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Prayers for the Swift Return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche (India, Nepal, and other communities)
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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Nuns performing prayers and light offerings at Jangchub Choeling Nunnery, Mundgod, Karnataka, south India, April 13, 2023. Photo by Jangchub Choeling Nunnery.
Nuns performing prayers and light offerings at Jangchub Choeling Nunnery, Mundgod, Karnataka, south India, April 13, 2023. Photo by Jangchub Choeling Nunnery.
Novice students, teachers and staff members reciting prayers and offering butter lamps at Sera Je Secondary school assembly ground, Bylakuppe, south India, April 15 & 16, 2023. Photo by Sera Je Secondary School.
Novice students, teachers and staff members reciting prayers and offering butter lamps at Sera Je Secondary school assembly ground, Bylakuppe, south India, April 15 & 16, 2023. Photo by Sera Je Secondary School.
Novice students, teachers and staff members reciting prayers and offering butter lamps at Sera Jey Secondary school assembly ground, Bylakuppe, south India, April 15 & 16, 2023. Photo by Sera Jey Secondary School.
Novice students, teachers and staff members reciting prayers and offering butter lamps at Sera Jey Secondary school assembly ground, Bylakuppe, south India, April 15 & 16, 2023. Photo by Sera Jey Secondary School.
All monks offering prayers at Gyudmed Tantric University in Hunsur, south India, April 17, 2023. Photo by Gyudmed Tantric University.
All monks offering prayers at Gyudmed Tantric University in Hunsur, south India, April 17, 2023. Photo by Gyudmed Tantric University.
Associate Abbot of Gyudmed Tantric University Geshe Ngawang Sangye, April 17, 2023. Photo by Gyudmed Tantric University.
Sangha members of Sera Jey reciting the text "Essence of True Eloquence" on debating ground, April 18, 2023. Photo from Sera Jey Monastery Facebook page.
As part of the 6th day commemoration prayers, Rinpoches and Geshe-las from Sera Jey Monastery performing Medicine Buddha Sutra Rituals, April 18, 2023. Photo from Sera Jey Monastery Facebook page.
Phuntsok Rinpoche and other young tulkus and monks of Sera Jey Monastery reciting prayers, April 17, 2023. Photo by Sera Jey Monastery.
Monks reciting prayers at ground of the main Sera Jey temple, April 17, 2023. Photo by Sera Jey Monastery.
Monks reciting prayers at ground of the main Sera Jey temple, April 17, 2023. Photo by Sera Jey Monastery.
Abbot of Sera Je Monastery Khen Rinpoche Geshe Tashi Tsethar offering prayers, April 13, 2023. Photo by Sera Je Monastery
His Eminence Ganden Tri Rinpoche offering prayers on April 13, 2023. Photo by Sera Jey Monastery.
Keutsang Rinpoche from Hardong Khangtsen (on the right), Sera Je Monastery offering prayers, April 13, 2023. Photo by Sera Je Monastery.
His Eminence Ganden Tri Rinpoche presiding the prayers by the Sera Jey Sangha, April 13, 2023. Photo by Sera Jey Monastery.
Ribur Rinpoche together with the Sangha of Sera Mey Monastery offering prayers, April 14, 2023. Photo by Sera Mey Monastery.
Monks of Sera Mey offering prayers, April 14, 2023. Photo by Sera Mey Monastery.
Monks of Ganden Shartse offering prayers. Mundgod, south India, April 14, 2023. Photo by Ganden Shartse Monastery.
Monks of Ganden Shartse offering prayers. Mundgod, south India, April 14, 2023. Photo by Ganden Shartse Monastery.
The head of Rolwaling Sangag Choling Monastery Lama Tulku Ngawang Lapsum with monks offering prayers. Rolwaling, Nepal, April 16, 2023. Photo Rolwaling Sangag Choling Monastery.
Rabgayling Tibetan Settlement members gathering in the community hall funded by Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche to offer prayers. Hunsur, south India, April 14, 2023. Photo by Rabgayling Tibetan Settlement Office.
Rabgayling Tibetan Settlement members gathering in the community hall funded by Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche to offer prayers. Hunsur, south India, April 14, 2023. Photo by Rabgayling Tibetan Settlement Office.
Members of the Rabgayling Tibetan settlement offering a butter lamp. Hunsur, south India, April 14, 2023. Photo by Rabgayling Tibetan Settlement Office.
Butter lamps offered at Shalu Monastery, Tibetan Cholsum Settlement, Himachal Pradesh, India, April 13, 2023. Photo by Shalu Monastery Religious and Cultural Development Association.
Prayers offered by the Sangha of Shalu Monastery, Tibetan Cholsum Settlement, Himachal Pradesh, India, April 13, 2023. Photo by Shalu Monastery Religious and Cultural Development Association.
