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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 »

Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Advice: Prayers to Stop War

In 2022, after the war in Ukraine started, Lama Zopa Rinpoche offered advice on prayers and practices to do in order to pacify the threats of war. All are welcome to download the booklet, Prayers to Stop War. At the … Read more »

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


Lama Yeshe’s Wisdom: A Simple Explanation of Karma

Lama Yeshe's Wisdom | June 20, 2025 -
The Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archives offers a growing index of teaching excerpts from Big Love: The Life and Teachings of Lama Yeshe . In addition to the fascinating historical narrative from students of Lama Yeshe, Big Love is also filled … 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 »

Support Offered to Nine Elder Homes in India in 2025

Charitable Activities | July 11, 2025 -
Since 2016, FPMT’s Social Services Fund has been providing essential support to Tibetan elder refugees living in homes across India and Nepal. Elderly individuals are especially vulnerable, many of these senior Tibetan citizens have no remaining family, and the help … 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 »

Saka Dawa: An Opportunity To Do Everything Best

Study & Practice News | June 11, 2025 -
Today, June 11, 2025, is the day we observe the merit-making day of Saka Dawa Duchen which commemorates Shakyamuni Buddha’s birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana when karmic results are multiplied by 300 million times as it commemorates Shakyamuni Buddha’s three major … 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 »

Tara Lanka’s Pilgrimage to Sri Pada Mountain

A Sacred Climb: Pilgrimage to Sri Pada By Ven. Tenzin Lekdron In April 2025, a small but determined group of seven pilgrims gathered in Sri Lanka to ascend the sacred mountain Sri Pada—known also as Adam’s Peak, Mount Malaya, or … 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 Board of Directors May 2025 Update

In our last update, we discussed the upcoming CPMT Summit, held from April 6 – 11 at Kopan Monastery. We mentioned our hope that it would bring our far-flung FPMT community closer together and promote inclusivity while also providing essential … 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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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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