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Lama Zopa Rinpoche: Photos Through the Years, Part 3

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Lama Zopa Rinpoche with CPMT 2014 meeting participants at the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, Australia, September 29, 2014. Photo by Steve Alberts.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche with CPMT 2014 meeting participants at the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, Australia, September 29, 2014. Photo by Steve Alberts.
Rinpoche wearing his genuine ozzie hat (offered at the long life puja yesterday) after completing the painting of the newly offered kangaroo, Rinpoche painted the mantra of Enjoyment of the Great Water, just seeing it purifies 100,000 eons of negative karma, Bendigo, Australia, October 23, 2014. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Rinpoche wearing his genuine ozzie hat (offered at the long life puja yesterday) after completing the painting of the newly offered kangaroo, Rinpoche painted the mantra of Enjoyment of the Great Water, just seeing it purifies 100,000 eons of negative karma, Bendigo, Australia, October 23, 2014. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche with Ven. Gyatso and Ian Green at the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, Bendigo, Australia, October 25, 2014. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche with Ven. Gyatso and Ian Green at the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, Bendigo, Australia, October 25, 2014. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche teaching during the Kopan November Course, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, December 1, 2014. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche teaching during the Kopan November Course, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, December 1, 2014. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche offers advice to a group of Vietnamese students during a break at the Jangchup Lamrim teachings at Gaden Monastery, India, December 26, 2014. Photo Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche offers advice to a group of Vietnamese students during a break at the Jangchup Lamrim teachings at Gaden Monastery, India, December 26, 2014. Photo Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche teaching at Tushita Mahayana Meditation Centre, Delhi, India, January 30, 2015. Photo by Ven. Thubten Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche teaching at Tushita Mahayana Meditation Centre, Delhi, India, January 30, 2015. Photo by Ven. Thubten Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche teaching students how to offer money to beggars, with respect and two hands, Mahabodhi Stupa, Bodhgaya, India, February 8, 2015. Photo by Ven. Thubten Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche teaching students how to offer money to beggars, with respect and two hands, Mahabodhi Stupa, Bodhgaya, India, February 8, 2015. Photo by Ven. Thubten Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche celebrated Losar in Bodhgaya and made many trips to the Mahabodhi Stupa to circumabulate, make offerings, and engage in other beneficial activities, Bodhgaya, India, February 20, 2015. Photo by Ven. Thubten Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche celebrated Losar in Bodhgaya and made many trips to the Mahabodhi Stupa to circumabulate, make offerings, and engage in other beneficial activities, Bodhgaya, India, February 20, 2015. Photo by Ven. Thubten Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche reading Lama Tsongkhapa's “Lekshe Nyingpo,” Mahabodhi Stupa, Bodhgaya, India, March 2015. Photo by Ven. Thubten Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche reading Lama Tsongkhapa's “Lekshe Nyingpo,” Mahabodhi Stupa, Bodhgaya, India, March 2015. Photo by Ven. Thubten Kunsang.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama with Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Venerable Roger, Dharamsala, India, March 30, 2015. Photo courtesy of the Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama with Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Venerable Roger, Dharamsala, India, March 30, 2015. Photo courtesy of the Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Rinpoche's family and Sherpas welcoming Lama Zopa Rinpoche to Lawudo, Solu Khumbu, Nepal, April 4, 2015. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Rinpoche's family and Sherpas welcoming Lama Zopa Rinpoche to Lawudo, Solu Khumbu, Nepal, April 4, 2015. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the opening of the library at Lawudo Retreat Center, April 7, 2015, Lawudo, Solu Khumbu, Nepal. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the opening of the library at Lawudo Retreat Center, April 7, 2015, Lawudo, Solu Khumbu, Nepal. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Sherpa women offering dance to Rinpoche before Amitabha long life initiation, April 21, 2015. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Sherpa women offering dance to Rinpoche before Amitabha long life initiation, April 21, 2015. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche led prayers and gave oral transmissions to young monks and Western visitors after the earthquake, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, April 26, 2015. Photo by Ven. Sarah Thresher.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche led prayers and gave oral transmissions to young monks and Western visitors after the earthquake, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, April 26, 2015. Photo by Ven. Sarah Thresher.
