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The Continuing Blessings of Thame Stupa in Solu Khumbu, Nepal
One of the great joys of creating holy objects is seeing them continue to benefit sentient beings for generations. Caring for them, making offerings, and ensuring they remain beautiful and accessible are also meaningful practices of compassion, generosity, devotion, and ... Read more »
Rejoicing in 2,200 Buddha Statues Offered to His Holiness the Dalai Lama
On October 17, 2026, the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT) had the immense good fortune to offer another 100 statues of Shakyamuni Buddha to His Holiness the Dalai Lama at his residence in Dharamsala, India, along ... Read more »
Rejoicing as Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Stupa Nears Completion
The magnificent Stupa of Complete Victory that is being built at Kopan Monastery to create the causes for the swift return of our precious and kind guru, Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche, is nearing completion. We are so honored that His ... Read more »
Lhabab Duchen: A Day of Vast Offerings and Limitless Merit
On November 1, we celebrate Lhabab Duchen, one of the four great holy days in the Buddhist calendar, commemorating the day the Buddha Shakyamuni descended to Earth from the God Realm of the Thirty-Three after teaching the Dharma to the ... Read more »
Recovery Efforts Continue Following the August Floods in Nepal
More than a month has passed since the devastating floods of August 26 in the Rasuwa-Bhotekoshi area, and the focus of humanitarian efforts has gradually shifted from search and rescue operations to relief, recovery, and helping families rebuild their lives. ... Read more »
Supporting Practice and Rejoicing Across the FPMT Mandala
Across the FPMT mandala, students are creating the causes and conditions for Dharma practice to flourish — from long-term intensive solitary and group retreats to the construction and preservation of retreat centers where students can dedicate themselves to the path. ... Read more »
Animal Liberation Fund: Compassion in Action Across the World
“Where there is a mind, there are feelings such as pain, pleasure, and joy. No sentient being wants pain; instead all want happiness. Since we all share these feelings at some basic level, we as rational human beings have an ... Read more »
Continuing Rinpoche’s Dream: The Mani Retreat in Mongolia
Mongolia has a strong history of Buddhist practice in the Tibetan tradition and, in particular, Mani Retreats. The Mani Retreat started in Mongolia in the mid-15th century under the great Buddhist leader and practitioner, Zanabazar, and continued until the Soviet-backed ... Read more »
Fulfilling Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Vision for Animal Liberation
After nearly fourteen years of searching, planning, and perseverance, the Animal Liberation Sanctuary in Nepal has a new home. On July 8, 2026, rescued cows, buffaloes and goats moved into newly completed shelters on a much larger property (25 acres), ... Read more »
Rejoicing in the Support Provided to 8 Elder Care Homes in India in 2026
For senior Tibetan refugees living in exile, elderly homes are more than places of shelter – they are sanctuaries of respect, protection, and kindness in the final chapters of life. Many elders have no family backing and live with chronic ... Read more »
Kopan Monastery and Nunnery Support Flood-Affected Families from Rasuwa
The devastating floods that struck the border area of Tibet and Nepal on August 26 have caused immense suffering. According to the latest Nepal Government report, as of September 2, 1,204 people had lost their lives, 4,216 people remained missing, ... Read more »