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Emptiness Explained: A Teaching on The Heart Sutra by Lama Zopa Rinpoche

Emptiness Explained: A Teaching on The Heart Sutra by Lama Zopa Rinpoche

“No matter how many other realizations you have, if you don ’t have realization of emptiness, there ’s nothing that can directly eliminate the root of samsara, ignorance,” Lama Zopa Rinpoche explained. “No other realization can directly cease delusions and ... Read more »
FPMT North America and Latin America’s 2024 Regional Consultation

FPMT North America and Latin America’s 2024 Regional Consultation

From September 6-8, 2024 the FPMT North America and Latin America’s 2004 regional consultation was held at Land of Medicine Buddha in Soquel, CA, USA. North American Regional Coordinator, Melissa Kaye, and Director of Thubten Norbu Ling in Santa Fe, ... Read more »
She Always Did What Was Needed with Tireless Commitment: Rejoicing in the Life of Inge Siebenwurst

She Always Did What Was Needed with Tireless Commitment: Rejoicing in the Life of Inge Siebenwurst

Inge Siebenwurst, passed away on October 22, 2024 in Bavaria, Germany, after a short and serious illness with cancer. Aryatara Institute submitted a moving obituary for Inge and would like to express their gratitude and appreciation for her. “Inge was ... Read more »
Rejoicing in Support Offered to 1,500 Students in India and Nepal in 2024!

Rejoicing in Support Offered to 1,500 Students in India and Nepal in 2024!

Since 2012, the FPMT’s Social Services Fund has been a cornerstone of support for schools in India and Nepal, catering to students from Tibetan, Nepali, Sherpa, and Indian backgrounds. This initiative ensures that these schools can provide quality education at ... Read more »
Cutting Delusions: The Power of the Vajra Cutter Sutra

Cutting Delusions: The Power of the Vajra Cutter Sutra

Along with the Heart Sutra, the Vajra Cutter Sutra (also known as the Diamond Cutter Sutra or Diamond Sutra) is one of most well-known sutras of Mahayana Buddhism. The Vajra Cutter Sutra is a discourse on the Buddhist concept of ... Read more »
Eulogy of Lama Zopa Rinpoche Now Available as a Downloadable PDF

Eulogy of Lama Zopa Rinpoche Now Available as a Downloadable PDF

We are very happy to share that Lama Zopa Rinpoche: A Eulogy, written by Ven. Robina Courtin as a tribute to our precious teacher Lama Zopa Rinpoche, is now available in a PDF format suitable for mobile phone screens or ... Read more »
Chenrezig Institute Celebrates 50th Anniversary with the Big Love Festival

Chenrezig Institute Celebrates 50th Anniversary with the Big Love Festival

On September 26-28, Chenrezig Institute, the first Tibetan Buddhist Dharma center in Australia, and one of the oldest in the West, celebrated its 50th anniversary serving sentient beings with a joyous Big Love Festival. We are so happy to share ... Read more »
October 2024 e-News is now Available!

October 2024 e-News is now Available!

This month’s e-news brings you important news, updates, and causes for rejoicing including: An update on the Stupa of Complete Victory, Teachings from Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche, An update from the FPMT Board of Directors, Newly available and ... Read more »
Lama Yeshe’s Wisdom: Attitude is More Important than Action

Lama Yeshe’s Wisdom: Attitude is More Important than Action

The Peaceful Stillness of the Silent Mind is one of the most beloved free books from the Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive. The six teachings contained in this volume come from Lama Yeshe’s 1975 visit to Australia. They are all filled ... Read more »
The Stupa of Complete Victory at Kopan Monastery Reaches the Vase Level!

The Stupa of Complete Victory at Kopan Monastery Reaches the Vase Level!

As we have previously reported, a Stupa of Complete Victory is being built at Kopan Monastery, Nepal, for the swift return of Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche and actualization of all his wishes. Venerable Tenzin Tsultrim was recently at Kopan Monastery ... Read more »
LMB’s 100,000 Stupa Project Makes Exciting Progress

LMB’s 100,000 Stupa Project Makes Exciting Progress

On the advice of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Land of Medicine Buddha (LMB) has been building a 39-foot-tall Mahabodhi Stupa in California. This stupa will be the main attraction of the 100,000 Stupa Project in a beautiful garden featuring an area ... Read more »
Rejoicing in Healthcare and Essential Services Offered in 2024

Rejoicing in Healthcare and Essential Services Offered in 2024

In 2024, the FPMT Social Services Fund, driven by a commitment to compassion to others, made a significant impact by allocating over US$501,284 to support various initiatives in India, Nepal and Mongolia. Dedicated to improving the lives of those in ... Read more »