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Quoting Rinpoche

Hong Kong — June 28, 2010 From Ven. Roger Kunsang: Rinpoche has mentioned several times over the last few months: “Within the FPMT organization we are doing well studying the words. Now we need the students to experience the Lam-Rim.”

Blessed But Not Hot!

Hong Kong — June 26, 2010 From Ven. Roger Kunsgang: #9 was found and delivered! It is the day after our arrival in Hong Kong. There is no program so Rinpoche is free. It is morning and Rinpoche is meditating ... Read more »

Bag #9

Petaling Jaya and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — June 19 – 21, 2010 From Ven. Roger Kunsang: On the third day of the Yamantaka initiation, Rinpoche starts at 8 p.m. We go through the night with two pee-pee breaks and finish ... Read more »
Altar Fires and Blackouts

Altar Fires and Blackouts

Petaling Jaya, Malaysia — June 18, 2010 From Ven. Roger Kunsang: Teachings in Malaysia are going very well. There is quite a full schedule. The program is mostly being held in a nice hotel. We met the owner, one of ... Read more »

Please Help Mandala by Answering Some Questions

Today we’re requesting your help to improve Mandala Publications, one of the benefits of the Friends of FPMT program. By taking a short survey, you give us the information we need to make Mandala Publications something that really serves you ... Read more »
Great Chenrezig Initiation, Malaysia

Great Chenrezig Initiation, Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — June 13, 2010 From Ven. Roger Kunsang: The day after arriving in Kuala Lumpur, Rinpoche started the first day of the Great Chenrezig Initiation. The initiation was held at the exhibition hall of the Wellness Hotel, ... Read more »

Unexpected Meetings and Askew Toupees

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – June 10, 2010 From Ven. Roger Kunsang: We left Kathmandu Wednesday afternoon and stayed overnight in Bangkok. The next morning, around 7 a.m., Rinpoche was sitting waiting for the flight and let his head lean back, ... Read more »
July-September 2010 Online Content Released

July-September 2010 Online Content Released

The July-September 2010 online content has just been released, and we are sure that you will find something there that will amaze, fascinate and inspire you. In addition to a moving teaching by Lama Yeshe, pay special attention to “BIG ... Read more »
I want to thank you a billion, zillion trillion times for your practice

I want to thank you a billion, zillion trillion times for your practice

REJOICE! is a new section in Mandala that gives us an opportunity to really rejoice in the amazing practice of FPMT students from around the world. Every year, students quietly complete retreats, commitments or progress further along the path than ... Read more »

What is “the Youth,” Anyway?

Welcome to Mandala‘s new feature, Generation Why? The aim of this area is to give voice to the portion of the FPMT community who regard themselves as “young.” FPMT is not short of initiatives in this area, LKPY (Loving Kindness ... Read more »

Sending in the Helicopter

Maratika, Nepal — June 6, 2010 From Ven. Roger Kunsang: It’s 9 a.m. and we are hoping that the weather is OK so we can pick up Rinpoche in the helicopter. Rinpoche is meditating in the cave still. Usually, Rinpoche ... Read more »

Pilgrimage and Retreat in Maratika

Lawudo/Maratika, Nepal — June 5, 2010 From Ven. Roger Kunsang: This morning Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Dagri Rinpoche and Khadro-la did a short pilgrimage to the different caves of Guru Rinpoche in Maratika. After lunch they will start retreat in the ... Read more »