Annual Review 2020 Photo Gallery

Lama Zopa Rinpoche meeting with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, with Vens. Tsen-la, Tendar, Topgye, and Roger, in Bodhgaya, India, January 2020; Photo by Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche meeting with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, with Vens. Tsen-la, Tendar, Topgye, and Roger, in Bodhgaya, India, January 2020; Photo by Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Giant Guru Rinpoche thangka displayed at Khachoe Ghakyil Ling, Nepal.
Giant Guru Rinpoche thangka displayed at Khachoe Ghakyil Ling, Nepal.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche prostrating in front of the large thangka of Guru Rinpoche at Khachoe Ghakyil Ling Nunnery, Nepal, January 23, 2020. Photo by Ven. Thubten Choying.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche prostrating in front of the large thangka of Guru Rinpoche at Khachoe Ghakyil Ling Nunnery, Nepal, January 23, 2020. Photo by Ven. Thubten Choying.
Ven. Roger Kunsang offers special 1,000-Armed Chenrezig thangka to Rinpoche during the long life puja, Kopan Monastery, Boudhanath, Nepal; Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Ven. Roger Kunsang offers special 1,000-Armed Chenrezig thangka to Rinpoche during the long life puja, Kopan Monastery, Boudhanath, Nepal; Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Rinpoche giving a teaching on chod practice. Rinpoche also did a tea offering practice on the hill at Kopan Monastery with senior Kopan Monks. Kopan Monastery, Boudhanath, Nepal, September 2020. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Rinpoche giving a teaching on chod practice. Rinpoche also did a tea offering practice on the hill at Kopan Monastery with senior Kopan Monks. Kopan Monastery, Boudhanath, Nepal, September 2020. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Rinpoche after one of the teachings explaining the Dharma message written on a stuffed toy. Kopan Monastery, Boudhanath, Nepal, August 2020. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Rinpoche after one of the teachings explaining the Dharma message written on a stuffed toy. Kopan Monastery, Boudhanath, Nepal, August 2020. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche meeting with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, with Ven. Roger Kunsang - Bodhgaya, India; Photographer: Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama; 2020-01
Lama Zopa Rinpoche meeting with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, with Ven. Roger Kunsang - Bodhgaya, India; Photographer: Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama; 2020-01
Rinpoche enjoying the newly published Big Love, the biography of FPMT co-founder Lama Yeshe, Kopan Monastery, Boudhanath, Nepal, April 2020. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Rinpoche enjoying the newly published Big Love, the biography of FPMT co-founder Lama Yeshe, Kopan Monastery, Boudhanath, Nepal, April 2020. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Rinpoche on Saka Dawa Zoom call with many FPMT geshes, directors, regional and national coordinators, and staff from around the world, who offered a mandala and prayers for Rinpoche's long life, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, June 5, 2020.  Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Rinpoche on Saka Dawa Zoom call with many FPMT geshes, directors, regional and national coordinators, and staff from around the world, who offered a mandala and prayers for Rinpoche's long life, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, June 5, 2020. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Special White Tara long life puja being offered to Lama Zopa Rinpoche, with senior Kopan monks and nuns, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, July 2020; Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Special White Tara long life puja being offered to Lama Zopa Rinpoche, with senior Kopan monks and nuns, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, July 2020; Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Khen Rinpoche Geshe Chonyi,  Khadro-la, Tsoknyi Rinpoche, Mingyur Rinpoche, the abbot of Shechen Monastery, and the abbot of Mindroling Monastery in the gardens at Kopan Monastery. Based on the advice of Khadro-la, this group did more than forty fire pujas to purify and heal COVID-19, Kopan Monastery, Nepal. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab, July 2020.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Khen Rinpoche Geshe Chonyi, Khadro-la, Tsoknyi Rinpoche, Mingyur Rinpoche, the abbot of Shechen Monastery, and the abbot of Mindroling Monastery in the gardens at Kopan Monastery. Based on the advice of Khadro-la, this group did more than forty fire pujas to purify and heal COVID-19, Kopan Monastery, Nepal. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab, July 2020.
