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Rejoicing in the Life of “The Flower Lady” Ven. Ingrid Thubten Nordzin
Ven. Ingrid (Thubten Nordzin) passed away after a short period of illness on February 17, 2025 at Tara Home, Soquel, California. Venerable Ingrid was a beloved and devoted practitioner within the FPMT community for many decades. She received her novice ... Read more »
Lama Atisha’s Protection Stupa: A Powerful Image to Display
Among the many holy objects Lama Zopa Rinpoche advised to be displayed publicly is Lama Atisha’s Protection Stupa. “This image must be in the gompa, and can be in the office, and in any rooms where the public come in. ... Read more »
Warmest Losar Greetings for the Year of the Wood Snake!
Losar Tashi Delek! Happy Tibetan new year to all our dear friends! With love from everyone at FPMT International Office The Great Prayer Festival during the Fifteen Days of Miracles—from the first day of the Tibetan new year, Losar, (February ... Read more »
Lama Zopa Rinpoche Discussing the Qualities of Lama Yeshe
The Tibetan New Year, Losar, falls on February 28 this year. For FPMT students, this day has additional significance as it commemorates the anniversary of the parinirvana of Lama Thubten Yeshe, who co-founded FPMT with Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Lama Yeshe’s ... Read more »
Placing the Life Tree in the Stupa of Complete Victory for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Swift Return
The Stupa of Complete Victory, being built at Kopan Monastery in Nepal for the swift return of Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche, is progressing impressively. We are delighted to share this recent update and rejoice in this significant milestone that has ... Read more »
February 2025 e-News is Now Available!
Our February e-news is now available and contains a wealth of information for the upcoming Losar and 15 Days of Miracles period, as well as other news, resources, and causes for rejoicing including: Reminder and links to materials pertaining to ... Read more »
Losar and 15 Days of Miracles– An Unbelievable Opportunity for Powerful Practice
The Fifteen Days of Miracles commemorate the special time when Guru Shakyamuni Buddha showed miraculous powers in order to subdue six tirthikas, or non-Buddhist teachers, who lacked faith in him, and to inspire more faith in his followers. It begins ... Read more »
Auspiciousness, Change, and Merit-Making at Root Institute’s Maitreya School in Bodhgaya
Maitreya School, a project of the Root Institute in Bodhgaya, India, is dedicated to providing quality education while fostering the overall growth and well-being of its 250+ students. The school integrates academic excellence with cultural awareness and personal development through ... Read more »
Advice from Lama Zopa Rinpoche: Anger Destroys Your Happiness
Lama Zopa Rinpoche offered many teachings from Amitabha Buddhist Centre in Singapore from July-September 2022. On August 10 of that year, he gave a recorded teaching about how anger destroys happiness. In this video, Rinpoche reminds that we can train ... Read more »
What Does it Take to Fully Reach the Path? A Praise to Sacred Hermitages
“Retreat” literally means to retreat from one’s ordinary day-to-day concerns and view, and to give oneself the opportunity to focus on reality. Away from ordinary distractions, we can train our mind in the path to enlightenment. FPMT retreat centers span ... Read more »
From the Archive: Lama Zopa Rinpoche on the Road in the USA in 1997
Over the years, students have shared stories from Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s travels around the world benefiting others; to offer a glimpse into what it is like to be on the road with Rinpoche, and to witness and participate in Rinpoche’s ... Read more »