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No Need to Worry
Rather than staying worried, recite mani mantras to purify past negative karma, then there’s no need to worry. Everything dies – everything grows and dies, comes and goes – so our main aim should be enlightenment. All other things are ... Read more »
New Stupa Being Constructed in Washington State
Lama Zopa Rinpoche, through the Stupa Fund, just offered US$5,000 toward a new stupa that is under construction at Pamtingpa Center in Washington State. One of Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Vast Visions is for the creation of 100,000 stupas around the ... Read more »
Seeing the Enemy as a Virtuous Friend
From Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s “Compassion Is of the Upmost Need”: A Kadampa geshe said, “Holy beings of the land of Dzambu (this world) respond to harm with good actions.” When ordinary people are harmed they retaliate with harm. Holy beings ... Read more »
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 »