Dharma events offered by other organizations and shared with the Buddhist community.
FPMT Global MANI Retreat
May 17-Nov 1
Upcoming Major Teachings, Online:
H.E. Serkong Tsenshap Rinpoche: Sun Aug 9, 11:30am-1pm UTC; H.E. Jhado Rinpoche: Mon Sep 7, 12-1:30pm UTC; Khandro Tseringma Rinpoche: Sun Oct 25, 11:30am-1pm UTC
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.
The Light That Shines Through the Universe: Lectures and Meditations
In-person
Wed Aug 5, 12:30 – 1:30pm EDT
High Line Spur at 30th Street and 10th Avenue, NYC
As part of the public programming for Tuan Andrew Nguyen’s High Line Plinth commission, The Light That Shines Through the Universe, the High Line presents a monthly lecture and guided meditation series presented in partnership with the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art.
Hans Burghardt & Marina Brucet Tour 2026
In-person & Online, Aug 14-Sep 13
- August 14 – 16: Hans will lead a Buddhist Mind Science Retreat at Dharmakaya Center, Reno, Nevada (in-person only)
- August 19: Hans will teach on Why We React the Way We Do at Ocean of Compassion Buddhist Center, Campbell, California (in-person and online)
- August 21 – 23: Hans will lead a retreat on Wise Paths to the Heart at Land of Medicine Buddha, Soquel, California (in-person and online)
- August 29 – September 6: Hans and Marina will lead a Buddhist Mind Science Retreat at Vajrapani Institute, Boulder Creek, California (in-person only)
- September 11 – 13: Hans and Marina will teach From Cushion to Laboratory: The Science of Buddhist Meditation and lead a retreat, The Four Immeasurables: Warm Heart Fitness at Shantideva Center, Brooklyn, New York (in-person and online)
- September 14 @ 10am via Zoom Meditation & Discussion with with Marina Vinyals and Hans Burghardt. Topic: Cultivating Lasting Happiness: What Buddhism and Science Reveal About Purpose, Dissatisfaction, and Well-Being at All Souls, NYC (Online)
Teachings with H.E. Khen Rinpoche Geshe Lobsang Delek
In-person & Online, Aug 19 & 21-23
Kurukulla Center, Medford, MA
Event page will be available soon. Please note that times are subject to change.
Wed Aug 19, 6pm
Teaching on the Distinguishing Features of Sutra and Tantra
Fri Aug 21, 6pm
Teaching on Songs of Spiritual Experience by Lama Tsongkhapa, Part 1
Sat Aug 22, 10am
Teaching on Songs of Spiritual Experience by Lama Tsongkhapa, Part 2
Sun Aug 23, 10am
Long Life Empowerment associated with Lama Tsongkhapa, details TBD
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.
In-person & Online, Sep 8-Nov 8
- September 8 – October 5: Full Schedule of Teachings & Retreats, Shantideva Center, Brooklyn, New York
- October 9 – 11: Lama Yeshe House, Denver, Colorado (all in-person & online)
- Oct 9: Seeing Clearly: Practical Skills for the Yogi’s Path
- Oct 10: Eight Verses for a Fragile World
- Oct 11: Playfully Exploring Emptiness
- October 15 – 18: Thubten Norbu Ling Tibetan Buddhist Center, Santa Fe, New Mexico (all in-person & online)
- Oct 15: Making Practice Your Life: Meditation for the Long Haul
- Oct 17 – 18: The Highway of the Conquerors: An Introduction to Mahamudra
- October 21: Tse Chen Ling, San Francisco, California
- October 23 – 31: A Week of Deep Practice: The Four Foundations of Mindfulness in the Mahayana, Vajrapani Institute, Boulder Creek, California (in-person & online)
- November 4: From Effortful to Effortless: When Meditation Really Begins, Ocean of Compassion Buddhist Center, Campbell, California (in-person & online)
- November 6 – 8: Clearing the Ground: Karma, Mind, and the Art of Dying Well, Land of Medicine Buddha, Soquel, California (in-person & online)
Teachings and Transmissions with His Eminence Jhado Rinpoche
In-Person, Sep 9-13
Jamyang London, In Collaboration with Land of Joy & Jamyang Leeds
Five days of precious teachings and initiations at Jamyang London – Kalachakra Initiation, Cittamani Tara Initiation and the Lama Chopa Commentary.
H.E Serkong Tsenshap Rinpoche
In-person & Online, Sep 23-24
Jamyang London
Topic to be confirmed.
Serkong Institute for Buddhist Studies
Nov 17, 2026 – Jan 23, 2027
Deer Park Institute
The next batch of the Serkong Institute for Buddhist Studies four-year program is now open for registration! This is a comprehensive four-year program in Buddhist philosophy grounded in the classical curriculum and the practice of debate. Each year a 2.5-month module is offered that builds progressively on the skills and knowledge of the previous years.
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.