Nuns of Rachen Nunnery offering daily Tara Pujas and prayers together with lay people, Rachen Nunnery, Tsum, Nepal.
Nuns of Rachen Nunnery offering daily Tara Pujas and prayers together with lay people, Rachen Nunnery, Tsum, Nepal.
Lay people doing daily prayers at Rachen Nunnery, Tsum, Nepal.
Lay people doing daily prayers at Rachen Nunnery, Tsum, Nepal.
Lay people doing daily prayers at Rachen Nunnery, Tsum, Nepal.
Senior Sera Je monk looking at Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s image, April 15, 2023. Photo by Sera Je Monastery.
Rinpoches and Geshe las of Sera Je Monastery performing extensive Hayagriva self-initiation, April 15, 2023. Photo by Sera Je Monastery.
Monks of Sera Je Drati Khangtsen reciting of The Essence of True Eloquence, April 18, 2023. Photo by Sera Je Drati Khangtsen.
Dromo Rinpoche from Sera Je Drati Khangtsen recitation of The Essence of True Eloquence, April 18, 2023. Photo by Sera Je Drati Khangtsen.
The staff and students of Ngari institute are offering butter lamps and performing prayers at Ngari Institute – Leh Ladakh, April 14, 2023. Photo by Ngari Institute – Leh Ladakh.
The staff and students of Ngari institute are offering butter lamps and performing prayers at Ngari Institute – Leh Ladakh. April 14, 2023. Photo by Ngari Institute – Leh Ladakh.
The staff and students of Ngari institute performing prayers at Ngari Institute – Leh Ladakh, April 14, 2023. Photo by Ngari Institute – Leh Ladakh.
Tribute, respect, and dedication puja conducted by the entire Sangha of Gyudmed Tantric Monastery. Hunsur, south India, April 14, 2023. Photo by Gyudmed Tantric University.
Tribute, respect, and dedication puja conducted by the entire Sangha of Gyudmed Tantric Monastery. Hunsur, south India. April 14, 2023. Photo by Gyudmed Tantric University.
Former Abbot of Sera Je Monastery Khensur Rinpoche Lobsang Delek presiding over Guru Puja (Lama Choepa) Tsog offering for the first seventh day. April 20, 2023. Photo by Sera Je Monastery.
Sangha members of Sera Je performing Guru Puja (Lama Choepa) Tsog offering for the first seventh day, April 20, 2023. Photo by Sera Je Monastery.
Sangha members of Sera Je performing Guru Puja (Lama Choepa) Tsog offering for the first seventh day, April 20, 2023. Photo by Sera Je Monastery.
Sangha members of Sera Je performing Guru Puja (Lama Chopa) Tsog offering for the seventh day of Rinpoche's passing, April 20, 2023. Photo by Sera Je Monastery.
Sangha members of Sera Je performing Guru Puja (Lama Chopa) Tsog offering for seventh day of Rinpoche's passing, April 20, 2023. Photo by Sera Je Monastery.
Venerables Tenzin Gache, Gyalten Lekden, Losang Donyo and other members of the IMI House at the Guru Puja (Lama Chopa) Tsog offering for the seventh day of Rinpoche's passing, April 20, 2023. Photo by Sera Je Monastery.
Venerable Gyalten Lekden offering a khata at Guru Puja (Lama Chopa) Tsog offering for the seventh day of Rinpoche's passing, April 20, 2023. Photo by Sera Je Monastery.
Sera Je Khensur Rinpoche Jetsun Lobsang Delek, Geshe Ngawang Sangye - Lama Umze of Gyume Monastery, Venerable Lobsang Dukdak;
Venerable Dean of Sera Je Monastery, Venerable Chant-Leader of Sera Je Monastery, Venerable Reincarnate Tulkus, distinguished monks from the Lharampa Class, Venerable Sangha from Sera Je Tsawa Khangtsen offering prayers at Sera Je Kopan House. April 19, 2023. Photo by Sera Kopan.
Venerable Lobsang Dukdak from Gyudmed Tantric University offering prayers at Sera Je Kopan House. April 19, 2023. Photo by Sera Kopan.
Sangha from Sera Je Tsawa Khangtsen offering prayers at Sera Je Kopan House. April 19, 2023. Photo by Sera Kopan.
Geshe Ngawang Sangye - Lama Umze of Gyume Monastery offering prayers at Sera Je Kopan House. April 19, 2023. Photo by Sera Kopan.
Sangha from Sera Je Tsawa Khangtsen offering prayers at Sera Je Kopan House. April 19, 2023. Photo by Sera Kopan.
Manimonlam presided by Khenpo Sarvajit Gongba of Namgyal Jyangchub Choeling at Kopan monastery. April 16, 2023. Photo by Namgyal Jyangchub Choeling.
