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Bodhichitta the Buffalo: Blessed by Lama Zopa Rinpoche
Last month we shared a report on recent beneficial activities supported by the Animal Liberation Fund. In this report we updated on a buffalo named Bodhichitta, a buffalo blessed by Lama Zopa Rinpoche in 2021. Today we are re-sharing a ... Read more »
Lama Yeshe’s Wisdom: Follow Your Path Without Attachment
The Peaceful Stillness of the Silent Mind 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 with ... Read more »
Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Birthday, Celebrated on December 3
On December 3 we observe the birth date of Lama Zopa Rinpoche. As previously shared, a very large thangka of Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche) will be displayed and an auspicious 100,000 tsog offering event (Guru Bumtsog) will take place at Khachoe ... Read more »
Benefiting Turkeys During the US Thanksgiving Holiday: Advice from Lama Zopa Rinpoche
Every year in the United States, tens of millions of turkeys are killed for the holiday of Thanksgiving, which is this Thursday, November 28, 2024. Lama Zopa Rinpoche offered advice in a 2018 teaching to help benefit the turkeys killed, ... Read more »
Large Padmasambhava Thangka Display and Guru Bumtsog Offered on Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Birthday
For the ninth year in a row, a very large thangka of Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche) will be displayed and an auspicious 100,000 tsog offering event (Guru Bumtsog) will take place at Khachoe Ghakyil Ling (Kopan Nunnery). This yearly event now ... Read more »
Rejoicing in Animal Blessings and Rescue from Untimely Death in 2024
The Animal Liberation Fund supports ongoing animal liberations conducted by Sangha and students, which include extensive prayers and dedications for fulfilling Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s holy wishes, his gurus, sponsors, those who are sick or facing untimely death, and specific requests ... Read more »
100 Million Mani Retreats Offered as Part of Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Vast Vision
One of Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Vast Visions for the FPMT organization is to host 100 Million Mani Retreats (100,000 recitations of 100 million OM MANI PADME HUM) around the world. There are now annual 100 Million Mani Retreats at Ganden ... Read more »
New Book From His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Ven. Thubten Chodron from Wisdom Publications
In 2017, Wisdom Publications published Approaching the Buddhist Path, the first volume of a new collaborative series—The Library of Wisdom and Compassion—between His Holiness the Dalai Lama and American Buddhist teacher, scholar, and author Ven. Thubten Chodron. Since then, nine ... Read more »
Rejoicing in the Powerful Pujas and Prayers Being Offered on Lhabab Duchen
The merit multiplying day of Lhabab Duchen (commemorating Guru Shakyamuni Buddha’s return to Earth from the Realm of the Thirty-Three), occurs on November 22, 2024 this year. On this day, up to ten thousand Sangha will be engaging in powerful ... Read more »
Please Enjoy Our November 2024 e-News
This month’s e-news brings you important news, updates, and causes for rejoicing including: Teachings from Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Lama Yeshe, News About the Second Anniversary Pilgrimage to Lawudo, Support offered to 1,500 students in India and Nepal in 2024, ... Read more »
Ven. Roger Kunsang’s Inspiring Visit to Malaysia
In October Ven. Roger Kunsang, CEO of FPMT Inc. and longtime attendant to Lama Zopa Rinpoche, met with all three FPMT entities in Malaysia to engage with the communities, receive updates on their various plans and projects, and share stories ... Read more »