Why We Need the Dharma Center
Sentient beings' happiness comes from Dharma, from virtuous actions.
The Benefits of Making Offerings
Rejoice in Your Efforts
Lama Zopa Rinpoche gave this advice about the merit of offering service at the Dharma center for the benefit of others.
The Spiritual Logic of the Maitreya Statue
A teaching on the power of holy objects and the benefits of building a very large Maitreya Buddha statue
We Cannot Live Without Harming Others
Rinpoche responds to a question about FPMT promoting a policy of veganism.
The Path to Total Freedom
We have the potential to be totally free from the suffering of samsara and its cause, delusion and karma.
Brief Instructions for the Preliminary Practices
A guide to accomplishing the recommended preliminary practices
A Teaching on Vajrayogini
An explanation of the lineage, the levels of practitioners, the power of the mantra and the benefits of Vajrayogini practice.
Achieving Realizations of the Path
Advice on the need for FPMT students to actualize the lamrim teachings and achieve realizations
Nyung Nä Teachings at Lawudo (1978)
A series of ten teachings given during a nyung nä retreat at Lawudo Gompa, Nepal, in 1978.
Tara Practice
A short Tara practice composed by Lama Zopa Rinpoche
Motivation in Daily Life
How to establish our motivation so each day is meaningful