holiness The Dalai Lama in integrating this kind of study into the monastic education

09-Classroom Building Project - Science BlockThe classroom building facility is planned to be complete in time for the upcoming visit of His Holiness The Dalai Lama in July 2013. 

 

Feb
26
2013

Offering towards Tashi Lhunpo Health Care Center

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The front view of the Health Care 2The Tashi Lhunpo Health Care CenterFebruary 2013: The Lama Zopa Rinpoche Bodhichitta Fund and the Tibetan Health Services Fund donated US$5,677 (300,000 irs) towards the Tashi Lhunpo Health Care Center. The Tashi Lhunpo Health Care Center is extremely important in providing quality health care since 1992 to the monks of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery and local Tibetans and Indians in the area.

 Lama Zopa Rinpoche was very inspired by their work and wanted to make this donation.

We just received this kind message from Tashi Lhunpo Health Care Center regarding how the donation is being used:

 “First of all we would like to convey our heartfelt greetings and gratitude for your kind support. Because of your financial support we were able to buy sufficient medicine, and also hepatitis syringes which are very expensive.”

Young monks again being in que 2Young monks waiting in line at the health care center.  Doctor Checking the oldest monk 105 yo Kachen Laktho Tantric teacher of the monasteryDoctor giving check-up to the oldest monk, 105 year old Kachen Laktho, tantric teacher of the monastery.
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Jan
18
2013

Lives Liberated in 2012

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In 2012 the Animal Liberation Fund liberated over 33,000 lives!

Sangha living at Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s residence performed three animal liberation practices every month, with extensive prayers and dedication to all who are sick or need prayers.

 

Please rejoice as the Animal Liberation Fund has now liberated well over 2,183,100 animals of varying sizes!

Please read this touching short story about Lama Zopa Rinpoche carrying 400 of his “fathers and mothers” on his back, as seen in the photo on the left.

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Jan
17
2013

Amdo Eye Hospital Update

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SDC11018January 2013: Ven. Roger Kunsang and Frances Howland met with Dr. Ruit to discuss FPMT’s Tibet Heath Services Project and its ongoing aims, as well as reviewing the Amdo Eye Hospital and future plans for possible eye camps.

Due to the situation in the area we are not able to arrange a big scale eye camp at this time, but within a year we hope to be able to arrange this with Dr. Ruit. These eye camps provide up to 500-700 surgeries. The cost to arrange an eye camp of this scale is US$40,000 and we are currently raising funds for this.

In the meantime, the Amdo Eye Hospital is still able to do smaller scale remote eye camps where up to 30-35 eye surgeries are performed every three or four months.

In 2012 the Amdo Eye Hospital was able to perform over 578  eye surgeries and it is envisioned that 2013 will bring much more.

 

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Oct
18
2012

Funds for 35 Bed Hospital Offered

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September 2012: US$80,000 has been offered to build a 35 bed hospital in a remote and poor area of Tibet.

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Sep
18
2012

Animal Liberation & Blessing Videos

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Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s commitment to benefiting animals is legendary. No creature is too small or insignificant — Rinpoche shows incredible compassion to all living beings. Please enjoy these videos of Rinpoche liberating and blessing animals, as well as explaining ways to do so.

Lama Zopa Rinpoche leads an Animal Liberation in Taiwan

“Ways to Benefit Animals” with Lama Zopa Rinpoche

Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Geshe Ngwang Dakpa and Choden Rinpoche blessing beings in the ocean in Santa Cruz, CA

Lama Zopa Rinpoche blessing fly by bringing it around holy objects

Lama Zopa Rinpoche Blessing a dog

Lama Zopa Rinpoche blessing a fish

Lama Zopa Rinpoche blessing roosters in India

Lama Zopa Rinpoche Blessing Cows in India

Lama Zopa Rinpoche Liberating Spiders

Lama Zopa Rinpoche Blessing a Monkey in Indonesia

Lama Zopa Rinpoche Blessing Frogs in a Shop

Lama Zopa Rinpoche Blessing Animals in Taiwan

Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the Animal Liberation Sanctuary, Nepal

Lama Zopa Rinpoche Blessing Fish

Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Dog, Uma Jangsem, reciting Maitreya Buddha Mantra

Lama Zopa Rinpoche Blessing Two Dogs

Lama Zopa Rinpoche Circumambulating Relics in North Carolina

Lama Zopa Rinpoche with Ants for a Free Tibet

 

How Can I Make a Donation?

To make a tax-deductible donation:

DONATE

Or simply send your check in US dollars payable to FPMT Inc. and write “Animal Liberation Fund” on the memo line.

FPMT Inc.
1632 SE 11th Avenue
Portland, OR 97214-4702
USA

The Animal Liberation Fund is a project of FPMT Inc. and is administered by FPMT International Office located in Portland, Oregon, United States. All donations made to this fund are tax-deductible within the United States in accordance with IRS Code article 501(c)(3) to the extent allowed by law.

For more information please contact: Charitable Projects Coordinator.

 

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