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Throughout the FPMT world, students followed the practices suggested by Lama Zopa Rinpoche for this holy day, when the karmic results of our actions are multiplied 100 million times. Lhabab Duchen is also a day to rejoice in the collective efforts of the many people in our international family who serve sentient beings and help the Dharma spread more and more.
Rejoicing in these shared merits, here is how centers around the world celebrated the day. We hope these highlights inspire rejoicing in the many expressions of practice, service, and community taking place throughout our global FPMT family.
Altar for Lhabab Duchen 2026 at Losang Dragpa Centre. Photo courtesy of Losang Dragpa Centre’s Facebook page.
(International)The FPMT Puja Fund sponsored numerous pujas. The Boudhanath and Swayambhunath stupas in Nepal were freshly painted, and new umbrellas were offered to their pinnacles. In Bodhgaya, India, a new set of robes was offered to the main Buddha statue at the Mahabodhi Temple. Precious Dharma texts were printed, including the Sutra of Golden Light, Arya Sanghata Sutra, Vajra Cutter Sutra, Sutra of Great Liberation, and Amitayus Long Life Sutra. The Stupa Fund sponsored the creation of tsa-tsas of Mitukpa, the Three Long Life Deities, and Kadampa stupas. Meanwhile, through the Animal Liberation Fund, 700 animals were liberated, protecting living beings and embodying compassion through meaningful action. These offerings and extensive prayers have been specifically set up by Lama Zopa Rinpoche for the benefit of the whole FPMT organization and all beings, and they have continued year after year ever since.
Light offering at Buddha House for Lhabab Duchen 2026. Photo courtesy of Buddha House’s Facebook page.
(Australia) Buddha House celebrated by taking the eight Mahayana precepts, followed by Rinpoche’s morning prayers and motivation, and recited the names of the Thirty-Five Buddhas with prostrations. The afternoon began with setting up extensive offerings with the help of wonderful volunteers; then the community gathered to recite Chanting the Names of Manjushri, followed by an Extensive Offering Ceremony, ending the day with a Guru Shakyamuni Buddha puja.
The community of Vajrayana Institute for Lhabab Duchen 2026. Photo courtesy of Vajrayana Institute’s Facebook page.
(Australia) The Vajrayana Institute’s community took part in Lama Chopa puja performed by Geshe Samten, while the Sangha of Chenrezig Institute, Langri Tangpa Center, and Hayagriva Buddhist Centre performed the extensive Guru Shakyamuni Buddha puja.
(New Zealand) At Mahamudra Centre, the community gathered in the sacred space of the gompa to recite prayers, make extensive light offerings, and perform the Guru Shakyamuni Buddha puja, while the Sangha of Chandrakirti Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Centre performed Lama Chopa with a Tsog offering. We rejoice in the devotion of both communities.
The Sangha of Kopan Nunnery – Khachoe Ghakyil Ling Nunnery for Lhabab Duchen 2026. Photo courtesy of Kopan Nunnery’s Facebook page.
(Nepal) Kopan Monastery offered a Lama Chopa puja, Chanting the Names of Manjushri, and the King of Prayers, sponsored by the FPMT Puja Fund. The Sangha of Kopan Nunnery– Khachoe Ghakyil Ling Nunnery, recited the profound Prajnaparamita Sutra and offered a Medicine Buddha puja, Chanting the Names of Manjushri, and the King of Prayers, sponsored by the FPMT Puja Fund, dedicating the merit to the benefit of all sentient beings.
(India) Gyudmed Monastery recited the Prajnaparamita Sutra, sponsored by the FPMT Puja Fund, with an extensive dedication to the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama; for the swift return and the actualization of all the wishes of Lama Zopa Rinpoche; for all the FPMT centers, services, and projects; for the kind donors and friends; for all those working in FPMT, including all the volunteers; for all who are sick; for all who have passed away; for those who are suffering, that they be free from all suffering; for all those affected by environmental disasters, including animals; and for those being harmed by leaders or governments not acting out of wisdom and compassion.
