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.
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The Essence of the Buddha’s Teachings: The Four Noble Truths
If you’re a beginner in Buddhist study and practice, a good understanding of the Four Noble Truths will help you contextualise everything else you go on to learn about Buddhism.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche Obituary
On Thursday 13 th April 2023, the Tibetan Buddhist master Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche entered his final meditation at Kopan Monastery near Kathmandu. He had just returned from a visit to the Tsum Valley, where he had shown signs of altitude sickness. Rinpoche was 76 years old and had lived a life of tireless and dedicated service to Buddhism and to the task of alleviating suffering across the world.
Rejoicing
His Holiness the Dalai Lama entering the Main Tibetan Temple for the long life puja offered to him by the FPMT organization, May 24, 2023. Photo by Tenzin Choejor, courtesy of DalaiLama.com
Yesterday (31 May 2023), marked the 49th day of the passing of Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche. In Kopan, and around the world, an ocean of prayers and practices were done for Rinpoche’s swift return. Jamyang London Buddhist Centre was no exception, with Geshe Namdak leading the community in prayer.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the FPMT
On April 26, two weeks after the sudden passing of our beloved and incomparably kind Guru, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, the FPMT Board was able to have an interview with His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Updates Regarding Lama Zopa Rinpoche
VERY IMPORTANT NEWS ABOUT LAMA ZOPA RINPOCHE (UPDATED 23 MAY 2023)
Jamyang’s Sangha News: The Monastic Community is Growing!
We are so pleased to announce that two of our team members, Venerables Wangyal (formerly known at Kamlo, our Spiritual Programme Coordinator) and Konchok (formerly Adam, our tech assistant), have ‘gone forth’ and taken ordination.
Understanding the Reality in Buddhist Teachings
Buddhism is a profound philosophy that offers insights into the nature of reality and the human condition. For beginners of Buddhism, one of the key Buddhist teachings is the concept of not-self, which refers to the absence of a permanent, independent self.
Prayers in Accordance with the Times
Following Rinpoche’s advice, the IMI Sangha offers online “Prayers in Accordance with the Times”
