On September 20, more than a thousand people from Korea and several South-east Asian countries gathered in the courtyard of the Main Tibetan Temple, Dharamsala, India, to make prayers and offer praise and cultural performances for His Holiness the Dalai ... Read more »| FPMT
With deep sadness and reverence we share news of a great loss for Tibetan Buddhism and the world. His Eminence the 104th Ganden Trisur Rinpoche Jetsun Lobsang Tenzin, showed the aspect of passing away on September 26, 2025 at his ... Read more »| FPMT
On September 14–15, 550 people received the Kalachakra initiation from His Eminence Jhado Rinpoche at the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion in Bendigo, Australia. Lama Zopa Rinpoche advised Ian Green, Director of the Great Stupa, that this initiation should occur ... Read more »| FPMT
Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche expressed in His Vast Visions the wish for the FPMT organization to build many holy objects everywhere, as many as possible. In this way, countless beings can easily purify their negative karma and create vast merit, ... Read more »| FPMT
Our September e-News is now available and we are sharing news, resources, and causes for rejoicing including: Sutra of Golden Light for World Peace, Teachings from Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Lama Yeshe, An update from the FPMT Inc. Board, Grants ... Read more »| FPMT
We are happy to share a recent update from the FPMT Inc. Board of Directors. They share many important insights into their current work and priorities, and we would like to bring your attention to a particular opportunity—the recruitment of ... Read more »| FPMT
The Animal Liberation Fund continues to fulfill the holy wishes of Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche by supporting the liberation and care of animals through extensive prayers, dedications, and compassionate action. These efforts benefit not only| FPMT
Sixty-eight participants attended a calm-abiding and lamrim retreat led by Ven. René Feusi at Nalanda Monastery, France, from August 15-30, 2025. Based on his own extensive meditative practice, Ven. René explained various topics such as guru devotion, various levels of ... Read more »| FPMT
In this excerpt from the teaching, “What is Dharma?” Lama Yeshe discusses the real meaning of Dharma and the nature of the mind in this discourse given at Chenrezig Institute, Eudlo, Australia, on September 8, 1979. This discourse is now ... Read more »| FPMT
In 2025, the FPMT Social Services Fund (SSF) remained dedicated to its mission of uplifting the most vulnerable populations in India and Mongolia. With a strong focus on supporting children, the elderly, the sick, and the extremely poor, the fund ... Read more »| FPMT
Lama Zopa Rinpoche offered a series of teachings in January 2017 at Root Institute, Bodhgaya, India. In these teachings Rinpoche put strong emphasis on lojong (mind training) and even gave a full commentary on the Seven-Point Thought Transformation by Kadampa ... Read more »| FPMT
One of Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Vast Visions for the FPMT organization is to establish 100 Million Mani Retreats (100,000 recitations of 100 million OM MANI PADME HUM) around the world. For the thirteenth year, FPMT Mongolia is currently hosting a ... Read more »| FPMT
The tradition of Buddhist debate originated in Nalanda University in the 5th century CE in Bihar, India. The historical Buddha, Shakyamuni, famously encouraged students to investigate the teachings through reasoning, saying, “Do not accept what| FPMT
FPMT Centers, Projects and Services in Taiwan Telephone Code for International Calls: 886 Corrections to your center listing can be made by contacting Center Services. Jinsiu Farlin F12-1,No 81, Section 3 Pa-Te Road Taipei Tel:| FPMT
FPMT Centers, Projects and Services in Switzerland Telephone Code for International Calls: 41 Corrections to your center listing can be made by contacting Center Services. www.fpmt.ch/ Gendun Drupa Center Route de Finettes 59| FPMT
FPMT Centers, Projects and Services in Spain Telephone Code for International Calls: 34 Corrections to your center listing can be made by contacting Center Services. FPMT Hispana Centro Luz de Nagarjuna| FPMT
FPMT Centers, Projects and Services in Mexico Telephone Code for International Calls: 52 When calling from outside Mexico, add "01" Corrections to your center listing can be made by contacting Center Services. Bengungyal Study| FPMT
FPMT Centers, Projects and Services in Italy Telephone Code for International Calls: 39 Corrections to your center listing can be made by contacting Center Services. Centro Lama Tzong Khapa Via Peseggiana 31| FPMT
FPMT Centers, Projects and Services in Ile de la Reunion Telephone Code for International Calls: 262 Corrections to your center listing can be made by contacting Center Services. Gyaltsab Je Center 30| FPMT
FPMT Centers, Projects and Services in Germany Telephone Code for International Calls: 49 Corrections to your center listing can be made by contacting Center Services. Aryatara Institut Barerstraße 70/Rgb. 80799 München Tel: (089)| FPMT
FPMT Centers, Projects and Services in French Polynesia Telephone Code for International Calls: 689 Corrections to your center listing can be made by contacting Center Services. Naropa Meditation Center BP 4369 - 98713| FPMT
FPMT Centers, Projects and Services in France Telephone Code for International Calls: 33 Corrections to your center listing can be made by contacting Center Services. Monastère Dorje Pamo En Baut 81500 Fiac Tel: (06)| FPMT
FPMT Centers, Projects and Services in Colombia Telephone Code for International Calls: 57 Corrections to your center listing can be made by contacting Center Services. Centro Yamantaka Carrera 27 # 61 D -| FPMT
