We are very happy to offer support to FPMT students at the most crucial time of death, by giving the names of students who have died to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, and FPMT Sangha communities, with the request for their prayers. This is a service which Lama Zopa Rinpoche specifically requested International Office to offer to all FPMT students, because death is the most critical time when students need help.

FPMT students are also welcome to request prayers for family members or close friends.

This service is only available for those who have died within 49 days of the request being made. This is because the prayers are for the deceased person while they are in the bardo (intermediate state), which lasts for up to 49 days after the time of death.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept prayers for deceased pets, in order to keep the service manageable. Learn more about how you can help animals by clicking on the Animals topic on Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s Advice page.

Check the most essential practices for the time death.