The International Mahayana Institute
To support Buddhist monastics, Lama Yeshe, who co-founded the FPMT alongside Lama Zopa Rinpoche in 1973, established the
Celebrating 50 Years of the International Mahayana Institute
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Lhabab Duchen – significance of why we celebrate it
November 4th marks an auspicious day (duchen) in Buddhism called Lhabab Duchen, which celebrates Shakyamuni Buddha’s return and descent to earth from the heaven Trayastrimsha. In this post, we will explore the significance of this event, why we celebrate it and how we remember the occasion.
Advice from His Holiness the Dalai Lama for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Swift Return
Recently, the FPMT has shared important advice from His Holiness the Dalai Lama for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Swift Return.
What is Buddhist Meditation?
Meditation in Buddhism plays a key role in awakening and freedom from suffering, featuring as one-third of the Noble Eightfold Path, alongside virtuous conduct and wisdom.
Honouring the Lineage 2023 – Part III
Help us to reach our fundraising goals! Find out more about Part III of Honouring the Lineage Project.
Celebrating International Sangha Day!
Chokhor Duchen, one of four annual holy days marking important events in the life of Shakyamuni Buddha, takes place this year on 21 July.
On Chokhor Duchen we celebrate the Buddha’s first teaching, also known as the first turning of the Dharma Wheel. It’s also International Sangha Day, when the FPMT family celebrates the community of monks and nuns who have chosen a life in ordination as their spiritual path, for the benefit of others.
Dharma Definition & Examples | What is Dharma in Buddhism?
In Tibetan Buddhism, the Dharma is one of the three jewels and represents the Buddha’s teachings, known as Buddhadharma.
Digitising the Dharma
Did you know that in the basement of Jamyang London Buddhist Centre, there lies an extensive audio cassette collection?
There will certainly be a college
Perhaps the greatest gift bequeathed to us by Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche is a curriculum that draws on the Buddha’s vast and profound educational heritage through a time-tested approach that enables students of Dharma to progress on the path of inner transformation.