Third day of the more than forty fire pujas advised by Khadro-la. These fire pujas are to heal the world and purify obstacles, particularly those caused by the pandemic. Today seven fire pujas are being offered by Khadro-la, Tsoknyi Rinpoche, Mingyur Rinpoche, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, the Abbot of Shechen Monastery, the Abbot of Mindroling Monastery, and Khen Rinpoche Geshe Chonyi - Khachoe Ghakyil Nunnery, Boudhanath, Nepal; Photographer: Roger Kunsang
Third day of the more than forty fire pujas advised by Khadro-la. These fire pujas are to heal the world and purify obstacles, particularly those caused by the pandemic. Today seven fire pujas are being offered by Khadro-la, Tsoknyi Rinpoche, Mingyur Rinpoche, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, the Abbot of Shechen Monastery, the Abbot of Mindroling Monastery, and Khen Rinpoche Geshe Chonyi - Khachoe Ghakyil Nunnery, Boudhanath, Nepal; Photographer: Roger Kunsang
Lama Zopa Rinpoche offering fire puja for healing and purification and particularly for current pandemic - Boudhanath, Nepal; Photographer: Roger Kunsang
Lama Zopa Rinpoche offering fire puja for healing and purification and particularly for current pandemic - Boudhanath, Nepal; Photographer: Roger Kunsang
Khadro-la offering incense puja in four directions, prior to offering the fire pujas. This is the fourth day of more than forty fire pujas for healing and purifying obstacles for all beings and the current world situation - Boudhanath, Nepal; Photographer: Roger Kunsang
Khadro-la offering incense puja in four directions, prior to offering the fire pujas. This is the fourth day of more than forty fire pujas for healing and purifying obstacles for all beings and the current world situation - Boudhanath, Nepal; Photographer: Roger Kunsang
Rinpoche outside the Kopan canteen - Kopan Monastery, Nepal, September 2020. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Rinpoche outside the Kopan canteen - Kopan Monastery, Nepal, September 2020. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Khen Rinpoche Geshe Chonyi birthday celebration at Kopan Monastery, Nepal; Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Khen Rinpoche Geshe Chonyi birthday celebration at Kopan Monastery, Nepal; Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Nuns in main gompa at Khachoe Ghakyil Nunnery, Nepal, August 2020. Photo by Ven. Thubten Choying.
Nuns in main gompa at Khachoe Ghakyil Nunnery, Nepal, August 2020. Photo by Ven. Thubten Choying.
Rainbow over Khachoe Ghakyil Nunnery, Nepal, Auguest 2020. Photo by Ven. Thubten Choying.
Rainbow over Khachoe Ghakyil Nunnery, Nepal, Auguest 2020. Photo by Ven. Thubten Choying.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche giving teachings at Khachoe Ghakyil Nunnery, Nepal, October 2020. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche giving teachings at Khachoe Ghakyil Nunnery, Nepal, October 2020. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche visiting Maitreya School, Bodhgaya, January 2020.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche visiting Maitreya School, Bodhgaya, January 2020.
Children of Maitreya School, Root Institute, Bodhgaya, India.
Children of Maitreya School, Root Institute, Bodhgaya, India.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche visiting and giving advice to the children of Maitreya School. Rinpoche also gave gifts of clothing to all the children, January 2020. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche visiting and giving advice to the children of Maitreya School. Rinpoche also gave gifts of clothing to all the children, January 2020. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Students of Ngari Institute, Ladakh.
Students of Ngari Institute, Ladakh.
Nuns of Tashi Chime Gatsal Nunnery, Nepal, studying.
Nuns of Tashi Chime Gatsal Nunnery, Nepal, studying.
Young nuns of Tashi Chime Gatsal Nunnery, Nepal.
Young nuns of Tashi Chime Gatsal Nunnery, Nepal.
Young students of Ngari Institute, Ladakh.
Young students of Ngari Institute, Ladakh.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche bought goats that were intended for slaughter and food on January 24 and blessed them before being released to their new home at the Animal Liberation Sanctuary.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche bought goats that were intended for slaughter and food on January 24 and blessed them before being released to their new home at the Animal Liberation Sanctuary.
Some of the elderly Tibetans at the Rabgay Ling Old Age Home, Gurupura, India, supported through the Social Services Fund.
Some of the elderly Tibetans at the Rabgay Ling Old Age Home, Gurupura, India, supported through the Social Services Fund.
Residents of Dhondenling Elderly Home, Kollegal, India.
Residents of Dhondenling Elderly Home, Kollegal, India.
Garden at the Rabgayling Old Age Home, Gurupura, India.
Garden at the Rabgayling Old Age Home, Gurupura, India.
Residents of Rabgay Ling Old Age Home, supported by the Social Services Fund.
Residents of Rabgay Ling Old Age Home, supported by the Social Services Fund.
Residents of Dhondenling Elderly Home, Kollegal, India, receiving treatment.
Residents of Dhondenling Elderly Home, Kollegal, India, receiving treatment.
Students of Sagamartha Secondary School, Chailsa, Nepal.
Students of Sagamartha Secondary School, Chailsa, Nepal.
Young monks of Kopan Monastery practicing memorization of texts, Kopan Monastery, Nepal. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Young monks of Kopan Monastery practicing memorization of texts, Kopan Monastery, Nepal. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Geshema Namdrol Phuntsok leading a discussion group at Kopan Nunnery, Kathmandu, Nepal, September 2020. Photo by Ani Lobsang Drolma.
