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Caring for Dharma Materials in the Digital Age
Dharma books contain the teachings of the Buddha and thus they have the power to protect against lower rebirth and to point the way to enlightenment. Therefore, they should be treated with respect. It is important to note that this ... Read more »![Lama Zopa Rinpoche Sends Blessings into the Sky [Video]](https://fpmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/06/lama-zopa-rinpoche-sends-blessings-into-the-sky-video/LZR-balloon-release-4-by-Kalleen-Mortensen-320x264.jpg)
Lama Zopa Rinpoche Sends Blessings into the Sky [Video]
Lama Zopa Rinpoche released balloons with mantras he had written on them to bless all the sentient beings who pass underneath them. During a break between sessions at the Light of the Path in North Carolina, Rinpoche had the retreatants ... Read more »
Prayer Wheel Sponsored at Tibetan Settlement in Bylakuppe, India
“My wish is for FPMT to build many holy objects everywhere, as many as possible. Making it so easy for sentient beings to purify their heavy negative karma and making it so easy for sentient beings to create extensive merit. ... Read more »![‘Living in Vows Affects the World’ [Video]](https://fpmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/04/living-in-vows-affects-the-world-video/DSC04200-by-Bill-Kane-Malaysia-Apr-2106-320x253.jpg)
‘Living in Vows Affects the World’ [Video]
“How does taking vows or Mahayana precepts helps end famine and war?” a student asked Lama Zopa Rinpoche during the Light of the Path 2016 retreat. Rinpoche’s reply was captured in the video below. Rinpoche responds by saying, “those vows ... Read more »
Foundation Service Seminar in New Zealand
Sarah Brooks, spiritual program coordinator at Mahamudra Centre for Universal Unity in New Zealand, shared news from the April 2017 Foundation Service Seminar—a training for those offering and wishing to offer service within FPMT centers, services, and projects. Mahamudra Centre ... Read more »
Lamrim Resources for Students
FPMT Education Services would like to remind you of several resources available to help you integrate the lamrim into daily life. We have created a webpage devoted to lamrim with links to free resources and texts to assist you in ... Read more »
Lama Zopa Rinpoche Teaches at Thubten Norbu Ling, New Mexico
From August 9-14, Thubten Norbu Ling in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, hosted Lama Zopa Rinpoche for a series of teachings, jenangs, and an initiation. Spiritual program coordinator Bonnie Povolny shared news about the visit: The initial session on August ... Read more »
Grant Offered to Kopan House at Sera Je Monastery for Much Needed Construction
Lama Zopa Rinpoche, through the Supporting Ordained Sangha Fund, issued a grant for US$85,400 to assist with much needed construction, maintenance, and repairs at Kopan House at Sera Je Monastery, India. Kopan House is occupied by sixty monks from Kopan ... Read more »
Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Support of Root Institute Social Service Projects
Lama Zopa Rinpoche was in Bodhgaya, India, for several weeks from late December 2016 through February 2017. During that time Rinpoche attended the Kalachakra initiation offered by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, went on pilgrimage to many holy sites, met ... Read more »
Foundation Service Seminars Offer Deep Benefit to FPMT Students
Attention student offering service in the FPMT organization: Opportunities for developing your skills and deepening your Dharma practice await when you attend an FPMT Foundation Service Seminar! What Is the Foundation Service Seminar (FSS)? The Foundation Service Seminar (FSS) is ... Read more »
Root Institute to Host Second Year of Basic Program
“Root Institute is offering the residential Basic Program for the in-depth study of Buddhist philosophy and psychology,” shared spiritual program coordinator Ven. Khadro. “The design of the program means that participants are welcome to study one module, one year, or ... Read more »![‘Without Good Heart, There Won’t Be Peace, Happiness’ [Video]](https://fpmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/23/without-good-heart-there-wont-be-peace-happiness-video/DSC02693-by-ls-bodhg-320x240.jpg)