Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition
The FPMT is an organization devoted to preserving and spreading Mahayana Buddhism worldwide by creating opportunities to listen, reflect, meditate, practice and actualize the unmistaken teachings of the Buddha and based on that experience spreading the Dharma to sentient beings. We provide integrated education through which people’s minds and hearts can be transformed into their highest potential for the benefit of others, inspired by an attitude of universal responsibility and service. We are committed to creating harmonious environments and helping all beings develop their full potential of infinite wisdom and compassion. Our organization is based on the Buddhist tradition of Lama Tsongkhapa of Tibet as taught to us by our founders Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche.
Die Stiftung zur Erhaltung der Mahayana Tradition (FPMT) ist eine Organisation, die sich weltweit für die Erhaltung und Verbreitung des Mahayana-Buddhismus einsetzt, indem sie Möglichkeiten schafft, den makellosen Lehren des Buddha zuzuhören, über sie zur reflektieren und zu meditieren und auf der Grundlage dieser Erfahrung das Dharma unter den Lebewesen zu verbreiten.
Wir bieten integrierte Schulungswege an, durch denen der Geist und das Herz der Menschen in ihr höchstes Potential verwandelt werden zum Wohl der anderen – inspiriert durch eine Haltung der universellen Verantwortung und dem Wunsch zu dienen. Wir haben uns verpflichtet, harmonische Umgebungen zu schaffen und allen Wesen zu helfen, ihr volles Potenzial unendlicher Weisheit und grenzenlosen Mitgefühls zu verwirklichen.
Unsere Organisation basiert auf der buddhistischen Tradition von Lama Tsongkhapa von Tibet, so wie sie uns von unseren Gründern Lama Thubten Yeshe und Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche gelehrt wird.
La Fundación para la preservación de la tradición Mahayana (FPMT) es una organización que se dedica a preservar y difundir el budismo Mahayana en todo el mundo, creando oportunidades para escuchar, reflexionar, meditar, practicar y actualizar las enseñanzas inconfundibles de Buda y en base a esa experiencia difundir el Dharma a los seres.
Proporcionamos una educación integrada a través de la cual las mentes y los corazones de las personas se pueden transformar en su mayor potencial para el beneficio de los demás, inspirados por una actitud de responsabilidad y servicio universales. Estamos comprometidos a crear ambientes armoniosos y ayudar a todos los seres a desarrollar todo su potencial de infinita sabiduría y compasión.
Nuestra organización se basa en la tradición budista de Lama Tsongkhapa del Tíbet como nos lo enseñaron nuestros fundadores Lama Thubten Yeshe y Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
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L’organisation de la FPMT a pour vocation la préservation et la diffusion du bouddhisme du mahayana dans le monde entier. Elle offre l’opportunité d’écouter, de réfléchir, de méditer, de pratiquer et de réaliser les enseignements excellents du Bouddha, pour ensuite transmettre le Dharma à tous les êtres. Nous proposons une formation intégrée grâce à laquelle le cœur et l’esprit de chacun peuvent accomplir leur potentiel le plus élevé pour le bien d’autrui, inspirés par le sens du service et une responsabilité universelle. Nous nous engageons à créer un environnement harmonieux et à aider tous les êtres à épanouir leur potentiel illimité de compassion et de sagesse. Notre organisation s’appuie sur la tradition guéloukpa de Lama Tsongkhapa du Tibet, telle qu’elle a été enseignée par nos fondateurs Lama Thoubtèn Yéshé et Lama Zopa Rinpoché.
L’FPMT è un organizzazione il cui scopo è preservare e diffondere il Buddhismo Mahayana nel mondo, creando occasioni di ascolto, riflessione, meditazione e pratica dei perfetti insegnamenti del Buddha, al fine di attualizzare e diffondere il Dharma fra tutti gli esseri senzienti.
