The Nature of Dissatisfaction
Lama Yeshe advises that we must check up on our desire to avoid suffering.
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Buddhist Practices > Advice for New Students
Teachings
Working at the Dharma Center: Bearing Hardship with a Happy Mind
Lama Zopa Rinpoche advises how to avoid burnout and maintain a happy mind while offering service at the center.
Motivation for Offering Service
Lama Zopa Rinpoche gave this inspiring talk at the European Regional Meeting in June 2014. Rinpoche teaches on the four immeasurables and the kindness of others, and advises why Western students need to actualize the path.
LYWA Multimedia: My First Trip to Lawudo, Summer 1973
In this multimedia title, Nicholas Ribush shares an account of traveling with Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche to Lawudo, Solu Khumbu, Nepal.
Offering Service
Advice and thanks given to students who have offered service and support for Dharma centers and projects in various roles.
Benefits of Karma Yoga
Clean Your Motivation
Continue Helping the Center
FPMT’s Purpose Is to Help Others
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Practice Plan for a New Student
Practice advice for new students who have written to Rinpoche seeking guidance.
Advice for a Sincere New Student
Enjoy Your Life with Bodhicitta
Guidelines for Dharma Practice
Lamrim Advice for New Student
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Rinpoche's Thank-you Cards, Letters and Gifts
Letters and cards thanking benefactors and students who have offered service to the Dharma in many different roles.
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Working for the Dharma > Service and Support of the Dharma > Rinpoche's Thank-you Cards, Letters and Gifts
A Billion, Trillion, Zillion Thanks
A Billion, Zillion Thanks
A Billion, Zillion Times Thanks
A Burst Appendix
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Advice for New Students
Advice on how to follow the Buddhist path and how to bring benefit and happiness to others through Dharma practice.
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Buddhist Practices > Advice for New Students
A Simple Daily Practice for a New Student
Advice to a New Student
Beneficial Practices
Beneficial Practices for a New Student
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Generosity and Charitable Projects
Advice on the practice of giving and letters of thanks to benefactors of Rinpoche's centers and projects.
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Working for the Dharma > Service and Support of the Dharma > Generosity and Charitable Projects
Charitable Projects in Ladakh
Donation to Amdo Eye Center
Helping a Business
Investing for Real Profit
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Advice on Practices for Life
Chenrezig and Other Practices for New Student
Extensive Life Practices for a New Student
First Study the Whole Lamrim
Golden Light Sutra, Nyung Nä and Lamrim Practice
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Fundraising
Erma Jam to Raise Funds For Lawudo
Fundraising With Strong Guru Devotion
Fundraising for Maratika Lama
Fundraising for Meditators
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Birth of a Buddhist Publishing Company
An article by Nicholas Ribush about the growth of Tibetan Buddhist publishing in the West.