Liberation Prison Project

10/03/2026

How often do we truly rejoice? Would be a good topic for contemplation.

Across the FPMT mandala, students are creating the causes and conditions for Dharma practice to flourish — from long-term intensive solitary and group retreats to the construction and preservation of retreat centers where students can

10/01/2026

We received a note from an inmate who recently completed the Discovering Buddhism course on the e-learning app. Here is what he wrote to us:

"I would like to express my gratitude to you for making all the books and the Discovering Buddhism available on the Edovo app. I completed the entire courses. I miss Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Though I wasn't able to formally connect with him, I became connected to him through his teachings in all the books by him. May he swiftly return!"

It's notes such as these that keep us motivated to do what we are doing.

(Inmate name withheld to maintain anonymity)

09/30/2026

The FPMT newsletter always has some interesting articles that answer a lot of our questions and offer us ways to practice the Dharma. In today's day and age when there is enough and more content on the internet, one needs to be intentional in what one consumes. Newsletters such as these are powerful reminders of where we need to invest our time.

Welcome to this month’s newsletter!
We are pleased to share precious advice from Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Lama Yeshe, along with many causes for rejoicing, including an overview of the recent beneficial and essential activities supported through FPMT Charitable Projects.

In response to the floods and mudslides along the Nepal-Tibet border, many generous donors quickly responded to our new FPMT Emergency Relief Fund. In this month’s newsletter, you can learn how the funds have been used so far, and we will continue to keep you updated on needs and relief progress.

You will also find information on new study and practice resources and opportunities available to you, as well as information on the great activities happening around the world within FPMT.
🙏To read this month's newsletter:

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

09/30/2026

For those of you around Bay area, this is a retreat you don't want to miss!!

Our friends at the Compassion Institute invite you to The Art of Compassion Practice. This course will be happening in-person at the Gyuto Foundation (6401 Bernhard Ave, Richmond, CA 94805).

Hosted in the serene setting of the Gyuto Foundation in Richmond, California, this two-day immersive experience will offer a rare opportunity to study compassion cultivation directly with Thupten Jinpa, Ph.D., principal author of Compassion Cultivation Training (CCT), and Erika Rosenberg, Ph.D., Founding Faculty of Compassion Institute and co-developer of CCT.

This weekend is designed to be far more than an introduction to compassion. It is intended to be a catalyst for changemakers to form a community of practice.

Here is the registration link for the retreat: https://compassioninstitute.com/class/bay-area-retreat-11-14-26-11-15-26/

09/21/2026

Update:

It's that time of the year when the LPP team gets busy with the creation of the Liberation Calendar. We have started work on the 2027 calendar back in July. There is a lot that goes on behind the scenes before we can release the calendar. The astrology is created, validated multiple times for any inconsistencies and errors, while we also work on the creatives for the calendar.

We have received a few queries on when the calendar will be released. We are doing our best to release it as early as practically possible.

Thank you for your patience and kind understanding! 🙏🙏

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 🙏🙏