Project Guru Rinpoche
A passionate initiative to create magnificent Guru Rinpoche statues in Pokhara and Maratika, honoring the spiritual heritage of Tibetan Buddhism and serving as beacons of wisdom and compassion.
Project Guru Rinpoche
A passionate initiative to create magnificent Guru Rinpoche statues in Pokhara and Maratika, honoring the spiritual heritage of Tibetan Buddhism and serving as beacons of wisdom and compassion.
Project Guru Rinpoche
A passionate initiative to create magnificent Guru Rinpoche statues in Pokhara and Maratika, honoring the spiritual heritage of Tibetan Buddhism and serving as beacons of wisdom and compassion.
Who is Guru Rinpoche?
Who is Guru Rinpoche?
Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche) is perhaps the most universally cherished realized being in all of Tibetan Buddhism. Padmasambhava came to Tibet from India in the 8th century and helped establish a pure lineage which is still practiced today by all four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism around the world.
Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche) is perhaps the most universally cherished realized being in all of Tibetan Buddhism. Padmasambhava came to Tibet from India in the 8th century and helped establish a pure lineage which is still practiced today by all four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism around the world.
Why are we building statues?
Why are we building statues?
The Padmasambhava Project for Peace is dedicated to fulfilling Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s goal of building many large statues of Padmasambhava around the world in order to create the cause for peace for all beings. To date, 27 statues have been built. The statues sponsored by this project are built with utmost precision and care. They not only bless the environment with Padmasambhava’s powerful image, but they also contribute to the local economy where they are built and preserve ancient artisan techniques.
The Padmasambhava Project for Peace is dedicated to fulfilling Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s goal of building many large statues of Padmasambhava around the world in order to create the cause for peace for all beings. To date, 27 statues have been built. The statues sponsored by this project are built with utmost precision and care. They not only bless the environment with Padmasambhava’s powerful image, but they also contribute to the local economy where they are built and preserve ancient artisan techniques.
“Building Guru Rinpoche statues will bring immeasurable benefit, peace, happiness, and freedom to the world. They will have immeasurable impact.”
“Building Guru Rinpoche statues will bring immeasurable benefit, peace, happiness, and freedom to the world. They will have immeasurable impact.”
- Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- Lama Zopa Rinpoche
Benefits of building the statues
Benefits of building
the statues
Project Pokhara
The Guru Rinpoche statue to be created in Pokhara will be built next to the renowned Annapurna Cable Car. With meticulous attention to detail, the development will harmoniously blend with the natural landscape, creating a captivating and serene environment.
The Guru Rinpoche statue to be created in Pokhara will be built next to the renowned Annapurna Cable Car. With meticulous attention to detail, the development will harmoniously blend with the natural landscape, creating a captivating and serene environment.
Pokhara Roadmap
Land procurement
Completed
Construction to begin end 2023
Current Stage
Expected completion to be late 2025
Project Maratika
The Guru Rinpoche statue to be created in Maratika will be built in Halesi, Khotang.
Maratika Roadmap
Land procurement
Completed
Construction to begin (TBC)
Expected completion date (TBC)
“My wish is for FPMT to build many holy objects everywhere, as many as possible. Making it so easy for sentient beings to purify their heavy negative karma and making it so easy for sentient beings to create extensive merit. Which makes it so easy to achieve the realizations of the path and so easy to achieve liberation and enlightenment.”
“My wish is for FPMT to build many holy objects everywhere, as many as possible. Making it so easy for sentient beings to purify their heavy negative karma and making it so easy for sentient beings to create extensive merit. Which makes it so easy to achieve the realizations of the path and so easy to achieve liberation and enlightenment.”
- Lama Zopa Rinpoche
- Lama Zopa Rinpoche
How to support the project
We deeply appreciate your support and willingness to contribute to this noble cause. You can simply make a donation through local bank transfer or international transfers through FPMT website.
With the cost of land for Pokhara at $2 million. We are seeking roughly 2000 shares of $1000 SGD for the required amount. However, any amount of donation is welcomed to support this project.
For Local Transfers
Local transfers can be made via bank transfer to our DBS Bank account 029-036303-0.
For International Transfers
International Transfers can be made through the FPMT Website.
100% of the donations will go to land procurement and cost of construction.
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How to support the project
We deeply appreciate your support and willingness to contribute to this noble cause. You can simply make a donation through local bank transfer or international transfers through FPMT website.
With the cost of land for Pokhara at $2 million. We are seeking roughly 2000 shares of $1000 SGD for the required amount. However, any amount of donation is welcomed to support this project.
For Local Transfers
Local transfers can be made via bank transfer to our DBS Bank account 029-036303-0.
For International Transfers
International Transfers can be made through the FPMT Website.
100% of the donations will go to land procurement and cost of construction.
Sign up for our newsletter to keep informed on the latest updates.