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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 »
Motivation for Mantra Recitation
The FPMT Global Mani Retreat is in its final month! Since its start on May 17, the retreat has included teachings from Khen Rinpoche Geshe Thubten Chonyi, a rare oral transmission and commentary from His Eminence Ling Rinpoche, and a ... Read more »
50 Years of FPMT. Ian Green’s Story: Monumental Dedication
As part of the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition’s (FPMT) fiftieth anniversary celebration, we continue to gather stories from the pioneer students whose devotion and steady work helped build the organization we know today. Here, Ian Green ... Read more »
Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Advice on Raising a Child
Lama Zopa Rinpoche gave this advice in 2008 about the five attitudes and qualities to teach a child to a student who was about to give birth. This is timeless advice for all who are in the position of raising ... Read more »
September 2026 Newsletter is Available!
Welcome to this month’s newsletter! We are pleased to share precious advice from Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Lama Yeshe, along with many causes for rejoicing, including an overview of the recent beneficial and essential activities supported through FPMT Charitable Projects. ... 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 »
Rethinking Life, Biology, and How We Know Things
Several FPMT centers have been actively working to bridge the fields of Buddhism and science, inspired by His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s longstanding contribution to fostering dialogue between Buddhism and science for the benefit of humanity. His Holiness the 14th ... Read more »
Most Secret Hayagriva Retreats Continue Within FPMT
The Most Secret Hayagriva retreat — the practice Lama Yeshe gave to Lama Zopa Rinpoche as an annual commitment for the protection and success of the FPMT — has been offered in August 2026 at Nalanda Monastery in France, and ... Read more »
50 Years of FPMT: Merry Colony’s Road to Lawudo
Merry Colony met the Dharma in Santa Cruz in 1979 and ordained the following year at Kopan Monastery. She served as Lama Yeshe’s secretary from 1981 to 1982, primarily organizing accommodations and teaching facilities for the first Enlightened Experience Celebration ... Read more »