MAKING SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS! Lama Zopa Rinpoche Building a 13 m/42 ft high stupa at Kopan Monastery for the swift return of Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche and to fulfill Rinpoche's Vast Vision by building stupas for the benefit of all beings. Stupa of Complete Victory MAKE AN OFFERING TO HELP COMPLETE THE STUPA! REJOICE! View the latest news, and community stories about the Dharma activities and charitable work from around the organization. See What's New Around the World in the FPMT Mandala Read Now>> Updates Regarding Lama Zopa Rinpoche View latest updates & advised practices H.H. the Dalai Lama confirmed in March 2025 that the reincarnation of our most precious spiritual director, Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche, has been reborn in Nepal. FPMT Charitable Projects help build a more compassionate world Learn more & support Lama Zopa Rinpoche: Daily & Life Practices Learn More New resource page of Rinpoche’s advice on the most essential life practices, with links to dozens of teachings and practice materials. Discover indispensable wisdom Lama Zopa Rinpoche Essential Extracts Podcast Available in podcasting apps or CLICK for more Lama Zopa Rinpoche smiling next to a close-up of pink flower

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Advice from Lama Zopa Rinpoche: How to Think and Practice When Working for a Center

Advice from Lama Zopa Rinpoche | September 5, 2025 -
Lama Zopa Rinpoche offered a series of teachings in January 2017 at Root Institute, Bodhgaya, India. In these teachings Rinpoche put strong emphasis on lojong (mind training) and even gave a full commentary on the Seven-Point Thought Transformation by Kadampa … Read more »

*Visit “Updates Regarding Lama Zopa Rinpoche” for news & advised practices regarding Rinpoche’s incarnation.

About Lama Zopa Rinpoche

Lama Zopa Rinpoche (1945-2023) was a Tibetan Buddhist scholar and meditator who for 39 years oversaw the spiritual activities of the extensive worldwide network of centers, projects and services that form the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT) which he founded with Lama Thubten Yeshe. Visit Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Official Homepage »

Richard Gere’s Heartfelt Reflection

We happily share with you a heartfelt interview with Richard Gere on the qualities of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, held at Kopan Monastery just five days after Rinpoche showed the aspect of passing away on April 13, 2023. Richard Gere, a long-time friend and student of Rinpoche, offers an open, touching, and sincere tribute to Rinpoche, with personal stories and reflections on Rinpoche’s remarkable qualities and dedication to benefiting others.

Advice from Lama Zopa Rinpoche: How to Think and Practice When Working for a Center

Advice from Lama Zopa Rinpoche | September 5, 2025 -
Lama Zopa Rinpoche offered a series of teachings in January 2017 at Root Institute, Bodhgaya, India. In these teachings Rinpoche put strong emphasis on lojong (mind training) and even gave a full commentary on the Seven-Point Thought Transformation by Kadampa … Read more »

FPMT.org offers a collection of practical advice from Lama Zopa Rinpoche. You can also find Rinpoche's advice on a wide range of topics in the form of short talks and letters at the Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive.

Rinpoche Available Now (RAN)

Video Teachings of Lama Zopa Rinpoche

Lama Zopa Rinpoche offered teachings regularly at FPMT centers around the world. Many of these teachings are available as video and audio recordings together with other resources as a part of our Rinpoche Available Now (RAN) project.

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Watch Essential Extracts of Rinpoche's Teachings

Choose from a large collection of video extracts that represent the essence of Lama Zopa Rinpoche teachings.

Podcasts

FPMT International Office produces two podcasts, the Lama Zopa Rinpoche Essential Extracts Podcast, which shares Rinpoche’s indispensable wisdom in a concise audio format, and Lama Zopa Rinpoche Full-length Teachings Podcast, which features the unedited audio from recent teachings by Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Learn more »

A Catalog of Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Works: Compendium of Precious Instructions

An extensive and growing catalogue of where to find Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s published books, online advice and teachings, artwork, and audio and video productions. The compendium has a particular emphasis on key teachings that Rinpoche especially wanted his students to take note of and put into practice. Explore the Compendium of Precious Instructions »

Life Practice Advice

For over 25 years, Lama Zopa Rinpoche offered students advice he referred to as “Life Practices”, which followed a general structure but was specific to each student. Drawing from the thousands of letters Rinpoche offered to students for over almost three decades, we created a page of Rinpoche’s most essential life practice advice. The page contains a letter from Rinpoche addressing the “Life Practices”, plus a catalogue of materials, advice and guidelines for Essential Daily Practices, and the Life Preliminary Practices. Explore the Lama Zopa Rinpoche: Life Practice Advice page »

Photo Galleries

Enjoy browsing our extensive FPMT photo galleries of Lama Zopa Rinpoche as he led teachings and retreats continously around the globe from 2001-2023. These archives also include: Prayers and Activities for Rinpoche’s Swift Return, “Photos Through the Years”, Rinpoche’s Plushy Toys, Artwork, Portraits, Extensive Offerings, old photos of Lama Yeshe and Rinpoche, and photos of His Holiness the Dalai Lama with Rinpoche. View Photos »

Rinpoche’s Vast Visions for FPMT

In May 2007, Lama Zopa Rinpoche was in retreat at Kachoe Dechen Ling in Aptos, California. During one morning session, Rinpoche began jotting down some of his ideas and wishes for the future of the FPMT organization onto a stack of small, colored Post-it notes. During the afternoon, Rinpoche explained these ideas to Ven. Roger Kunsang, Rinpoche’s assistant and CEO of FPMT, and Ven. Holly Ansett, assistant to Ven. Roger. These became the Vast Visions, encompassing all the existing activities of FPMT now and into the future. Learn more »

Eulogy: “This is the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life, This is the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life”

Although it is difficult to convey the extraordinariness of Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s life, we share an incredibly moving eulogy so we can rejoice from our hearts in Rinpoche’s myriad accomplishments, teachings, blessings, and activities and be inspired to follow in his footsteps. Included is a gallery of 300+ photos of various stages in Rinpoche’s profound life. The eulogy is available in the original English, with translations in French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish.

FPMT News

Study & Practice News

Chenrezig Resources for Practicing During the Year of Compassion

Chenrezig Resources for Practicing During the Year of Compassion

On July 6, 2025, students, friends, and admirers around the world celebrated His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday with strong prayers for His Holiness to remain among us for a very long time. The events surrounding His Holiness’s birthday ... Read more »

Charitable Activities

Rejoicing in Animal Blessings and Rescue from Untimely Death in 2025

Rejoicing in Animal Blessings and Rescue from Untimely Death in 2025

The Animal Liberation Fund continues to fulfill the holy wishes of Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche by supporting the liberation and care of animals through extensive prayers, dedications, and compassionate action. These efforts benefit not only the animals but also those ... Read more »

Community: Stories & News

Calm-Abiding and Lamrim Retreat at Nalanda Monastery

Calm-Abiding and Lamrim Retreat at Nalanda Monastery

Sixty-eight participants attended a calm-abiding and lamrim retreat led by Ven. René Feusi at Nalanda Monastery, France, from August 15-30, 2025. Based on his own extensive meditative practice, Ven. René explained various topics such as guru devotion, various levels of ... Read more »

Updates from the FPMT Inc. Board

FPMT Board of Directors May 2025 Update

In our last update, we discussed the upcoming CPMT Summit, held from April 6 – 11 at Kopan Monastery. We mentioned our hope that it would bring our far-flung FPMT community closer together and promote inclusivity while also providing essential … Read more »

 

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