FPMT National Office Australia Limited

FPMT National Office Australia Limited (ABN: 20005730594RR0001) is a nonprofit organization serving as the national office for the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT) within Australia. The FPMT is an international network of Buddhist centers, projects, and services established over 50 years ago by Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Lama Thubten Yeshe. The Australian national office supports numerous affiliated centers, monasteries, nunneries, hospices, and community projects across the country by coordinating teaching tours, providing policy guidance, and facilitating charitable programs.

The organization promotes the practice and teachings of Mahayana Buddhism through a variety of activities including meditation classes, retreats, Buddhist teachings at beginner to advanced levels, wellness workshops, and hospice care. There are nearly twenty FPMT centers throughout Australia, located in states such as New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, and Western Australia, offering a welcoming and inclusive environment for practitioners and newcomers alike. These centers provide opportunities for spiritual growth, meditation, mindfulness, and community engagement. Some well-known centers include the Atisha Centre in Victoria, the Vajrayana Institute in New South Wales, and the Chenrezig Institute in Queensland.

FPMT National Office Australia Limited also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands where it operates and respects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their culture, and community.

The organization maintains an active presence through online classes, events, and a curated library of meditation practices to suit practitioners of all levels. It emphasizes cultivating joy, gratitude, and creativity as part of a daily spiritual practice. The national office acts as the hub linking the various regional centers and projects, ensuring consistent support and communication within the FPMT network in Australia.

In addition to spiritual activities, the FPMT network in Australia participates in charitable and community service projects that align with the FPMT’s international focus on education, social services, and support of ordained Sangha. These efforts aim to benefit both the spiritual community and the broader public.

Overall, FPMT National Office Australia Limited plays a vital role in sustaining and expanding the presence of Tibetan Mahayana Buddhist teachings and practices in Australia, fostering spiritual development and compassionate action through its affiliated centers and associated charitable programs.[1][2][3][4][5]

[1] https://fpmt.org/centers/australia/ [2] https://fpmta.org.au [3] https://fpmt.org/fpmt/regionaloffices/ [4] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/2337b10f-2caf-e811-a961-000d3ad24182 [5] https://fpmt.org/centers/community-svc/