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FPMT International Office Annual Review 2022
Please enjoy this photo gallery to accompany our FPMT Annual Review 2022: Rejoicing in A Year of Offering the Methods for Peace and Happiness.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Khadro la in the cable car going up to the Chandragiri Hills resort for lunch and prayers, Nepal, January 2, 2022. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Monks at Gyudmed Tantric College, India at lunch, January 4, 2022. The FPMT Supporting Ordained Sangha Fund offered a grant to provide healthy vegetarian food for the monastery in 2022.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Kopan Monastery, Nepal, January 3, 2022. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Rainbow viewed from Kopan Monastery, Nepal, January 21, 2022. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche meeting senior minister in department of Education of Nepal Government. They spoke on many matters such as the school in Kopan monastery and the monastic education system, Dharma education, and Universal Education focusing on compassion and kindness, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, February 23, 2022. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Gyupa monks of Kopan Monastery offering Most Secret Hayagriva Tsog Kong for Rinpoche's long life and for the whole FPMT organization and all beings, March 2, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lhundrup Topgye.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche leading incense puja on Kopan hill during the 3rd day of Losar, March 5, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Karuna Hospital, Nepal, in the kidney dialysis section that Kopan Monastery has helped, March 5, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche offering a teaching via Zoom to Russian students, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, March 7, 2022. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Khandro la and Kopan Lama Gyupas performing a consecration of the Thousand-Arm Chenrezig statue at Geshe Sonam Wangchen's old age home, Nepal, March 8, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Khandro la performing a consecration of the Thousand-Arm Chenrezig statue at Geshe Sonam Wangchen's old age home, Nepal, March 8, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Khenrinpoche Geshe Chonyi making offering during Lama Zopa Rinpoche's long life puja, Kopan Monastery, Nepal.
Rigsel Rinpoche during the long life puja for Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, March 11, 2022. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Kopan Umze Geshe Sherab during long life puja for Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, March 11, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Offering of Lama dance and Sherpa dance after the long life puja for Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, March 11, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Offering of Lama dance and Sherpa dance after the long life puja for Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, March 11, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche visiting Serkong Dorje Chang and furry friend, March 13, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Students at the Ngari Institute, Ladakh, which has received grant funds from the FPMT Social Services Fund, March 15, 2022.
Students at the Ngari Institute, Ladakh, about to enjoy a meal together. The school has received grants from the FPMT Social Services Fund, March 15, 2022.
Great prayer festival in Nepal that all Kopan monks and nuns attended at Gosok Tsechen Kunphen Monastery, March 18, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche checking the art of a Padmasambhava statue, Boudanath, Nepal, March 29, 2022. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche giving a teaching in the Chenrezig Gompa at Kopan to the Vajrasattva retreaters, Nepal, March 30, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Long life puja being offered to Khandro Kunga Bhuma at her retreat place, Boudanath, Nepal, April 2, 2022. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche offered a Milarepa initiation at a resort place in the jungle near Kathmandu, Nepal, April 6, 2022. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche meeting with Geshe Thubten Rinchen, April 13, 2022. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Geshe Thubten Rinchen offering oral transmissions in the gompa at Kopan Monastery, Nepal, April 17, 2022. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Kopan sangha receiving oral transmissions from Geshe Rinchen, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, April 29, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche meeting with Alison Murdoch, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, April 17, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Tara puja at the Tara temple in Kathmandu, Nepal with Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Geshe Tenzin Zopa, Geshe Sherab, Ven. Roger, and others.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Telo Rinpoche at Kopan Monastery, May 8, 2022. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Long life puja offered to Geshe Rinchen (pictured right) at Kopan Monastery, Nepal, May 10, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche meeting with the reincarnation of his teacher Trulshik Rinpoche, Nepal, May 14, 2022. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche meeting Russian neuroscientists at Kopan Monastery, Nepal, May 14, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche meeting Russian neuroscientists at Kopan Monastery, Nepal, May 14, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche meeting the CEO of Karuna Hospital, Dr. Ram Kumar Shrestha, who had just summitted Mount Everest. He had summited it as a fundraising mission to raise money to buy a much needed new machine for the hospital. Kopan Monastery, Nepal, May 19, 2022. