We are happy to share an update from FPMT :

“With great rejoicing we share the wonderful news just announced at the 2025 CPMT Summit that His Holiness the Dalai Lama has confirmed that the reincarnation of our most precious spiritual director, Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche, has been reborn. According to His Holiness’s observation, the reincarnation has taken rebirth in Nepal.

The FPMT Inc. Board of Directors has appointed a search team: Khenrinpoche Geshe Chonyi, Ven. Roger Kunsang, Ven. Thubten Pemba, Ani Tenzin Jangsem, Ven. Tenpa Choden, and Dale Davis.

All are encouraged to continue reciting Chanting the Names of Noble Manjushri as well as Migtsema practice as advised by His Holiness.

We will share updates and news on this process as it unfolds. Please join us in rejoicing in this wonderful news.”

Read the original article on the FPMT website

An Answer to the Request for Checking on the Reincarnation of Zopa Rinpoche

A translation of His Holiness’s message from March 18, 2025 reads:

As requested mainly by devotees of Kopan Ogmin Jangchub Choling Monastery, Kopan Khachoe Gakhyil Ling Nunnery, FPMT centers worldwide, together with Sera Je Drati Khangtsen and the disciples in general. The result of checking is:

The reincarnation of Zopa Rinpoche shows to exist and that too appears to show inside Nepal, gradually look for and do the investigation.

For pujas and prayers carry on the recitation of Chanting the Names of Manjushri (Jampal Tsenjo) and Migtsema.