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New Book From His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Ven. Thubten Chodron from Wisdom Publications

New Book From His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Ven. Thubten Chodron from Wisdom Publications

In 2017, Wisdom Publications published Approaching the Buddhist Path, the first volume of a new collaborative series—The Library of Wisdom and Compassion—between His Holiness the Dalai Lama and American Buddhist teacher, scholar, and author Ven. Thubten Chodron. Since then, nine ... Read more »
Rejoicing in the Powerful Pujas and Prayers Being Offered on Lhabab Duchen

Rejoicing in the Powerful Pujas and Prayers Being Offered on Lhabab Duchen

The merit multiplying day of Lhabab Duchen (commemorating Guru Shakyamuni Buddha’s return to Earth from the Realm of the Thirty-Three), occurs on November 22, 2024 this year. On this day, up to ten thousand Sangha will be engaging in powerful ... Read more »
Please Enjoy Our November 2024 e-News

Please Enjoy Our November 2024 e-News

This month’s e-news brings you important news, updates, and causes for rejoicing including: Teachings from Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Lama Yeshe, News About the Second Anniversary Pilgrimage to Lawudo, Support offered to 1,500 students in India and Nepal in 2024, ... Read more »
Ven. Roger Kunsang’s Inspiring Visit to Malaysia

Ven. Roger Kunsang’s Inspiring Visit to Malaysia

In October Ven. Roger Kunsang, CEO of FPMT Inc. and longtime attendant to Lama Zopa Rinpoche, met with all three FPMT entities in Malaysia to engage with the communities, receive updates on their various plans and projects, and share stories ... Read more »
Second Lawudo Anniversary Pilgrimage: April 26-May 10, 2025

Second Lawudo Anniversary Pilgrimage: April 26-May 10, 2025

Following the success of the first anniversary pilgrimage last year, Lawudo Retreat Center is happy to announce that it will once again be offering the chance to visit, reflect, pray and meditate at the holy places of the Lawudo Lamas ... Read more »
Exploring Secular Spirituality: A Collaborative Event

Exploring Secular Spirituality: A Collaborative Event

Today we are sharing an upcoming opportunity to join Science & Wisdom LIVE and other FPMT collaborators as they explore secular spirituality, consciousness and the illusion of self in a groundbreaking collaborative event. On Saturday, November 23, 2024, “Secular Spirituality, ... Read more »
Celebrating Forty Years of Geshe Doga’s Kindness at Tara Institute

Celebrating Forty Years of Geshe Doga’s Kindness at Tara Institute

Tara Institute, Melbourne, Australia, is extremely honored that Venerable Geshe Doga has been serving as their resident teacher for forty years. Please read their recent report about his kindness, guidance and invaluable teachings spanning four decades: Staying an astonishing forty ... Read more »
Lhabab Duchen is Observed on November 22 This Year

Lhabab Duchen is Observed on November 22 This Year

Lhabab Duchen, one of the four great holy days of the Buddhist calendar, takes place this year on November 22, 2024. We wanted to give students ample time to make plans to take advantage of this merit-multiplying day. Lhabab Duchen ... Read more »
Lama Yeshe’s Wisdom: An Introduction to Meditation

Lama Yeshe’s Wisdom: An Introduction to Meditation

The Peaceful Stillness of the Silent Mind one of the most beloved free books from the Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive. The six teachings contained in this volume come from Lama Yeshe’s 1975 visit to Australia. They are all filled with ... Read more »
Emptiness Explained: A Teaching on The Heart Sutra by Lama Zopa Rinpoche

Emptiness Explained: A Teaching on The Heart Sutra by Lama Zopa Rinpoche

“No matter how many other realizations you have, if you don ’t have realization of emptiness, there ’s nothing that can directly eliminate the root of samsara, ignorance,” Lama Zopa Rinpoche explained. “No other realization can directly cease delusions and ... Read more »
FPMT North America and Latin America’s 2024 Regional Consultation

FPMT North America and Latin America’s 2024 Regional Consultation

From September 6-8, 2024 the FPMT North America and Latin America’s 2004 regional consultation was held at Land of Medicine Buddha in Soquel, CA, USA. North American Regional Coordinator, Melissa Kaye, and Director of Thubten Norbu Ling in Santa Fe, ... Read more »
She Always Did What Was Needed with Tireless Commitment: Rejoicing in the Life of Inge Siebenwurst

She Always Did What Was Needed with Tireless Commitment: Rejoicing in the Life of Inge Siebenwurst

Inge Siebenwurst, passed away on October 22, 2024 in Bavaria, Germany, after a short and serious illness with cancer. Aryatara Institute submitted a moving obituary for Inge and would like to express their gratitude and appreciation for her. “Inge was ... Read more »