Schedule of Events
Shantideva’s Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life
Shantideva’s Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life
Instructions on how to live a life grounded in love and compassion, integrating the path to enlightenment into daily living.
Compassion Without the Heavy Load
True compassion doesn’t mean carrying the weight of the world or losing ourselves in others’ pain. Often, what we call compassion is tangled up with beliefs—subtle distortions in how we view ourselves, others, and the nature of the experience itself.
North American Community Prayers
Students from across North America will meditate on Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion, and recite his mantra, Om Mani Padme Hum, to cultivate compassion, create the causes for peace in the world, and support the long life and activities of our teachers, including His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
The mantras we recite together until Nov 1st can be counted as part of the Global Mani Retreat and will be offered at the conclusion of the retreat for the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
This is an ongoing, Zoom-only, weekly event sponsored by FPMTNA (North American region).
Join zoom using the QR code in the image, every Thursday, ET 11:30AM - 11:45AM.
Global Mani Retreat May 17-Nov 1, 2026
In honor of FPMT’s 50th anniversary, the entire FPMT community is invited to join together in a Global Mani Retreat, helping to fulfill Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Vast Vision of hosting 100 Million Mani Retreats around the world.
The global program includes online teachings with High Lamas and group practice sessions to generate merit, create the causes for Rinpoche’s swift return, and support the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama (and the mantra count will be offered to His Holiness at the end of the retreat).
North American Community Prayers
Students from across North America will meditate on Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion, and recite his mantra, Om Mani Padme Hum, to cultivate compassion, create the causes for peace in the world, and support the long life and activities of our teachers, including His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
The mantras we recite together until Nov 1st can be counted as part of the Global Mani Retreat and will be offered at the conclusion of the retreat for the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
This is an ongoing, Zoom-only, weekly event sponsored by FPMTNA (North American region).
Join zoom using the QR code in the image, every Thursday, ET 11:30AM - 11:45AM.
North American Community Prayers
Students from across North America will meditate on Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion, and recite his mantra, Om Mani Padme Hum, to cultivate compassion, create the causes for peace in the world, and support the long life and activities of our teachers, including His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
The mantras we recite together until Nov 1st can be counted as part of the Global Mani Retreat and will be offered at the conclusion of the retreat for the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
This is an ongoing, Zoom-only, weekly event sponsored by FPMTNA (North American region).
Join zoom using the QR code in the image, every Thursday, ET 11:30AM - 11:45AM.
The Bodhisattva's 6 Steps to Enlightenment
In this 3 part series we will explore what is called the 6 Perfections.
North American Community Prayers
Students from across North America will meditate on Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion, and recite his mantra, Om Mani Padme Hum, to cultivate compassion, create the causes for peace in the world, and support the long life and activities of our teachers, including His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
The mantras we recite together until Nov 1st can be counted as part of the Global Mani Retreat and will be offered at the conclusion of the retreat for the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
This is an ongoing, Zoom-only, weekly event sponsored by FPMTNA (North American region).
Join zoom using the QR code in the image, every Thursday, ET 11:30AM - 11:45AM.
Regional Mani Retreat Day
Saturday, July 18th, 2026 is a regional celebration day. There will be an event at the center for recitation in conjunction with the other centers and study groups in our area. This is also the date of the celebration of Choekor Duechen: Buddha Shakyamuni turned the Wheel of Dharma for the first time.
Check back here for details closer to the date.
The Bodhisattva's 6 Steps to Enlightenment
In this 3 part series we will explore what is called the 6 Perfections.
North American Community Prayers
Students from across North America will meditate on Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion, and recite his mantra, Om Mani Padme Hum, to cultivate compassion, create the causes for peace in the world, and support the long life and activities of our teachers, including His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
The mantras we recite together until Nov 1st can be counted as part of the Global Mani Retreat and will be offered at the conclusion of the retreat for the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
This is an ongoing, Zoom-only, weekly event sponsored by FPMTNA (North American region).
Join zoom using the QR code in the image, every Thursday, ET 11:30AM - 11:45AM.
Shantideva’s Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life
Shantideva’s Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life
Instructions on how to live a life grounded in love and compassion, integrating the path to enlightenment into daily living.
The Bodhisattva's 6 Steps to Enlightenment
In this 3 part series we will explore what is called the 6 Perfections.
