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Death and Dying: Practices and Resources
Our time to practice Dharma is fleeting and we don’t know when we will die. Lama Zopa Rinpoche regularly encouraged us to think about impermanence and death so we don’t procrastinate doing our Dharma practice. Although death is definite, the ... Read more »
September 2023 e-News Available Now!
This month’s e-news brings you important news, updates, and causes for rejoicing including: Teachings of Lama Zopa Rinpoche from the 2023 Vajrasattva Retreat, A teaching by Lama Yeshe, Essential support offered to 1,500 students in India and Nepal in 2023, ... Read more »
Rejoicing in a New Pilgrimage Book Inspired by Lama Zopa Rinpoche Written by Geshe Thubten Sherab
A pilgrimage book by Geshe Thubten Sherab, Headmaster of Kopan School, has been published by Lumbini Buddhist University and Kopan Monastery, and sponsored by Lama Zopa Rinpoche. This book was inspired by Rinpoche and crafted with his guidance. This recently ... Read more »
Verses for the Eight Auspicious Noble Ones
The Verses for the Eight Auspicious Noble Ones, or Tashi Gyepa in Tibetan, is one of Je Mipham’s most well-known compositions and is recited daily by practitioners from a variety of different traditions. The verses are directly based on the ... Read more »
Rejoicing in Health Care and Essential Services Offered in 2023
The FPMT Social Services Fund is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of those in need, particularly in India and Mongolia. With a compassionate approach, we strive to support projects that serve vulnerable populations, such as children, ... Read more »
His Eminence Jhado Rinpoche’s 2023 Europe Tour
FPMT centers in Europe were very honored to welcome His Eminence Jhado Rinpoche to Germany, Spain, Italy, France, Switzerland, Austria, and Sweden from March-June 2023. This is cause for major rejoicing! Séverine Savignan shares the details with us: From March ... Read more »
Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Advice: The One Answer Is to Practice Lamrim
Lama Zopa Rinpoche offered teachings and advice to a group of Vajrasattva retreaters at Kopan Monastery on April 7, 8, and 9, 2023. In his final teaching from this series, Rinpoche discussed how to develop one’s mind in Dharma, the ... Read more »
Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Advice: Imprints Are Very Very Important
Lama Zopa Rinpoche offered teachings and advice to a group of Vajrasattva retreaters at Kopan Monastery on April 7, 8, and 9, 2023. In his second teaching from this series, Rinpoche discussed the benefits of purification practice, the necessity of ... Read more »
Lama Yeshe’s Wisdom: Universal Love, What is Buddhism?
Universal Love is a collection of Lama Yeshe’s teachings on the yoga method of Maitreya, which he taught at Maitreya Institute, Holland, in 1981. Also included are some introductory lectures on Buddhism from Lama’s 1975 teachings in the USA. This ... Read more »
Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Advice: Purification is the Most Important Thing
Lama Zopa Rinpoche offered teachings and advice to a group of Vajrasattva retreaters at Kopan Monastery on April 7, 8, and 9, 2023. In his first teaching from this series, Rinpoche overviewed some of the many benefits of purification practice. ... Read more »
Rejoicing in Support Offered to 1,500 Students in India and Nepal in 2023!
Since 2012, FPMT’s Social Services Fund has been providing vital support to schools in India and Nepal that serve students from Tibetan, Nepali, Sherpa, and Indian backgrounds. This support encompasses essentials such as food, uniforms, school supplies, and teacher salaries, ... Read more »