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Devastation of Thame and How to Help Through the Thame Support Fund
On August 16, 2024, the serene Himalayan village of Thame, birthplace of our kind guru Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche, faced an unprecedented calamity. Two Thyanbo glacial lakes burst their banks, unleashing a devastating flood that would forever alter the landscape ... Read more »
Writing Out the Prajnaparamita for as Long as FPMT Exists
In the heart of Kopan Monastery, nestled in the beautiful hills of Nepal, a quiet yet monumental task unfolds each day. Ven. Lobsang Tsering has been entrusted with a project that embodies the very essence of continuous joyous effort and ... Read more »
Devastating Flood Destroys Thame Village, the Birthplace of Lama Zopa Rinpoche
Co-director of Lawudo Retreat Centre, Frances Howland reports on the flood that struck the village of Thame, Nepal, birthplace of Lama Zopa Rinpoche: In a tragic event, the village of Thame in the Solu Khumbu district of Nepal, was devastated ... Read more »
Rejoicing in Support Offered to Ordained Sangha in 2024
The Supporting Ordained Sangha Fund (SOSF) is offering comprehensive support to nunneries, monasteries, and individual monks and nuns across the globe. This essential support includes providing food, accommodation, healthcare, education, and practice resources. This fund is not limited to any ... Read more »
Recitation of the Entire Kangyur Teachings and Prajnaparamita during Chokhor Duchen
Chokhor Duchen (commemorating Shakyamuni Buddha’s first Turning of the Wheel of Dharma) occurs on July 9, 2024 and is an extremely powerful day to undertake practices, as the merit is multiplied 100 million times. In honor of Buddhas first teaching, ... Read more »
A Most Happy and Auspicious 89th Birthday to His Holiness the Dalai Lama!
Today, on July 6, 2024, the world celebrates His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 89th birthday! We’ve collected several resources for students to use in their celebration of His Holiness and in their ongoing Buddhist study. FPMT International Office wishes His ... Read more »
Foundation for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Stupa of Complete Victory has Begun: New Videos of Progress
We are very happy to share this short update on recent progress that has been made on the Stupa of Complete Victory that is being built at Kopan Monastery for the swift return of Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche and actualization ... Read more »
Rejoicing in the Support Offered to Seven Elder Homes in India in 2024
Since 2016, FPMT’s Social Services Fund has been offering essential support to Tibetan refugees living in elderly homes in India and Nepal. This support includes food, medical care, and upgrades to the elderly homes. In 2024, we granted US$141,834 to ... Read more »
Recite Medicine Buddha Mantra for His Holiness the Dalai Lama
“I would like for FPMT to offer service to His Holiness the Dalai Lama as much as possible and to be able to fulfill His Holiness’ wishes.,” Lama Zopa Rinpoche stressed continuously. “This is the highest priority for the organization.” ... Read more »
Moving Video of Venerable Roger Kunsang Visiting Jampaling Elders Home, Dharamsala, India
Recently, when Venerable Roger Kunsang was in Dharamsala meeting His Holiness the Dalai Lama, he also took the opportunity to visit Jampaling Elders Home. This home is located on the circumambulation path that surrounds the residence of His Holiness the ... Read more »
Join Our Saka Dawa Day of Merit: 10,000 Sangha Praying for All Beings
Saka Dawa falls on May 23, 2024, and is a very special day to create merit and offer prayers and practices*. On behalf of the entire FPMT organization we have arranged a full day of merit making practices undertaken by ... Read more »