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"I would like Rigpa to be firmly established as a vehicle for the transmission of the extraordinary teachings of Dzogpachenpo (the highest teaching of Buddha), in the modern world. In order for this to happen, it is crucially important that we become genuine practitioners of the Dharma, motivated by the sincere wish to bring all beings to the state of enlightenment. This is the vision of Rigpa, which is in the true spirit of bodhichitta, as we seek to make a lasting contribution to the Dharma, for the benefit of all humanity." Sogyal Rinpoche, Founder of Rigpa

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Securing Rigpa’s Lineage & Legacy

Three grants are available to support Rigpa students on the path

For more than 40 years, Rigpa students have had the good fortune to receive teachings and transmissions from many great Tibetan lineage holders and it is our wish to continue these precious lineages.

Securing Rigpa’s Lineage and Legacy is a Rigpa initiative aiming to ensure that the key pillars of our unique spiritual heritage have the vital support they need. In this way, the unbroken living lineage of wisdom that is at the heart of the Buddhist tradition will continue to bring benefit to the world long into the future. more info

The Tertön Sogyal Foundations

In 1996, recognising the need to assure the long-term financial sustainability of Rigpa, a group of students began to set-up a network of Tertön Sogyal Foundations. more info

These foundations were established as vehicles for receiving larger donations (such as bequests), with the purpose of maximising the value of these gifts through investing them prudently, providing an annual income stream from interest while protecting the principal.

In 2021 Rigpa introduced three Grants to benefit students, instructors, scholars, practitioners and teachers in need of financial assistance for their studies and practice, at every stage of their path.

1. Study & Practice Grants aim to financially support Rigpa sangha members who need financial help for study, practice and retreat, from newer students to Senior Teachers. more info

2. Light of Dharma Grants aim to sponsor projects and programmes that make Dharma teachings available in new and inventive ways, attuned to these times of fast-developing technologies and great unpredictability. more info

3. Elders Grants aim to provide financial support for senior Rigpa members who have devoted their lives to Rigpa and reached retirement age, to spend the remaining years of their lives deepening their spiritual path, primarily as residents of sangha communities. more info

A Grant-making Committee recommends and oversees the disbursal of grants through a fair, open and transparent process. Grants are approved by the Tertön Sogyal Foundations Boards, which review applications recommended by the Committee. The Committee is guided by annual priorities set by Rigpa’s International Boards and the Vision Board, in consultation with the International Steering Group.

Applying for Grants – For Study and Practice Grants, applications are accepted twice a year, before 1st of July and 1st of December. Applications will be reviewed by the Committee within two weeks of these deadlines. Here you will find more information on how to apply for a grant. Applications for Light of Dharma Grants and Elders Grants can be made at any time.

The Precious Cycle of Giving and Receiving

The Tertön Sogyal Foundations are now supporting students who need financial help to deepen their study and practice. At the same time fundraising for the Foundations continues, as well as for each Grant individually, to ensure the financial stability necessary to fulfil their purposes.

Respecting the intentions of donors, grant applicants are asked only to apply if they have a genuine financial need and have fully explored alternative sources of funding. Applicants are asked to apply only for the minimum amount needed.

Lineage and Legacy Annual Report

A Lineage and Legacy Annual Report will be published online, containing details of that year’s priorities, grants awarded and results from investment and fundraising.

Giving in Buddhism

Since ancient times, the spirit of generosity has been a defining characteristic of the Buddhist tradition. Today, as the Buddhist teachings spread throughout the modern world, your support is needed more than ever.

There are many ways you can support Rigpa’s vision of communicating the Buddha’s teachings to modern men and women.

For an overview and more detailed description of the charitable projects Rigpa supports, please go here.

Tax-efficient Giving

In most countries Rigpa has full charitable status with tax benefits. If you would like to make a tax-efficient donation in the country you are resident, or wish to talk things over with a member of our team, please contact us at: donations@rigpa.org.

You can make gifts to Rigpa in the following ways:

  1. Secure online donation by Credit Card or PayPal

  2. Via your national Rigpa Centre

  3. By international bank transfer
    Please send an email to donations@rigpa.org and we will
    provide you with our bank information.

  4. Direct contact
    Please contact a member of our staff to discuss sustaining
    gifts at levels of €5,000 or above.