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Prayers for the Swift Return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche – FPMT Centers

These photos are of some of the group prayers, pujas, and practices done for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche at FPMT centers.

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Serkong Tsenshab Rinpoche led Guru Puja for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s swift return at the request of the FPMT centers in India.
Serkong Tsenshab Rinpoche led Guru Puja for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s swift return at the request of the FPMT centers in India.
Serkong Tsenshab Rinpoche led Guru Puja for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s swift return at the request of the FPMT centers in India.
Serkong Tsenshab Rinpoche led Guru Puja for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s swift return at the request of the FPMT centers in India.
Serkong Tsenshab Rinpoche led Guru Puja for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s swift return at the request of the FPMT centers in India.
Serkong Tsenshab Rinpoche led Guru Puja for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s swift return at the request of the FPMT centers in India.
Serkong Tsenshab Rinpoche led Guru Puja for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s swift return at the request of the FPMT centers in India.
Serkong Tsenshab Rinpoche led Guru Puja for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s swift return at the request of the FPMT centers in India.
Serkong Tsenshab Rinpoche led Guru Puja for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s swift return at the request of the FPMT centers in India.
Serkong Tsenshab Rinpoche led Guru Puja for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s swift return at the request of the FPMT centers in India.
Guru Puja, prayers and light offerings at Amitabha Buddhist Centre, Singapore. April 14 & 15, 2023. Photo by Koh Jia Xiang.
Guru Puja, prayers and light offerings at Amitabha Buddhist Centre, Singapore. April 14 & 15, 2023. Photo by Koh Jia Xiang.
Guru Puja, prayers and light offerings at Amitabha Buddhist Centre, Singapore. April 14 & 15, 2023. Photo by Koh Jia Xiang.
Guru Puja, prayers and light offerings at Amitabha Buddhist Centre, Singapore. April 14 & 15, 2023. Photo by Koh Jia Xiang.
Guru Puja, prayers and light offerings at Amitabha Buddhist Centre, Singapore. April 14 & 15, 2023. Photo by Koh Jia Xiang.
Guru Puja, prayers and light offerings at Amitabha Buddhist Centre, Singapore. April 14 & 15, 2023. Photo by Koh Jia Xiang.
Guru Puja, prayers and light offerings at Amitabha Buddhist Centre, Singapore. April 14 & 15, 2023. Photo by Koh Jia Xiang.
Guru Puja, prayers and light offerings at Amitabha Buddhist Centre, Singapore. April 14 & 15, 2023. Photo by Koh Jia Xiang.
Guru Puja, prayers and light offerings at Amitabha Buddhist Centre, Singapore. April 14 & 15, 2023. Photo by Koh Jia Xiang.
Guru Puja, prayers and light offerings at Amitabha Buddhist Centre, Singapore. April 14 & 15, 2023. Photo by Koh Jia Xiang.
Khen Rinpoche Geshe Chonyi addressing Amitabha Buddhist Centre students from Kopan Monastery in the end of the Guru Puja. Amitabha Buddhist Centre, Singapore, April, 15, 2023. Photo by Koh Jia Xiang.
Khen Rinpoche Geshe Chonyi addressing Amitabha Buddhist Centre students from Kopan Monastery in the end of the Guru Puja. Amitabha Buddhist Centre, Singapore, April, 15, 2023. Photo by Koh Jia Xiang.
Venerable Thubten Chodron, a former resident teacher at Amitabha Buddhist Centre, giving a talk prior to a Tara Puja at ABC, Singapore, April 16, 2023. Photo by Amitabha Buddhist Centre.
Venerable Thubten Chodron, a former resident teacher at Amitabha Buddhist Centre, giving a talk prior to a Tara Puja at ABC, Singapore, April 16, 2023. Photo by Amitabha Buddhist Centre.
Phara Khenchen Rinpoche led a calm abiding meditation followed by a light offering to Lama Zopa Rinpoche, April 15, Jamyang Buddhist Centre Leeds, UK. Photo by Jamyang Buddhist Centre Leeds.
Phara Khenchen Rinpoche led a calm abiding meditation followed by a light offering to Lama Zopa Rinpoche, April 15, Jamyang Buddhist Centre Leeds, UK. Photo by Jamyang Buddhist Centre Leeds.
