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Prayers for the Swift Return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche – India, Nepal & Other Communities, Gallery 2

These photos are of some of the group prayers, pujas, and practices done for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche in monastic institutions, communities, and at the sites of holy objects and gompas.

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His Eminence Khari Rinpoche Tenzin Yonten, Khari nuns, and members of Thamo village praying for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s swift return, Khari Nunnery, Thamo, Nepal, May 3, 2023. Photo by Khari Nunnery Everest Region.
His Eminence Khari Rinpoche Tenzin Yonten, Khari nuns, and members of Thamo village praying for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s swift return, Khari Nunnery, Thamo, Nepal, May 3, 2023. Photo by Khari Nunnery Everest Region.
An auspicious rainbow after the prayers offered at Khari Nunnery, Nepal, May 3, 2023. Photo by Khari Nunnery Everest Region.
An auspicious rainbow after the prayers offered at Khari Nunnery, Nepal, May 3, 2023. Photo by Khari Nunnery Everest Region.
Monks of Sera Je Drati Khangtsen praying for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, May 10, 2023. Photo by Sera Je Drati Khangtsen.
Monks of Sera Je Drati Khangtsen praying for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, May 10, 2023. Photo by Sera Je Drati Khangtsen.
Sangha members of Sera Je reciting Shantideva's Bodhicaryāvatāra, Mañjuśrī-Nāma-Saṃgīti and Tsongkhapa's Praise of Dependent Arising on the fourth week since Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s parinirvana, May 10, 2023. Photo by Sera Jey Monastery.
Sangha members of Sera Je reciting Shantideva's Bodhicaryāvatāra, Mañjuśrī-Nāma-Saṃgīti and Tsongkhapa's Praise of Dependent Arising on the fourth week since Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s parinirvana, May 10, 2023. Photo by Sera Jey Monastery.
Staff and students of Ngari Institute Leh Ladakh reciting prayers on the fifth week after Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s parinirvana, India, May 17, 2023. Photo by Ngari Institute Leh Ladakh.
Staff and students of Ngari Institute Leh Ladakh reciting prayers on the fifth week after Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s parinirvana, India, May 17, 2023. Photo by Ngari Institute Leh Ladakh.
Members of Nepal Gelug Monlam offering free meals for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Nepal, May 19, 2023. Photo by Sonam Wangchen.
Members of Nepal Gelug Monlam offering free meals for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Nepal, May 19, 2023. Photo by Sonam Wangchen.
Senior monks at Gyudmed Tantric College offering daily Heruka self-initiation for the quick return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, India, May 22, 2023.
Senior monks at Gyudmed Tantric College offering daily Heruka self-initiation for the quick return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, India, May 22, 2023.
Namgyal Jangchub Choeling Gompa’s students offering butter lamps and prayers at Swayambhu Stupa for Lama Zopa Rinpoche's swift return, Nepal, May 24, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
Namgyal Jangchub Choeling Gompa’s students offering butter lamps and prayers at Swayambhu Stupa for Lama Zopa Rinpoche's swift return, Nepal, May 24, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
Namgyal Jangchub Choeling Gompa’s students offering butter lamps and prayers at Swayambhu Stupa for Lama Zopa Rinpoche's swift return, Nepal, May 24, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
Namgyal Jangchub Choeling Gompa’s students offering butter lamps and prayers at Swayambhu Stupa for Lama Zopa Rinpoche's swift return, Nepal, May 24, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
Prayers by the monks of Sera Je Drati Khangtsen on the 42nd day for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, May 24, 2023. Photo by Sera Je Drati Khangtsen.
Prayers by the monks of Sera Je Drati Khangtsen on the 42nd day for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, May 24, 2023. Photo by Sera Je Drati Khangtsen.
The monks of Sera Je reciting Shantideva's Bodhicaryāvatāra, Mañjuśrī-Nāma-Saṃgīti and Tsongkhapa's Praise of Dependent Arising for the sixth weekly of commemoration for Lama Zopa Rinpoche, May 24, 2023. Photo by Sera Je Monastery.
