Schedule of Events
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 and create the causes for peace in the world.
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.
Review Session for Upcoming Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche
Review class for upcoming teaching by Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche
Center cleanup
Please join us in preparation for Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche’s visit for a cleaning day to tidy up the center on Saturday, August 8th at 1PM-2PM. (Immediately after Lorne’s review class.)
This preliminary practice will help us create the conditions to continue receiving the dharma teaching now and in future lives! Cleaning will take about an hour, so the more help we can get, the faster we will be done. Thank you!!
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 and create the causes for peace in the world.
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.
Introduction to Buddhism
Very new to Buddhism? Considering the Tuesday night Discovering Buddhism course? These introductory classes are for you.
Learn more here.
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 and create the causes for peace in the world.
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.
Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche
Gyumed Khensur Rinpoche completes his teaching on the 50 Verses of Guru Devotion; also Lama Chopa on Sat after class.
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 and create the causes for peace in the world.
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.
Introduction to Buddhism
Very new to Buddhism? Considering the Tuesday night Discovering Buddhism course? These introductory classes are for you.
Learn more here.
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.
DB1 - Mind and its Potential
Discovering Buddhism is an online study program with lectures, discussions, and required readings.
DB1 - Mind and its Potential
Discovering Buddhism is an online study program with lectures, discussions, and required readings.
DB1 - Mind and its Potential
Discovering Buddhism is an online study program with lectures, discussions, and required readings.
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.
DB1 - Mind and its Potential
Discovering Buddhism is an online study program with lectures, discussions, and required readings.
DB1 - Mind and its Potential
Discovering Buddhism is an online study program with lectures, discussions, and required readings.
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.
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.
Introduction to Discovering Buddhism (DB)
Discovering Buddhism is a study program with lectures, discussions, retreats and required readings.
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 and create the causes for peace in the world.
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.
The Bodhisattva's 6 Steps to Enlightenment
In this 3 part series we will explore what is called the 6 Perfections.
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 and create the causes for peace in the world.
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.
The Bodhisattva's 6 Steps to Enlightenment
In this 3 part series we will explore what is called the 6 Perfections.
Regional Mani Retreat Day
Saturday, July 18th, 2026 is a regional celebration day. we will be holding a Chenrizig Sadhana and doing 10 rounds of Om Mani Padme Hum mantra to honor Lama Zopa's wish to offer a 100 million Mantras to His Holiness. This is also the date of the celebration of Choekor Duechen: Buddha Shakyamuni turned the Wheel of Dharma for the first time.
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 and create the causes for peace in the world.
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.
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 and create the causes for peace in the world.
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.
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 and create the causes for peace in the world.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.