Manimonlam presided by Khenpo Sarvajit Gongba of Namgyal Jyangchub Choeling at Kopan monastery, April 16, 2023. Photo by Namgyal Jyangchub Choeling.
A shrine at Tsum Zhong, Nepal, April 15, 2023. Photo by Tsum Monastery.
In the Presence of Kyabje Samtenling Khen Rinpoche two hundred monks from Gelug Monasteries recited Lama Tsongkhapa’s In Praise of Dependent Origination, Manjushri Namasamgiti, and Monlam Namgyed at Samtenling Monastery. The Swift Return Prayer composed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama recited by all Sangha in front of Boudha Stupa, April 20, 2023. Photo by Nepal Gelug Monlam.
In the Presence of Kyabje Samtenling Khen Rinpoche two hundred monks from Gelug Monasteries recited Lama Tsongkhapa’s In Praise of Dependent Origination, Manjushri Namasamgiti, and Monlam Namgyed at Samtenling Monastery. The Swift Return Prayer composed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama recited by all Sangha in front of Boudha Stupa, April 20, 2023. Photo by Nepal Gelug Monlam.
In the Presence of Kyabje Samtenling Khen Rinpoche two hundred monks from Gelug Monasteries recited Lama Tsongkhapa’s In Praise of Dependent Origination, Manjushri Namasamgiti, and Monlam Namgyed at Samtenling Monastery. The Swift Return Prayer composed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama recited by all Sangha in front of Boudha Stupa, April 20, 2023. Photo by Nepal Gelug Monlam.
In the Presence of Kyabje Samtenling Khen Rinpoche two hundred monks from Gelug Monasteries recited Lama Tsongkhapa’s In Praise of Dependent Origination, Manjushri Namasamgiti, and Monlam Namgyed at Samtenling Monastery. The Swift Return Prayer composed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama recited by all Sangha in front of Boudha Stupa, April 20, 2023. Photo by Nepal Gelug Monlam.
In the Presence of Kyabje Samtenling Khen Rinpoche two hundred monks from Gelug Monasteries recited Lama Tsongkhapa’s In Praise of Dependent Origination, Manjushri Namasamgiti, and Monlam Namgyed at Samtenling Monastery. The Swift Return Prayer composed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama recited by all Sangha in front of Boudha Stupa, April 20, 2023. Photo by Nepal Gelug Monlam.
In the Presence of Kyabje Samtenling Khen Rinpoche two hundred monks from Gelug Monasteries recited Lama Tsongkhapa’s In Praise of Dependent Origination, Manjushri Namasamgiti, and Monlam Namgyed at Samtenling Monastery. The Swift Return Prayer composed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama recited by all Sangha in front of Boudha Stupa, April 20, 2023. Photo by Nepal Gelug Monlam.
In the Presence of Kyabje Samtenling Khen Rinpoche two hundred monks from Gelug Monasteries recited Lama Tsongkhapa’s In Praise of Dependent Origination, Manjushri Namasamgiti, and Monlam Namgyed at Samtenling Monastery. The Swift Return Prayer composed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama recited by all Sangha in front of Boudha Stupa, April 20, 2023. Photo by Nepal Gelug Monlam.
In the Presence of Kyabje Samtenling Khen Rinpoche two hundred monks from Gelug Monasteries recited Lama Tsongkhapa’s In Praise of Dependent Origination, Manjushri Namasamgiti, and Monlam Namgyed at Samtenling Monastery. The Swift Return Prayer composed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama recited by all Sangha in front of Boudha Stupa, April 20, 2023. Photo by Nepal Gelug Monlam.
Manimonlam presided by Khenpo Sarvajit Gongba of Namgyal Jyangchub Choeling (H.E. Tulku Losang Namgyal Rinpoche) at Kopan monastery. In the evening, offering butter lamps prayer at Boudhnath Stupa. Kopan Monastery and Boudhanath Stupa, April 16, 2023. Photo by Namgyal Jangchub Choeling.
Manimonlam presided by Khenpo Sarvajit Gongba of Namgyal Jyangchub Choeling (H.E. Tulku Losang Namgyal Rinpoche) at Kopan monastery. In the evening, offering butter lamps prayer at Boudhnath Stupa. Kopan Monastery and Boudhanath Stupa, April 16, 2023. Photo by Namgyal Jangchub Choeling.
Manimonlam presided by Khenpo Sarvajit Gongba of Namgyal Jyangchub Choeling (H.E. Tulku Losang Namgyal Rinpoche) at Kopan monastery. In the evening, offering butter lamps prayer at Boudhnath Stupa. Kopan Monastery and Boudhanath Stupa, April 16, 2023. Photo by Namgyal Jangchub Choeling.
Prayers offered at Lawudo gompa. Solu Khumbu, April, 16, 2023.
