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Placing the Life Tree in the Stupa of Complete Victory for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Swift Return
The Stupa of Complete Victory, being built at Kopan Monastery in Nepal for the swift return of Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche, is progressing impressively. We are delighted to share this recent update and rejoice in this significant milestone that has ... Read more »
Rejoicing in the Creation of Holy Objects for All Beings: Grants Offered in 2024
Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche expressed in his Vast Visions his wish for the FPMT organization to build many holy objects everywhere, as many as possible. This makes it so easy for sentient beings to purify their heavy negative karma and ... Read more »
Disbursement Offered to Families Devastated by the Thame Flood
We are very happy to report that on January 3, 2025, at the Milanchok Thameychok Kidug Hall in Kathmandu, we disbursed US$37,127 to 55 families from Thame, who were profoundly affected by the catastrophic flood caused by the bursting of ... Read more »
Placing the Treasure Vases in the Stupa of Complete Victory
The construction of the Stupa of Complete Victory being built for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Kopan Monastery, Nepal, is progressing beautifully. We are so happy to share this recent update and the significant milestone that has ... Read more »
Rejoicing in the Activities of Lama Tsongkhapa Teachers Fund in 2024
The Lama Tsongkhapa Teachers Fund is dedicated to upholding the Gelug lineage of Tibetan Mahayana Buddhism. The Lama Tsongkhapa Teachers Fund (LTKTF) has had another impactful year in 2024, supporting a variety of projects aimed at preserving and spreading the ... Read more »
Institut Vajra Yogini Long-Term Retreat Rooms Fulfilling the Wishes of Lama Zopa Rinpoche
In January 2025, Institut Vajra Yogini (IVY), France, will host its 39th Annual Vajrayogini Retreat, guided this year by Jhampa Shaneman. This retreat, open to all who have received the Vajrayogini initiation, marks a special moment in fulfilling Lama Zopa ... Read more »
Yearly Guru Bumtsog and Large Thangka Display at Kopan Nunnery
For the ninth year in a row, a very large thangka of Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche) was displayed and an auspicious 100,000 tsog offering event (Guru Bumtsog) took place at Khachoe Ghakyil Ling (Kopan Nunnery). This giant holy object is 70 ... Read more »
Rejoicing in Animal Blessings and Rescue from Untimely Death in 2024
The Animal Liberation Fund supports ongoing animal liberations conducted by Sangha and students, which include extensive prayers and dedications for fulfilling Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s holy wishes, his gurus, sponsors, those who are sick or facing untimely death, and specific requests ... Read more »
Rejoicing in the Powerful Pujas and Prayers Being Offered on Lhabab Duchen
The merit multiplying day of Lhabab Duchen (commemorating Guru Shakyamuni Buddha’s return to Earth from the Realm of the Thirty-Three), occurs on November 22, 2024 this year. On this day, up to ten thousand Sangha will be engaging in powerful ... Read more »
Rejoicing in Support Offered to 1,500 Students in India and Nepal in 2024!
Since 2012, the FPMT’s Social Services Fund has been a cornerstone of support for schools in India and Nepal, catering to students from Tibetan, Nepali, Sherpa, and Indian backgrounds. This initiative ensures that these schools can provide quality education at ... Read more »
The Stupa of Complete Victory at Kopan Monastery Reaches the Vase Level!
As we have previously reported, a Stupa of Complete Victory is being built at Kopan Monastery, Nepal, for the swift return of Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche and actualization of all his wishes. Venerable Tenzin Tsultrim was recently at Kopan Monastery ... Read more »