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Prayers for the Swift Return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche – Kopan Monastery, Gallery 2

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

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Monks from Thailand offered prayers in front of Rinpoche's holy body, Kopan Monastery, April 23, 2023. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Monks from Thailand offered prayers in front of Rinpoche's holy body, Kopan Monastery, April 23, 2023. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Monks from Thailand offered prayers in front of Rinpoche's holy body, Kopan Monastery, April 23, 2023. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Monks from Thailand offered prayers in front of Rinpoche's holy body, Kopan Monastery, April 23, 2023. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Nuns from Druk Pema Karpo Society visited Kopan to join the prayers in Rinpoche's room, Kopan, May 4, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
Nuns from Druk Pema Karpo Society visited Kopan to join the prayers in Rinpoche's room, Kopan, May 4, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
Nuns from Druk Pema Karpo Society visited Kopan to join the prayers in Rinpoche's room, Kopan, May 4, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
Nuns from Druk Pema Karpo Society visited Kopan to join the prayers in Rinpoche's room, Kopan, May 4, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
Ani Choying Drolma visited Kopan joining the prayers in Rinpoche's room.
Ani Choying Drolma visited Kopan joining the prayers in Rinpoche's room.
Nepal Buddhist Nyingma Association President His Eminence Sengdak Rinpoche, Vice President Khenpo Gyurme Tsultrim, Vice President Khenpo Ngawang Ringdol, Member Acharya Serki Sherpa visited Kopan to join the prayers in Rinpoche's room, Kopan, May 3, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
Nepal Buddhist Nyingma Association President His Eminence Sengdak Rinpoche, Vice President Khenpo Gyurme Tsultrim, Vice President Khenpo Ngawang Ringdol, Member Acharya Serki Sherpa visited Kopan to join the prayers in Rinpoche's room, Kopan, May 3, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
The former Prime Minister of Nepal Mr. K. P. Sharma Oli visiting Kopan Monastery to pay his respects, Kopan, May 3, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery School.
The former Prime Minister of Nepal Mr. K. P. Sharma Oli visiting Kopan Monastery to pay his respects, Kopan, May 3, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery School.
The abbot of Namgyal Monastery, Khen Rinpoche Kyabje Thamthog Rinpoche, is welcomed at Kopan Monastery, May 8, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
The abbot of Namgyal Monastery, Khen Rinpoche Kyabje Thamthog Rinpoche, is welcomed at Kopan Monastery, May 8, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
Students circumambulating the holy body of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Kopan, Nepal, May 5, 2023. Photo by Inna Gaidiuk.
Students circumambulating the holy body of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Kopan, Nepal, May 5, 2023. Photo by Inna Gaidiuk.
The abbot of Namgyal Monastery, Khen Rinpoche Kyabje Thamthog Rinpoche, offering a full-day puja at the Kopan Monastery on the twenty-eighth day since Lama Zopa Rinpoche’ parinirvana. Photo by Ghe Pel Ling.
The abbot of Namgyal Monastery, Khen Rinpoche Kyabje Thamthog Rinpoche, offering a full-day puja at the Kopan Monastery on the twenty-eighth day since Lama Zopa Rinpoche’ parinirvana. Photo by Ghe Pel Ling.
The abbot of Namgyal Monastery, Khen Rinpoche Kyabje Thamthog Rinpoche, offered a full-day puja at the Kopan Monastery on the twenty-eighth day since Lama Zopa Rinpoche’ parinirvana. Photo by Ghe Pel Ling.
The abbot of Namgyal Monastery, Khen Rinpoche Kyabje Thamthog Rinpoche, offered a full-day puja at the Kopan Monastery on the twenty-eighth day since Lama Zopa Rinpoche’ parinirvana. Photo by Ghe Pel Ling.
