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Lama Zopa Rinpoche Stupa of Complete Victory
at Kopan Monastery
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A magnificent Stupa of Complete Victory is being built for Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Kopan Monastery in Kathmandu, Nepal. The stupa stands 42 feet high (12.8 meters) and is encircled by 32 smaller stupas. Beneath the main stupa is a large meditation hall, and below that are private meditation rooms.
Consecration of the Stupa
We are delighted to announce that the grand inauguration ceremony of the Stupa will take place on December 11, 2026, at Kopan Monastery.
Rendering of Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Stupa of Complete Victory.
About the Stupa
The stupa is located on the northeast side of the Stupa Garden at Kopan Monastery, where the stupas of Geshe Lama Konchog and Khensur Rinpoche Lama Lhundup are situated. This stupa is facing exactly mid-way between Swayambhunath and Boudhanath. To maintaining the vastness of Kopan’s beautiful gardens, Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s stupa is being built from the level below thus enlarging the whole area and enabling two retreat rooms under the stupa. The architect working on this project has integrated the circumambulation path to go around all three stupas and incorporating the whole area as a place for purification and creating merit.
Rendering of the placement in Kopan’s garden of Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Stupa of Complete Victory.
Construction Progress
Construction began in October 2023 with a groundbreaking ceremony and prayers, and the actual building commenced in January 2024. By October 2024 the stupa had reached the vase level, and in January 2025 the many precious and holy objects were placed inside, including the Kangyur and Tengyur, the life tree positioned at the center of the stupa, forty trillion mantras inscribed on nanotechnology film, and various other sacred items. The following months were devoted to the intricate and beautiful decorations of the stupa, the gompa, and the meditation rooms below.
The Origin of the Stupa
On the 49th day after Lama Zopa Rinpoche showed the aspect of passing, His Eminence Zong Rinpoche came to Kopan Monastery to offer prayers for Rinpoche’s swift return. He kindly offered guidance on the type of stupa to build, advising that it be a Stupa of Complete Victory — which represents the Buddha’s victory over the mara of death.
Support This Project
The total cost of the project is approximately US$935,890, as estimated by the local Nepali architectural firm undertaking the work. The major expenses include the civil works required to prepare the ground — excavation and building up from the lower level — as well as the construction of the stupa, its decorative painting and ornamentation, and the construction and installation of the 32 smaller surrounding stupas.
To Offer Your Compassionate Support
May this stupa quickly create the cause for the swift return of our precious Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche and for all his wishes to be actualized exactly as he planned.
We also invite you to enjoy this animated video showing the plans for the stupa:
The Lama Zopa Rinpoche Stupa of Complete Victory Fund is a project of FPMT Inc. and is administered by FPMT International Office located in Portland, Oregon, United States. All donations made to this fund are tax-deductible within the United States in accordance with IRS Code article 501(c)(3) to the extent allowed by law.
For questions about this project, please contact the Charitable Projects Coordinator.