Incense puja at Mount Taranaki in New Zealand. Lama Zopa Rinpoche had been wanting to do puja here for some years as it is a special place, May 20, 2015. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Incense puja at Mount Taranaki in New Zealand. Lama Zopa Rinpoche had been wanting to do puja here for some years as it is a special place, May 20, 2015. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche offering a khata to Padmasambhava statue at De-Tong Ling Retreat Centre, Kangaroo Island, Australia, May 25, 2015. Photo by Ven. Thubten Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche offering a khata to Padmasambhava statue at De-Tong Ling Retreat Centre, Kangaroo Island, Australia, May 25, 2015. Photo by Ven. Thubten Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche in New York city, USA, September 4, 2015. Photo by Edward Sczudlo.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche in New York city, USA, September 4, 2015. Photo by Edward Sczudlo.
Lama Zopa invited his childhood friend Chokyi Nima Rinpoche for the wrathful Padmasambhava puja in front of the great thangka of Guru Rinpoche. The puja was dedicated to remove all the obstacles for the present situation in Nepal as well as all the conflicts in the world, especially the Middle East. The puja included Cham (religious dance), Khachoe Ghakyil Nunnery, Kathmandu, Nepal, December 4, 2015. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa invited his childhood friend Chokyi Nima Rinpoche for the wrathful Padmasambhava puja in front of the great thangka of Guru Rinpoche. The puja was dedicated to remove all the obstacles for the present situation in Nepal as well as all the conflicts in the world, especially the Middle East. The puja included Cham (religious dance), Khachoe Ghakyil Nunnery, Kathmandu, Nepal, December 4, 2015. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche with one of his gurus Khyongla Rato Rinpoche at Sera Je Monastery, India, January 4, 2016. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche with one of his gurus Khyongla Rato Rinpoche at Sera Je Monastery, India, January 4, 2016. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Rinpoche and sangha in Maratika cave, Maratika, Nepal, February 17, 2016. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Rinpoche and sangha in Maratika cave, Maratika, Nepal, February 17, 2016. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Ven. Roger telling a story about the early years and hardships during the long life puja offered to Rinpoche at Amitabha Buddhist Centre, Singapore, March 12, 2016. Photo by Ven. Holly Ansett.
Ven. Roger telling a story about the early years and hardships during the long life puja offered to Rinpoche at Amitabha Buddhist Centre, Singapore, March 12, 2016. Photo by Ven. Holly Ansett.
Tenzin Osel Hita reading out praise to Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the long life puja, Amitabha Buddhist Centre, Singapore, March 13, 2016. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Tenzin Osel Hita reading out praise to Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the long life puja, Amitabha Buddhist Centre, Singapore, March 13, 2016. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche being greeted by students at Chokyi Gyaltsen Center, Penang, Malaysia, March 19, 2016. Photo by Bill Kane.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche being greeted by students at Chokyi Gyaltsen Center, Penang, Malaysia, March 19, 2016. Photo by Bill Kane.
Rinpoche taking a walk with Venerables Pemba Sherpa and Thubten Tendar, Hong Kong, April 22, 2016. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Rinpoche taking a walk with Venerables Pemba Sherpa and Thubten Tendar, Hong Kong, April 22, 2016. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Before departing Taiwan, local nuns came to meet Rinpoche, Shakyamuni Center, Taiwan, May 23, 2016. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Before departing Taiwan, local nuns came to meet Rinpoche, Shakyamuni Center, Taiwan, May 23, 2016. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Khadro la at Kyichu Lhakhang, Bhutan, May 27, 2016. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Khadro la at Kyichu Lhakhang, Bhutan, May 27, 2016. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
The walk up to Tiger's Nest Monastery (Paro Thaksang), Rinpoche is being carried in a palanquin, Bhutan, May 31, 2016. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
The walk up to Tiger's Nest Monastery (Paro Thaksang), Rinpoche is being carried in a palanquin, Bhutan, May 31, 2016. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
