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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: The Purpose of an FPMT Center

Last month we shared our 2024 Annual Review: What a Difference We All Have Made Together. Every year we include poignant advice from lama Zopa Rinpoche as the opening to our yearly report. This year, as we work together on … Read more »

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


Lama Yeshe’s Wisdom: Meditation is Action

Lama Yeshe's Wisdom | April 28, 2025 -
Clean-Clear: Refuge, Bodhicitta and the Nature of the Mind is the second volume in a series of Lama Yeshe’s collected teachings, forthcoming in May 2025 from the Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive. This book contains introductory teachings given in England in … 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 the Pujas and Prayers Offered During the Fifteen Days of Miracles

Charitable Activities | March 12, 2025 -
During the Fifteen Days of Miracles (February 28-March 14), when any merit created is multiplied 100 million times, the FPMT Puja Fund has been sponsoring a number of pujas and prayers, including the recitation of the entire Kangyur, Guhyasamaja Root … 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 »

Lama Atisha’s Protection Stupa: A Powerful Image to Display

Study & Practice News | March 4, 2025 -
Among the many holy objects Lama Zopa Rinpoche advised to be displayed publicly is Lama Atisha’s Protection Stupa. “This image must be in the gompa, and can be in the office, and in any rooms where the public come in. … 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 »

April 2025 e-News is Now Available!

FPMT Community: Stories & News | April 29, 2025 -
The April 2025 e-News is now available and brings many causes for rejoicing including: News regarding the reincarnation of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Advice for swift return prayers at this time, Teachings and advice from Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche, … 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 »

FPMT Inc. Board of Directors October 2024 Update

An update from the FPMT Inc. Board of Directors: Thank you to those who responded to our previous update. It’s always helpful for us to receive feedback from you – positive or negative. It’s our aim to be more transparent … 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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1983 - 2021

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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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