FPMT Centers, Projects and Services in Belgium Telephone Code for International Calls: 32 Corrections to your listing can be made by contacting Center Services Shedrup Zungdel Study Group Oudler 100 4790 Burg Reuland| FPMT
FPMT Centers, Projects and Services in Austria Telephone Code for International Calls: 43 Corrections to your center listing can be made by contacting Center Services. Panchen Losang Chogyen Gelugzentrum Servitengasse 15, 2b+4b Vienna A-1090| FPMT
DONATE | Latest News The Social Services Fund Offers Support in Many Areas The Social Services Fund, established to support Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Vast Visions for the FPMT organization, focuses efforts primarily in India, Nepal,| FPMT
I am just expressing here a general plan for FPMT. There is no limit of time when to complete. I also don’t mean for the centers to do this, I don’t mean to be giving| FPMT
In the remote valleys and small local communities of India and Nepal, education is more than a classroom experience – it is a lifeline to opportunity, cultural preservation, and spiritual growth. FPMT’s Social Services Fund| FPMT
In 2004, Lama Zopa Rinpoche covered many topics during a Ganden Lha Gyama retreat from September 3-30 at Istituto Lama Tzong Khapa, Italy. The 44 teaching sessions covered the following topics, broadly: Integration of study| FPMT
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On July 5 and 6, 2025, two powerful events occurred in McLeod Ganj, Dharamsala, in celebration of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday, and with strong prayers for His Holiness to remain among us| FPMT
TEACHING June-July 2007 The Tibetan word “chöd” means “to cut off” or “to slay.” The traditional practice of Chöd cuts off self-cherishing and grasping at a truly existent “I.” It creates the conditions under which| FPMT
By Paul Wells, Jamyang London Communications Manager In a move that reflects the evolving needs of modern Dharma centers, FPMT's Jamyang London has created a new People & Community Manager role. Like many spiritual organizations,| FPMT
Lama Yeshe teaching in Ibiza, Spain, 1977. Photo by Francois Camus (donor), courtesy of the Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive.| FPMT
The Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archives offers a growing index of teaching excerpts from Big Love: The Life and Teachings of Lama Yeshe. In addition to the fascinating historical narrative from students of Lama Yeshe, Big Love is also filled| FPMT
We share stories from the international community of FPMT centers, projects, services, and study groups; as well as from individuals within the FPMT community including obituaries for those who have passed. Go to Submission Guidelines| FPMT
In September 2024, Sri Lankan-born, Australian-based nun Ven. Tenzin Lekdron led a pilgrimage tour in Sri Lanka to raise funds for the 5MB Project, a mission to build a five-story high Medicine Buddha statue in| FPMT
A Sacred Climb: Pilgrimage to Sri Pada By Ven. Tenzin Lekdron In April 2025, a small but determined group of seven pilgrims gathered in Sri Lanka to ascend the sacred mountain Sri Pada—known also as| FPMT
When the world is in trouble, it can feel very powerless and overwhelming to not know what we can do to actually help. IMI Sangha recently asked Lama Zopa Rinpoche for advice on prayers and| FPMT
Recently we shared that three young buffalos were saved from impending death in Kathmandu in honor of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s ninetieth birthday and for the health and long, long life of His Holiness.| FPMT
On July 5, 2025 five FPMT representatives joined in the long life puja being offered in Dharamsala by Kashag of the Central Tibetan Administration to His Holiness the Dalai Lama in honor of His Holiness’s| FPMT
We join students, friends, and admirers around the world in wishing His Holiness the Dalai Lama every good wish imaginable on his ninetieth birthday! A voice for the voiceless, a light in the dark, a| FPMT
The time has come for students, friends, and supporters around the world to join together in celebrating the ninetieth birthday of His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama of Tibet, which occurs this year on July| FPMT
On July 6, students, friends, and supporters around the world will observe the incredibly momentous occasion of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's ninetieth birthday. We wanted to remind you of the vast resources available to| FPMT
As His Holiness the Dalai Lama's ninetieth birthday is approaching on July 6, 2025, we hope to remember the unbelievable and unshakeable kindness of His Holiness. According to the Tibetan calendar, His Holiness's birthday fell| FPMT
In 2022, after the war in Ukraine started, Lama Zopa Rinpoche offered advice on prayers and practices to do in order to pacify the threats of war. All are welcome to download the booklet, Prayers| FPMT
The Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition preserves and spreads Mahayana Buddhism worldwide; listen, reflect, meditate, practice, and actualize the teachings of the Buddha and spreading the Dharma to sentient beings.| FPMT
Dear Friends, It has been brought to the attention of the FPMT Inc. Board that some distressing social media posts have been made regarding the situation of Osel Hita, and our involvement with him. Many| FPMT
About Tenzin Ösel Hita Torres Tenzin Ösel Hita Torres is the recognized incarnation of FPMT’s founder, Lama Thubten Yeshe. He is a 21st-century radical freethinker, humanitarian, documentary filmmaker, musician, father, friend, life-long student, and former| FPMT
Dagri Rinpoche was one of the Tibetan teachers on the FPMT Tibetan Teachers List for many years. In May 2019, FPMT Inc. was informed that Indian police had received a formal complaint from a woman| FPMT