After the small boy many people came up for a blessing from Rinpoche at the annual flower show in Paro, Bhutan, June 6, 2016. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
After the small boy many people came up for a blessing from Rinpoche at the annual flower show in Paro, Bhutan, June 6, 2016. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Rinpoche out on the open Atlantic ocean blessing the ocean and the living beings in the ocean. Rinpoche used water from the holy place of Guru Rinpoche in Bhutan, New York, USA, August 2, 2016. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Rinpoche out on the open Atlantic ocean blessing the ocean and the living beings in the ocean. Rinpoche used water from the holy place of Guru Rinpoche in Bhutan, New York, USA, August 2, 2016. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Rinpoche giving advice to the elder Sherpa community in New York City, United States, August 10, 2016. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Rinpoche giving advice to the elder Sherpa community in New York City, United States, August 10, 2016. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
The children of Kadampa Center offering flowers to Rinpoche, Kadampa Center, Raleigh, United States, August 13, 2016. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
The children of Kadampa Center offering flowers to Rinpoche, Kadampa Center, Raleigh, United States, August 13, 2016. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Rinpoche is writing the mantra that he wanted displayed around the house and outside, to leave imprint on anyone who sees it, Buddha Amitabha Pure Land, Washington, USA, September 5, 2016. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Rinpoche is writing the mantra that he wanted displayed around the house and outside, to leave imprint on anyone who sees it, Buddha Amitabha Pure Land, Washington, USA, September 5, 2016. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Sangha blessing the sentient beings in Omak Lake with mantras, Washington, USA, September 22, 2016. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Sangha blessing the sentient beings in Omak Lake with mantras, Washington, USA, September 22, 2016. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Light offerings at Boudhanath Stupa at night, with Khenrinpoche Geshe Chonyi and Lama Zopa Rinpoche, November 29, 2016. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Light offerings at Boudhanath Stupa at night, with Khenrinpoche Geshe Chonyi and Lama Zopa Rinpoche, November 29, 2016. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche offering a mandala during the Long Life Puja offered to 102nd Ganden Tripa Rizong Rinpoche in Kopan's Tantric College gompa, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, December 2, 2016. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche offering a mandala during the Long Life Puja offered to 102nd Ganden Tripa Rizong Rinpoche in Kopan's Tantric College gompa, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, December 2, 2016. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Monks wishing Lama Zopa Rinpoche a happy birthday, Kopan Monastery, Kathmandu, Nepal, December 3, 2016. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Monks wishing Lama Zopa Rinpoche a happy birthday, Kopan Monastery, Kathmandu, Nepal, December 3, 2016. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche visited Maitri Charitable Project in Bodhgaya and blessed all the staff and animals and gave a talk to all the staff, children from schools that Maitri runs in villages and also to patients with leprosy and other illnesses, Bodhgaya, India, February 5, 2017. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche visited Maitri Charitable Project in Bodhgaya and blessed all the staff and animals and gave a talk to all the staff, children from schools that Maitri runs in villages and also to patients with leprosy and other illnesses, Bodhgaya, India, February 5, 2017. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche with his sister Ani Ngawang Samten and uncle, Kopan Monastery, Kathmandu, Nepal, February 26, 2017. Photo by Ven. Losang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche with his sister Ani Ngawang Samten and uncle, Kopan Monastery, Kathmandu, Nepal, February 26, 2017. Photo by Ven. Losang Sherab.
Enthronement of Thubten Rigsel Rinpoche, with Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Khenrinpoche Geshe Chonyi, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, March 6, 2017. Photo by Ven. Losang Sherab.
Enthronement of Thubten Rigsel Rinpoche, with Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Khenrinpoche Geshe Chonyi, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, March 6, 2017. Photo by Ven. Losang Sherab.
