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FPMT Community Support Fund Offers Nine Grants to Inspiring Dharma Projects
In 2024, the FPMT Community Support Fund was launched as a transition from the much-loved International Merit Box Project, which for over twenty-one years provided grants to local FPMT centers, projects, services, study groups, and Dharma initiatives worldwide. This new ... Read more »
His Holiness Acknowledged as “The Universal Supreme Patriarch of the Buddhist World” in Long Life Celebration
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 »
The Passing of His Eminence the 104th Ganden Trisur Rinpoche Jetsun Lobsang Tenzin
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 »
Kalachakra at the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion
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 »
Grants Offered To Holy Object Creation in 2025
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 »
Please Enjoy Our September 2025 e-News
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 »
An Update from the FPMT Board of Directors: September, 2025
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 »
Rejoicing in Animal Blessings and Rescue from Untimely Death in 2025
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 the animals but also those ... Read more »
Calm-Abiding and Lamrim Retreat at Nalanda Monastery
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 »
Lama Yeshe’s Wisdom: What is Dharma?
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 »
Rejoicing in Essential Services and Health Care Grants Offered in 2025
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 »