(India) At Gaden Shartse Monastery, on Lhabab Duchen, tsog was offered during the puja marking the parinirvana anniversary of the previous incarnation of Kyabje Zong Rinpoche, with an extensive dedication that his precious teachings may continue to flourish and bring benefit to all beings.
(India) At Root Institute for Wisdom Culture, the auspicious day of Lhabab Duchen marked the beginning of the teaching season, with two retreats commencing: the Prostrations Retreat with Ven.Tenzin Namjong and a week-long Meditation Retreat with Drupon Samten Gyalten. To mark the occasion, Root Institute sponsored Lama Chopa and Protector Pujas at Namgyal Monastery, with offerings made to the Sangha. The community also hung prayer flags at the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya, made light and flower offerings, and recited prayers at the Stupa.
The community of Chokyi Gyaltsen Center in Penang, Malaysia, gathered to celebrate Lhabab Duchen. Photo courtesy of Chokyi Gyaltsen Center’s Facebook page.
(Malaysia) The Chokyi Gyaltsen Center community gathered on Sunday, November 1, for a day of devotion, generosity, and joy. The day included teachings; Prayers to Buddha Shakyamuni and a Dzambhala Puja with extensive offerings; merit-multiplying lamp offerings made as a wish that clarity and compassion may grow in our own minds and in the world around us; a community lunch; and a celebration of the Sangha with Dharma movies.
Selina Foong led the final Chenrezig practice session of the FPMT Global Mani Retreat on Lhabab Duchen at Losang Dragpa Centre. Photo by Goh Pik Pin, courtesy of the Losang Dragpa Centre WhatsApp group.
(Malaysia) The Losang Dragpa Centre community gathered to study the Lamrim, led by Dr. Goh. Then Selina Foong led the final Chenrezig practice session for the FPMT Global Mani Retreat, and after dinner Geshe Tsondu led a Lhabab Duchen prayer. The center also offered a small animal liberation of 2,000 crickets and 60 earthworms, all dedicated to the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and to everyone’s health and happiness.
(Mongolia) At Ganden Do Ngag Shedrub Ling, the resident teacher, Geshe Thubten Zoepa, gave the Mahayana Sojong vows so students could purify body, speech, and mind and dedicate themselves to virtuous activities. Afterward, they recited the names of the Thirty-Five Buddhas with prostrations, purifying past negative actions and their minds.
The community of Institut Vajra Yogini in France celebrated a special Lhabab Duchen with teachings graciously bestowed by His Eminence Jhado Rinpoche. Photo courtesy of Institut Vajra Yogini’s Facebook page.
(France) Institut Vajra Yogini celebrated a very special Lhabab Duchen with teachings graciously bestowed by His Eminence Jhado Rinpoche, who also led the puja for the Sangha. The 7th Naro Panchen Rinpoche (also known as Naro Banchen Rinpoche) came to Institut Vajra Yogini to attend H.E. Jhado Rinpoche’s teachings and oral transmissions.
The community of Centre Kalachakra in France for Lhabab Duchen 2026. Photo courtesy of Centre Kalachakra’s Facebook page.
(France) Centre Kalachakra concluded the Nyung Nä retreat on this special day. The students then gathered in the gompa for a puja for Lhabab Duchen.
Animal liberation at Nalanda Monastery for Lhabab Duchen 2026. Photo courtesy of Nalanda Monastery’s Facebook page.
(France) At Nalanda Monastery, on this auspicious day, the Sangha offered animal liberation around nine stupas to increase the merit of the animals during the holy day. May these beings find a good rebirth and meet the Dharma.
(Germany) The Aryatara Institut community performed online the beautiful and deeply inspirational extensive practice of the Guru Shakyamuni Buddha puja, led by Ven. Zopa.
(Austria) At Panchen Losang Chogyen, Ven. Lobsang Drime led an online recitation of the Sutra for Remembering the Three Jewels; the community also recited Chanting the Names of Manjushri together.