The students of Sagarmatha Secondary School are demonstrating their morning routine that includes prayers and exercises to Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Chailsa, Nepal, March 16, 2017. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
The students of Sagarmatha Secondary School are demonstrating their morning routine that includes prayers and exercises to Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Chailsa, Nepal, March 16, 2017. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche giving a talk to staff and women who do the extensive water bowl offerings every day at Ganden Do Ngag Shedrup Ling, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, May 9, 2017. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche giving a talk to staff and women who do the extensive water bowl offerings every day at Ganden Do Ngag Shedrup Ling, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, May 9, 2017. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
The abbot of Idgaa Choizinling offering double dorje seat during the long life puja, about 1400 people attended the puja, Idgaa Choizinling Dratsang Ganden Monastery, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, May 13, 2017. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
The abbot of Idgaa Choizinling offering double dorje seat during the long life puja, about 1400 people attended the puja, Idgaa Choizinling Dratsang Ganden Monastery, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, May 13, 2017. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Telo Rinpoche outside the older temple in Elista, Kalmykia, Russia, May 19, 2017. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Telo Rinpoche outside the older temple in Elista, Kalmykia, Russia, May 19, 2017. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
The first evening of Lama Zopa Rinpoche's teachings in Moscow, organized by Ganden Tendar Ling and attended by approximately 700 people, Moscow, Russia, May 27, 2017. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
The first evening of Lama Zopa Rinpoche's teachings in Moscow, organized by Ganden Tendar Ling and attended by approximately 700 people, Moscow, Russia, May 27, 2017. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Sangha who were at the house doing Vajrayogini self initiation, Kachoe Dechen Ling (Rinpoche's House), Aptos, USA, June 6, 2017. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Sangha who were at the house doing Vajrayogini self initiation, Kachoe Dechen Ling (Rinpoche's House), Aptos, USA, June 6, 2017. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche in front of stupas and flower offerings at Kachoe Dechen Ling (Aptos House), California, USA, June 10, 2017. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche in front of stupas and flower offerings at Kachoe Dechen Ling (Aptos House), California, USA, June 10, 2017. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche offering charity to the ants, Taos, New Mexico, USA, July 8, 2017. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche offering charity to the ants, Taos, New Mexico, USA, July 8, 2017. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Geshe Sherab doing incense puja, Taos, New Mexico, United States, August 5, 2017. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Geshe Sherab doing incense puja, Taos, New Mexico, United States, August 5, 2017. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Venerable Holly Ansett reading the prayers that Rinpoche had composed for each balloon at the Light of the Path Retreat, Black Mountain, North Carolina, USA, September 2, 2017. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Venerable Holly Ansett reading the prayers that Rinpoche had composed for each balloon at the Light of the Path Retreat, Black Mountain, North Carolina, USA, September 2, 2017. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche with Kadampa family camp participants and Light of the Path participants making prayers for the world and all beings, Black Mountain, North Carolina, USA, September 2, 2017. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche with Kadampa family camp participants and Light of the Path participants making prayers for the world and all beings, Black Mountain, North Carolina, USA, September 2, 2017. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche and the children and parents of Kadampa family camp taking the insects to be liberated around the holy objects during the Light of the Path Retreat, Black Mountain, North Carolina, USA, September 2, 2017. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche and the children and parents of Kadampa family camp taking the insects to be liberated around the holy objects during the Light of the Path Retreat, Black Mountain, North Carolina, USA, September 2, 2017. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche thanking Nick Ribush, who was the retreat leader for Light of Path retreat, Black Mountain, North Carolina, USA, September 17, 2017. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche thanking Nick Ribush, who was the retreat leader for Light of Path retreat, Black Mountain, North Carolina, USA, September 17, 2017. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche with Ven. Roger and Ven. Holly in a shop, choosing cards, Vienna, Austria, September 24, 2017. Photo by Markus Igel.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche with Ven. Roger and Ven. Holly in a shop, choosing cards, Vienna, Austria, September 24, 2017. Photo by Markus Igel.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche teaching in Vienna, Austria, September 29, 2017. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche teaching in Vienna, Austria, September 29, 2017. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Rinpoche reciting mantras for a twenty-year-old very sick cat at Lama Tsongkhapa Institute, Pomaia, Italy, October 25, 2017. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Rinpoche reciting mantras for a twenty-year-old very sick cat at Lama Tsongkhapa Institute, Pomaia, Italy, October 25, 2017. