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Lama Yeshe’s Wisdom: Buddhism Has Something For Everybody
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 »
Recitation of the Entire Kangyur Teachings and Prajnaparamita during Chokhor Duchen
Chokhor Duchen (commemorating Shakyamuni Buddha’s first Turning of the Wheel of Dharma) occurs on July 9, 2024 and is an extremely powerful day to undertake practices, as the merit is multiplied 100 million times. In honor of Buddhas first teaching, ... Read more »
A Most Happy and Auspicious 89th Birthday to His Holiness the Dalai Lama!
Today, on July 6, 2024, the world celebrates His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 89th birthday! We’ve collected several resources for students to use in their celebration of His Holiness and in their ongoing Buddhist study. FPMT International Office wishes His ... Read more »
Charok Lama Praises Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Sister, Anila Ngawang Samten
Last month we shared a moving report about the recent pilgrimage to Lawudo, marking the first anniversary of the passing of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, where 38 students from around the world visited and made heartfelt prayers at the holy places ... Read more »
The Passing of Jeffrey Hopkins: A Legacy of Honesty
Beloved Buddhist scholar Dr. Jeffrey Hopkins passed away on July 1, 2024 in Vancouver, Canada, aged 83. Dr. Hopkins published dozens of books, acted as His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s translator, and had a long academic career during which he ... Read more »
Chokhor Duchen is Upcoming: Practice and Prayers for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Swift Return
Chokhor Duchen, one of the four annual holy days of Guru Shakyamuni Buddha, takes place this year on July 9 or July 10 depending on the various Tibetan calendars. Both days are fine. On these holy days of Guru Shakyamuni ... Read more »
FPMT Inc. Board of Directors June 2024 Update
An update from the FPMT Inc. Board of Directors: Months have gone by since the last update from the Board, but we have not been sitting still, we can assure you! There are the rather day-to-day responsibilities such as approving ... Read more »
Lama Zopa Rinpoche: “How Red and Green Traffic Lights Exist”
Last month we shared with you ten videos of Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s teachings on emptiness which were shown during the 2024 Heart Sutra Retreat at Kopan Monastery. We hope that students have taken time to explore these teachings, which contain ... Read more »
Foundation for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Stupa of Complete Victory has Begun: New Videos of Progress
We are very happy to share this short update on recent progress that has been made on the Stupa of Complete Victory that is being built at Kopan Monastery for the swift return of Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche and actualization ... Read more »
Welcome to our June 2024 E-News
This month’s e-news brings you important news, updates, and causes for rejoicing regarding: Nonstop prayers for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s swift return, Teachings from Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Lama Yeshe, News about and advice from His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Ongoing ... Read more »
Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Teachings from the Mahamudra Retreat 2004
From April 10 to May 10, 2004 Lama Zopa Rinpoche gave extensive teachings during the Mahamudra Retreat in Buddha House, Australia. The retreat was on Mahamudra, however, Rinpoche teaches on a broad range of lamrim topics. We are pleased to ... Read more »