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A Lam-rim Prayer Every Day
“… Do at least one lam-rim prayer every day, such as the ‘Foundation of All Good Qualities,’ ‘Calling the Guru from Afar’ (long version), the ‘Three Principles of the Path,’ etc.,” Lama Zopa Rinpoche advised an ex-monk who had stopped ... Read more »
The Power of the Names of the Thirty-five Confession Buddhas
“Lama Atisha explained why reciting the names of the Thirty-five Buddhas has so much power,” Lama Zopa Rinpoche said, speaking on purification practices during the Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga retreat at Istituto Lama Tzong Khapa in 2003. “In the past, ... Read more »
Purification for the New Year
As Lama Zopa Rinpoche advises, “If you want others to love you, you must first love others. If you benefit others, naturally they will benefit you. The cause and effect of karma is as simple as this. The Vajrasattva purification ... Read more »
Jangchup Lamrim Teachings Conclude
The Jangchup Lamrim teachings with His Holiness the Dalai Lama at Gaden Monastery have concluded. More than 25,000 people, including 2000 foreigners from 43 countries, attended the week-long teaching event in South India. Lama Zopa Rinpoche was among the many ... Read more »
Osel Shares His Insight
Earlier this month Ösel shared his philosophical insight about the universe and one’s relation to it and others on his Facebook page. Please enjoy his unique and thoughtful perspective: The universe has a perfect design and the more I live ... Read more »
Wisdom Publications’ Tim McNeill Offers His Holiness the Dalai Lama a Copy of His Holiness’ New Book
In October, Tim McNeill, CEO and publisher of Wisdom Publications, had the opportunity to offer His Holiness the Dalai Lama a copy of the new book Buddhism: One Teacher, Many Traditions, authored by His Holiness with Ven. Thubten Chodron and ... Read more »
Happiness Depends on Transforming the Mind
“… Everybody wants happiness and does not want problems or suffering. I think that if you want to be happy, it’s very important to know how to enjoy life. If you know how to enjoy life, whether you are a ... Read more »
Lawudo Gompa from Above: A Place of Stillness
Gregor Beer, a student and helicopter pilot who has flown Lama Zopa Rinpoche to visit Lawudo Gompa and Retreat Centre and Tsum in Nepal, shared this amazing aerial shot of the Lawudo complex with Mandala. Lawudo Gompa and Retreat Centre, ... Read more »
Puja Offered for Peace in Israel and Palestine
In November, Lama Zopa Rinpoche recommended for Shantideva Study Group, located in Israel, to arrange an extensive Medicine Buddha puja and to sponsor recitation of the Sutra of Golden Light to help the bring peace to the escalating situation between ... Read more »
Lama Zopa Rinpoche with Phuntsok Rinpoche
While at Kopan Monastery, Lama Zopa Rinpoche met with Tenzin Phuntsok Rinpoche, the recognized reincarnation of the great master Geshe Lama Konchog, who passed away in 2001. Phuntsok Rinpoche was born in Tsum valley in Nepal in 2002 and was ... Read more »
Lama Zopa Rinpoche Video Available to Students Worldwide
FPMT International Office is happy to share a newly organized collection of video of Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s recent teaching events. FPMT International Office is committed to making Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s teachings at large events available live as they are happening ... Read more »