Geshema Namdrol Phuntsok leading a discussion group at Kopan Nunnery, Kathmandu, Nepal, September 2020. Photo by Ani Lobsang Drolma.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Khen Rinpoche Geshe Chonyi visited Khachoe Ghakyil Nunnery to listen to the nuns debate, Nepal, September 2020. Photo by Ven. Thubten Choying.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Khen Rinpoche Geshe Chonyi visited Khachoe Ghakyil Nunnery to listen to the nuns debate, Nepal, September 2020. Photo by Ven. Thubten Choying.
Last session of Nyung Na retreat on the day after Saka Dawa, Kopan Monastery, Nepal. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Last session of Nyung Na retreat on the day after Saka Dawa, Kopan Monastery, Nepal. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Kopan monks doing prayers and pujas for COVID-19 virus, to mitigate effects and bring benefits of those affected, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, March 2020. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Kopan monks doing prayers and pujas for COVID-19 virus, to mitigate effects and bring benefits of those affected, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, March 2020. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Monks from Gaden Shartse Monastery, South India.
Monks from Gaden Shartse Monastery, South India.
Monks from Gaden Shartse Monastery.
Monks from Gaden Shartse Monastery.
Monks at Gaden Shartse Monastery getting their body temperatures checked as a COVID-19 safety protocol.
Monks at Gaden Shartse Monastery getting their body temperatures checked as a COVID-19 safety protocol.
Sangha at Gaden Shartse Monastery, supported by the Supporting Ordained Sangha Fund.
Sangha at Gaden Shartse Monastery, supported by the Supporting Ordained Sangha Fund.
Food being received at Ganden Shartse Monastery, South India. A grant from the Supporting Ordained Sangha Fund covered five months of food for the monastery in 2020.
Food being received at Ganden Shartse Monastery, South India. A grant from the Supporting Ordained Sangha Fund covered five months of food for the monastery in 2020.
Lama Tsongkhapa Day light offerings, Kopan Monastery, Nepal. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Tsongkhapa Day light offerings, Kopan Monastery, Nepal. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Some of the 1,000 Buddhas offered to His Holiness the Dalai Lama through the Holy Objects Fund, February 2020.
Some of the 1,000 Buddhas offered to His Holiness the Dalai Lama through the Holy Objects Fund, February 2020.
Boudhanath Stupa, Nepal. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Boudhanath Stupa, Nepal. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Stupa being built at the Rabgayling Old Age Home, Gurupura, India, November 2020, with the support from the Holy Objects Fund. The stupa is scheduled to be completed in October 2021.
Stupa being built at the Rabgayling Old Age Home, Gurupura, India, November 2020, with the support from the Holy Objects Fund. The stupa is scheduled to be completed in October 2021.
Stupa being built at Land of Medicine Buddha, CA, US. The Holy Object Fund offered a grant toward the creation of this stupa.
Stupa being built at Land of Medicine Buddha, CA, US. The Holy Object Fund offered a grant toward the creation of this stupa.
108 Nyung Na retreat at Institut Vajrayogini. This annual retreat is sponsored by the Practice and Retreat Fund.
108 Nyung Na retreat at Institut Vajrayogini. This annual retreat is sponsored by the Practice and Retreat Fund.
Participants of the 108 Nyung Na retreat of Institut Vajra Yogini, France, November 2020.
Participants of the 108 Nyung Na retreat of Institut Vajra Yogini, France, November 2020.
Celebrating the LRZTP8 graduates, Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh, India, March 2020. Photo by LRZTP.
Celebrating the LRZTP8 graduates, Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh, India, March 2020. Photo by LRZTP.
Foundation Service Seminar, Institut Vajra 
 Yogini, Lavaur, France, January 2020. Photo by Harld Weichart.
Foundation Service Seminar, Institut Vajra Yogini, Lavaur, France, January 2020. Photo by Harld Weichart.
Ian Green with the gold-plated parasol installed on the Great Stupa, Bendigo, December 2019. Photo by Darren Howe for the Bendigo Advertiser.
Ian Green with the gold-plated parasol installed on the Great Stupa, Bendigo, December 2019. Photo by Darren Howe for the Bendigo Advertiser.
Banner for the ongoing Prayerathon organized by the International Mahayana Institute and hosted by Chenrezig Institute in Australia.
Banner for the ongoing Prayerathon organized by the International Mahayana Institute and hosted by Chenrezig Institute in Australia.
Banner for the Big Love Festival organized by the Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom.
Banner for the Big Love Festival organized by the Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom.