Positions currently open

Lerab Ling Retreat Centre, France

• ⭐️ NEW! La Source Manager - Overseeing the management of the commercial activities under La Source: accommodation and commercial kitchen, Windhorse Café and Boutique, and ZAM Store

• Chöpon Assistant (open to Rigpa students)

• Accommodation maintenance technician (French speaking)

• Catering Cook

• Kitchen Assistant

Dzogchen Beara Retreat Centre, Ireland

• Resident Spiritual Care Volunteer

• Practice Team Assistants (Rigpa Students)

About Rigpa and working for Rigpa

What is Rigpa?

Rigpa is an international network of 117 centres and groups in 24 countries offering the Buddha’s teachings in a way that is rooted in an authentic tradition, while also relevant and beneficial for us all in our 21st Century lives.

Rigpa offers courses, seminars and retreats in meditation and compassion for anyone exploring how these teachings can support them in life, and—for those interested in deeper Buddhist studies and practice—we offer a complete path of study and practice in every stage of the Buddha’s teachings. Our programmes are offered both online or in person (or in hybrid format).

What is Prajna?

Prajna (online platform) offers a treasure trove of wisdom from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition - with a vast collection of teachings from masters who lived and taught in Tibet, through to today’s younger Western and Tibetan teachers. Prajna is the platform where Rigpa’s courses, programmes and live events are delivered to both Rigpa members and the public.

Bringing Buddhist values into our work

As a Buddhist organisation, everyone supporting the activity of Rigpa (employed staff or volunteers) endeavours to apply Buddhist values such as compassion, patience, generosity and mindfulness to our life, work and our interactions with each other.

It’s not necessary to be Buddhist to work for Rigpa, although it helps to have some interest and openness to Buddhist values.

Everyone supporting the activity of Rigpa (employed staff or volunteers) is required to sign Rigpa’s Code of Conduct.

Job locations and teams

Rigpa’s teams are based all around the world, mostly in Europe, USA and Australia. Many positions have the advantage of working with a dynamic mix of volunteers and employed (salaried) staff from different countries, language and cultural backgrounds on short term and long term projects, processes and activities.

Some positions will be based in a specific location, while many can be conducted from any location or timezone working online. Check the details in each job description.

From others who have volunteered and worked for Rigpa

"Working for Prajna has given a real meaning and purpose to my work." Hans-Fredrik

"It's a great opportunity to work for a positive change in the world."

“I love working with an international team who are all passionate about our goals (big and small). The diversity of the work makes it always interesting and challenging, and bringing the motivation to apply Buddhist principles to our day means there are opportunities every moment to grow and evolve.” Gill