Mahamudra Centre for Universal Unity

08/09/2026

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30/08/2026

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His Holiness the Dalai Lama Offers Special Prayers for Victims of Recent Flash Floods in the Tibet-Nepal Border Region during the Long LIfe Offering Ceremony held at Shewatsel Teaching Ground in Leh, Ladakh, India.

30/08/2026

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

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/

29/08/2026

“Where do I even start?”

It’s one of the most common questions when it comes to setting up a daily meditation or spiritual practice.

The secret? It doesn’t take hours of sitting still—it’s about having the right tools to make every moment of your day meaningful.

Starting Wednesday, 02 September, Venerable Thubten Khadro is guiding a special 5-week Zoom series: Establishing a Daily Practice.

We’ll explore practical ways to ground your mornings, clear your mind at night, and carry wisdom into your busiest days.

📅 Starts Wed, 02 Sept | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM NZST
🌐 Online via Zoom
📱 Questions? Call our office on +64 (0)7 866 6851

🔗 https://www.mahamudra.org.nz/event-details/discovering-buddhism-module-8-establishing-a-daily-practice

25/08/2026

What if understanding death is the secret to truly living well?

Death is life’s greatest unknown, yet in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, facing it with clarity and understanding is one of the most powerful ways to cultivate deep peace, resilience, and fearlessness right now.

Join us online this Friday, 28 August (7:00 PM – 8:30 PM) for a transformative session led by the warm, internationally beloved Venerable Thubten Khadro:

Mahayana View on Death & Rebirth

Whether you are completely new to Buddhism, a long-time spiritual seeker, or simply curious about what happens when life shifts, this talk offers a welcoming, practical, and heart-centered entry point.

In this session, Ven. Khadro will guide us through:

The Tibetan Buddhist perspective on the continuum of consciousness

How understanding the Bardo (intermediate state) brings everyday freedom

Practical tools to release fear, let go of the illusion of a permanent self, and live with an open, peaceful heart

Everyone is welcome—no background in Buddhism or formal practice required, just a curious mind and an open heart

🗓 When: Friday, 28 August | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (NZT)

📍 Where: Live on Zoom

🎟 Register:https://www.mahamudra.org.nz/event-details/understanding-the-tibetan-buddhist-view-on-death-rebirth

We invite you to join us in exploring these precious teachings for living and dying well. We look forward to sharing this space with you.

23/08/2026

Holy objects have always been at the heart of Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s vast vision for benefiting sentient beings. Again and again, Rinpoche taught that holy objects are among the most powerful methods for bringing peace, wisdom, compassion, and liberation into the world. Whether people engage with them intentionally or simply see them in passing, holy objects leave positive imprints on the mindstream, creating causes for happiness and enlightenment that can endure for lifetimes.

For this reason, Rinpoche dedicated immense energy throughout his life to establishing holy objects around the world. From statues and stupas to prayer wheels and sacred scriptures, these projects were never seen as mere monuments or works of art. Rather, they are living expressions of compassion and skillful means to guide beings toward awakening and supports for the flourishing of the Dharma for generations to come.

🙏In 2026, the Holy Objects Fund and other FPMT funds dedicated to creating holy objects awarded substantial grants toward the creation and restoration of holy objects. Please continue reading to learn how these grants have been utilized:

Holy objects have always been at the heart of Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche's vast vision for benefiting sentient beings. Again and again, Rinpoche taught that holy objects are among the most powerful methods for bringing

22/08/2026

“When you read the prayers mindfully, it leaves a positive imprint on your mind and in the future you will easily be able to understand the words and meanings.” Lama Zopa Rinpoche doing prayers at Aptos, California, June 2017.
Venerable Losang Sherab (photographer)

👉 bit.ly/Guru-Puja-Is-The-Heart-Practice

👉 bit.ly/Guru-Puja-Is-The-Heart-Practice “When you read the prayers mindfully, it leaves a positive imprint on your mind and in the future you will easily be able to understand the words and meanings.” Lama Zopa Rinpoche doing prayers at Aptos, California, June 2017. Venerable Losang Sherab (photographer)

21/08/2026

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18/08/2026

"Living life with Bodhicitta is the happiest life, you understand? When you practice Bodhicitta, your life is unbelievably meaningful and useful." — Lama Zopa Rinpoche

Join Mahamudra Centre this Saturday, 22 August (10:00 AM – 11:30 AM) for the fifth session in our Winter Dharma Zoom Series with our beloved Venerable Robina Courtin!

In this profound 90-minute session—Bodhicitta on the Cushion and on the Road—Ven. Robina will guide us into the very heart of Mahayana wisdom: the supreme, cherishing wish to attain full awakening for the sake of all sentient beings.

In this session, you will explore:
🔹 How to bring the mind of Bodhicitta off the meditation cushion and into daily routines

🔹 Skillful ways to alchemize personal suffering into deep virtue and resilience

🔹 How even the smallest actions—done with Bodhicitta—collect skies of merit

🔹 Practical tools to expand compassion to include every single living being

With her signature fierce clarity, warmth, and straightforward humor, Ven. Robina brings ancient mind-training techniques directly to modern life.

Who is this for?
Anyone seeking calm, clarity, and deeper meaning in life. You don’t need to be a Buddhist—just bring an open heart and a curious mind!

🗓 Date: Saturday, 22 August 2026

⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (NZ time)

📍 Location: Live via Zoom

👇 Save your spot today:
https://www.mahamudra.org.nz/event-details/venerable-robina-bodhicitta-on-the-cushion-and-on-the-road-the-heart-of-the-mahayana

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