The Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT) is a worldwide organization with a large network of centres, projects and services. It is devoted to the transmission of the Mahayana Buddhist tradition and values through teaching, meditation and community and other service. Its international network consists of buddhist education and meditation centres, retreat centres, and projects whose functions are dedicated to the FPMT mission.
FPMT was founded in 1975 by Lama Thubten Yeshe (1935-84) and Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche, both Tibetan Buddhist monks. The Foundation is devoted to preserving and spreading Mahayana Buddhism worldwide by creating opportunities to listen, reflect, meditate, practice, and actualize the unmistaken teachings of the Buddha and based on that experience spreading the Dharma to sentient beings.
The organisation provides integrated education through which people can be transformed into their highest potential for the benefit of others, inspired by an attitude of universal responsibility and service.
FPMT is committed to creating harmonious environments and helping all beings develop their full potential of infinite wisdom and compassion.
FPMT, Inc. is the non-profit religious corporation incorporated in the State of California, USA. FPMT International Office is the the headquarters of the FPMT organization, and the corporate office and principal place of business of FPMT, Inc.
Lama Thubten Yeshe
FPMT Inc. is an international non-profit organisation devoted to the transmission of the Mahayana Buddhist tradition and values worldwide through teaching, meditation and community service. The organisation provides integrated education through which people’s minds can reach their highest potential for the benefit of others, inspired by an attitude of universal responsibility.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche
FPMT is committed to creating harmonious environments and to helping all beings to develop their full potential of wisdom and compassion.
The organisation is based on the Tibetan Buddhist tradition as taught by its founder, Lama Thubten Yeshe and spiritual director Lama Zopa Rinpoche.