Prayers offered at Lawudo gompa. Solu Khumbu, April, 16, 2023.
Dungse Lama Pasang and locals offering a butter lamp. Ngak Labrang, Tsum, Nepal, April 15, 2023. Photo by Tsum Monastery.
Dungse Lama Pasang and locals offering a butter lamp. Ngak Labrang, Tsum, Nepal, April 15, 2023. Photo by Tsum Monastery.
Dungse Lama Pasang and locals offering a butter lamp. Ngak Labrang, Tsum, Nepal, April 15, 2023. Photo by Tsum Monastery.
Dungse Lama Pasang and locals offering a butter lamp. Ngak Labrang, Tsum, Nepal, April 15, 2023. Photo by Tsum Monastery.
Lama Tsewang Gyurme in Tsum Ngak offering prayers. Tsum Ngak, Nepal, April 15, 2023. Photo by Tsum Monastery.
A lay woman offering a butter lamp. Tsum Ngak, Nepal, April 15, 2023. Photo by Tsum Monastery.
Prayers at Tsum Zhong, Nepal, April 15, 2023. Photo by Tsum Monastery.
Prayers at Leru Ngakyu, Tsum, Nepal, April 15, 2023. Photo by Tsum Monastery.
Prayers at Ngak Shrine, Tsum, Nepal, April 15, 2023. Photo by Tsum Monastery.
Prayers at Ngak Shrine, Tsum, Nepal, April 15, 2023. Photo by Tsum Monastery.
Monlam prayer at Jangtse Lhamo Khang by monks Gaden Jangtse Educational and Cultural Society, Mundgod, south India, April 13, 2023. Photo by Gaden Jangtse Educational and Cultural Society.
Rachen nuns are performing Amitaba pureland puja for fulfilment of Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s wishes and swift return of an unmistaken reincarnation. Rachen Nunnery, Tsum, Nepal, May 3, 2023. Photo by Rachen Nunnery.
Prayers at Samtenling Monastery, Kathmandu, Nepal, April 18, 2023. Photo by Samtenling Monastery.
Monlam prayer at Jangtse Lhamo Khang by monks Gaden Jangtse Educational and Cultural Society, Mundgod, south India, April 13, 2023. Photo by Gaden Jangtse Educational and Cultural Society.
Rachen nuns are performing Amitaba pureland puja for fulfilment of Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s wishes and swift return of an unmistaken reincarnation. Rachen Nunnery, Tsum, Nepal, May 3, 2023. Photo by Rachen Nunnery.
Prayers at Zigar Thupten Shedrupling Institute, Darjeeling, India, May 5, 2023. Photo by Zigar Thupten Shedrupling Institute.
Prayers at Zigar Thupten Shedrupling Institute, Darjeeling, India, May 5, 2023. Photo by Zigar Thupten Shedrupling Institute.
Prayers at Zigar Thupten Shedrupling Institute, Darjeeling, India, May 5, 2023. Photo by Zigar Thupten Shedrupling Institute.
Old age home elders from Dhondenling Tibetan Settlement offering their prayers, Kollegal, south India, May 4, 2023.
Old age home elders from Dhondenling Tibetan Settlement offering their prayers, Kollegal, south India, May 4, 2023.
Prayers for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche by students at Ngari Institute in Ladakh, May 3, 2023. Photo by Geshe Tsewang Dorje.
Guru Puja on the third week since Lama Zopa Rinpoch’s parinirvana at Kopan House, Sera Je Monastery, May 4, 2023. Photo by Kopan House.
Monlam Namgay puja offering for Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche's swift return at Ganden Yiga Chozin Centre, Pokhara, Nepal, May 4, 2023. Photo by Ganden Yiga Chozin.
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.
Prayers at Ogmin Jangchup Sishu Tsogpa, New York, USA, April 19, 2023. Photo by Ogmin Jangchup Sishu Tsogpa.
Prayers at Ogmin Jangchup Sishu Tsogpa, New York, USA, April 19, 2023. Photo by Ogmin Jangchup Sishu Tsogpa.
Monks of Drati Khangtsen at Sera Je Monastery performing prayers, April 26, 2023. Photo by Sera Je Drati Khangtsen.
Monks of Drati Khangtsen at Sera Je Monastery performing prayers, April 26, 2023. Photo by Sera Je Drati Khangtsen.
The 104th Ganden Tripa Lobsang Tenzin Rinpoche and eminent abbots attending the special Guru Puja at Tushita Centre in Dharamsala, India, April 26, 2023. Photo by Tushita Meditation Centre.
The 104th Ganden Tripa Lobsang Tenzin Rinpoche and eminent abbots attending the special Guru Puja at Tushita Centre in Dharamsala, India, April 26, 2023. Photo by Tushita Meditation Centre.