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Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Visit to Thimphu, Bhutan
On June 1, 2016, Lama Zopa Rinpoche visited Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan. Ven. Roger Kunsang, CEO of FPMT, Inc. and Rinpoche’s assistant, described the trip: “On a mountain above Thimphu is an extraordinary 169-foot (52-meter) statue of Buddha Shakyamuni ... Read more »
Continual Offering of Lights to Holy Objects
Through the Puja Fund, Lama Zopa Rinpoche sponsors continuous light offerings to two precious statues in Mongolia and India. Electricity is sponsored for lotus light offerings to all the holy objects on the altar at Idgaa Choizinling College in Mongolia. ... Read more »
New Merit Box Grants Awarded Around the World
The International Merit Box Project has reached its 15th year, and 21 new Merit Box grants totaling US$33,500 were awarded in May for qualified projects and initiatives spanning six countries. The funding for the grants comes from a year’s worth ... Read more »
10 Million Have Visited Jade Buddha for Universal Peace
“The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace has reached a huge milestone –10 million people have now visited the Jade Buddha in the last seven years,” reported project staff. “The Jade Buddha for Universal Peace is still on the world tour, ... Read more »
Rinpoche Visits Jangtsa Dumtseg Lhakhang in Bhutan
On the May 28, Rinpoche visited Jangtsa Dumtseg Lhakhang, a Buddhist stupa-shaped temple in Western Bhutan between Paro and Dopchari valleys, built by Thangtong Gyalpo in 1421 (or 1433 depending on the source) to counteract malevolent spirits. Thangtong Gyalpo (1385–1464), ... Read more »
Supporting Sera Je Monastery’s Ngari Khangtsen
While at Sera Je Monastery recently, Lama Zopa Rinpoche was requested to help Ngari Khangtsen raise money needed to build extended accommodation for this community. Each khangtsen (hostel in Tibetan) is linked to a region in Tibet and has to ... Read more »
Welcome to the June FPMT International Office e-News
The June edition of our FPMT International Office e-News is out now – we hope you enjoy it. This month you’ll find: Grants awarded from the Merit Box, Supporting Elderly Tibetan Refugees, Thank you from our Work a Day for ... Read more »
Garsha Drink Offering Practice
Eating and drinking is an essential part of daily life for most living beings. By taking a few minutes to offer what we are about to consume, we can create merit and transform a seemingly mundane activity into a blessing. ... Read more »
Rinpoche Makes Pilgrimage to Paro Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest), Bhutan
On May 31, Lama Zopa Rinpoche made a special pilgrimage to Paro Taktsang (Tiger’s Nest), a very special temple complex associated with Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) on the steep cliffsides of the upper Paro valley. According to legend, in the 8th ... Read more »
Medicine Buddha Practice and Compassion for Orlando Tragedy
When Lama Zopa Rinpoche heard about the June 12 attack on a nightclub in Orlando, Florida, USA, which resulted in the tragic deaths of 50 people and injuries to at least 50 more, he began offering prayers immediately. Lama Zopa ... Read more »
Lama Zopa Rinpoche Benefits Taiwan
In May 2016, Lama Zopa Rinpoche made a private visit to Taiwan. While there, Rinpoche found plenty of time to benefit others. Rinpoche, with the assistance of Sangha members, preformed naga torma puja near the river next to Shakyamuni Center ... Read more »