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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 »

Second Year Commemoration of Lama Zopa Rinpoche Passing into Parinirvana

Lama Zopa Rinpoche News | April 13, 2025 -
April 13, 2025 marks the two-year anniversary of Lama Zopa Rinpoche passing into parinirvana. Around the world students are gathering for collective prayers and practice, and to sincerely remember with immense gratitude the great kindness of our most precious spiritual … Read more »

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


Lama Yeshe’s Wisdom: First Teaching of Intro to Tantra

Lama Yeshe's Wisdom | March 18, 2025 -
Lama Yeshe gave a commentary to the Avalokiteshvara (Chenrezig) yoga method at Grizzly Lodge, California, in May 1980. Here we share Lama’s introduction to this series, Intro to Tantra: First Teaching , which constitutes a wonderful explanation of the fundamentals … 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 »

2025 CPMT Summit at Kopan Monastery Finishes

FPMT Community: Stories & News | April 11, 2025 -
The 2025 CPMT Summit: Advancing Our Gurus’ Vision of a World Guided by Compassion and Wisdom has finished at Kopan Monastery in Nepal where 185 participants from 70 FPMT centers, projects and services, representing 25 different countries, gathered to discuss, … 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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