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Supporting Practice and Rejoicing Across the FPMT Mandala
Across the FPMT mandala, students are creating the causes and conditions for Dharma practice to flourish — from long-term intensive solitary and group retreats to the construction and preservation of retreat centers where students can dedicate themselves to the path. ... Read more »
Animal Liberation Fund: Compassion in Action Across the World
“Where there is a mind, there are feelings such as pain, pleasure, and joy. No sentient being wants pain; instead all want happiness. Since we all share these feelings at some basic level, we as rational human beings have an ... Read more »
Continuing Rinpoche’s Dream: The Mani Retreat in Mongolia
Mongolia has a strong history of Buddhist practice in the Tibetan tradition and, in particular, Mani Retreats. The Mani Retreat started in Mongolia in the mid-15th century under the great Buddhist leader and practitioner, Zanabazar, and continued until the Soviet-backed ... Read more »
Fulfilling Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Vision for Animal Liberation
After nearly fourteen years of searching, planning, and perseverance, the Animal Liberation Sanctuary in Nepal has a new home. On July 8, 2026, rescued cows, buffaloes and goats moved into newly completed shelters on a much larger property (25 acres), ... Read more »
Rejoicing in the Support Provided to 8 Elder Care Homes in India in 2026
For senior Tibetan refugees living in exile, elderly homes are more than places of shelter – they are sanctuaries of respect, protection, and kindness in the final chapters of life. Many elders have no family backing and live with chronic ... Read more »
Kopan Monastery and Nunnery Support Flood-Affected Families from Rasuwa
The devastating floods that struck the border area of Tibet and Nepal on August 26 have caused immense suffering. According to the latest Nepal Government report, as of September 2, 1,204 people had lost their lives, 4,216 people remained missing, ... Read more »
Emergency Relief and Prayers for Nepal-Tibet Border
People around the world have been deeply saddened by the devastating flash floods and mudslides that struck Nepal on August 26. The disaster has caused loss of life, injuries, displacement, and extensive damage in the Nepal-Tibet border region near the ... Read more »
Rejoicing in the Creation of Holy Objects for All Beings: Grants Offered in 2026
Holy objects have always been at the heart of Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s vast vision for benefiting sentient beings. Again and again, Rinpoche taught that holy objects are among the most powerful methods for bringing peace, wisdom, compassion, and liberation ... Read more »
Rejoicing in Our Support for Essential Services and Health Care in 2026
FPMT Social Services Fund (SSF) continues Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s vision of compassionate service by supporting projects that bring healthcare, education, and hope to those most in need. In 2026, we awarded US$136,103 in grants to seven organizations across India and ... Read more »
Rejoicing in Grants Offered to Schools in India and Nepal in 2026
Education remains one of the most powerful ways to transform lives, preserve culture, and create lasting opportunities for future generations. In 2026, the FPMT Social Services Fund (SSF) continued its commitment to supporting vulnerable students in some of the most ... Read more »
Two Maitreya Statues, One Vast Vision: Updates from Kushinagar and Bodhgaya
One of Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Vast Visions is to build 1,000 statues of Maitreya Buddha around the world. Two such projects are currently underway: one in Kushinagar, one in Bodhgaya. Maitreya Buddha Project in Kushinagar, overseen by the Maitreya Project ... Read more »