Students paying tribute and making offerings to Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Chenrezig Institute, Queensland, Australia, April 15, 2023. Photo by Chenrezig Institute.
Students paying tribute and making offerings to Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Chenrezig Institute, Queensland, Australia, April 15, 2023. Photo by Chenrezig Institute.
Geshe Tsultrim arranging water bowls at Chenrezig Institute, Queensland, Australia, April 15, 2023. Photo by Chenrezig Institute.
Geshe Tsultrim arranging water bowls at Chenrezig Institute, Queensland, Australia, April 15, 2023. Photo by Chenrezig Institute.
Students paying tribute and making offerings to Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Chenrezig Institute, Queensland, Australia, April 15, 2023. Photo by Chenrezig Institute.
Students paying tribute and making offerings to Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Chenrezig Institute, Queensland, Australia, April 15, 2023. Photo by Chenrezig Institute.
Students paying tribute and making offerings to Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Chenrezig Institute, Queensland, Australia, April 15, 2023. Photo by Chenrezig Institute.
Students paying tribute and making offerings to Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Chenrezig Institute, Queensland, Australia, April 15, 2023. Photo by Chenrezig Institute.
Students paying tribute and making offerings to Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Chenrezig Institute, Queensland, Australia, April 15, 2023. Photo by Chenrezig Institute.
Students paying tribute and making offerings to Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Chenrezig Institute, Queensland, Australia, April 15, 2023. Photo by Chenrezig Institute.
Jhado Rinpoche presiding at a prayer session at Lama Tsongkhapa Institute, Italy. April 18. Photo by Jhado Rinpoche’s Facebook page.
Jhado Rinpoche presiding at a prayer session at Lama Tsongkhapa Institute, Italy. April 18. Photo by Jhado Rinpoche’s Facebook page.
Lama Chopa with tsog at Buddha House, Adelaide, Australia, April 16, 2023. Photo by Buddha House.
Lama Chopa with tsog at Buddha House, Adelaide, Australia, April 16, 2023. Photo by Buddha House.
Lama Chopa with tsog at Buddha House, Adelaide, Australia, April 16, 2023. Photo by Buddha House.
Lama Chopa with tsog at Buddha House, Adelaide, Australia, April 16, 2023. Photo by Buddha House.
Students doing Medicine Buddha puja at Buddha House, Adelaide, Australia, April 19, 2023. Photo by Buddha House.
Students doing Medicine Buddha puja at Buddha House, Adelaide, Australia, April 19, 2023. Photo by Buddha House.
Tibetans in Auckland prayed for swift rebirth of Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Dorje Chang Institute, Auckland, New Zealand, April 20, 2023. Photo by Tibetans in New Zealand.
Tibetans in Auckland prayed for swift rebirth of Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Dorje Chang Institute, Auckland, New Zealand, April 20, 2023. Photo by Tibetans in New Zealand.
Tibetans in Auckland prayed for swift rebirth of Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Dorje Chang Institute, Auckland, New Zealand, April 20, 2023. Photo by Tibetans in New Zealand.
Tibetans in Auckland prayed for swift rebirth of Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Dorje Chang Institute, Auckland, New Zealand, April 20, 2023. Photo by Tibetans in New Zealand.
Students in Auckland prayed for swift rebirth of Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Dorje Chang Institute, Auckland, New Zealand, April 20, 2023. Photo by Tibetans in New Zealand.
Students in Auckland prayed for swift rebirth of Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Dorje Chang Institute, Auckland, New Zealand, April 20, 2023. Photo by Tibetans in New Zealand.
Students in Auckland prayed for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Dorje Chang Institute, Auckland, New Zealand, April 20, 2023. Photo by Tibetans in New Zealand.
Students in Auckland prayed for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Dorje Chang Institute, Auckland, New Zealand, April 20, 2023. Photo by Tibetans in New Zealand.
Rinpoche's students visiting the center to pay respects at the memorial altar, offer khatas, flowers, recite prayers for Rinpoche's swift return, and pen messages on the wall. Amitabha Buddhist Centre, Singapore, April 22, 2023. Photo by Serene Tan.
Rinpoche's students visiting the center to pay respects at the memorial altar, offer khatas, flowers, recite prayers for Rinpoche's swift return, and pen messages on the wall. Amitabha Buddhist Centre, Singapore, April 22, 2023. Photo by Serene Tan.
