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Happiness Starts When We Renounce This Life
“The terms ‘renouncing this life’ or ‘renouncing suffering’ both mean renouncing the mind that is the cause of the problems, the thought of the eight worldly dharmas. Therefore ‘Dharma’ includes even pragmatic, transient techniques to stop attachment from arising. This ... Read more »
Tsa Tsas and Stupas Made Daily for Those Who Are Sick or Have Died
On Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s request, the Sangha at Kachoe Dechen Ling make tsa-tsas and stupas every day. This activity is sponsored by the Lama Zopa Rinpoche Bodhichitta Fund. The holy objects created are: 1. Long life tsa-tsas (Three long life ... Read more »
Rinpoche in Oz
Lama Zopa Rinpoche recently showed off his Ozzie side. Taking time to pose for photos, Rinpoche wore his iconic, new Akubra hat, offered to him during the long life puja at the conclusion of the Australia retreat, and stood next to a newly offered and painted kangaroo statue. ... Read more »
Land of Medicine Buddha to Host Foundation Service Seminar
From January 23-28, 2015, Land of Medicine Buddha, located in Soquel, CA, will host a Foundation Service Seminar. FPMT service seminars provide support and training to those offering service within FPMT centers, services, and projects. The seminars help develop a ... Read more »
Don’t Be Afraid of Death
Share your love, your wisdom, and your wealth, and serve other beings as much as possible. Live in harmony with one another and be an example of peace, love, compassion, and wisdom. Try to be happy in your practice, to ... Read more »
Offering Elephants at Great Stupa of Universal Compassion
“… All those who make flower offerings to the stupa will achieve a perfect human rebirth, having freedom and richness. …” –From Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s translation of “Padmasambhava’s Instruction on Offerings to Stupas,” which details the benefits of prostrating to, ... Read more »
Impermanence and Death
“Impermanence and death don’t wait for us – Every moment, we are so close to death. “Every moment of this life is to prepare for death. Every moment of this life is to free ourselves from suffering. Every moment of ... Read more »
Robes Offered to FPMT Resident Geshes and Touring Teachers
On Losar this year, as a token of appreciation and gratitude for the incredibly kind service offered to the FPMT organization and to the teachings of Buddha, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, through the FPMT Puja Fund sponsored 49 sets of robes ... Read more »
Benefits of Building a Stupa
Lama Zopa Rinpoche offered this advice to students on the benefits of building a stupa: “By building a stupa, without words we are continually liberating so many sentient beings. Every day, the stupa plants the seed of enlightenment and purifies ... Read more »
Khensur Denma Locho Rinpoche Passes Away
Khensur Denma Locho Rinpoche ceased breathing and entered into clear light meditation on Thursday, October 23, at his home in McLeod Ganj, India, after a brief illness. He was 86 years old. Denma Locho Rinpoche was a highly respected Tibetan ... Read more »
Expenses Covered for Top Scholars to Attend Winter Debate
The Lama Tsong Khapa Teachers Fund was very pleased to offer US$22,570 for the 2013 Winter Debate (Jang Gun-choe). 673 of the top debaters from Sera Je traveled to Drepung Monastery to participate with 8,000 monks from 11 different monasteries. ... Read more »