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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 »

How to Live and Die: A New Book by Lama Zopa Rinpoche

We are so pleased to share Wisdom Publication’s new release, How to Live and Die: The Transformative Power of Meditating on Impermanence by Lama Zopa Rinpoche. In this overview of one of the most important practices in Tibetan Buddhism—meditating 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: Refuge is a State of Mind

Lama Yeshe's Wisdom | October 10, 2025 -
In this excerpt from the teaching, “Refuge is a State of Mind” given at Chenrezig Institute, Eudlo, Australia, on September 12, 1979, Lama Yeshe discusses many aspects of Refuge to consider. This teaching is now published in the LYWA book: … 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 »

Institut Vajra Yogini Has Completed 108 Nyung Na Retreats for the 14th Year!

Retreats and Practices | October 24, 2025 -
Institut Vajra Yogini (IVY) in France will soon start a new series of Nyung Na retreats (November 11, 2025 – June 15, 2026). It hosted its fourteenth series of 108 Nyung Na retreats from November 2024 to June 2025! One … 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 »

A Prayer for the Swift Return of Ganden Trisur Rinpoche Jetsun Lobsang Tenzin

Study & Practice News | October 21, 2025 -
At the request of many organizations and students, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, composed a swift return prayer for His Eminence the 104th Ganden Trisur Rinpoche Jetsun Lobsang Tenzin (1934–2025), who showed the aspect of passing away … 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 »

Our October Newsletter is Now Available

FPMT Community: Stories & News | October 17, 2025 -
Our October e-Newsletter is now available and we are sharing news, resources, and causes for rejoicing including: Teachings from Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Lama Yeshe, News about His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Information about Lhabab Duchen approaching on November 11, … 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 Board of Directors: September, 2025

Updates from the FPMT Inc. Board | September 18, 2025 -
We are happy to share a recent update from the FPMT Inc. Board of Directors. They share many important insights into their current work and priorities, and we would like to bring your attention to a particular opportunity—the recruitment of … 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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