Liberation Prison Project

08/31/2026

If you are wondering where you could donate to help, here is one way to support those affected in Nepal.

In light of the catastrophic flooding that recently hit Nepal and Tibet, FPMT has launched the FPMT Emergency Relief Fund to provide immediate support to affected communities. This fund assists individuals and families impacted by natural disasters, emergency situations at FPMT centers and projects, and other urgent crises requiring swift aid.

To Support - https://fpmt.org/projects/fpmt/social-services-fund/fpmt-emergency-relief-fund/

We are currently utilizing this fund to raise relief funds for those impacted by the flooding that occurred on August 26 along the Bhote Koshi River on the Nepal-Tibet border. The floodwaters have swept away entire villages, homes, roads, bridges, and essential infrastructure across Rasuwa and neighboring districts. The scale of this disaster is still unfolding, with many people remaining unaccounted for and entire communities displaced.

FPMT is working directly with Kopan Monastery to identify those most in need and help ensure that support reaches affected families directly.

We will keep you updated as aid is distributed. Thank you for keeping all those affected in your prayers. 🙏https://fpmt.org/projects/fpmt/social-services-fund/fpmt-emergency-relief-fund/

08/27/2026

In face of natural disasters, we often wonder what is it that we can do, what practice can benefit... Please do spend some time reading this article on advice by Lama Zopa Rinpoche.

Over the years, Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche offered various pieces of advice for prayers and practices to turn to when facing natural disasters. In light of the recent flash flood and mudslide along the Nepal–Tibet

08/27/2026

To all those families impacted by the devastating flash floods at the Nepal-China border region, we are deeply saddened by the loss of lives and the destruction. Our hearts go out to everyone who is still waiting for news of their missing loved ones.

Our prayers are with you during this tough time. Wishing everyone affected by this calamity strength to tide through this extremely difficult time.

In prayers 🙏🙏

08/21/2026

From FPMT website - To celebrate the ongoing FPMT Global Mani Retreat, which has brought together students of Lama Zopa Rinpoche from around the world to help fulfill one of Rinpoche’s most cherished wishes, attached is an excerpt on the Benefits of the Mani Retreat from Teachings from the Mani Retreat by Lama Zopa Rinpoche.

To celebrate the ongoing FPMT Global Mani Retreat, which has brought together students of Lama Zopa Rinpoche from around the world to help fulfill one of Rinpoche’s most cherished wishes, we are sharing this excerpt on

08/18/2026

🪷 Find your Dharma community
Dharma practice can be deeply personal—but we don’t have to practice alone.

Across North America, FPMT meditation centers, study groups, retreat centers, and service projects offer opportunities to learn, meditate, practice, volunteer, and connect with others committed to cultivating wisdom and compassion.

Whether you’re new to Buddhism, looking to deepen an established practice, or simply hoping to meet more Dharma friends, there may be an FPMT community near you.

📍 Find a Center:
https://fpmtna.org/find-a-center/

Find your place to practice. Find people to practice with. 💛

08/16/2026

Rare learning opportunity at Land of Medicine Buddha.

08/13/2026

Brian, an ex-inmate on the path of Dharma, shares his advice for the family members of inmates who are on the Buddhist path. He writes -

"The most important thing that can be done to support a Buddhist on their paths is displaying patience. This is not an easy path they are on, and due to their karmic imprint, they are on it. A true journey, and all anyone can do is allow them the time to find their way."

Indeed, Brian is not only reminding families of inmates, but all of us to practice and perfect patience. Patience is regarded as the highest among the Bodhisattva practices, lets use every trying situation in our day as an opportunity to practice patience.

08/10/2026

A great list of teachings, check them out...

Spend the summer studying with some of our most beloved teachers.
This August, FPMT and Wisdom Publications invite you to enjoy inspiring, uplifting, immersive Dharma learning experiences to deepen and advance your practice on the path of liberation.

Save 50% on these Wisdom Academy courses with code FPMTNA50 before September 1, 2026:

• Illuminating the Mind, featuring H.H. the Dalai Lama | Learn more: https://bit.ly/illuminating-mind
• Thupten Jinpa's first three courses: Tsongkhapa's Madhyamaka, How the Mind Works, and Mind Training | Learn more: https://bit.ly/jinpa-courses
• The new course The Debate Between Wisdom and Ignorance with H.E. Serkong Tsenshap Rinpoche | Learn more: https://bit.ly/debate-wisdom-ignorance
• Freedom through Correct Knowing with Geshe Namdak | Learn more: https://bit.ly/freedom-knowing
• Mahamudra: Lama Yeshe’s Teachings on Discovering Your True Nature with Ven. Robina Courtin | Learn more: https://bit.ly/mahamudra-lama-yeshe
Revisit teachings you love, discover a new practice, and renew your inspiration this summer.

Enroll with code FPMTNA50.

08/09/2026

The Buddha reminds us that we suffer because of our self grasping ignorance, and that we can all be free from suffering. We take refuge in the teachings of the Buddha and aim to practice every waking minute so as to be able to free ourselves.

“The reason why the Buddha declared his teaching as a sort of Good News to the planet was not because he had discovered the First Noble Truth, that everything is suffering.

In fact he did not even mean that everything is suffering—he meant that every unenlightened and selfishness-dominated thing is suffering.

His real truth, the one that Buddhists actually take refuge in, was the Third Noble Truth, the truth of freedom from all suffering; of freedom as the reality of life, that beings are free; and that they therefore have the right to happiness, naturally. This is why the Buddha was so cheerful.”

— Robert A.F. Thurman in MINDSCIENCE

Robert A.F. Thurman Menla Mind & Life Institute Tibet House US - NYC

08/07/2026

We need to take time to examine and work on our inner enemies for our own peace of mind....