North American Community Prayers
Students from across North America will meditate on Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion, and recite his mantra, Om Mani Padme Hum, to cultivate compassion, create the causes for peace in the world, and support the long life and activities of our teachers, including His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
The mantras we recite together until Nov 1st can be counted as part of the Global Mani Retreat and will be offered at the conclusion of the retreat for the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
This is an ongoing, Zoom-only, weekly event sponsored by FPMTNA (North American region).
Join zoom using the QR code in the image, every Thursday, ET 11:30AM - 11:45AM.
Global Mani Retreat May 17-Nov 1, 2026
In honor of FPMT’s 50th anniversary, the entire FPMT community is invited to join together in a Global Mani Retreat, helping to fulfill Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Vast Vision of hosting 100 Million Mani Retreats around the world.
The global program includes online teachings with High Lamas and group practice sessions to generate merit, create the causes for Rinpoche’s swift return, and support the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama (and the mantra count will be offered to His Holiness at the end of the retreat).
Introduction to Discovering Buddhism (DB)
Discovering Buddhism is a study program with lectures, discussions, retreats and required readings.
North American Community Prayers
Students from across North America will meditate on Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion, and recite his mantra, Om Mani Padme Hum, to cultivate compassion, create the causes for peace in the world, and support the long life and activities of our teachers, including His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
The mantras we recite together until Nov 1st can be counted as part of the Global Mani Retreat and will be offered at the conclusion of the retreat for the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
This is an ongoing, Zoom-only, weekly event sponsored by FPMTNA (North American region).
Join zoom using the QR code in the image, every Thursday, ET 11:30AM - 11:45AM.
North American Community Prayers
Students from across North America will meditate on Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion, and recite his mantra, Om Mani Padme Hum, to cultivate compassion, create the causes for peace in the world, and support the long life and activities of our teachers, including His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
The mantras we recite together until Nov 1st can be counted as part of the Global Mani Retreat and will be offered at the conclusion of the retreat for the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
This is an ongoing, Zoom-only, weekly event sponsored by FPMTNA (North American region).
Join zoom using the QR code in the image, every Thursday, ET 11:30AM - 11:45AM.
North American Community Prayers
Students from across North America will meditate on Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion, and recite his mantra, Om Mani Padme Hum, to cultivate compassion, create the causes for peace in the world, and support the long life and activities of our teachers, including His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
The mantras we recite together until Nov 1st can be counted as part of the Global Mani Retreat and will be offered at the conclusion of the retreat for the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
This is an ongoing, Zoom-only, weekly event sponsored by FPMTNA (North American region).
Join zoom using the QR code in the image, every Thursday, ET 11:30AM - 11:45AM.
North American Community Prayers
Students from across North America will meditate on Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion, and recite his mantra, Om Mani Padme Hum, to cultivate compassion, create the causes for peace in the world, and support the long life and activities of our teachers, including His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
The mantras we recite together until Nov 1st can be counted as part of the Global Mani Retreat and will be offered at the conclusion of the retreat for the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
This is an ongoing, Zoom-only, weekly event sponsored by FPMTNA (North American region).
Join zoom using the QR code in the image, every Thursday, ET 11:30AM - 11:45AM.
Global Mani Retreat May 17-Nov 1, 2026
In honor of FPMT’s 50th anniversary, the entire FPMT community is invited to join together in a Global Mani Retreat, helping to fulfill Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Vast Vision of hosting 100 Million Mani Retreats around the world.
The global program includes online teachings with High Lamas and group practice sessions to generate merit, create the causes for Rinpoche’s swift return, and support the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama (and the mantra count will be offered to His Holiness at the end of the retreat).
North American Community Prayers
Students from across North America will meditate on Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion, and recite his mantra, Om Mani Padme Hum, to cultivate compassion, create the causes for peace in the world, and support the long life and activities of our teachers, including His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
The mantras we recite together until Nov 1st can be counted as part of the Global Mani Retreat and will be offered at the conclusion of the retreat for the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
This is an ongoing, Zoom-only, weekly event sponsored by FPMTNA (North American region).
Join zoom using the QR code in the image, every Thursday, ET 11:30AM - 11:45AM.
Global Mani Retreat May 17-Nov 1, 2026
In honor of FPMT’s 50th anniversary, the entire FPMT community is invited to join together in a Global Mani Retreat, helping to fulfill Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Vast Vision of hosting 100 Million Mani Retreats around the world.
The global program includes online teachings with High Lamas and group practice sessions to generate merit, create the causes for Rinpoche’s swift return, and support the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama (and the mantra count will be offered to His Holiness at the end of the retreat).
