“A Family of Purpose” Reflections on CPMT 2025
In April, over 180 participants from across four continents gathered at the hill of Kopan Monastery in Nepal for the CPMT 2025 meeting organised by the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT).
Oi Loon Lee, Chair of the FDCW Board; Ven. Gyalmo, Tsogzolmaa Ravdan and Munkhnasan Zanabazar, FDCW Facilitators from Mongolia, along with Matt McArthur and Angela Sanchez from the FDCW office, took part in this extraordinary gathering.
The CPMT is not just a meeting; it is a reunion of like-minded individuals committed to spiritual development and meaningful service. From morning meditations to heartfelt evening discussions, each moment echoed the deep collective aspiration to realise Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Vast Visions and to embody the values of wisdom and compassion in tangible ways.
Deepening Global Connection and Purpose
“It was an incredibly inspiring experience to meet so many wonderful people, meditate together, engage in deep conversations, exchange thoughts and ideas, and even enjoy warm and meaningful discussions over meals”, shared Tsogzolmaa and Munkhnasan, facilitators of the 16 Guidelines program.
“We returned with renewed motivation and enthusiasm for our future teaching and learning.”
Their connection with fellow FDCW members, Angela, Oi Loon, Matt, and others, strengthened a global bond of shared service. For the first time, they met in person with peers who had previously only existed as friendly faces on Zoom screens. These moments brought to life the heart-to-heart connections that FPMT centres worldwide strive to cultivate.
Ven. Gyalmo, who shared how the 16 Guidelines program has been flourishing in Mongolia at CPMT, reflected on the gathering’s profound sense of unity:
“Coming together from around the globe, expressing our aspirations and seeking pathways forward, it gave rise to a deep sense of connectivity. Meeting the FDCW board and staff in person was a wonderful opportunity to reaffirm our collective dedication to the secular arm of FPMT.”
The presence of FDCW within the wider FPMT community continues to underscore the relevance of universal education in today’s world. Oi Loon captured this sentiment eloquently:
“Universal education is so much needed in the world. I was thrilled to meet so many FDCW friends in person for the first time. Their dedication to bringing FDCW’s programs to life in their communities is truly inspiring.”
Moving Forward with Compassionate Action
A month after the event, Angela reflected on the long-lasting impact of CPMT 2025:
“It was truly incredible in every sense. People from FPMT centres and services all across the world came together to dream about the kind of organisation we want to see flourishing, and the kind of world we want to help create. Together, inspired to offer service, we found the courage to ‘Be the Change.’”
This renewed inspiration is already taking form. Tsogzolmaa and Munkhnasan led their first voluntary workshop for teenagers in Mongolia this May, a step toward spreading the “16 Guidelines for a Happy Life” among youth in their community. Ven Gyalmo is inspired to bring the 16 Guidelines methods to prisoners in Mongolia.
As the echoes of laughter, learning, and sincere dialogue at Kopan fade into memory, what remains is a strong, steady rhythm of commitment, participants returning home not just as individuals but as threads in a greater tapestry of transformation.
We left CPMT 2025 with full hearts and a clear intention: to serve, to connect, and to continue building a world where compassion and wisdom are not just ideals, but everyday practices.
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