Global Mani Retreat 2026

May 17 - Nov 1

All welcome!

Join the entire FPMT community in a Global Mani Retreat, helping to fulfill Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Vast Vision of hosting 100 Million Mani Retreats around the world.

The global program includes online teachings with High Lamas and group practice sessions to generate merit, create the causes for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s swift return, and support the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama (the mantra count will be offered to His Holiness at the end of the retreat).

🌟 GET INVOLVED:

• Check out the GMR schedule and webpage for important info & resources
• Join the GMR Facebook group for the latest updates
• No registration is required to join - here is the Zoom link for all sessions

🌟 GMR Activities in August:

• Weekly Regional Prayers: Each Thursday (8-8:45am PT / 11-11:45am ET) we recite the short Chenrezig sadhana with mantra accumulation, led by Ven. Angie Muir
• Sat August 15 Global Group Practice led by Ven. Amy Miller (10 - 11:30 am ET | 8 - 9:30 am PT)
• Sat August 22 Global Group Practice led by Ven. Tenzin Drachom (7:30 - 9:00 am ET | 4:30 - 6:00 am PT)

What is the Mani Retreat and Why Does it Matter?

The global Mani retreat brings together thousands of people around the world to recite the mantra OM MANI PADME HUM. This mantra is said to contain all of the Buddha's teaching, and reciting it is considered an excellent way to improve your mindset, overcome challenges, and be of benefit to the world.

Learn more about the mantra and its meaning 🕉️

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