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Reincarnation recognized by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
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Khen Rinpoche
Ven. Geshe Thubten Chonyi.
VISIT TO ITALY
September and October 2023
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The Tibet Festival is starting in Pomaia. We are there too!
Lama Zopa Rinpoche's video in support of the Monastery
a long story
40 years of history
For about forty years the tradition of Tibetan Buddhism has received the sincere interest of many Western practitioners and scholars in Italy.
Lama Yeshe and Geshe Jampa Gyatso came up with the idea of building a monastery for monks and nuns while they were together in Kopan, Nepal, in the late 70s. That vision is now taking shape in a disused quarry in Pomaia, about 2 km from the Lama Tzong Khapa Institute. We have found the ideal site to build the future monastery which will be built on the rock just like the monasteries of Tibet.
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teachers
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, was born on 6 July 1935 to a peasant family in the small village of Taktser, in northeastern Tibet. At the age of two he was recognized as the reincarnation of his predecessor.
Our Sangha is inspired by Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche, creators of the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT) and our guides.
Geshe Jampa Gyatso, resident teacher of the Lama Tzong Khapa Institute for 27 years, was our first abbot, and the main inspirer of the monastic community and of the Sangha Onlus Association.
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In Memory of Architect Mauro Ciampa
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Architect Mauro Ciampa, who left us on 31st May 2025. A treasured friend and a professional of another era.
We have transformed your 5×1000 into a concrete gesture of love and support
A heartfelt thank you to all of you who have chosen to donate 5×1000 to the Sangha ETS Foundation. We are happy to confirm that, thanks to this choice, we have made a donation of 8.944,61 dollars to the Maitreya Children's Home in Nepal.
See you at the Turin International Book Fair!
We are happy to inform you that we will be present at the Salone Internazionale del Libro in Turin for a special event dedicated to Franco Battiato, artist and spiritual seeker.
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DHARMA NEWS FROM THE WORLD
DALAI LAMA rss
- Congratulations to the President of the Republic of Korea
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - His Holiness the Dalai Lama wrote to Lee Jae-myung this morning to […]
- Prayer Offering for the Long Life of His Holiness
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - This morning, the Tsuglagkhang, the main Tibetan temple, was decorated […]
- Recitation of Om mani padme hung to bless the 'Mani' pills
Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - Today, under a clear blue sky and with a still mild temperature, […]
FPMT rss
- Saka Dawa: A Day of Merit and Prayers for All Beings
Following the precious advice of Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche, we have prepared the following extensive pūjā and practices to […]
- Tips for practicing during Saka Dawa Duchen 2025
Saka Dawa, Düchen, which falls on June 11 this year, is one of the four great holy days of the […]
- Rinpoche's Animal Friends: A Touching New Free Book from the Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive
A new free book (in English), funny and touching, is available from the Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive: […]
IMI rss
- The UBI, Italian Buddhist Union, supports the IMI for the first time.
We are pleased to share that the Italian Buddhist Union (UBI) has generously offered a donation of €2,000 to […]
- Creation of the Italian Chapter of Sakyadhita
By Ven. Cristiana Ciampa Tsomo This interview features Ven. Cristiana Ciampa Tsomo in conversation with Ven. Carla and […]
- HARMONIOUS COMMUNITIES – BALANCING TRADITIONAL AND MODERN APPROACHES
HARMONIOUS COMMUNITIES – BALANCING TRADITIONAL AND MODERN APPROACHES A Teaching for the IMI by Venerable Lozang […]
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