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche with Ven. Drachom, displaying the newly designed liberation cloths to place on the dead for purification, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, May 20, 2022. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Palden Lhamo puja with Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Khadro-la, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, May 21, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Monks of Kopan Monastery in puja, May 25, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Young monks of Kopan Monastery, Nepal, May 27, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche with a new cup, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, June 3, 2022. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche giving a talk at the inauguration of the new building for the Nepal Buddhist Gelug Association, Boudanath, Nepal, June 7, 2022. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche watching teachings by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, in his room at Kopan Monastery, Nepal, June 14, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche reciting mantras for Gen Ngawang Namgyal just before he passed away at Karuna Hospital, Nepal, June 21, 2022. Gen Ngawang Namgyal was one of the first monks of Kopan and Lawudo. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche discussing with Dr. Ram Kumar Shrestha and other key people of Karuna Hospital about hospital’s new project, Boudanath, Nepal, June 21, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Most Secret Hayagiva Tsog Kong puja offered for Lama Zopa Rinpoche's health and long life, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, June 24, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche offering a teaching on Zoom to Russian students, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, June 25, 2022. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche leading prayers on how to bless the sentient beings in the ocean, as well as blessing the ocean with the Namgyalma mantra board and blessed water, Singapore, July 2, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche in the hospital, after a medical procedure, with flower offerings and explaining how he had blessed the entire hospital, Singapore, July 5, 2022. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche leading a Lama Chopa puja in celebration of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's birthday, Amitabha Buddhist Centre, Singapore, July 6, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Consecration ceremony for the new prayer wheel and prayer wheel house in Thame, which received a grant through the Holy Objects Fund, Thame, Nepal, August 11, 2022.
Consecration ceremony for the new prayer wheel and prayer wheel house in Thame, which received a grant through the Holy Objects Fund, Thame, Nepal, August 11, 2022.
Ven. Lobsang Sherab (author of many of our photos and assistant to Lama Zopa Rinpoche) working at Rinpoche's teachings, Amitabha Buddhist Centre, Singapore, August 27, 2022. Photo by Ven. Holly Ansett.
Ven. Roger Kunsang making offering during long life puja to Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Amitabha Buddhist Centre, Singapore, September 11, 2022.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche in the garden at Jewel Changi Airport, Singapore, September 19, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche and friends at the airport before leaving Singapore, September 19, 2022.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche meeting the incarnation of his teacher Choden Rinpoche in Sera Je Monastery, India, September 20, 2022.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche and the 104th Gaden Tripa Rinpoche Lobsang Tenzin, India, September 21, 2022.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche with abbot of Sera Mey Monastery, Geshe Tashi Tsering, Sera Je Monastery, India, September 21, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lhundrup Topgye.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche meeting Abbot of Namdroling Monastery, Khenchen Pema Sherab, India, September 23, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lhundrup Topgye.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche offering mandala to Kyabje Jhado Rinpoche during teachings at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, India, September 27, 2022. Photo by Geshe Ngawang Sangye.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche with Ani Choki (Lama Yeshe’s niece), Sera Je Monastery, India, September 28, 2022. Photo by Geshe Ngawang Sangye.
His Eminence Ling Rinpoche with FPMT CEO Ven. Roger Kunsang during his recovery from surgery, Singapore, September 28, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche meeting with the reincarnation of his teacher Ribur Rinpoche, India, October 4, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lhundrup Topgye.
At the conclusion of the teachings from Tokden Rinpoche, a long life puja was offered and here Lama Zopa Rinpoche is offering the mandala, Sera Je Monastery, India, October 12, 2022.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche with Tokden Rinpoche (center) and Jhado Rinpoche on the grounds of Sera Je Monastery, India, October 12, 2022.
Consecration day of the 45 foot stupa built at Rabagayling Tibetan Settlement in Hunsur, India with Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Gyudmed Abbott and Gyudmed monks. October 14, 2022.