Venerable Bhikkhu Kondanya Mahathero (Fromer Secretary General of All Nepal Bhikkhu Federation and Vihar Head of Buddha Vihar, Bhrikuti Mandap) and Suddhiko Bhante along with Shramanera, Venerable Bhikkhu Shanta Siddhartha and Shanta Shobhan from Ananda Bhuwan Vihar joined the prayers at Kopan, May 10, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
Venerable Bhikkhu Kondanya Mahathero (Fromer Secretary General of All Nepal Bhikkhu Federation and Vihar Head of Buddha Vihar, Bhrikuti Mandap) and Suddhiko Bhante along with Shramanera, Venerable Bhikkhu Shanta Siddhartha and Shanta Shobhan from Ananda Bhuwan Vihar joined the prayers at Kopan, May 10, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
Chairman of Nepal Paramparagath Boudha Dharma Sang Pro, Dr. Nareshman Bajracharya, former LBU Vice Chancellor, and his team visited Kopan and joined the prayers in Rinpoche’s room, Kopan, May 8, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
Chairman of Nepal Paramparagath Boudha Dharma Sang Pro, Dr. Nareshman Bajracharya, former LBU Vice Chancellor, and his team visited Kopan and joined the prayers in Rinpoche’s room, Kopan, May 8, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
Tsokyni Rinpoche visiting Kopan Monastery with Khenrinpoche Geshe Chonyi. Tsoknyi Rinpoche came with some of the nuns from his nunnery and other sangha to offer prayers in front of Lama Zopa Rinpoche's holy body, May 10, 2023. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Tsokyni Rinpoche visiting Kopan Monastery with Khenrinpoche Geshe Chonyi. Tsoknyi Rinpoche came with some of the nuns from his nunnery and other sangha to offer prayers in front of Lama Zopa Rinpoche's holy body, May 10, 2023. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Tsoknyi Rinpoche offering prayers in front of Lama Zopa Rinpoche's holy body, May 10, 2023. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Tsoknyi Rinpoche offering prayers in front of Lama Zopa Rinpoche's holy body, May 10, 2023. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Tsoknyi Rinpoche with some of the nuns from his nunnery and other sangha offering prayers in front of Lama Zopa Rinpoche's holy body, May 10, 2023. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Tsoknyi Rinpoche with some of the nuns from his nunnery and other sangha offering prayers in front of Lama Zopa Rinpoche's holy body, May 10, 2023. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Some of the nuns from Tsokyni Rinpoche's nunnery and other sangha offering prayers in front of Lama Zopa Rinpoche's holy body, May 10, 2023. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Some of the nuns from Tsokyni Rinpoche's nunnery and other sangha offering prayers in front of Lama Zopa Rinpoche's holy body, May 10, 2023. Photo by Ven. Lobsang Sherab.
Khenrinpoche Geshe Chonyi, Tsoknyi Rinpoche and Ven. Roger Kunsang, Kopan Monastery, May 10, 2023.
Khenrinpoche Geshe Chonyi, Tsoknyi Rinpoche and Ven. Roger Kunsang, Kopan Monastery, May 10, 2023.
Students doing all-night Tara practice at Chenrezig gompa, Kopan, May 15, 2023. Photo by Inna Gaidiuk.
Students doing all-night Tara practice at Chenrezig gompa, Kopan, May 15, 2023. Photo by Inna Gaidiuk.
Venerable Bhikkhu Kondanya Mahathero (Former Secretary General of All Nepal Bhikkhu Federation and Vihar Head of Buddha Vihar, Bhrikuti Mandap) and Suddhiko Bhante along with Shramanera, Venerable Bhikkhu Shanta Siddhartha and Shanta Shobhan from Ananda Bhuwan Vihar joined the prayers at Kopan, May 10, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
Venerable Bhikkhu Kondanya Mahathero (Former Secretary General of All Nepal Bhikkhu Federation and Vihar Head of Buddha Vihar, Bhrikuti Mandap) and Suddhiko Bhante along with Shramanera, Venerable Bhikkhu Shanta Siddhartha and Shanta Shobhan from Ananda Bhuwan Vihar joined the prayers at Kopan, May 10, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
Nepal Gelug Association and Monlam committee offering prayers at Namo Buddha, May 10, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery School.
Nepal Gelug Association and Monlam committee offering prayers at Namo Buddha, May 10, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery School.
Light offerings during prayers by the Nepal Gelug Association and Monlam committee at Namo Buddha, May 10, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery School.
Light offerings during prayers by the Nepal Gelug Association and Monlam committee at Namo Buddha, May 10, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery School.
His Eminence Tai Situ Rinpoche and Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche visited Kopan on auspicious Dakini day and bestowed the Amitabha Buddha’s praise and prayers for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s quick and swift return, May 14, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery School.
His Eminence Tai Situ Rinpoche and Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche visited Kopan on auspicious Dakini day and bestowed the Amitabha Buddha’s praise and prayers for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s quick and swift return, May 14, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery School.
His Eminence the 12th Jamgon Kenting Tai Situ Rinpoche offering prayers and a heartfelt conversation with Lama Zopa Rinpoche, in front of Rinpoche’s holy body, May 14, 2023. Photo courtesy of www.fpmt.org.
His Eminence the 12th Jamgon Kenting Tai Situ Rinpoche offering prayers and a heartfelt conversation with Lama Zopa Rinpoche, in front of Rinpoche’s holy body, May 14, 2023. Photo courtesy of www.fpmt.org.
His Eminence Tai Situ Rinpoche and Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche visited Kopan on auspicious Dakini day and offered the Amitabha Buddha’s praise and prayers for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s quick and swift return, May 14, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastert School.
