Lama Zopa Rinpoche (1945–2023) taught Tibetan Buddhism on every continent and for over 30 years oversaw the spiritual activities of the extensive worldwide network of centers, projects, and services that form the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT) which he founded with Lama Thubten Yeshe. Lama Zopa took over as spiritual director of FPMT after Lama Yeshe passed away, and authored many books about Buddhist philosophy and practice.