Center for Visdom og Medfølelse

04/05/2026

24/04/2026

The regional and national coordinators of FPMT are working with FPMT International Office and Retreat Coordinator Selina Foong to offer a GLOBAL MANI RETREAT.

This retreat will bring together our FPMT community on a scale we have not attempted before … a hugely exciting collective effort that we pray will promote even greater harmony, cohesion, and understanding among us all. How timely then, that it was FPMT’s 50th anniversary last December! Surely, after 50 years, it is now opportune for all of us, as the global organization FPMT has become, to come together and devote our collective time and effort to Dharma practice, dedicating ourselves to the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s unmistaken reincarnation.

One of Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Vast Visions for the FPMT organization was to hold 100 Million Mani retreats.

“This is one of my dreams, to have 100 Million Mani Retreats each year and for it to continue forever, even after I die, even after the people living now die. Those who are working, offering service now—to continue even after they die; to continue for as long as the country exists.” Lama Zopa Rinpoche

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. By coming together in fellowship and harmony, we pray to extract the very essence of this precious human rebirth, and dedicate all our efforts for the happiness of all dear sentient beings and for all our holy gurus to remain until the state of enlightenment is achieved.

🙏Please learn more, join the Global MANI Retreat FB group, and visit the webpage for all the latest information:

https://fpmt.org/fpmt-community-news/2026-fpmt-global-mani-retreat-a-collective-effort-of-harmony-and-cohesion/

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18SSNXfh6S/

13/04/2026

At the center we will do an online practice session of reciting the Names of Noble Manjushri from today 17.45-18.45 on this 3rd anniversary of Lama Zopa Rinpoches passing.

All are welcome, you can join online here:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83755912899?pwd=KAEgabImqHc1XHxombJWaH4AA4Kkyw.1

Meeting ID: 837 5591 2899
Passcode: 493963

You can find the text here:
The text can be found here: https://fpmt.app.box.com/s/pwy9xdrwuk8q4e38b058j6uteaofc5ee

April 13, 2026 marks the three-year anniversary of Lama Zopa Rinpoche showing the aspect of passing away.

Last year, His Holiness the Dalai Lama confirmed that Rinpoche has taken rebirth in Nepal. All are encouraged to continue reciting Chanting the Names of Noble Manjushri as well as Migtsema practice as advised by His Holiness, and we must continue to pray that Rinpoche’s reincarnation has good health, a sharp mind, and good conditions for the fulfillment of all Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s works and wishes.

Please check your local center for online and in person opportunities to commemorate the third anniversary of Rinpoche showing the aspect of passing away. We truly rejoice in all of the activities organized in centers, monastic institutions, and in the homes of individual students, to commemorate Rinpoche’s life, remember and celebrate his unbelievable kindness, pray for his return, and dedicate themselves to fulfilling Rinpoche’s wishes on this occasion.

The great [Kadampa] geshe Sharawa, citing Guhyasamaja Root Ta**ra and Vairocana’s Net of Magical Illusion, said that making offerings on the anniversary of the guru’s passing away has six types of benefits. The benefits are:

🪷You fulfill your guru’s holy wishes.
🪷You purify negative karma and obscurations collected in relation to your guru.
🪷You acquire extensive merit.
🪷In your future lives, you will meet gurus.
🪷You will be an object to be subdued by gurus.
🪷You will quickly cease your samsara.

🙏Please continue to also access Advice for the Anniversary of the Guru’s Passing Away which is a short text translated by Lama Zopa Rinpoche that explains the importance of making offerings on the anniversary of one’s guru’s passing. It sets out the benefits of making offerings, how to make the offerings with six remembrances, and how to offer and dedicate the roots of virtue collected:

https://fpmt.org/lama-zopa-rinpoche-news-and-advice/anniversary-of-kyabje-lama-zopa-rinpoche-showing-the-aspect-of-passing-away-april-13/

02/04/2026

Some of us at the center are going to Stockholm for this rare opportunity to connect with Ling Rinpoche. Let us know in the comments field if you are also planning on going, maybe we can arrange some transport together. Otherwise it's also possible to join online.

We are delighted to announce the full program for the visit of H.E. Ling Rinpoche to Stockholm this May.

During this special visit, H.E. Ling Rinpoche will offer a public talk on cultivating a loving heart, teachings on the Four Immeasurable Thoughts, Refuge Vows, and a Vajrasattva initiation.
📍 Yeshin Norbu Meditation Center – Stockholm📅 May 21, 23 & 24
Full program details are available on our website.🔗 yeshinnorbu.se/ling-rinpoche-may2026

14/03/2026

We are delighted to share an opportunity for students to explore the Buddhist science of mind on their own terms. Buddhist Mind Science: Activating Your Potential is an introductory FPMT course that blends Buddhist wisdom with

03/03/2026

A great master visiting our sister center Yeshin Norbu Meditationscenter in May 🙏Save the dates!

We are deeply honoured to welcome H.E. Ling Rinpoche to Stockholm this May.

This will be a rare and precious opportunity to receive teachings in the Gelug tradition.

📅 May 21, 23 & 24
📍 Yeshin Norbu Meditation Center – FPMT, Stockholm

Program details are now available on our website.
Registration will open soon.

18/02/2026

Happy Losar - Tibetan New Year!

As we enter the Year of the Fire Horse, we step into a new cycle of opportunity — to let go of what no longer serves, to purify, and to begin again with courage and wisdom.

May this year be filled with compassion, strength, and steady practice. We wish you a joyful and meaningful Losar ❤️

We will not host our own event tonight but instead join in online in our Swedish sister center's Yeshin Norbu Meditationscenter's Losar event: https://yeshinnorbu.se/event/lama-chopa-losar-big-love/

14/02/2026

Join us as we join Yeshin Norbu Meditationscenter for these practices 🙏❤

With Losar we enter a new year — and the sacred 15 Days of Miracles, commemorating the Buddha’s enlightened deeds.

These are powerful days to practice, purify, and gather in community. Even small acts of virtue are said to be multiplied 100 million times.

May we use this rare opportunity well.

Join us throughout this auspicious time.
🔗 yeshinnorbu.se

08/02/2026

This year we will join in online in our Swedish sister center's Yeshin Norbu Meditationscenter Losar events. We'll keep you posted 🙂🙏❤

04/02/2026

Dear all, unfortunately we have had to cancel Tara Practice tonight. We're now having a two months break in the prayers and practice sessions as well as the Mindful Heart sessions.

But we highly encourage you to join the Discovering Buddhism sessions online at our sister center Yeshin Norbu Meditationscenter in Sweden! Next session is Thursday at 18.00.

This weekend we're also offering Module 1 of the popular course Kunsten at leve i glæde og dø med fred (in Danish) - see more an register here:

Kurset handler om at drage omsorg for os selv og andre ved dødstidspunktet ud fra et buddhistisk og et psykologisk perspektiv og afholdes af autoriseret klinisk psykolog Maria Damsholt.

02/02/2026

Join us online tonight at 19.00-20.00 for the new Mindful Heart Program.

Read more and register here: https://www.fpmt.dk/event-details/a-mindful-heart-2026-02-02-19-00-1

The Mindful Heart Program is designed to help participants develop understanding of how the mind works. Through mindfulness, meditation, discussions and contemplation, the aim is to gradually let go of destructive patterns of thought and behavior while cultivating a healthy sense of self-confidence and a deep, compassionate connection with others.

The Mindful Heart Program is designed to help participants develop understanding of how the mind works. Through mindfulness, meditation, discussions and contemplation, the aim is to gradually let go of destructive patterns of thought and behavior while cultivating a healthy sense of self-confidence.