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Thupten Jinpa on the Term “Meditation”
“Etymologically, the Sanskrit term [for meditation] connotes the notion of ‘cultivation,’ while its Tibetan equivalent gom carries the idea of developing ‘familiarity,’ together implying the idea of some kind of repetitive process of cultivating a familiarity, whether it is with ... Read more »
A long time later, and no cough!
Taichung, Taiwan — February 16, 2013 From Ven. Roger: It’s been two years since Rinpoche has had the stroke. Not a lot has changed in Rinpoche’s life style actually. When Rinpoche had the stroke it happened gradually over several days ... Read more »
No Victim, No Perpratrator
“I was sexually abused by a daycare worker the year before I started kindergarten. It was one of those situations that are often reported in newspapers, except this time no one was caught and there was no story. I forgot ... Read more »
FPMT Education and Friends of FPMT
With the wishes, guidance, and advice of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, FPMT Education has designed study programs suitable for every level of student: from beginning to advanced and everything in between. Engaging with FPMT Education not only benefits your own study ... Read more »
Yangsi Rinpoche Answers, “Where Are All the Western Geshes?”
“Two things are happening right now: one is that Western students have completed all the necessary training and have come out with the label of ‘qualified’ or ‘ready to teach.’ Then, there is the other side where, due to individual ... Read more »
Everything Depends on the Motivation
“It is extremely important to know how to live our daily life. We need to know what is spiritual practice and what is not spiritual, or what is Dharma and what is not Dharma. The benefit of understanding this, of ... Read more »Dealing with Loneliness
Many Buddhist practitioners have encountered feelings of loneliness. According to Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Online Advice Book, Rinpoche once heard a monk comment that he felt people didn’t want to be with him and were avoiding him. Rinpoche offered this advice: ... Read more »
A Daily Meditation on Shakyamuni Buddha eBook
Written by Lama Zopa Rinpoche for use by beginning students, this new eBook, A Daily Meditation on Shakyamuni Buddha, is a clearly outlined practice complete with guided meditations for developing one’s motivation, the mind of refuge, and the thought of ... Read more »
Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Open Letter to George W. Bush
After the terrorist attacks in the United States in September 2001 and the beginning of war in the Middle East, Lama Zopa Rinpoche wrote an open letter to former U.S. President George W. Bush about the effectiveness of spiritual solutions ... Read more »Watch the 26th Mind and Life Conference Online
FPMT News Around the World The 26th Mind and Life conference recently wrapped up at Drepung Monastery in Mundgod, South India. His Holiness the Dalai Lama convened the six-day meeting, titled “Mind, Brain and Matter: Critical Conversations Between Buddhist Thought ... Read more »
Message from Tenzin Ösel Hita, February 4, 2013
Ösel with his “Gen-la,” Geshe Gendun Choephel; brother, Kunkyen; and partner, Mai, 2012. These days I’m at Sera Monastery studying with my dear Gen-la (Teacher) Geshe Gendun Choephel. It is so wonderful to hear the Dharma in such simple and ... Read more »