His Eminence Tai Situ Rinpoche and Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche visited Kopan on auspicious Dakini day and offered the Amitabha Buddha’s praise and prayers for Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s quick and swift return, May 14, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastert School.
The abbot of Sera Je Monastery, Khen Rinpoche Geshe Tashi Tsethar, and FPMT Taiwan offering Heruka Lama Chopa Tsog on the fifth week since Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s parinirvana at Kopan Monastery, May 17, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
The abbot of Sera Je Monastery, Khen Rinpoche Geshe Tashi Tsethar, and FPMT Taiwan offering Heruka Lama Chopa Tsog on the fifth week since Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s parinirvana at Kopan Monastery, May 17, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
Local devotees at the Heruka Lama Chopa Tsog at Kopan Monastery, May 17, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
Local devotees at the Heruka Lama Chopa Tsog at Kopan Monastery, May 17, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
International students at the Heruka Lama Chopa Tsog at Kopan Monastery, May 17, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
International students at the Heruka Lama Chopa Tsog at Kopan Monastery, May 17, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
Geshe Lamsang from Nagarjuna Centre Valencia, Spain, offering prayers in Rinpoche’s room, May 27, 2023. Photo by Centro Nagarjuna Valencia.
Geshe Lamsang from Nagarjuna Centre Valencia, Spain, offering prayers in Rinpoche’s room, May 27, 2023. Photo by Centro Nagarjuna Valencia.
Kopan geshes, monks, nuns, and lay students offering Heruka Guru Puja on the sixth week since Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s parinirvana in the main gompa, May 24, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
Kopan geshes, monks, nuns, and lay students offering Heruka Guru Puja on the sixth week since Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s parinirvana in the main gompa, May 24, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
FPMT-registered teachers Ven. Karin Valham (front right), Ven. Amy Miller (back right), and other nuns at Heruka Guru Puja on the sixth week since Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s parinirvana in the main gompa, May 24, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
FPMT-registered teachers Ven. Karin Valham (front right), Ven. Amy Miller (back right), and other nuns at Heruka Guru Puja on the sixth week since Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s parinirvana in the main gompa, May 24, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
Members of Theravada Anagarika Guru Ma Sangha Nepal and International Vikhuni Association Nepal, 30 nuns joining the prayers in Rinpoche's room, May 23, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
Members of Theravada Anagarika Guru Ma Sangha Nepal and International Vikhuni Association Nepal, 30 nuns joining the prayers in Rinpoche's room, May 23, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
Venerable Paloma and Karen from Nagarjuna Centre Valencia are praying in front of Rinpoche’s holy body at Kopan, May 27, 2023. Photo by Centro Nagarjuna Valencia.
Venerable Paloma and Karen from Nagarjuna Centre Valencia are praying in front of Rinpoche’s holy body at Kopan, May 27, 2023. Photo by Centro Nagarjuna Valencia.
Sangha and lay students from all over the world offering their prayers at the Heruka Guru Puja for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, May 31, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
Sangha and lay students from all over the world offering their prayers at the Heruka Guru Puja for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, May 31, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
Khenrinpoche Geshe Chonyi and Sangha at the Heruka Guru Puja for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, May 31, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
Khenrinpoche Geshe Chonyi and Sangha at the Heruka Guru Puja for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, May 31, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
Geshe Lamsang at the Heruka Guru Puja for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, May 31, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
Geshe Lamsang at the Heruka Guru Puja for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, May 31, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
Khadro Kunga Buma Namsel Dorje (Khandro-la) at the Heruka Guru Puja for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, May 31, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
Khadro Kunga Buma Namsel Dorje (Khandro-la) at the Heruka Guru Puja for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, May 31, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
Khenrinpoche Geshe Chonyi, Risgel Rinpoche, Venerable Roger, Kopan Umze Geshe Sherab at the Heruka Guru Puja for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, May 31, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
Khenrinpoche Geshe Chonyi, Risgel Rinpoche, Venerable Roger, Kopan Umze Geshe Sherab at the Heruka Guru Puja for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, May 31, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
Lay students at the Heruka Guru Puja for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, May 31, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
Lay students at the Heruka Guru Puja for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, May 31, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
His Eminence Zong Rinpoche offering prayers in Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s room on the 49th day since Rinpoche’s parinirvana, May 31, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
His Eminence Zong Rinpoche offering prayers in Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s room on the 49th day since Rinpoche’s parinirvana, May 31, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
Khen Rinpoche Geshe Chonyi and Venerable Roger with His Eminence Zong Rinpoche on the 49th day since Rinpoche’s parinirvana, May 31, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.
Khen Rinpoche Geshe Chonyi and Venerable Roger with His Eminence Zong Rinpoche on the 49th day since Rinpoche’s parinirvana, May 31, 2023. Photo by Kopan Monastery.