The monks of Sera Je reciting Shantideva's Bodhicaryāvatāra, Mañjuśrī-Nāma-Saṃgīti and Tsongkhapa's Praise of Dependent Arising for the sixth weekly of commemoration for Lama Zopa Rinpoche, May 24, 2023. Photo by Sera Je Monastery.
FPMT sangha members and lay students doing extensive offering practices in the offerings room at Boudhanath stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal, May 30, 2023. Centro Nagarjuna Valencia.
FPMT sangha members and lay students doing extensive offering practices in the offerings room at Boudhanath stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal, May 30, 2023. Centro Nagarjuna Valencia.
Lama Chopa tsog at IMI House in Sera Je Monastery, India, May 30, 2023. Photo by IMI House.
Lama Chopa tsog at IMI House in Sera Je Monastery, India, May 30, 2023. Photo by IMI House.
Lama Chopa tsog at IMI House in Sera Je Monastery, India, May 30, 2023. Photo by IMI House.
Lama Chopa tsog at IMI House in Sera Je Monastery, India, May 30, 2023. Photo by IMI House.
Venerable Khadro and Kabir Saxena making offerings to the Boudhanath Stupa in the offerings room at Boudhanath stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal, May 30, 2023. Photo by Centro Nagarjuna Valencia.
Venerable Khadro and Kabir Saxena making offerings to the Boudhanath Stupa in the offerings room at Boudhanath stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal, May 30, 2023. Photo by Centro Nagarjuna Valencia.
FPMT sangha members and lay students doing extensive offering practices in the offerings room at Boudhanath stupa, Kathmandu, Nepla, May 30, 2023. Centro Nagarjuna Valencia.
FPMT sangha members and lay students doing extensive offering practices in the offerings room at Boudhanath stupa, Kathmandu, Nepla, May 30, 2023. Centro Nagarjuna Valencia.
Domo Rinpoche and Tenzin Gyurmey Rinpoche at Lama Chopa commemorating the 49th day since Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s parinirvana, Sera Je Drati Khangtsen, India, May 31, 2023. Photo by Sera Je Drati Khangtsen.
Domo Rinpoche and Tenzin Gyurmey Rinpoche at Lama Chopa commemorating the 49th day since Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s parinirvana, Sera Je Drati Khangtsen, India, May 31, 2023. Photo by Sera Je Drati Khangtsen.
Rinpoches, geshes, and monks of Sera Kopan offering Lama Chopa and recitation of Tsongkhapa's In Praise of Dependent Origination and Chanting the Names of Noble Manjushti at Tsawa Khangtsen, Osel Labrang, and Sera Kopan House, May 31, 2023. Photo by Sera Kopan.
Rinpoches, geshes, and monks of Sera Kopan offering Lama Chopa and recitation of Tsongkhapa's In Praise of Dependent Origination and Chanting the Names of Noble Manjushti at Tsawa Khangtsen, Osel Labrang, and Sera Kopan House, May 31, 2023. Photo by Sera Kopan.
Teachers and students of Sera Je Secondary School offering butter lamps and performing prayers in commemoration of the 49th day since Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s parinirvana, May 31, 2023. Photo by Serajey Secondary School.
Teachers and students of Sera Je Secondary School offering butter lamps and performing prayers in commemoration of the 49th day since Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s parinirvana, May 31, 2023. Photo by Serajey Secondary School.
Students of Sera Je Secondary school lighting butter lamps, May 31, 2023. Photo by Sera Je Secondary School.
Students of Sera Je Secondary school lighting butter lamps, May 31, 2023. Photo by Sera Je Secondary School.
Rinpoches, geshes, and monks of Sera Je Drati Khantsen offering Lama Chopa tsog on the 49th day, May 31, 2023. Photo by Sera Je Drati Khangtsen.
