The Enlightenment Stupa commemorates the moment the Buddha attained complete Enlightenment in Bodhgaya, India, after overcoming the maras beneath the bodhi tree.
To honor the memory of our incomparable Teacher, Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche, to create the causes for his swift return, support his vast future activities, and benefit all beings, we are delighted to announce the construction of a magnificent Enlightenment Stupa on the monastery grounds.
This project began when a generous friend and volunteer provided a substantial donation to fund the construction of a stupa on the monastery grounds. However, additional funding is essential to complete this sacred project.
Location of the future stupa -- LET'S MAKE THIS PROJECT A REALITY TOGETHER
Why Build a Stupa?
The primary purpose of constructing a stupa is to bring profound meaning to beings’ lives. It embodies the Buddha’s enlightened mind and serves as a powerful conduit for blessings and awakened energy.
Simply seeing a stupa purifies the mind, accumulates merit—the foundation of happiness and success—soothes body and mind, honors one’s spiritual teacher, brings peace and harmony, alleviates illness and suffering, and supports the path to Enlightenment.
The stupa also sustains a master’s enlightened activity, magnetizing awakened energy and creating causes for his swift return to benefit all beings.
A Project for 2026: The Monastery Stupa
A major project for 2026 is the construction of this stupa within the monastery grounds.
The monument we are designing:
- Will stand over 4 meters tall
- Will be built according to traditional instructions
- Will include all sacred internal elements (mantras, texts, incense, tsa-tsas, etc.)
Toward Completion – News and Key Dates
We’ve received the 36 packages sent from Nepal: copper elements for the upper part of the stupa, mantra scrolls, sacred texts including the Kangyur and the Sung Bum, and incense powder.
We’ve hired a qualified mason, and the key dates are taking shape:
— October 2026 — land purification ceremonies (performed by the monks of Sera and our Abbot Geshe Tenzin Loden),
— December 2026 — construction beginning with earthworks and the laying of the stupa’s base,
— March 2027 — assembly and filling of the stupa’s other elements and consecration.
In the meantime, nuns and volunteers are preparing the sacred materials to be placed inside, including wealth vases
Offering precious items for the wealth vases
Wealth vases are ritual vessels meant to purify the site and generate blessings, prosperity, and abundance, both material and spiritual, for the surrounding community and for future generations.
You can contribute to filling the vases by donating precious items (metal objects or stones, precious or semi-precious) or objects symbolic of wealth.
The total construction cost of the Stupa is estimated at approximately €55,000 (all taxes included).
Current Funding
Funds already received: €37,000
Amount still needed: €18,000
Every contribution, regardless of size, is precious and generates immense merit.
Let’s build it together! Choose the element you wish to contribute to, whether it is partially or fully…
Mantra rolls, the bhūmis, the crown or gokhyim, sacred texts, incense, tsatsas and ritual objects, or make a donation of any amount.
Each offering is a direct participation in creating this sacred object dedicated to Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
- Copper cone (13 bhumis) + crown/sun and moon, imported from Nepal: €1,192
- Gokyim (copper door) from Nepal: €506
- Gold plating (electrolysis process): €566
- Gold-coloured finish: €238
- Incense powder from Nepal (100kg): €120
- Mantra rolls, imported from Nepal: €2,500
- Paper and mantra printing from France: €1,000
- Yellow fabric: €150
- Tree of life creation: €120
- Kangyur (collection of the Buddha’s teachings): €250
- Sung Bum (collected works of Lama Tsongkhapa and his 2 heart sons): €350
- Weath Vases €450
- Cargo shipping from Nepal: €4,000
- Contingency fund: €1,000
- Construction/Masonry: €28,000
Thanks to you the project is progressing steadily. Every donation brings us closer to our goal
Join Us in This Sacred Work
This is a rare and precious opportunity to contribute to building a stupa and accumulate the immense merit that arises from it.
By supporting this project, you can:
- Be part of Rinpoche’s vast vision to build stupas benefiting all beings
- Create causes for his swift return
- Make a tangible contribution to peace, wisdom, and compassion in our world
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For more information email us at infos@monasteredorjepamo.org
Thank you for your support!
