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Our Busy Daily Lives
Integrating the Four Noble Truths into Our Busy Daily Lives A Brief History of Buddha There lived a prince named Siddhartha, born to King Suddhodana, who ruled the kingdom of Kapilavasthu in the 6th century BC. As the prince grew up, he questioned his luxurious lifestyle within the royal palace. Despite his status and princely…
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FPMT Romania: Our Autumn
In Romania, there are currently three FPMT study groups, that collaborate and function in harmony, for the benefit of all beings. We are very happy to share a few of the wonderful things that have been happening this autumn, in a landscape that reminds us of the ever-changing aspect of reality. The colourful trees, the soft…
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Khenpo Karma Wangyel Returns to Romania
Khenpo Karma Wangyel returns in October to Romania. In continuation of the presentation from May of this year, he will hold a session of teachings between October 18-20, 2024 in Bucharest with the subject of practical preliminaries (ngondro), compassion and meditation.You can read more about Khenpo’s first visit to Romania here: https://gardenofmaitreya.com/2024/06/09/a-touch-of-grace/ Ngondro means “that…
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A Trip to Lama Tzong Khapa Institute
At the beginning of the month of September, I had the great joy and honor to be invited to attend the opening lecture for this new trimester of teachings unfolding at Lama Tzong Khapa Institute in Pomaia, Italy, within the Master’s program framework. I have been attending the Master’s program classes since early 2023 in…
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A Stupa: Built With Love
As the activities of the Garden of Maitreya increase and become more diverse, as it’s only normal… we find new friends, we establish collaborations with other groups of Buddhists within Romania, and we get to know ourselves better – in a good, wholesome and constructive way. Ever since I started my activity as a Buddhist,…
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The Basic Buddhist Principles
Refuge “I take refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, and the supreme Sangha until I reach enlightenment. Through the merit I gain from practicing generosity and other virtues, may I attain enlightenment for the benefit of all sentient beings!” In Buddhism, taking refuge in the Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha) is the first step…
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A Dharma Journey
Geshe Jampa Gelek’s Visit in Romania, June 2024 In late June, our community had the profound privilege of hosting Geshe Jampa Gelek in Romania. His visit was marked by a public lecture on Karma, followed by two empowerments generously bestowed upon selected participants. Before the public events, we dedicated several days to planning and organizing,…
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A Teaching on Karma
Geshe Jampa Gelek Romania, June 2024 Simultaneous Translation by Thubten Sherab Transcript and Postprocessing by Veronica Anghelescu Moderator: Alexandra Grigorescu White Tara Study Group & The Garden of Maitreya Geshe Jampa Gelek is the resident teacher of Buddhist studies at the Lama Tsongkhapa Institute in Pomaia, Italy. He earned his Geshe degree from Sera Je…
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Geshe Jampa Gelek in Romania
When and Where? At the end of this month, from June 27 to June 29, we have the great honor of welcoming the venerable Geshe Jampa Gelek for a new visit. He will offer a series of teachings and empowerments, graciously and generously given through his immense kindness, at the Mosoaia White Tara Center near…
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A Touch of Grace
His Excellence, Khenpo Karma Wangyel in Romania During the beautiful month of May, Romania experienced an extraordinary spiritual event with the honored visit of Khenpo Karma Wangyel. His Excellence Khenpo-la serves as the resident Khenpo for Europe within the revered Yeshe Khorlo Nyingma Tradition. Appointed by the esteemed Gangteng Rinpoche, Khenpo-la has been living in…
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