Global Mani Retreat May 17-Nov 1, 2026
In honor of FPMT’s 50th anniversary, the entire FPMT community is invited to join together in a Global Mani Retreat, helping to fulfill Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Vast Vision of hosting 100 Million Mani Retreats around the world.
The global program includes online teachings with High Lamas and group practice sessions to generate merit, create the causes for Rinpoche’s swift return, and support the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama (and the mantra count will be offered to His Holiness at the end of the retreat).
North American Community Prayers
Students from across North America will meditate on Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion, and recite his mantra, Om Mani Padme Hum, to cultivate compassion, create the causes for peace in the world, and support the long life and activities of our teachers, including His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
The mantras we recite together until Nov 1st can be counted as part of the Global Mani Retreat and will be offered at the conclusion of the retreat for the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
This is an ongoing, Zoom-only, weekly event sponsored by FPMTNA (North American region).
Join zoom using the QR code in the image, every Thursday, ET 11:30AM - 11:45AM.
Compassion Without the Heavy Load
True compassion doesn’t mean carrying the weight of the world or losing ourselves in others’ pain. Often, what we call compassion is tangled up with beliefs—subtle distortions in how we view ourselves, others, and the nature of the experience itself.
Shantideva’s Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life
Shantideva’s Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life
Instructions on how to live a life grounded in love and compassion, integrating the path to enlightenment into daily living.
North American Community Prayers
Students from across North America will meditate on Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion, and recite his mantra, Om Mani Padme Hum, to cultivate compassion, create the causes for peace in the world, and support the long life and activities of our teachers, including His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
The mantras we recite together until Nov 1st can be counted as part of the Global Mani Retreat and will be offered at the conclusion of the retreat for the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
This is an ongoing, Zoom-only, weekly event sponsored by FPMTNA (North American region).
Join zoom using the QR code in the image, every Thursday, ET 11:30AM - 11:45AM.
Compassion Without the Heavy Load
True compassion doesn’t mean carrying the weight of the world or losing ourselves in others’ pain. Often, what we call compassion is tangled up with beliefs—subtle distortions in how we view ourselves, others, and the nature of the experience itself.
North American Community Prayers
This is an ongoing, Zoom-only, weekly event sponsored by FPMTNA (North American region).
Join students from across North America gathering in unity, generating collective merit and deepening our regional bonds in a short but powerful practice to stop war and pray for the long life of HH Daai Lama and the auspicious return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
Join zoom using the QR code in the image, every Thursday, ET 11:30AM - 12PM.
Global Mani Retreat May 17-Nov 1, 2026
In honor of FPMT’s 50th anniversary, the entire FPMT community is invited to join together in a Global Mani Retreat, helping to fulfill Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Vast Vision of hosting 100 Million Mani Retreats around the world.
The global program includes online teachings with High Lamas and group practice sessions to generate merit, create the causes for Rinpoche’s swift return, and support the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama (and the mantra count will be offered to His Holiness at the end of the retreat).
Saka Dawa
In 2026, Saka Dawa Duchen (the 15th day of the 4th Tibetan month) falls on May 31, with the entire holy month lasting from May 17 to June 15, 2026.
According to FPMT, this period commemorates Buddha Shakyamuni's birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana, with merit multiplied by 300 million times.
Join us on this holy day for prayers and a recitation of the Sutra Remembering the Three Jewels.
North American Community Prayers
This is an ongoing, Zoom-only, weekly event sponsored by FPMTNA (North American region).
Join students from across North America gathering in unity, generating collective merit and deepening our regional bonds in a short but powerful practice to stop war and pray for the long life of HH Daai Lama and the auspicious return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
Join zoom using the QR code in the image, every Thursday, ET 11:30AM - 12PM.
Shantideva’s Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life
Shantideva’s Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life
Instructions on how to live a life grounded in love and compassion, integrating the path to enlightenment into daily living.
North American Community Prayers
This is an ongoing, Zoom-only, weekly event sponsored by FPMTNA (North American region).
Join students from across North America gathering in unity, generating collective merit and deepening our regional bonds in a short but powerful practice to stop war and pray for the long life of HH Daai Lama and the auspicious return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
Join zoom using the QR code in the image, every Thursday, ET 11:30AM - 12PM.
