by Isa | Feb 27, 2024 | Blog
On February 16, 2024, the world bid farewell to a true pillar of spiritual strength and compassion, Max Mathews. Max, affectionately known as Mummy Max or Sister Max, was an early disciple of Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Lama Yeshe and a foundational member of the Kopan... 
by Isa | Jan 31, 2024 | Blog
Tell me a little bit about yourself I am Tibetan and I live in Massachusetts right now. I work for Shang Shung Tibetan School of Medicine which was founded by my guru, Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche. I’m the director of the school and also the main teacher of the school. I’ve... 
by Isa | Nov 18, 2023 | Blog
Thubten Jangsem, The Buddhist Center — Thubten Norbu Ling member, contributing writer (Part I of III) Boldly Go The view of Earth from space leaves some astronauts with a powerful “cognitive shift,” known as the Overview Effect.[1] Last year, after launching to the... 
by Isa | Oct 17, 2023 | Blog
The first bite is always the best—mouth watering in anticipation, a novel flavor on a clean palate, and the sweet moment when a craving seems to be satisfied—but have you noticed how quickly those feelings dissipate? After the fourth or fifth bite, you likely aren’t...