Living in the Path

Living in the PathLiving in the Path is an FPMT education program drawn from the unique teachings of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, one of the founders of the FPMT. It consists of transcripts and video clips of teachings by Lama Zopa Rinpoche. These are supplemented by additional resources, such as guidelines for study and meditation along with daily mindfulness practices and a service practice, based on Rinpoche’s teachings. These are intended to help students gain a deeper understanding of and insight into the topics. Living in the Path is a constantly evolving program in that new modules are created based on Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s teachings.

This program is ideal for anyone who wishes to deepen their personal practice and develop the realizations of the path to enlightenment by relying on Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s heart advice and teachings. However, as the teachings often assume familiarity with the lamrim (the stages of the path), participants are recommended to have previously received teachings in this Tibetan Buddhist tradition.

Individual modules of this online program can be obtained from The Foundation Store. You can also enjoy complimentary access to full FPMT online study programs by becoming a Friend of FPMT supporter. Instructions for creating a new user account and using this FPMT Online Learning Center site can be found in the Getting Started Guide

Living in the Path features standalone modules organized within the following topics:

TAKING THE ESSENCE: Essential advice for making a perfect human life meaningful in every moment (all these modules are complimentary)

PRACTICE INSTRUCTIONS: Why and how to do certain prayers and practices (all these modules are complimentary)

REALIZING THE LAMRIM: Teachings on the lamrim topics and explanations of lamrim texts

All modules consist of video excerpts and lightly edited transcripts of teachings by Lama Zopa Rinpoche together with many additional resources.

Modules included in "Realizing the Lamrim" and some modules of "Practice Instructions" also provide points for reflection and guidelines for meditations, mindfulness practices, and a service practice, to help students gain a deeper understanding of and insight into the topics. Having completed the requirements for these modules, students qualify to receive a Certificate of Achievement.

Some of the "Realizing the Lamrim" modules require enrollment keys which are available for free as a benefit of becoming a Friend of FPMT at the Dharma Supporter level or higher. Alternatively, individual enrollment keys can be obtained from the Foundation Store.

An online forum provides a place to post questions and comments to fellow students and a Living in the Path facilitator.


Instructions for creating a user account and using the site can be found in the Getting Started Guide. Please contact the Site Administrator with any questions or comments.

Centers wishing to implement Living in the Path as a center-based program are asked to contact the Foundational Program Coordinator at fpc@fpmt.org.