Rinpoche's students visiting the center to pay respects at the memorial altar, offer khatas, flowers, recite prayers for Rinpoche's swift return, and pen messages on the wall. Amitabha Buddhist Centre, Singapore, April 22, 2023. Photo by Serene Tan.
Rinpoche's students visiting the center to pay respects at the memorial altar, offer khatas, flowers, recite prayers for Rinpoche's swift return, and pen messages on the wall. Amitabha Buddhist Centre, Singapore, April 22, 2023. Photo by Serene Tan.
Rinpoche's students visiting the center to pay respects at the memorial altar, offer khatas, flowers, recite prayers for Rinpoche's swift return, and pen messages on the wall. Amitabha Buddhist Centre, Singapore, April 22, 2023. Photo by Serene Tan.
Rinpoche's students visiting the center to pay respects at the memorial altar, offer khatas, flowers, recite prayers for Rinpoche's swift return, and pen messages on the wall. Amitabha Buddhist Centre, Singapore, April 22, 2023. Photo by Serene Tan.
Rinpoche's students visiting the center to pay respects at the memorial altar, offer khatas, flowers, recite prayers for Rinpoche's swift return, and pen messages on the wall. Amitabha Buddhist Centre, Singapore, April 22, 2023. Photo by Serene Tan.
Rinpoche's students visiting the center to pay respects at the memorial altar, offer khatas, flowers, recite prayers for Rinpoche's swift return, and pen messages on the wall. Amitabha Buddhist Centre, Singapore, April 22, 2023. Photo by Serene Tan.
Rinpoche's students visiting the center to pay respects at the memorial altar, offer khatas, flowers, recite prayers for Rinpoche's swift return, and pen messages on the wall. Amitabha Buddhist Centre, Singapore, April 22, 2023. Photo by Serene Tan.
Rinpoche's students visiting the center to pay respects at the memorial altar, offer khatas, flowers, recite prayers for Rinpoche's swift return, and pen messages on the wall. Amitabha Buddhist Centre, Singapore, April 22, 2023. Photo by Serene Tan.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s image in the elevator at Amitabha Buddhist Centre, Singapore. Photo by ABC Singapore.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s image in the elevator at Amitabha Buddhist Centre, Singapore. Photo by ABC Singapore.
Abbot Of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, His Eminence Zeekyab Rinpoche, leading prayers for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Jamyang Buddhist Centre, April 24, 2023. Photo by Sonam Anjatsang.
Abbot Of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, His Eminence Zeekyab Rinpoche, leading prayers for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Jamyang Buddhist Centre, April 24, 2023. Photo by Sonam Anjatsang.
Abbot Of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, His Eminence Zeekyab Rinpoche, leading prayers for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Jamyang Buddhist Centre, April 24, 2023. Photo by Sonam Anjatsang.
Abbot Of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, His Eminence Zeekyab Rinpoche, leading prayers for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Jamyang Buddhist Centre, April 24, 2023. Photo by Sonam Anjatsang.
His Eminence Ling Rinpoche presided over a Lama Chopa puja for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s swift return. Panchen Losang Chogyen Centre, Vienna, Austria.
His Eminence Ling Rinpoche presided over a Lama Chopa puja for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s swift return. Panchen Losang Chogyen Centre, Vienna, Austria.
Students offering prayers at Mahamudra Centre, New Zealand, May 3, 2023. Photo by Mahamudra Centre.
Students offering prayers at Mahamudra Centre, New Zealand, May 3, 2023. Photo by Mahamudra Centre.
Blessing all creatures in the ocean with the Namgyalma mantra board and a plaque engraved with Padmasambhava’s mantra along the shore from Glenelg for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s swift return, Adelaide, Australia, April 26, 2023. Photo by Buddha House.
Blessing all creatures in the ocean with the Namgyalma mantra board and a plaque engraved with Padmasambhava’s mantra along the shore from Glenelg for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s swift return, Adelaide, Australia, April 26, 2023. Photo by Buddha House.
Blessing all creatures in the ocean with the Namgyalma mantra board and a plaque engraved with Padmasambhava’s mantra along the shore from Glenelg for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s swift return, Adelaide, Australia, April 26, 2023. Photo by Buddha House.
Blessing all creatures in the ocean with the Namgyalma mantra board and a plaque engraved with Padmasambhava’s mantra along the shore from Glenelg for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s swift return, Adelaide, Australia, April 26, 2023. Photo by Buddha House.
