Center for Visdom og Medfølelse

05/07/2026

We're ahppy to share that there will be a 8-day Shamatha Retreat in Sweden with Ven. Mary Reavey from 8th-15th October:

The word Shamatha is Sanskrit and is derived from two roots. Shama meaning peace or quietude and Tha meaning "to dwell" or "to remain". Together they describe the practice which can mean tranquil abiding or peaceful presence. It is the practice of calming the mind to serenity, clarity and unificatio...

15/06/2026

Tonight at 19.30-21.00 we will do a practice on Buddha of Compassion (Chenrezig) together - you can join online or in person at Maria's place i Virum - no need to register beforehand, just show up 🙂

See the session details here:

In this session we will do a practice on Buddha of Compassion (Chenrezig) together. You can join the session either online or at Maria's place in Virum.

30/05/2026

JOIN US ONLINE OR IN PERSON FOR TARA PUJA AT 16.00 ON SAKA DAWA (May 31)

Saka Dawa (May 31, 2026) is one of the most powerful days of the year for creating merit and engaging in practice. The world needs our prayers at this time, and this is a precious opportunity to offer extensive practices and dedicate the merit to all beings.

'The actions of all the Buddhas manifest in the aspect of Tara, to grant the wishes of sentient beings, so it is very important for us to pray to Tara — if we pray to her with great sincerity and faith, relying on her completely, she can definitely help eliminate hindrances.' - Lama Zopa Rinpoche

With this in our hearts, we will do Tara Puja together - please join us IN PERSON at Maria's place at Grønnevej 55, st. th., 2830 Virum (lige ved Virum station) or ONLINE ON ZOOM:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85096094073?pwd=OG92aXNIU0Q1bm5HT25FT0NwSWZaUT09

Meeting ID: 850 9609 4073
Passcode: 414249

Prior to the session, please download the practice here: https://shop.fpmt.org/order_eproduct.asp?action=edownload&eid=15B092B2qibV17f

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