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A Word from Lama Yeshe on the Absolute and Relative Guru

A Word from Lama Yeshe on the Absolute and Relative Guru

A few words from Lama Yeshe, the founder of FPMT, on the difference between the absolute and relative guru. From Mandala June-August 2002.
What It Takes to Manage a Dharma Center

What It Takes to Manage a Dharma Center

Former spiritual program coodinator at Chenrezig Institute Jeannet Weyers discusses what it takes to manage an FPMT Dharma center. From Mandala September-November 2002.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche Inspires The Cheese Plate PDX

Lama Zopa Rinpoche Inspires The Cheese Plate PDX

FPMT News Around the World Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s message to students in FPMT Annual Review 2011: Cherishing Life inspired Carina Rumrill – former editor of Mandala and present editorial support for FPMT International Office – and her partner, Nick Dickison, ... Read more »

Lama Zopa Rinpoche 26 Maitreya Buddha statues

March 2012: Lama Zopa Rinpoche offered 26 Maitreya Buddha statues to FPMT centers, projects and services that wished to have one. Read more and view a photo gallery created by Mandala magazine!
Lama Zopa Rinpoche on Bodhichitta

Lama Zopa Rinpoche on Bodhichitta

Practicing Bodhichitta (Audio and Unedited Transcripts), Bodhichitta Motivation in Daily Life, Bodhisattva Attitude: How to Dedicate Your Life to Others, How to Live with Bodhichitta, Training the Mind in Bodhichitta, Lama Zopa Rinpoche teaching on bodhichitta at Bodhgaya stupa (video), ... Read more »
David Gonsalez on ‘The Bliss of Practice’

David Gonsalez on ‘The Bliss of Practice’

Ven. Roger Kunsang interviews David Gonsalez, a student of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, whose strong connection to Dharma is remarkable and dedication to practice inspiring. Read about David’s early connection to Tibetan Buddhism, his extensive practice experience, and his lovely Aunt ... Read more »
Glenn H. Mullin on ‘The Secret Life of Power Places’

Glenn H. Mullin on ‘The Secret Life of Power Places’

Glenn H. Mullin describes the outer, inner and secret perspectives that explain the power of sacred sites that make up the Tibetan landscape. From Mandala December 2002 – February 2003.
Khadro-la to be Featured in October-December 2012 Issue!

Khadro-la to be Featured in October-December 2012 Issue!

FPMT News Around the World Mandala is putting the finishing touches on its next issue, which features a new interview with Rangjung Neljorma Khadro Namsel Drönme (Khadro-la). While Khadro-la was visiting the FPMT International Office in Portland in June, she ... Read more »
Learn More about Geshe Thubten Sherab

Learn More about Geshe Thubten Sherab

Read more about Geshe Thubten Sherab, former head master for Kopan Monastery’s school, and how he became a monk, why he continued to study Buddhism beyond adolescence, and what he thinks geshes should be concerned about. From Mandala April-May 2007. ... Read more »
Geshe Thubten Sherab Kicks Off Australia Tour

Geshe Thubten Sherab Kicks Off Australia Tour

FPMT News Around the World Geshe Thubten Sherab, former head master for Kopan Monastery’s school and long-time supporter of FPMT in various capacities, kicked off his first Australian tour August 3-5 at Atisha Centre and Thubten Shedrup Ling Monastery in ... Read more »

Immediate Needs

August 2012: The most immediate need of the Amdo Eye Hospital is to purchase a laser surgery machine (Phacoemulsification machine). The cost for one of these machines is US$120,000. FPMT is currently fundraising in order to be able to sponsor ... Read more »

Ven. Pemba Sherpa visits Amdo Eye Hospital and Reports

August 2011: Ven. Pemba Sherpa (FPMT board member, resident teacher and co-director of Cham Tse Ling, in Hong Kong) visited the Amdo Eye Hospital to report on its progress and operations. Read the report with photos. Currently there are 24 ... Read more »