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Lama Zopa Rinpoche

@LamaZopa

The official Twitter page of Lama Zopa Rinpoche. (1945-2023) Rinpoche was the Spiritual Director of the FPMT

 Portland, OR 97214 USA
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Joined December 2009
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fpmt.org/charitable-activiti… The Continuing Blessings of Thame Stupa in Solu Khumbu, Nepal
The Continuing Blessings of Thame Stupa in Solu Khumbu, Nepal

The Continuing Blessings of Thame Stupa in Solu Khumbu, Nepal

One of the great joys of creating holy objects is seeing them continue to benefit sentient beings for generations. Caring for them, making offerings, and ensuring they remain beautiful and accessible...

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fpmt.org/lama-zopa-rinpoche-… The Power of Mandala: A New Book by Lama Zopa Rinpoche
The Power of Mandala: A New Book by Lama Zopa Rinpoche

The Power of Mandala: A New Book by Lama Zopa Rinpoche

Wisdom Publications has released The Power of Mandala: Creating and Offering the Universe, a new book by Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Offering mandala is a powerful ritual that enables the practitioner to...

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The beautiful Stupa of Complete Victory, currently under construction at Kopan Monastery to create the causes for the swift return of our precious and kind guru, Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche, is nearing completion. 🙏Read more fpmt.org/charitable-activiti… #FPMT #Stupa
Rejoicing as Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Stupa Nears Completion

Rejoicing as Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Stupa Nears Completion

The magnificent Stupa of Complete Victory that is being built at Kopan Monastery to create the causes for the swift return of our precious and kind guru, Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche, is nearing...

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At Gaden Shartse Monastery, on Lhabab Duchen tsog was offered during the puja marking the parinirvana anniversary of the previous incarnation of Zong Rinpoche. May his precious teachings continue to flourish and bring benefit to all beings.
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Lama Chöpa, Chanting the Names of Manjushri, and the King of Prayers at Kopan Monastery on the evening of Lhabab Duchen. 🙏May these prayers be actualised and bring the greatest benefit to all beings.
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Rejoice🙏Kopan nuns are offering Medicine Buddha puja for all beings today🙏To recite the Medicine Buddha mantra brings inconceivable merit. if you recite the mantra every day, the buddhas & bodhisattvas will always pay attention to you, and they will guide you.
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Rejoice 🙏 Gyudmed Monastery reciting the Prajnaparamita Sutra right now 🙏 dedicated to all beings today which is Lhabab Duchen when the merit is magnified 100 million times. 🙏 By hearing the Prajnaparamita Sutra, you create more merit than is fathomable.
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In this extract from Lama Zopa Rinpoche, he explains how preparing for death begins with the way we live our lives. By developing a good heart & understanding that the purpose of life is to benefit others, we can meet death with greater peace & less fear. fpmt.org/lama-zopa-rinpoche-…
Advice from Lama Zopa Rinpoche: Making Others Happy Is the Purpose of Our Life

Advice from Lama Zopa Rinpoche: Making Others Happy Is the Purpose of Our Life

In this extract from Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s teachings, he explains how preparing for death begins with the way we live our lives. By developing a good heart and understanding that the purpose of life is

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How mantra works ~ Lama Zopa Rinpoche justdharma.org/how-mantra-wo… #LamaZopaRinpoche #transformation #wisdom #compassion
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fpmt.org/fpmt-community-news… Interview Series with Ven. Roger Kunsang Discussing Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Origins of FPMT
Interview Series with Ven. Roger Kunsang Discussing Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Origins of FPMT

Interview Series with Ven. Roger Kunsang Discussing Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Origins of FPMT

Study Buddhism, a project of the Berzin Archives, is releasing a multi-part interview with Ven. Roger Kunsang. Ven. Roger has been a member of the FPMT Inc. Board of Directors since 1989. He served as

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Ven. Roger Kunsang spent almost forty years as attendant to Lama Zopa Rinpoche. In four decades he never once saw Rinpoche get into a bed or take off his robes. He describes a little of what it was like to be around Rinpoche and his incredible compassion: youtu.be/0KWH3oPb-XM?is=BY8C…
I Never Saw Him Lie Down or Sleep | Ven. Roger Kunsang

I Never Saw Him Lie Down or Sleep | Ven. Roger Kunsang

Ven. Roger Kunsang spent almost forty years as attendant to Lama Zo...

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fpmt.org/media/newsletters/a… October 2026 Newsletter
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fpmt.org/charitable-activiti… Supporting Practice and Rejoicing Across the FPMT Mandala
Supporting Practice and Rejoicing Across the FPMT Mandala

Supporting Practice and Rejoicing Across the FPMT Mandala

Across the FPMT mandala, students are creating the causes and conditions for Dharma practice to flourish — from long-term intensive solitary and group retreats to the construction and preservation of...

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fpmt.org/lama-zopa-rinpoche-… Motivation for Mantra Recitation
Motivation for Mantra Recitation

Motivation for Mantra Recitation

The FPMT Global Mani Retreat is in its final month!  Since its start on May 17, the retreat has included teachings from Khen Rinpoche Geshe Thubten Chonyi, a rare oral transmission and commentary...

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fpmt.org/lama-zopa-rinpoche-… Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Advice on Raising a Child
Lama Zopa Rinpoche's Advice on Raising a Child

Lama Zopa Rinpoche's Advice on Raising a Child

In 2008, Lama Zopa Rinpoche gave this advice to a student who was about to give birth, outlining the five attitudes and qualities to teach a child. This is timeless advice for all who are

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Anybody who experiences anger needs to practice patience. If you have a sickness, you need medicine. Like that, patience is needed. It is not a burden; it’s necessary. When you practice patience, anger becomes gradually more and more rare. Eventually, there is no anger.
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fpmt.org/charitable-activiti… Animal Liberation Fund: Compassion in Action Across the World
Animal Liberation Fund: Compassion in Action Across the World

Animal Liberation Fund: Compassion in Action Across the World

“Where there is a mind, there are feelings such as pain, pleasure, and joy. No sentient being wants pain; instead all want happiness. Since we all share these feelings at some basic level, we as

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Every month FPMT sponsors Sera Mey Monastery to offer extensive Medicine Buddha puja dedicated to all beings, all the kind donors of the puja fund & specifically and for all those who need the prayers. Lama Zopa Rinpoche said that Medicine Buddha encompasses all the buddhas.
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fpmt.org/media/newsletters/a… FPMT International Office News Sept 2026

FPMT International Office News September 2026

Welcome to this month’s newsletter. We are pleased to share precious advice from Lama Zopa Rinpoche and Lama Yeshe, along with many causes for rejoicing, including an overview of the recent benefic...

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fpmt.org/fpmt-community-news… Continuing Rinpoche’s Dream: The Mani Retreat in Mongolia
Continuing Rinpoche’s Dream: The Mani Retreat in Mongolia

Continuing Rinpoche’s Dream: The Mani Retreat in Mongolia

Mongolia has a strong history of Buddhist practice in the Tibetan tradition and, in particular, Mani Retreats. The Mani Retreat started in Mongolia in the mid-15th century under the great Buddhist...

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