FPMT Planetary Crises Summit 2026
Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September
Imagine the future we want to create
“To care for the environment is to care for all living beings and the future generations yet to come.”
H.H. the 14. Dalai Lama
An hybrid European multi-center event in Europe hosted by Nalanda Monastery & locally at your center
Join Nalanda online and host your local event at your Dharma center.
Notre influence positive peut changer les crises planétaires.
contact: ecodharma@nalanda-monastery.eu
Program of the week-end
Saturday, 5. Sept: Imagination
The power of imagination helps creating the future we want to see for our children. The future doesn’t just happen, it is created by our visions, dreams and imagination. In order to create a better future, we first need to imagine it.
Sunday, 6. Sept: Wisdom and Compassion
Buddhas teachings of interdependence and compassion can inspire us to initiate the change we like to see in the world by transforming our own mistaken views.
"The ecological and social crises we currently face arise from a mistaken view of separation. Buddhist philosophy offers a corrective perspective of interdependence and compassion, and therefore a Buddhist-informed transformation of consciousness is a powerful means towards resolving the crisis.”
Andy Wistreich
End sharing & dedication on the second day (central, followed together on zoom)
Morning program 10.00 – 13.00
The central event is hosted at Nalanda and followed on zoom by your local FPMT center.
Teachings/presentations, guided meditations by FPMT teachers and Nalanda monks.
Speakers: Andy Wistreich, David Midgley and others (to be confirmed soon).
Afternoon program 15.00 – 17.30
Local event at your center. Opportunity to meet for discussion, meditation, and sharing experiences.
People come together to listen, share, discuss the morning talks, meditate…
Group activities based on Joanna Macy’s work: The work that reconnects.
More detailed information on the program will follow soon
Why participate?
- Because our planet is in danger, and to solve this poly-crisis the Buddha’s teachings can be of great help for us to develop a holistic awareness.
- It’s an opportunity to connect the Dharma to what is happening in the world.
- It helps support your community in these troubling times.
- It provides solutions through engaged buddhist wisdom and practice.
- To connect with like-minded practitioners and find inspiration and support.
How to participate as FPMT center, or as a group?
Joining in this event as a center/ study-group is easy. Register with Nalanda Monastery at ecodharma@nalanda-monastery.eu
You will receive further information about the event and Zoom access for participation.
Provided by the Nalanda PCS team:
Central program with teachings/presentations & guided meditations (streamed online for your morning program)
Nalanda will provide instructions on how to facilitate your afternoon program with “The Work that Reconnects” by Joanna Macy.
Promotional materials and info to use on your communication channels.
To provide by your center:
A location (gompa or other room)
A screen/ projector set up with access to Zoom
Promotion of the event in your community
A guiding facilitator
Afternoon program with Group sharing, discussion or walking meditation (if you like, you can also engage a local teacher/speaker)
To help cover the cost of inviting speakers, Nalanda is requesting centers to contribute with a minimum suggested donation of 100€. If your center has financial difficulties, please contact Nalanda monastery PCS team.
How to participate as an individual person?
Mainly an onsite event.
We encourage people to come together for a shared experience, connection and further activism at the centers. Please participate through your local FPMT center.
You are welcome to join us live at Nalanda Monastery and participate in person. If you need meals or accommodation, please contact: accommodation@nalanda-monastery.eu
You have the option of follow the morning program online from Nalanda in either english, or with french translation.
If you have some friends and like to participate as a group, we can help you with materials to organize the afternoon sessions yourself.
If you like to watch the morning sessions online for a minimum suggested donation of 5€ for each day’s morning program, please contact: ecodharma@nalanda-monastery.eu
The afternoon program is not broadcasted, each center will host its own afternoon activities.
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