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche blessing the rescued former race horses at Aquila Nera, Pomaia, Italy, October 30, 2017. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche blessing the rescued former race horses at Aquila Nera, Pomaia, Italy, October 30, 2017. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Ven. Roger Kunsang with Lara Gatto's dog, Lama Tsongkhapa Institute, Pomaia, Italy, November 1, 2017. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Ven. Roger Kunsang with Lara Gatto's dog, Lama Tsongkhapa Institute, Pomaia, Italy, November 1, 2017. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Centro Muni Gyana, Palermo, Italy, November 6, 2017. Photo by Ven. Losang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Centro Muni Gyana, Palermo, Italy, November 6, 2017. Photo by Ven. Losang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche visiting Lugsung Samdrupling Home for the Aged and Disabled, Bylakuppe, India, November 18, 2017. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche visiting Lugsung Samdrupling Home for the Aged and Disabled, Bylakuppe, India, November 18, 2017. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Long life puja offered to Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Drati Khangtsen, Sera Je Monastery, India, November 20, 2017. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Long life puja offered to Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Drati Khangtsen, Sera Je Monastery, India, November 20, 2017. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche with Sera Je 76th abbot Logoan Tulku Tenzin Jampa Choesang and Sera Je Central Administration staff, Sera Je Monastery, Karnataka, India, November 21, 2017. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche with Sera Je 76th abbot Logoan Tulku Tenzin Jampa Choesang and Sera Je Central Administration staff, Sera Je Monastery, Karnataka, India, November 21, 2017. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche blessing a small kitten before leaving Sera Je Monastery, Bylakuppe, India, November 23, 2017. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche blessing a small kitten before leaving Sera Je Monastery, Bylakuppe, India, November 23, 2017. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche led extensive light offering practice outside Kopan gompa on Lama Tsongkhapa Day during the Kopan November Course, December 12, 2017. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche led extensive light offering practice outside Kopan gompa on Lama Tsongkhapa Day during the Kopan November Course, December 12, 2017. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche enjoying Mandala magazine, Root Institute, Bodhgaya, India, January 6, 2018. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche enjoying Mandala magazine, Root Institute, Bodhgaya, India, January 6, 2018. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
His Eminence Ling Rinpoche speaking at Root Institute's 30th anniversary celebration with Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Richard Gere, Root Institute, Bodhgaya, India, January 14, 2018. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
His Eminence Ling Rinpoche speaking at Root Institute's 30th anniversary celebration with Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Richard Gere, Root Institute, Bodhgaya, India, January 14, 2018. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche blessing a dog and her puppies while taking a walk around Tso Pema lake, Himachal Pradesh, India, January 21, 2018. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche blessing a dog and her puppies while taking a walk around Tso Pema lake, Himachal Pradesh, India, January 21, 2018. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche with Khenpo Thinle Dorjee, abbot of Zigar Monastery, whom Rinpoche has been receiving oral transmissions from in Tso Pema, Himachal Pradesh, India, February 4, 2018. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche with Khenpo Thinle Dorjee, abbot of Zigar Monastery, whom Rinpoche has been receiving oral transmissions from in Tso Pema, Himachal Pradesh, India, February 4, 2018. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Rinpoche enjoying in Pokhara, February 27, 2018. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Rinpoche enjoying in Pokhara, February 27, 2018. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
During the 15 Days of Miracles, Lama Zopa Rinpoche blessed a lot of food and water for the fish and beings in Begnas Lake, the second largest lake in Pokhara, and offered them with mantras and prayers to all the beings in the lake, Pokhara, Nepal, March 4, 2018. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
During the 15 Days of Miracles, Lama Zopa Rinpoche blessed a lot of food and water for the fish and beings in Begnas Lake, the second largest lake in Pokhara, and offered them with mantras and prayers to all the beings in the lake, Pokhara, Nepal, March 4, 2018. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche going by walk every day to receive oral transmission at Ganden Monastery, Karnataka, India, March 26, 2018. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche going by walk every day to receive oral transmission at Ganden Monastery, Karnataka, India, March 26, 2018. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Rinpoche's altar on the plane, March 29, 2018. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Rinpoche's altar on the plane, March 29, 2018. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche during the unveiling of the St Francis of Assisi statue in the Peace Park, Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, Bendigo, Australia, May 11, 2018. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche during the unveiling of the St Francis of Assisi statue in the Peace Park, Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, Bendigo, Australia, May 11, 2018. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Line up of animals Rinpoche bought, Rinpoche was composing different dharma messages they would hold up and display, Buddha Amitabha Pure Land, Omak, USA, June 19, 2018. