Dharma events offered by other organizations and shared with the Buddhist community.
Geshe Lhakdor – Wisdom of Compassion Australian Tour 2026
A fundraiser for The Library of Tibetan Works and Archives (LTWA) and all proceeds will be sent to the LTWA
Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times
Sun Mar 15, 6pm – 7:30pm AEDT In-person
Vajrayana Institute warmly welcomes Geshe Lhakdor to give an inspirational teaching on ‘Ancient Wisdom for Modern Times’ – join us in person or online for this precious opportunity to connect with a wonderful teacher.
Tue Mar 17, 7pm – 8:30pm AEDT In-person
Thu Mar 19, 12pm – 1pm AEDT In-person
Experience this interactive session in person at the Australian National University’s Menzies Library – a unique opportunity to learn from a revered Tibetan teacher and leave with practical tools for your life.
Sun, Mar 22, 4:30pm – 6:30pm AEDT In-person
Venerable Thich Phuoc Tan, Abbot of Quang Minh Temple and and President of the Vietnamese Buddhist Federation of Australia together with the Tibetan Community of Victoria warmly welcome Geshe Lhakdor to give an inspirational public talk on ‘Ancient Wisdom and Compassion in the Modern World – How Buddhist Mind Training Cultivates the Harmony or Head and Heart’
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:
- Regional Coordinator (paid, part-time, remote)
- Teacher Tour Coordinator (volunteer, part-time, remote)
These 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.
Upcoming North America Tour with Geshe Tenzin Zopa
March to April 2026
Geshe Zopa will be touring North America starting on January 24. For more information, please visit: Geshe Tenzin Zopa FPMT North America Tour.
The Wisdom Academy Presents: The Debate Between Wisdom and Ignorance with H.E. Serkong Rinpoche
Online
Starts March 27
In this new course, learn how to challenge your own delusions as you engage in a systematic exploration of emptiness as articulated in the Madhyamaka tradition and clarified within the ear-whispered Gelug Mahāmudrā lineage.
For more information on The Wisdom Academy Presents, please click here.
LAWUDO PILGRIMAGES 2026: Third Lawudo Anniversary Pilgrimage with Charok Lama Rinpoche, April 16-30 & In the Footsteps of the Lawudo Lamas, May 22 -June 10
Lawudo Gompa is excited to announce two special pilgrimages in 2026 honoring our spiritual master Kyabje Zopa Rinpoche, the Lawudo Lama, on the third anniversary of his passing. Click here for an information sheet and here for the poster. For full details and itineraries, please write to Lawudopilgrimage2026@gmail.com
Opening the Wisdom Within: The Art of Analytical Meditation with Khandro Rinpoche
In-person & Livestream
At Garrison Institute, NY
Thu Apr 30-Sun May 3 EDT
Through careful and directed investigation, we begin to uncover the wisdom that has always resided within. In this four-day retreat, the extraordinary Khandro Rinpoche will introduce analytical meditation — the ancient art of turning the inquiring mind toward the deepest questions of existence.
Retreat in Orvieto Italy with H.E. Tsenshap Serkong Rinpoche
In-person & Online
May 29 to June 2
From May 29 to June 2, Serkong Rinpoche will lead an intensive retreat in Orvieto dedicated to Kamalaśīla’s Stages of Meditation, one of the deepest and most influential texts of the Nalanda tradition.
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.