Australian Prayers for Rinpoche led by Gen Dondrub in the gompa at Buddha House, Adelaide, Australia, April 22, 2023. Photo by Buddha House.
Australian Prayers for Rinpoche led by Gen Dondrub in the gompa at Buddha House, Adelaide, Australia, April 22, 2023. Photo by Buddha House.
Weekly online prayers at Jamyang Buddhist Centre of Leeds’ satellite group, Togme Sangpo, May 3, 2023. Photo by Togme Sangpo Buddhist group in Scotland.
Weekly online prayers at Jamyang Buddhist Centre of Leeds’ satellite group, Togme Sangpo, May 3, 2023. Photo by Togme Sangpo Buddhist group in Scotland.
Lama Chopa tsog at Himalayan Buddhist Meditation Center, Kathmandu, Nepal, May 9, 2023. Photo by Himalayan Buddhist Meditation Center.
Lama Chopa tsog at Himalayan Buddhist Meditation Center, Kathmandu, Nepal, May 9, 2023. Photo by Himalayan Buddhist Meditation Center.
Prayers for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche with Geshe Doga at Tara Institute, Australia, May 10, 2023. Photo by Tara Institute.
Prayers for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche with Geshe Doga at Tara Institute, Australia, May 10, 2023. Photo by Tara Institute.
Prayers for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche with Geshe Doga at Tara Institute, Australia, May 10, 2023. Photo by Tara Institute.
Prayers for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche with Geshe Doga at Tara Institute, Australia, May 10, 2023. Photo by Tara Institute.
New stuffed toys near Rinpoche’s photos on the Lama Chopa practice at Land of Medicine Buddha, USA, May 12, 2023. Photo by Land of Medicine Buddha.
New stuffed toys near Rinpoche’s photos on the Lama Chopa practice at Land of Medicine Buddha, USA, May 12, 2023. Photo by Land of Medicine Buddha.
Students setting up beautiful offerings for the Medicine Buddha Puja at Kadampa Center, USA, May 14, 2023. Photo by Kadampa Center.
Students setting up beautiful offerings for the Medicine Buddha Puja at Kadampa Center, USA, May 14, 2023. Photo by Kadampa Center.
Beautiful offerings for the Tara puja at Maitreya Institute, Amsterdam, Netherlands, May 18, 2023. Photo by Maitreya Institute.
Beautiful offerings for the Tara puja at Maitreya Institute, Amsterdam, Netherlands, May 18, 2023. Photo by Maitreya Institute.
Offering of lights to Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the commemoration event at Losang Drakpa Centre, Malaysia, May 28, 2023. Photo by Losang Drakpa Centre.
Offering of lights to Lama Zopa Rinpoche at the commemoration event at Losang Drakpa Centre, Malaysia, May 28, 2023. Photo by Losang Drakpa Centre.
Rejoicing in Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s extraordinary deeds and activities at Losang Drakpa Centre, Malaysia, May 28, 2023. Photo by Losang Drakpa Centre.
Rejoicing in Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s extraordinary deeds and activities at Losang Drakpa Centre, Malaysia, May 28, 2023. Photo by Losang Drakpa Centre.
Special Tara puja for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Losang Drakpa Centre, Malaysia, May 28, 2023. Photo by Losang Drakpa Centre.
Special Tara puja for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Losang Drakpa Centre, Malaysia, May 28, 2023. Photo by Losang Drakpa Centre.
Centro Muni Gyana in Italy, following the advice given by Jhado RInpoche, recited the Ganden Lha Gyäma daily for the 49 days and Guru Puja with Tsog weekly. The small group of students exceeded the goal given by Jhado Rinpoche of reciting 100,000 Migtsema prayers, with 150,000 recitations. Photo courtesy of Centro Muni Gyana.
Centro Muni Gyana in Italy, following the advice given by Jhado RInpoche, recited the Ganden Lha Gyäma daily for the 49 days and Guru Puja with Tsog weekly. The small group of students exceeded the goal given by Jhado Rinpoche of reciting 100,000 Migtsema prayers, with 150,000 recitations. Photo courtesy of Centro Muni Gyana.
Puja altar at Centro Muni Gyana, Palermo, Italy. Photo courtesy of Muni Gyana Center.
Puja altar at Centro Muni Gyana, Palermo, Italy. Photo courtesy of Muni Gyana Center.
