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Latest from Our Lamas


Our FPMT Daily News blogs include regular excerpts of teachings and advice from our founding lamas—Lama Thubten Yeshe and Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche—as well as news and advice regarding the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche.

See latest posts below or visit the full Lama Zopa Rinpoche News & Advice page » or Lama Yeshe’s Wisdom page »

Advice from Lama Zopa Rinpoche: Practices for Earthquakes and Natural Disasters

Advice from Lama Zopa Rinpoche | August 13, 2026 -
Over the years, Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche offered various pieces of advice for prayers and practices to turn to when facing natural disasters. In light of the recent earthquakes in Latin America—in Venezuela on June 24, 2026 and in Colombia … Read more »

Visit the Updates Regarding Rinpoche page for the latest advice and practice materials for Rinpoche’s swift return.


Lama Yeshe’s Wisdom: On the Buddha of Compassion

Lama Yeshe's Wisdom | August 7, 2026 -
In this teaching from 1976, Lama Thubten Yeshe gives a commentary on The Inseparability of the Spiritual Master and Avalokiteshvara: A Source of All Powerful Attainments , a practice composed by His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama when he was … Read more »

You can find additional teachings, discourses, and advice from Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche on the Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive website.

 

Charitable Activities


You can read about our recent charitable grants offered and the progress of funded projects; activities including support for our Lamas and ordained Sangha, social service projects, new holy objects, education projects, sponsored prayers and practices, and more.

See latest blog below or view our full Charitable Activities News page »

Rejoicing in Grants Offered to Schools in India and Nepal in 2026

Charitable Activities | July 31, 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 »

 

Study & Practice News


Our regular Study & Practice News blogs include updates on newly published materials and ongoing publishing projects, upcoming retreats, and opportunities to engage with FPMT Education study programs.

See latest blog below or view our full Study & Practice News page »

Solar Eclipse on August 12: An Opportunity to Generate Extensive Merit!

Study & Practice News | August 12, 2026 -
Lama Zopa Rinpoche often spoke about solar and lunar eclipses, which are considered auspicious for practice and provide opportunities to accumulate merit manyfold. As stated in the vinaya text Treasure of Quotations and Logic, the karmic results of actions are … Read more »

 

FPMT Community: News & Stories


There are currently 132 affiliated FPMT centers, projects, services and study groups in 31 countries! Here you can catch up on inspiring community stories, and rejoice in the Dharma activities and compassionate service being offered around the world.

See latest blog below or view our full FPMT Community: Stories & News page »

Remembering Rinpoche: LYWA Invites Students to Share Their Treasured Memories

FPMT Community: Stories & News | August 10, 2026 -
December 3, 2025, marked what would have been the 80th birthday of Lama Zopa Rinpoche. To honor his profound and enduring legacy, Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive (LYWA) has launched a special project to honor the Lamas’ legacy for future generations: … Read more »

 

Updates from the FPMT Inc. Board


In this time of transition for the organization, the FPMT Inc. board of directors is engaged in helping foster more inclusivity and collaboration within our global mandala; with ongoing updates on the organization’s important accomplishments, council meetings, plans, vision, and more.

See latest update below or view our full Updates from the FPMT Inc. Board page »

An Update from the FPMT Inc. Board, June 26, 2026

Today, we are sharing some follow-up information with you on topics we have mentioned in recent Board Updates. Executive Director and Strategic Plan: Following the resignation of our previous Executive Director, Ven. Roger Kunsang has kindly agreed to serve as … Read more »

 

Latest Podcast Teaching of Lama Zopa Rinpoche


The Lama Zopa Rinpoche Full-length Teachings Podcast currently focuses on older teachings by Rinpoche that have not been published in video yet, as well as major retreats that Rinpoche led over the years. See their video counterparts on our Rinpoche Available Now page.

 

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FPMT Monthly e-News

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Mandala Archive

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from Mandala Publications
1983 - 2021

Photo Galleries

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If you have a story to share from the FPMT global community, or news for rejoicing from an FPMT center, project, or service, we are always very happy to receive it.

 

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