Dharma events offered by other organizations and shared with the Buddhist community.
Prayers for Difficult Times
Monday – Friday, except Thursdays, 8-8:30am PT Online
Hosted by Tse Chen Ling Center for Tibetan Buddhist Studies
Join us each morning as we come together to create merit and generate a good heart: Praises to the 21 Taras, The King of Prayers and Mani recitation. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/
His Eminence Ling Rinpoche European Tour
In-person & Online
April – June 2026
His Eminence Ling Rinpoche, an esteemed Buddhist master, will be offering teachings across Europe and online. Opportunities to receive teachings from Rinpoche online are quite rare. We warmly encourage you not to miss this precious chance!
FPMT Global MANI Retreat
May 17-Nov 1
The 2026 GLOBAL MANI RETREAT is scheduled to commence on the first day of Saka Dawa month (Sunday, May 17, 2026), and conclude on the final Buddha Day for this year, Lhabab Duchen (Sunday, November 1, 2026). This retreat will be something unprecedented for our global FPMT family.
Every Thursday, join online where we 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
Tibet Lobby Day in Washington, D.C.
Mon-Tue, Jun 8-9
You may be interested to know that the International Campaign for Tibet is hosting its annual Tibet Lobby Day in Washington, D.C. this June 8-9. This is an independently organized event. Individuals who wish to learn more can find details here. We are sharing this info for awareness only. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we do not engage in political advocacy or lobbying, but we are sharing this as general information for those who may be interested.
Planetary Crises Summit
Sat Sep 5- Sun Sep 6
Nalanda Monastery
An annual meeting to reflect how Buddhism can contribute to protect the planet and all beings.
RETREAT: A Week of Deep Practice with Ven. Losang Gendun
In-person & Online
Fri Oct 23-Sat Oct 31
Vajrapani Institute
This intermediate-level weeklong retreat is guided by the Buddha’s Ānāpānasatisutta: his own account of how mindfulness of breathing, developed through the four close placements of body, feeling, mind, and phenomena, leads step by step to genuine clarity and freedom. We will work through each foundation experientially, session by session, allowing the practice to accumulate.
FPMT Basic Program
January 2026–2030
The FPMT Basic Program (BP), designed by Lama Zopa Rinpoche, offers committed practitioners a comprehensive 5 year journey through the profound teachings of Je Tsongkhapa’s tradition. Throughout the program, meditation, lively discussion and thoughtful examination weave together, ensuring you develop not just knowledge but genuine understanding.
Opportunities to Serve Our FPMT North America Community
The FPMT North America Regional Office is currently seeking candidates for two roles that help support and strengthen our regional Dharma community:
- Teacher Tour Coordinator (volunteer, part-time, remote)
This positions support communication, coordination and collaboration across FPMT centers, projects and study groups throughout North America. If you feel called to help sustain and expand the flourishing of the Dharma in our region, we warmly encourage you to apply (or share with someone who may be a good fit).
More details and application information: https://fpmtna.