Root Institute sponsored a special morning of prayers and pujas at Namgyal monastery in Bodhgaya, India, May 31, 2023. Photo by Root Institute for Wisdom Culture.
Root Institute sponsored a special morning of prayers and pujas at Namgyal monastery in Bodhgaya, India, May 31, 2023. Photo by Root Institute for Wisdom Culture.
Root Institute sponsored a special morning of prayers and pujas at Namgyal monastery in Bodhgaya, India, May 31, 2023. Photo by Root Institute for Wisdom Culture.
Root Institute sponsored a special morning of prayers and pujas at Namgyal monastery in Bodhgaya, India, May 31, 2023. Photo by Root Institute for Wisdom Culture.
Geshe Tenphel and Geshe Gelek with sangha members, staff and students of Lama Tsongkhapa Institute doing the ritual of Blessing Animals in the Ocean for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Italy, May 31, 2023. Photo by Istituto Lama Tzong Khapa.
Geshe Tenphel and Geshe Gelek with sangha members, staff and students of Lama Tsongkhapa Institute doing the ritual of Blessing Animals in the Ocean for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Italy, May 31, 2023. Photo by Istituto Lama Tzong Khapa.
Geshe Tenphel and Geshe Gelek with sangha members, staff and students of Lama Tsongkhapa Institute doing the ritual of Blessing Animals in the Ocean for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Italy, May 31, 2023. Photo by Istituto Lama Tzong Khapa.
Geshe Tenphel and Geshe Gelek with sangha members, staff and students of Lama Tsongkhapa Institute doing the ritual of Blessing Animals in the Ocean for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Italy, May 31, 2023. Photo by Istituto Lama Tzong Khapa.
Geshe Tenphel and Geshe Gelek with sangha members, staff and students of Lama Tsongkhapa Institute doing the ritual of Blessing Animals in the Ocean for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Italy, May 31, 2023. Photo by Istituto Lama Tzong Khapa.
Geshe Tenphel and Geshe Gelek with sangha members, staff and students of Lama Tsongkhapa Institute doing the ritual of Blessing Animals in the Ocean for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Italy, May 31, 2023. Photo by Istituto Lama Tzong Khapa.
Geshe Tenphel and Geshe Gelek with sangha members, staff and students of Lama Tsongkhapa Institute doing the ritual of Blessing Animals in the Ocean for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Italy, May 31, 2023. Photo by Istituto Lama Tzong Khapa.
Geshe Tenphel and Geshe Gelek with sangha members, staff and students of Lama Tsongkhapa Institute doing the ritual of Blessing Animals in the Ocean for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Italy, May 31, 2023. Photo by Istituto Lama Tzong Khapa.
Practices offered at Jamyang Leeds during the 49 days’ period. Photo by Jamyang Leeds.
Practices offered at Jamyang Leeds during the 49 days’ period. Photo by Jamyang Leeds.
Root Institute staff offered 300 butter lamps at the Mahabodhi Stupa for Lama Zopa Rinpoche's swift return, Bodhgaya, India, May 31, 2023. Photo by Root Institute for Wisdom Culture.
Root Institute staff offered 300 butter lamps at the Mahabodhi Stupa for Lama Zopa Rinpoche's swift return, Bodhgaya, India, May 31, 2023. Photo by Root Institute for Wisdom Culture.
Root Institute staff offered 300 butter lamps at the Mahabodhi Stupa for Lama Zopa Rinpoche's swift return, Bodhgaya, India, May 31, 2023. Photo by Root Institute for Wisdom Culture.
Root Institute staff offered 300 butter lamps at the Mahabodhi Stupa for Lama Zopa Rinpoche's swift return, Bodhgaya, India, May 31, 2023. Photo by Root Institute for Wisdom Culture.
Lama Chopa offered at FPMT Taiwan, Taipei, Taiwan, May 31, 2023. Photo by FPMT Taiwan.
Lama Chopa offered at FPMT Taiwan, Taipei, Taiwan, May 31, 2023. Photo by FPMT Taiwan.
Lama Chopa offered at FPMT Taiwan, Taipei, Taiwan, May 31, 2023. Photo by FPMT Taiwan.
Lama Chopa offered at FPMT Taiwan, Taipei, Taiwan, May 31, 2023. Photo by FPMT Taiwan.