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Appearance and Illusion
Lama Thubten Yeshe, who founded the FPMT organization with Lama Zopa Rinpoche, is fondly remembered for his ability to communicate the essence of Buddhist teachings in a way that continues to connect with Western students. In 1977, Lama Yeshe offered ... Read more »
Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Advice for Prayers and Practices to Do for Thanksgiving
The American holiday of Thanksgiving is celebrated each year in late November. Lama Zopa Rinpoche gave extensive advice in 2018 on how to help the tens of millions of turkeys being killed for the holiday, and also how to think ... Read more »
New Ksitigarbha Statue in Nepal Village for Protection and Blessings
Recently Lama Zopa Rinpoche sponsored a beautiful standing Ksitigarbha statue for a remote village in Nepal as protection from disaster and the elements, and for the benefit all of beings. Moved by Rinpoche’s generosity in sponsoring this magnificent holy object ... Read more »
It Is Only Due to the Kindness of Your Enemy That You Can Reach Enlightenment
In the following short video from the 2019 Vajaryogini retreat at Institute Vajra Yogini, Lama Zopa Rinpoche guides us through the reasoning why we should be very grateful to those who hate or abuse us: When you understand that the ... Read more »
Please Enjoy the November e-News!
Our November e-News is now available! This issue is packed with news, updates, and causes for rejoicing including: Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s recent teaching events, activities, and new photo album, His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s message for FDCW’s Compassion and Wisdom ... Read more »
Sutra and Dharani Resources for Your Dharma Practice
Sutras are records of teachings given by the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni. The Buddha’s discourses were memorized by his disciples and later written down in various languages, the most complete collections of teachings being in Pali and Sanskrit. Because sutras contain ... Read more »
Meditation on the Clarity of Mind
Lama Thubten Yeshe, who founded the FPMT organization with Lama Zopa Rinpoche, is fondly remembered for his ability to communicate the essence of Buddhist teachings in a way that continues to connect with Western students. In 1980, Lama Yeshe offered ... Read more »
Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Recent Activities for All Sentient Beings
Since our last update, Lama Zopa Rinpoche has remained in Nepal and has been offering two ongoing teaching events. Rinpoche also celebrated Lhabab Duchen, gave advice via video at the fortieth anniversaries of two FPMT centers, and engaged in many ... Read more »
Participants Share a Meaningful Retreat during the Foundation Service Seminar
The Foundation Service Seminar (FSS) is the “FPMT immersion retreat.” It provides essential information and nourishment for all serving, or wishing to serve, in the FPMT organization. The FSS Retreat is key to deeply understanding the FPMT organization and the ... Read more »
Take Refuge in the Three Jewel to Be Free from Suffering
Lama Zopa Rinpoche has been teaching on refuge during his recent video teachings. Rinpoche is currently offering teachings at Kopan Nunnery and taking a break from recording video teachings. During this break we will offer Essential Extracts of Rinpoche’s teachings. ... Read more »
His Holiness the Dalai Lama Offers a Welcome Address for Compassion and Wisdom in Action 2021
Inspired by the success of last year’s online celebration the Big Love Festival 2020, which recognized forty years of Universal Education, the Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW) has organized this year’s Compassion and Wisdom in Action 2021. The ... Read more »