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All the Buddhas Manifest as the Guru in Ordinary Aspect to Guide You
Lama Zopa Rinpoche continues his video teachings on thought transformation from Kopan Monastery in Nepal. Here is a summary of the most recent teaching: This video begins with the precious opportunity for us to hear from Max Mathews, known affectionately ... Read more »
His Eminence Ling Rinpoche Welcomed to New Zealand for the First Time
Due to the pandemic, some of the stories from earlier in the year were delayed. Here’s one of joyous events that took place in late February and early March. We share it now so that we may all rejoice in ... Read more »
His Eminence Ling Rinpoche Welcomed to New Zealand for the First Time
His Eminence the 7th Kyabje Yongzin Ling Rinpoche visited New Zealand during the Fifteen Days of Miracles from February 26 to March 21, 2020. Rinpoche visited FPMT centers Dorje Chang Institute for Wisdom Culture on February 29–March 2, Amitabha Hospice ... Read more »
With Awareness of the Kindness of the Guru, You Generate Respect
Lama Zopa Rinpoche continues his video teachings on thought transformation from Kopan Monastery in Nepal. Here is a summary of the most recent teaching: Rinpoche begins this teaching referring to his earlier teachings on the importance of receiving blessings from ... Read more »
Root Institute Continues Essential Community Service in Bodhgaya
For the past nine years, due to the kindness of one main benefactor, the FPMT Social Services Fund has been offering substantial grants toward the amazing projects of Root Institute, Bodhgaya, India, which directly benefit underprivileged individuals in the area. ... Read more »
The Work of Seeing the Guru as a Buddha Has to Come from Your Side
Lama Zopa Rinpoche continues his video teachings on thought transformation from Kopan Monastery in Nepal. Here is a summary of the most recent teaching: Rinpoche begins this teaching explaining that to see an enlightened being, it has to come from ... Read more »
August FPMT e-News Out Now!
We welcome you to our August FPMT International Office e-News! This month we bring you news about: Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Ongoing Thought Transformation Teachings, New and Updated Practice Materials, Wanted: Stories on Practising Dharma During the Pandemic, , ….and more! ... Read more »
Why and How to Take Blessings from a Holy Being
Lama Zopa Rinpoche continues his video teachings on thought transformation from Kopan Monastery in Nepal. Here is a summary of the most recent teaching: Rinpoche begins this teaching explaining why it is important to take blessings from holy beings. Holy ... Read more »
The One Mistake Is Not Remembering Impermanence and Death
Lama Zopa Rinpoche continues his video teachings on thought transformation from Kopan Monastery in Nepal. Here is a summary of the most recent teaching: Rinpoche begins this teaching reminding us that remembering death and impermanence encourages us to practice right ... Read more »
Living in the Ten Innermost Jewels Is the Method to Achieve Happiness
Lama Zopa Rinpoche continues his video teachings on thought transformation from Kopan Monastery in Nepal. Here is a summary of the most recent teaching: Rinpoche begins this teaching explaining, You can’t lead sentient beings to enlightenment with an ignorant mind. ... Read more »
Join the Weekly Online Thangtong Gyalpo Prayerathon
In Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Advice to Protect Yourself and Others from the Coronavirus, Rinpoche instructs students on practices to counter the virus, including Thangtong Gyalpo’s prayer The Vajra Speech of Mahasiddha Thangtong Gyalpo: The Blessed Prayer Known as “Liberating Sakya ... Read more »