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Life-Saving Surgeries for the Dear Animals in Nepal
In March of this year, Tree of Compassion brought veterinarian Dr. Howard Ralph to the Animal Liberation Sanctuary in Nepal to perform critical surgeries on animals who would otherwise suffer and die without them. The visit also gave Dr. Howard ... Read more »
Rejoicing in Seven Years of 108 Nyung Nä Retreats at Institut Vajra Yogini, France
Seven dedicated individuals are in the process of finishing 108 nyung nä retreats at Institute Vajra Yogini (IVY), France. One of Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Vast Visions for the FPMT organization is to sponsor others to complete 1,000 nyung nä retreats. ... Read more »
Sponsorship of Light Offerings to Holy Objects
Lama Zopa Rinpoche often explains the benefits of offering to holy objects and encourages extensive offerings around the world. “We are not aware of the limitless skies of benefits we achieve from the practice of offering, what we can achieve ... Read more »
The Sera Je Food Fund’s New Chapter: Self Sustainability and Ongoing Support to Sangha
An Incredible Accomplishment: An Endowment Supporting the Monks of Sera Je Monastery Long into the Future For the last ten years FPMT International Office has been building an endowment large enough to support the long-term health of the Sera Je ... Read more »
Progress Made on Mani Chungyur, Stupa, and Water Park
Last year, the Holy Objects Fund offered a substantial grant to the Mani Chungyur, Stupa, and Water Park, a project being built in Namche Bazaar, Nepal, located in the Sagarmatha National Park and Buffer Zone (SNPBZ). The grant is being ... Read more »
Ongoing Support for the Nuns of Tashi Chime Gatsal Nunnery, Nepal
In 2014 a grant was offered to Tashi Chime Gatsal Nunnery for new accommodation needed for the resident nuns. The nunnery recently sent an update that three rows of rooms are nearly finished and some nuns have already begun moving ... Read more »
Lama Zopa Rinpoche Visits Chailsa, Nepal
In March 2017, Lama Zopa Rinpoche visited the village of Chailsa, in Solu Khumbu, Nepal. Among various activities there, he visited Sagarmatha Secondary School. More than two years ago, FPMT took on the commitment of sponsoring this school, which has ... Read more »
Long Life Puja Offered to Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Kopan Monastery
An extensive White Tara long life puja was offered to Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Kopan Monastery on behalf of the entire FPMT organization on April 23, 2017. Earlier this year, Ven. Roger Kunsang received advice from Khadro Rangjung Neljorma Khandro ... Read more »
Daily Lunch Offered for 2017 for the Monks of Idgaa Choizinling, Mongolia
The Supporting Ordained Sangha Fund offers sponsorship for daily lunch for the 57 monks studying at Idgaa Choizinling Dratsang in Mongolia. Recently US$9,000 was offered to cover all of 2017. Idgaa Choizinling was established in 2003 through FPMT Mongolia due ... Read more »
Stupa for Khen Rinpoche Geshe Gendun Choephel
A new stupa is being built at Sera Je Monastery for Khen Rinpoche Geshe Gendun Choephel who passed away on July 31, 2016. Among Khen Rinpoche’s many students is Tenzin Ösel Hita, the recognized reincarnation of FPMT founder Lama Yeshe. ... Read more »
The Supporting Ordained Sangha Fund’s Most Successful Project: The Sera Je Food Fund
The Sera Je Food Fund (a project of the Supporting Ordained Sangha Fund) has been in operation for twenty-five years, offering free meals to the sincere monks of Sera Je Monastery daily. In a typical month, nearly 22,000 bananas, 120 ... Read more »