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Line up of animals Rinpoche bought, Rinpoche was composing different dharma messages they would hold up and display, Buddha Amitabha Pure Land, Omak, USA, June 19, 2018. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche did jangwa puja (a purification ritual to benefit the deceased) for all the dead insects that had been collected at the house for the last few years, Buddha Amitabha Pure Land, Washington, USA, August 5, 2018. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche did jangwa puja (a purification ritual to benefit the deceased) for all the dead insects that had been collected at the house for the last few years, Buddha Amitabha Pure Land, Washington, USA, August 5, 2018. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Rinpoche blessing food with some of the staff of FPMT International office, Portland, Oregon, USA, August 13, 2018. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Rinpoche blessing food with some of the staff of FPMT International office, Portland, Oregon, USA, August 13, 2018. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche with the staff of the International Office. Left to right; kneeling: Nicole Parisi-Smith and her dog Sabrina, Samten Gorab, Aruna Prakash, Laura Miller. Second row: Diana Ospina, Ven. Tenzin Tsomo, Carina Rumrill, Eamon Walsh, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Eva Sippl, Ven. Holly Ansett. Third row: Justin Jenkins, Chuck Latimer, Tom Truty, Alfredo Piniero, Ven. Roger. Portland, Oregon, August 13, 2018. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche with the staff of the International Office. Left to right; kneeling: Nicole Parisi-Smith and her dog Sabrina, Samten Gorab, Aruna Prakash, Laura Miller. Second row: Diana Ospina, Ven. Tenzin Tsomo, Carina Rumrill, Eamon Walsh, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Eva Sippl, Ven. Holly Ansett. Third row: Justin Jenkins, Chuck Latimer, Tom Truty, Alfredo Piniero, Ven. Roger. Portland, Oregon, August 13, 2018. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche attending teachings by His Holiness the Sakya Trichen at Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association, Portland, United States, August 15, 2018. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche attending teachings by His Holiness the Sakya Trichen at Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association, Portland, United States, August 15, 2018. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche showing His Eminence Ling Rinpoche the relics he has in his room at Kachoe Dechen Ling, Aptos, California, USA, August 22, 2018. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche showing His Eminence Ling Rinpoche the relics he has in his room at Kachoe Dechen Ling, Aptos, California, USA, August 22, 2018. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche teaching at Amitabha Buddhist Centre with Chenrezig statue behind that Rinpoche advised to build in 1995, Singapore, September 14, 2018. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche teaching at Amitabha Buddhist Centre with Chenrezig statue behind that Rinpoche advised to build in 1995, Singapore, September 14, 2018. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Khenrinpoche Geshe Chonyi, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, and Tan Hup Cheng in front of the decorated door that was just finished by Peter Griffin, Amitabha Buddhist Centre, Singapore, September 18, 2018. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Khenrinpoche Geshe Chonyi, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, and Tan Hup Cheng in front of the decorated door that was just finished by Peter Griffin, Amitabha Buddhist Centre, Singapore, September 18, 2018. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche blessing the fish at a student’s house, Singapore, September 24, 2018. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche blessing the fish at a student’s house, Singapore, September 24, 2018. Photo by Ven. Roger Kunsang.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche with gifts he bought for Tenzin Osel Hita's son, Madrid, Spain, October 23, 2018. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche with gifts he bought for Tenzin Osel Hita's son, Madrid, Spain, October 23, 2018. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Rinpoche with Tenzin Osel Hita and his son Norbu, Madrid, Spain, October 25, 2018. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Rinpoche with Tenzin Osel Hita and his son Norbu, Madrid, Spain, October 25, 2018. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche writing mantras to offer to 109-years-old friend in Australia, she is now the oldest person in Australia, Madrid, Spain, November 2, 2018. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche writing mantras to offer to 109-years-old friend in Australia, she is now the oldest person in Australia, Madrid, Spain, November 2, 2018. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche with Aryatara Institute students, Aryatara Institute, Munich, Germany, November 8, 2018. Photo by Harald Weichhart.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche with Aryatara Institute students, Aryatara Institute, Munich, Germany, November 8, 2018. Photo by Harald Weichhart.
Rinpoche and Peter Iseli with Milarepa thangka that Peter had just finished painting and offered to Rinpoche, Longku Center, Bern, Switzerland, November 14, 2018. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Rinpoche and Peter Iseli with Milarepa thangka that Peter had just finished painting and offered to Rinpoche, Longku Center, Bern, Switzerland, November 14, 2018. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Rinpoche arriving to teach at the 51st annual Kopan November course, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, December 7, 2018. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Rinpoche arriving to teach at the 51st annual Kopan November course, Kopan Monastery, Nepal, December 7, 2018. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.

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