Offriamo un’educazione integrata, che può trasformare la mente e i cuori delle persone nel loro massimo potenziale, per il beneficio di tutti gli esseri, ispirati da un’attitudine di responsabilità universale e di servizio.
Il nostro obiettivo è quello di creare contesti armoniosi e aiutare tutti gli esseri a sviluppare in modo completo le proprie potenzialità di infinita saggezza e compassione.
La nostra organizzazione si basa sulla tradizione buddhista di Lama Tsongkhapa del Tibet, così come ci è stata insegnata dai nostri fondatori Lama Thubten Yeshe e Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
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“护持大乘法脉基金会”( 英文简称：FPMT。全名：Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition) 是一个致力于护持和弘扬大乘佛法的国际佛教组织。我们提供听闻，思维，禅修，修行和实证佛陀无误教法的机会，以便让一切众生都能够享受佛法的指引和滋润。
護持大乘法脈基金會”（ 英文簡稱：FPMT。全名：Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition ）是一個致力於護持和弘揚大乘佛法的國際佛教組織。我們提供聽聞，思維，禪修，修行和實證佛陀無誤教法的機會，以便讓一切眾生都能夠享受佛法的指引和滋潤。
One of the great joys of creating holy objects is seeing them continue to benefit sentient beings for generations. Caring for them, making offerings, and ensuring they remain beautiful and accessible are also meaningful practices of compassion, generosity, devotion, and … Read more »
The essence of the guru is wisdom: the perfectly clear and radiant state of mind in which bliss and the realization of emptiness are inseparably unified.
The Foundation Store is FPMT’s online shop and features a vast selection of Buddhist study and practice materials written or recommended by our lineage gurus. These items include homestudy programs, prayers and practices in PDF or eBook format, materials for children, and other resources to support practitioners.
Items displayed in the shop are made available for Dharma practice and educational purposes, and never for the purpose of profiting from their sale. Please read FPMT Foundation Store Policy Regarding Dharma Items for more information.
SUPPORT NEPAL AFTER THE FLOODSDonate to the Emergency Relief FundFamilies affected by devastating flash floods and mudslides urgently need essential food and supplies.MAKING SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS! Lama Zopa Rinpoche Building a 13 m/42 ft high stupa at Kopan Monastery for the swift return of Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche and to fulfill Rinpoche's Vast Vision by building stupas for the benefit of all beings. Stupa of Complete Victory MAKE AN OFFERING TO HELP COMPLETE THE STUPA!REJOICE! View the latest news, and community stories about the Dharma activities and charitable work from around the organization. See What's New Around the World in the FPMT Mandala Read Now>> Updates Regarding
Lama Zopa RinpocheView latest updates & advised practicesH.H. the Dalai Lama confirmed in March 2025 that the reincarnation of our most precious spiritual director, Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche, has been reborn in Nepal.FPMT Charitable Projectshelp build a more compassionate world Learn more & supportLama Zopa Rinpoche:
Daily & Life PracticesLearn MoreNew resource page of Rinpoche’s advice on the most essential life practices, with links to dozens of teachings and practice materials.
Wisdom Publications has released The Power of Mandala: Creating and Offering the Universe, a new book by Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Offering mandala is a powerful ritual that enables the practitioner to generate immeasurable merit. In this book, Rinpoche explains the … Read more »
Lama Zopa Rinpoche (1945-2023) was a Tibetan Buddhist scholar and meditator who for 39 years oversaw the spiritual activities of the extensive worldwide network of centers, projects and services that form the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT) which he founded with Lama Thubten Yeshe. Visit Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Official Homepage »
We happily share with you a heartfelt interview with Richard Gere on the qualities of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, held at Kopan Monastery just five days after Rinpoche showed the aspect of passing away on April 13, 2023. Richard Gere, a long-time friend and student of Rinpoche, offers an open, touching, and sincere tribute to Rinpoche, with personal stories and reflections on Rinpoche’s remarkable qualities and dedication to benefiting others.
