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05/31/2026

05/31/2026

Robes offered to Shakyamuni Buddha in the Mahabodhi Temple on Saka Dawa.
The offering is kindly done by Root Institute with prayers including:

In order to purify my mind,
I offer an exquisite precious garment,
Multicolored like Indra’s variegated bow,
That when touched becomes the cause of bliss
May I be adorned with the holy garment of patience.

OM VAJRA VASTRAYE AH HUM SVAHA

Lama Zopa Rinpoche taught extensively on the benefits of offering to statues of Buddha. “If someone offers a small flower or rice to a Buddha statue, a stupa, or scripture then the benefit extends from then up to enlightenment. Amazing, amazing,” Rinpoche has said. “It is said in the sutra Piled Flowers, on top of that benefit, you achieve ultimate happiness, liberation from the causes of delusion and karma, and on top of that full enlightenment, all the realizations and omniscient mind. After this, then you liberate numberless hell beings, pretas, animals, humans, suras and asuras from the ocean of samsaric sufferings and bring them to full enlightenment. When all beings are brought to enlightenment, only then are all the results of offering achieved.”

05/26/2026

Just as a single stone creates ripples across a pond, your consistent monthly gift to IMI creates a ripple effect of merit and benefit. ✨ Especially during Saka Dawa, this ongoing generosity is profoundly amplified.
Become an IMI Sustainer and let your compassion continuously flow, building stability for the Sangha's future.

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05/26/2026

05/26/2026

BEAUTIFUL. AMAZING. The 15m 21 Taras Thangka, commissioned by Lama Zopa Rinpoche, was displayed once again in the annual United Nations Vesak commemorations last Saturday 16 May. WHAT A DAY! Next year is Saturday 8 May - come and experience FEMALE BUDDHA POWERS as you've never seen them before. One of the biggest paintings in the world, by famed Swiss artist Peter Iseli.

05/26/2026

05/22/2026

This month’s newsletter brings you news, opportunities, and reasons to rejoice.

Saka Dawa month is upon us, starting on May 17 and continuing through May 31 on Saka Dawa Duchen, one of the four great days of the Tibetan calendar, each of which celebrates an anniversary of Shakyamuni Buddha’s display of extraordinarily powerful deeds for the sake of sentient beings.

In this month’s enews you will find practice advice from Lama Zopa Rinpoche for this merit-making occasion, information about the powerful and successful launch of the 2026 Global MANI Retreat on May 17, and details of prayers and practices offered by thousands of ordained Sangha on behalf of the entire FPMT organization for the benefit of all beings on Saka Dawa—and how you can take part in all of these opportunities. And of course, much more, including stories for rejoicing, opportunities for study, service, and practice; new and updated resources available to you; and changes within the FPMT organization.

🙏Please continue to read this month’s enews in its entirety!

https://fpmt.org/media/newsletters/archives/fpmt-international-office-news-may-2026/