(Italy) The Centro Muni Gyana community gathered for the Sutra for Remembering the Three Jewels, Praise to the Twelve Deeds of the Buddha, and a meditation, all for the benefit of sentient beings.
(Spain) The community of Centro Luz de Nagarjuna Pamplona performed Lama Chopa puja.
(Spain) Centro Nagarjuna Granada’s community gathered to read the Sutra for Remembering the Three Jewels and perform the extensive Guru Shakyamuni Buddha puja.
Yeshin Norbu’s students conclude the retreat on Lhabab Duchen 2026. Photo courtesy of Yeshin Norbu’s Facebook page.
(Sweden) Yeshin Norbu’s students, led by the resident teacher Venerable Khadro, celebrated Lhabab Duchen with a beautiful retreat. In a full gompa, they did light offering practices and recited the Names of Manjushri. To conclude, everyone received a blessing with Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s holy relic.
(Switzerland) At Lhagsam Tibetan Meditation Center, the community met online to practice from the Lhagsam Prayer Book and recite the Avalokiteshvara sadhana, cultivating bodhicitta and concluding with dedications and long-life prayers.
(UK) Jamyang Buddhist Centre London celebrated with Geshe Tenzin Namdak, who led the practice of taking the Mahayana precepts to begin the day. The center has also sponsored Cittamani Tara pujas, Medicine Buddha pujas, and Drukchuma protector pujas to be offered annually by the monks of Kopan Monastery in Nepal.
(UK) Jamyang Buddhist Centre Leeds, thanks to the great kindness of its volunteers, offered online Morning Prayers dedicated to the benefit of all sentient beings; a Green Tara mantra challenge to reach 1,000 malas of the Green Tara mantra as an auspicious sign for creating a new Tara Room at the center for the 21 beautiful Tara statues. Then they recited Chanting the Names of Noble Manjushri for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche and did Vajrasattva Purification Practice. It was a powerful way to reconnect with the values that guide the center—kindness, clarity, courage, and service.
The renovated stupa at Kadampa Center received its final blessing on Lhabab Duchen 2026. Photo courtesy of Kadampa Center’s Facebook page.
(Canada) At Lama Yeshe Ling Centre, Geshe Sonam offered the transmissions of The Bodhisattva Vows and recited the names of the Thirty-Five Buddhas with prostrations.
(US) At Kadampa Center, in the early morning, Geshe Gelek conferred the eight Mahayana precepts, followed by a Cittamani Tara puja with Geshe Gelek and Geshe Sangpo, and the final blessing of Kadampa Center’s newly renovated stupa.
(US) Tse Chen Ling offered online the Method to Transform a Suffering Life into Happiness and the final Global Mani Retreat session, and, at the center, a reading of the Sutra of Golden Light and the King of Prayers.
(US) At Kurukulla Center for Tibetan Buddhist Studies, Geshe Tenley conferred the twenty-four-hour Mahayana precepts online, and then the community gathered for Lama Chopa puja to create causes for peace and inner clarity and for the center to flourish.
The community of Amitabha Buddhist Centre in Singapore for Lhabab Duchen 2026. Photo courtesy of Amitabha Buddhist Centre’s Facebook page.
(US) Venerable Lozang Yönten, at Maitripa College and online, performed Lama Chopa with the Sangha, while the community of Ocean of Compassion Buddhist Center, with Geshe Legtsok, performed the extensive Guru Shakyamuni Buddha puja on this auspicious day.
(Colombia) At Centro de Meditación Budista Yamantaka, Geshe Lobsang Kunkhyen offered a teaching, followed by a Lama Chopa puja, light offerings, and circumambulations.
To bring the much-needed world peace, stop violence, and accumulate vast merits, several Dharma centers recited or read the Sutra of Golden Light on Lhabab Duchen, a practice strongly emphasized by Lama Zopa Rinpoche. These centers include Dorje Chang Institute in New Zealand, Amitabha Buddhist Centre in Singapore, Centro Nagarjuna Barcelona in Spain, and Tse Chen Ling in the US.
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