A collection of stories, teachings, and thoughts shared by members of the wider IMI network.
One of the highlights of this summer was a joyful six-day retreat dedicated to practicing and preserving the lineage of chanting for the Lama Chöpa practice, transmitted by Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche. The program included a Vajrayogini Self-Initiation, four days of Lama Chöpa and Protector prayers, followed by the Cittamani Tara…
The Magic Of The Buddhadharma By Bhikshuni Thubten Munsel During the Spring of 1980, I was traveling around SE Asia looking for peace of mind. Long story short, a friend took me to the Temple of The Golden Buddha, somewhere on the outskirts of Bangkok. This was a welcomed change;…
Kyabje Zopa Rinpoche gave the name Machig Labdron for the nunnery project in 2002 at the request of Ven Tardu. I offered my service to Rinpoche to further the project in 2016. Midway through construction plans for two story building near our cabins, Ian Green offered us the flat pad…
These past few months have been a trial period in the house, as I have been busy with the Geluk exams and unavailable to function as acting director. For the first time since 2005, there has not been a senior monk available to function as director, as the next most…
Fourth Guru Bhumtsok in Australia Twenty Geshes, monks and nuns joined the gathering of around 100 students for the fourth Australian Guru Bhumtsok which after two years of planning, was held at Langri Tangpa Centre over the first weekend in September, under the skilful leadership of umdze Geshe Tenzin Zopa…
Pre-Ordination Course at Thubten Shedrup Ling Monastery We have had a really good period here at the monastery, with the pre-ordination 7-month live-in aspirants’ course successfully finishing at the end of August. On top of that we housed several Geshe’s for Machig Labdron Nunnery grand opening ceremonies, and just…
Background These guidelines have been developed by the International MahayanaInstitute (IMI) to provide direction for students at FPMT Centers who areplanning to take ordination. IMI is the international community of FPMT monks and nuns. IMI wasestablished by FPMT Founder, Lama Yeshe in November 1973 for thepurpose of helping monks and…
We are pleased to share that the Unione Buddhista Italiana (UBI) has generously offered a donation of €2,000 to the International Mahayana Institute (IMI), marking their first direct support of IMI. This contribution was the result of a heartfelt initiative by Ven. Dechen, IMI European representative for nuns, who reached…
By Ven. Cristiana Ciampa Tsomo This interview features Ven. Cristiana Ciampa Tsomo in conversation with Ven. Carla and Ven. Lucia from Pomaia, Italy, as they reflect on their journey to meet other nuns in South Korea, culminating in the creation of the Italian chapter of Sakyadhita. 1. You attended the…
Every Saturday a steady, dedicated group of five volunteers (nicknamed The Dream Team) join the IMI Zoom to provide a safe online space for the recitation of prayers for the return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Ginny is the “bossy one” who plays an organising role in this group of volunteers….
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