Daily Purification Practices: Mandala Offering
Daily Purification Practices: Mandala Offering
In this class we will learn how to offer a mandala; how to do the offering before teachings with mudra, and how to incorporate this in our daily practice.
Global Mani Retreat May 17-Nov 1, 2026
In honor of FPMT’s 50th anniversary, the entire FPMT community is invited to join together in a Global Mani Retreat, helping to fulfill Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Vast Vision of hosting 100 Million Mani Retreats around the world.
The global program includes online teachings with High Lamas and group practice sessions to generate merit, create the causes for Rinpoche’s swift return, and support the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama (and the mantra count will be offered to His Holiness at the end of the retreat).
Introduction to Buddhism
These informal classes meet approximately twice a month and provide an overview of the Buddhist path to enlightenment. The Buddha taught us how to lead happier, more fulfilling lives and our goal is to share this understanding and some useful techniques that really work.
North American Community Prayers
This is an ongoing, Zoom-only, weekly event sponsored by FPMTNA (North American region).
Join students from across North America gathering in unity, generating collective merit and deepening our regional bonds in a short but powerful practice to stop war and pray for the long life of HH Daai Lama and the auspicious return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
Join zoom using the QR code in the image, every Thursday, ET 11:30AM - 12PM.
Shantideva’s Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life
Shantideva’s Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life
Instructions on how to live a life grounded in love and compassion, integrating the path to enlightenment into daily living.
North American Community Prayers
This is an ongoing, Zoom-only, weekly event sponsored by FPMTNA (North American region).
Join students from across North America gathering in unity, generating collective merit and deepening our regional bonds in a short but powerful practice to stop war and pray for the long life of HH Daai Lama and the auspicious return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
Join zoom using the QR code in the image, every Thursday, ET 11:30AM - 12PM.
Daily Purification Practices: Vajrasattva
Daily Purification Practices: Vajrasattva
In this class we will discuss the Vajrasattva purification method, its benefits, and how to apply it to our daily lives.
Introduction to Buddhism
These informal classes meet approximately twice a month and provide an overview of the Buddhist path to enlightenment. The Buddha taught us how to lead happier, more fulfilling lives and our goal is to share this understanding and some useful techniques that really work.
North American Community Prayers
This is an ongoing, Zoom-only, weekly event sponsored by FPMTNA (North American region).
Join students from across North America gathering in unity, generating collective merit and deepening our regional bonds in a short but powerful practice to stop war and pray for the long life of HH Daai Lama and the auspicious return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
Join zoom using the QR code in the image, every Thursday, ET 11:30AM - 12PM.
Medicine Buddha Puja
Medicine Buddha is the manifestation of the healing energy of all the Enlightened Beings.
Dharma Talk - Working With Anger
In this 3 part series we will look at the roots of anger and the impact it has on our minds and relationships.
Introduction to Buddhism
These informal classes meet approximately twice a month and provide an overview of the Buddhist path to enlightenment. The Buddha taught us how to lead happier, more fulfilling lives and our goal is to share this understanding and some useful techniques that really work.
North American Community Prayers
This is an ongoing, Zoom-only, weekly event sponsored by FPMTNA (North American region).
Join students from across North America gathering in unity, generating collective merit and deepening our regional bonds in a short but powerful practice to stop war and pray for the long life of HH Daai Lama and the auspicious return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
Join zoom using the QR code in the image, every Thursday, ET 11:30AM - 12PM.
Dharma Talk - Working With Anger
In this 3 part series we will look at the roots of anger and the impact it has on our minds and relationships.
Shantideva’s Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life
Shantideva’s Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life
Instructions on how to live a life grounded in love and compassion, integrating the path to enlightenment into daily living
North American Community Prayers
This is an ongoing, Zoom-only, weekly event sponsored by FPMTNA (North American region).
Join students from across North America gathering in unity, generating collective merit and deepening our regional bonds in a short but powerful practice to stop war and pray for the long life of HH Daai Lama and the auspicious return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
Join zoom using the QR code in the image, every Thursday, ET 11:30AM - 12PM.
Medicine Buddha Puja
Medicine Buddha is the manifestation of the healing energy of all the Enlightened Beings.
Dharma Talk - Working With Anger
In this 3 part series we will look at the roots of anger and the impact it has on our minds and relationships.
Introduction to Buddhism
These informal classes meet approximately twice a month and provide an overview of the Buddhist path to enlightenment. The Buddha taught us how to lead happier, more fulfilling lives and our goal is to share this understanding and some useful techniques that really work.