Rinpoches, geshes, and monks of Sera Je Drati Khantsen offering Lama Chopa tsog on the 49th day, May 31, 2023. Photo by Sera Je Drati Khangtsen.
Rinpoches, geshes, and monks of Sera Je Drati Khantsen offering Lama Chopa tsog on the 49th day, May 31, 2023. Photo by Sera Je Drati Khangtsen.
Rinpoches, geshes, and monks of Sera Je Drati Khantsen offering Lama Chopa tsog on the 49th day, May 31, 2023. Photo by Sera Je Drati Khangtsen.
Rinpoches, teshes, and monks of Sera Kopan offering Lama Chopa and recitation of Tsongkhapa's In Praise of Dependent Origination and Chanting the Names of Noble Manjushti at Tsawa Khangtsen, Osel Labrang, and Sera Kopan House, May 31, 2023. Photo by Sera Kopan.
Rinpoches, teshes, and monks of Sera Kopan offering Lama Chopa and recitation of Tsongkhapa's In Praise of Dependent Origination and Chanting the Names of Noble Manjushti at Tsawa Khangtsen, Osel Labrang, and Sera Kopan House, May 31, 2023. Photo by Sera Kopan.
The abbot, umze, and monks of Gyudmed Monastery offering Guhyasamaja root tantra puja commemorating the 49th day since Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s parinirvana, Gyudmed Tantric College, India, May 31, 2023. Photo by Gyudmed Monastery.
The abbot, umze, and monks of Gyudmed Monastery offering Guhyasamaja root tantra puja commemorating the 49th day since Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s parinirvana, Gyudmed Tantric College, India, May 31, 2023. Photo by Gyudmed Monastery.
Monks of Gyudmed Monastery offering a two-week-long special ritual prayers on Ghantapada's system of Chakrasamvara for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, May 31, 2023. Photo by Gyudmed Monastery.
Monks of Gyudmed Monastery offering a two-week-long special ritual prayers on Ghantapada's system of Chakrasamvara for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, May 31, 2023. Photo by Gyudmed Monastery.
Sera Mey abbot Khenrinpoche Geshe Tashi Tsering and monks arriving at the puja in commemoration of the 49th day since Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s parinirvana, May 31, 2023. Photo by Sera Mey Monastery.
Sera Mey abbot Khenrinpoche Geshe Tashi Tsering and monks arriving at the puja in commemoration of the 49th day since Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s parinirvana, May 31, 2023. Photo by Sera Mey Monastery.
Sera Mey Rinpoches, geshes, and monks offering prayers in commemoration of the 49th day since Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s parinirvana, May 31, 2023. Photo by Sera Mey Monastery.
Sera Mey Rinpoches, geshes, and monks offering prayers in commemoration of the 49th day since Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s parinirvana, May 31, 2023. Photo by Sera Mey Monastery.
Light offerings at Sera Mey Monastery in commemoration of the 49th day since Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s parinirvana, May 31, 2023. Photo by Sera Mey Monastery.
Light offerings at Sera Mey Monastery in commemoration of the 49th day since Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s parinirvana, May 31, 2023. Photo by Sera Mey Monastery.
Geshe Lamsang and FPMT sangha and lay students doing Lama Chopa at Swyambunath Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal June 1, 2023. Photo by Centro Nagarjuna Valencia.
Geshe Lamsang and FPMT sangha and lay students doing Lama Chopa at Swyambunath Stupa, Kathmandu, Nepal June 1, 2023. Photo by Centro Nagarjuna Valencia.
Extensive offerings to the Boudhanath Stupa organized by FPMT sangha members and lay students, Kathmandu, Nepal, June 2, 2023. Photo by Centro Nagarjuna Valencia.
Extensive offerings to the Boudhanath Stupa organized by FPMT sangha members and lay students, Kathmandu, Nepal, June 2, 2023. Photo by Centro Nagarjuna Valencia.