In this extract from Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s teachings, he explains how preparing for death begins with the way we live our lives. By developing a good heart and understanding that the purpose of life is to benefit others, we can … Read more »
Lama Zopa Rinpoche offered teachings regularly at FPMT centers around the world. Many of these teachings are available as video and audio recordings together with other resources as a part of our Rinpoche Available Now (RAN) project.
An extensive and growing catalogue of where to find Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s published books, online advice and teachings, artwork, and audio and video productions. The compendium has a particular emphasis on key teachings that Rinpoche especially wanted his students to take note of and put into practice. Explore the Compendium of Precious Instructions »
For over 25 years, Lama Zopa Rinpoche offered students advice he referred to as “Life Practices”, which followed a general structure but was specific to each student. Drawing from the thousands of letters Rinpoche offered to students for over almost three decades, we created a page of Rinpoche’s most essential life practice advice. The page contains a letter from Rinpoche addressing the “Life Practices”, plus a catalogue of materials, advice and guidelines for Essential Daily Practices, and the Life Preliminary Practices. Explore the Lama Zopa Rinpoche: Life Practice Advice page »
Enjoy browsing our extensive FPMT photo galleries of Lama Zopa Rinpoche as he led teachings and retreats continously around the globe from 2001-2023. These archives also include: Prayers and Activities for Rinpoche’s Swift Return, “Photos Through the Years”, Rinpoche’s Plushy Toys, Artwork, Portraits, Extensive Offerings, old photos of Lama Yeshe and Rinpoche, and photos of His Holiness the Dalai Lama with Rinpoche. View Photos »
In May 2007, Lama Zopa Rinpoche was in retreat at Kachoe Dechen Ling in Aptos, California. During one morning session, Rinpoche began jotting down some of his ideas and wishes for the future of the FPMT organization onto a stack of small, colored Post-it notes. During the afternoon, Rinpoche explained these ideas to Ven. Roger Kunsang, Rinpoche’s assistant and CEO of FPMT, and Ven. Holly Ansett, assistant to Ven. Roger. These became the Vast Visions, encompassing all the existing activities of FPMT now and into the future. Learn more »
Although it is difficult to convey the extraordinariness of Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s life, we share an incredibly moving eulogy so we can rejoice from our hearts in Rinpoche’s myriad accomplishments, teachings, blessings, and activities and be inspired to follow in his footsteps. Included is a gallery of 300+ photos of various stages in Rinpoche’s profound life. The eulogy is available in the original English, with translations in French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.
We are pleased to share the following updated Vajrayogini practice texts! New Editions The long-awaited revised The Intermediate Practices of Vajrayogini – a Self-Initiation Manual , FPMT Vajrayogini Series, Volume 3, is now available at the Foundation Store! It contains ... Read more »
One of the great joys of creating holy objects is seeing them continue to benefit sentient beings for generations. Caring for them, making offerings, and ensuring they remain beautiful and accessible are also meaningful practices of compassion, generosity, devotion, and ... Read more »
From August 29 to September 6, 2026, Vajrapani Institute in California hosted the inaugural US retreat of Buddhist Mind Science: Activating Your Potential (BMS), led by Hans Burghardt and Marina Brucet, who created the program. The retreat was the centerpiece ... Read more »
“How can we make the best use of this perfect human rebirth, the precious human body that we have received just this once? How can we make it most beneficial, not only for ourselves but for those other, most precious, … Read more »
Dharma Practice Dates on FPMT.org is a collaborative project between FPMT International Office and Liberation Prison Project, an FPMT service offering Dharma support to interested prisoners around the world. If you’ve benefited from Dharma Practice Dates, please consider ordering a digital calendar (PDF) through the Liberation Prison Project.
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The Foundation Store is FPMT’s online shop and features a vast selection of Buddhist study and practice materials written or recommended by our lineage gurus.
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