Expression of Gratitude plaque offered to Lama Zopa Rinpoche by Sera Je Monastery, October 14, 2022.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Gyudmed Monastery, India, October 14, 2022.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche bestowing Amitayus Empowerment to the people of Kollegal Tibetan settlement, in the community hall built through the sponsorship of Rinpoche and the FPMT Social Services Fund, India, October 27, 2022.
Attendees at Amitayus Empowerment offered by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the Kollegal Tibetan settlement, India, October 27, 2022.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche receiving thanks for the support he has given to the Tibetans in Kollegal Tibetan settlement, such as the old age home and community center, October 27, 2022.
His Holiness coming to meet Lama Zopa Rinpoche, along with Ven. Roger Kunsang, Ven. Thubten Tendar, and others, Dharamsala, India, November 2, 2022. Photo courtesy of the Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama meeting with Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Dharamsala, India, November 2, 2022. Photo courtesy of the Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Tsenshab Serkong Rinpoche, Dharamsala, India, November 2, 2022. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche with Drukpa Rinpoche at Tashi Chime Gatsal Nunnery, a small Kagyu nunnery in Nepal, November 13, 2022. Photo by Ven. Thubten Tendar.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche gave ordination over two days with explanation to forty-five new nuns at Tashi Chime Gatsal Nunnery, Nepal, November 16, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lhundrup Topgye.
The newly ordained nuns at Tashi Chime Gatsal Nunnery, Nepal, November 16, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lhundrup Topgye.
16 Arhat long life puja offered by all the monks and nuns of Kopan for Lama Zopa Rinpoche's birthday, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, December 3, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Young Kopan monks singing happy birthday on Rinpoche's birthday celebration, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, December 3, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Geshe Tenzin Zopa and students from Adelaide, Australia, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, December 6, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Participants during Lama Zopa Rinpoche's teaching during the fifty-third Kopan November course, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, December 9, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Mandala offering during Kurukulli initiation given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Kopan Monastery, Nepal, December 10, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
New sangha with Lama Zopa Rinpoche after ordination, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, December 14, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lhundrup Topgye.
Graduation ceremony for eight new geshe-mas at Kopan Monastery, Nepal, December 15, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche with the eight new geshe-mas during their graduation ceremony at Kopan Monastery, Nepal, December 15, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Light offerings on Lama Tsongkhapa day at Kopan Monastery, Nepal, December 18, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Yangsi Rinpoche and others offering light during Lama Tsongkhapa day celebration, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, December 18, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Heruka Lama Chopa on Lama Tsongkhapa day, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, December 18, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Heruka Lama Chopa on Lama Tsongkhapa day, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, December 18, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche with FPMT CEO Ven. Roger Kunsang and FPMT Charitable Projects Coordinator Ven. Holly Ansett, Boudanath, Nepal, December 19, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
IMI sangha group photo with Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Kopan Monastery, Nepal, December 19, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche giving oral transmissions and teachings to the children of Dickey Tsering home, Boudanath, Nepal, December 19, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
1,000 Offerings to Maitreya puja on Lama Tsong Khapa day morning, December 18, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Long life puja offered to Lama Zopa Rinpoche on behalf of the entire FPMT organization, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, December 21, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Long life puja offered to Lama Zopa Rinpoche on behalf of the entire FPMT organization, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, December 21, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche with the Prajnaparamita Project writers Ven. Tsering, Ven. Gelek and Jane Seidlitz, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, December 23, 2022. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Book release of Lama Zopa Rinpoche's new book in Nepali called: "The Effects of Smoking and Living a Healthy and Happy Life". With over 600 guests, including dignitaries such as Mr. Gagan K. Thapa from the Nepali Parliament’s House of Representatives. Music was offered by renowned singers Raju Lama and Ani Choying Drolma. Khachoe Ghakyil Nunnery, Nepal, December 24, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
End of retreat group photo for the fifty-third Kopan lamrim meditation course, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, December 26, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
His Eminence Ling Rinpoche and Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Root Institute, Bodhgaya, India, December 28, 2022. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.