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October 2016 FPMT International Office e-News: New Events Added to Rinpoche’s Schedule and More!
The October 2016 FPMT International Office e-News is out now! This month you’ll find: The latest updates to Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s schedule,, Cultivating Mindfulness of Bodhichitta in Daily Activities by Lama Zopa Rinpoche, published by FPMT Education Services,, Inspiring advice ... Read more »
Rejoice! FPMT Mongolia Completes Fourth 100 Million Mani Retreat
During August 1–30, FPMT Mongolia, a collection of FPMT centers, projects, and services in Mongolia, hosted its fourth 100 million mani retreat at Idgaa Choizinling Dratsang in Ulaanbaatar, the nation’s capital. “The participants in the gompa together with the home ... Read more »![‘This Is Going to Happen to You,’ A Living in the Path Teaching on Death [Video]](https://fpmt.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/29/everything-comes-from-mind-a-living-in-the-path-module/Living-in-the-Path-Logo-540x140.jpg){kind=logo}
‘This Is Going to Happen to You,’ A Living in the Path Teaching on Death [Video]
In the Living in the Path module “Realizing the Lam-rim,” students can find “This Is Going to Happen to You,” a free course based on Pabongka Rinpoche’s Heart Spoon, one of the most graphic and heart-wrenching poems on death ever ... Read more »
‘This Is the Purpose of Our Life’
“Every single sentient being … is our wish-granting jewel,” Lama Zopa Rinpoche instructs in his latest book, Sun of Devotion, Stream of Blessings, newly available from Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive in print and digital formats. He adds, “This is the ... Read more »
Guru Rinpoche Statue Arrives at Lawudo
“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 »
The Benefits of Serving a Dharma Center
A student served as secretary to an FPMT center for many years. Lama Zopa Rinpoche sent his thanks: My very dear student, Billions, zillion, trillion times numberless thanks to you for working with your body, speech, and mind in the ... Read more »
Registration Open! February 2017 Foundation Service Seminar
Registration is now open for a five-day Foundation Service Seminar (FSS) at Land of Medicine Buddha in California, February 3–7, 2017. The seminar will be led by FPMT’s service seminar coordinator Amy Cayton and senior registered facilitators. Immediately after the ... Read more »
Mantras for Bringing Benefit and Eliminating Obstacles
FPMT Education Services makes available many commonly used mantras, which students can download freely for their personal use. Mantras, meaning “mind protection,” are Sanskrit syllables usually recited in conjunction with the practice of a particular meditational deity. As they embody ... Read more »
‘Put Enlightenment Second’
“Cherish sentient beings first; put enlightenment second,” says Lama Zopa Rinpoche in his book The Joy of Compassion, available from Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive online as well as in print and digital formats. “Why do I say put enlightenment second?” ... Read more »
Progress Made Rebuilding the Gompa at Rolwaling Monastery, Nepal
Earlier this year we reported that due to a donation from a generous benefactor, a substantial grant had been offered from the Social Services Fund to Rolwaling Monastery in Nepal, at the Tibet border, for the rebuilding of their gompa ... Read more »
Partying All the Way to Enlightenment
“You can collect a huge amount of merit even in your own home by having a party,” Lama Zopa Rinpoche instructs in his latest book, Sun of Devotion, Stream of Blessings, newly available from Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive in print ... Read more »