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# Rigpa International: Bring Your Mind Home

## Sitemaps
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## Posts
- [Festive conclusion of the 7-year Home Retreat 2.0 in Amsterdam](https://rigpa.org/festive-conclusion-of-the-7-year-home-retreat-2-0-in-amsterdam/): Last Pentecost weekend, there was a wonderful celebration at the centre in Amsterdam marking the completion of our seven-year Home Retreat 2.0. A total of 43 students from 8 different countries took part in the programme, and many of us gathered for the weekend. It was a joy to see each other again — the weekend was filled with hugs and laughter, and an exuberant tsok to celebrate what we had all accomplished together.
- [Rigpa has a new look and feel!](https://rigpa.org/rigpa-has-a-new-look-and-feel/): As we enter a new era with a wish for Rigpa’s activities to benefit beings far into the future, this is a perfect time to refresh our look and feel.
- [Rigpa’s First Drupchen in English](https://rigpa.org/rigpas-first-drupchen-in-english/): In a significant milestone, and following years of training, mentorship and encouragement from a number of eminent lamas, Rigpa has just completed its first full drupchen in English.
- [A Milestone for Buddhist Chaplaincy in Europe](https://rigpa.org/a-milestone-for-buddhist-chaplaincy-in-europe/): This March, the first group of twenty-one Buddhist practitioners graduated from the Buddhist Chaplaincy course, created by the European Buddhist Union in collaboration with Dharma Gate University in Budapest, the oldest Buddhist university in Europe.
- [A Tribute to Elisabeth Nowotny](https://rigpa.org/a-tribute-to-elisabeth-nowotny-2/): Elisabeth Nowotny was a cherished and beloved member of the German Sangha, a wonderful Dharma teacher and friend to many, and a true pioneer in Rigpa during its early years. Elisabeth passed away on March 19, 2026, on her 80th birthday.
- [Precious support when someone close passes away](https://rigpa.org/support-when-someone-passes-away/): What is the most precious thing we, as Buddhist practitioners, have to offer our family, sangha friends and others close to us at the time of their death? It is to practise for them and sponsor practices on their behalf. At this crucial moment, there is nothing of greater importance than to pray for their liberation or at least a better rebirth.
- [A Joyful Milestone: Welcoming Ngawang Yeshe Wangpo to Our Monastic Community](https://rigpa.org/a-joyful-milestone-welcoming-ngawang-yeshe-wangpo-to-our-monastic-community/): We are delighted to welcome a new member into the monastic community of Lerab Ling. After two years of dedicated probation, Alexandre has received the getsul ordination from Khenchen Pema Sherab Rinpoche on March 8th, 2026, at Urgen Dorje Choling Monastery in Pharping, Nepal. He now bears the Dharma name of Ngawang Yeshe Wangpo.
- [Rigpa’s Monastic sangha attend 6-week Kama transmissions at Mindrolling Monastery, India](https://rigpa.org/rigpas-monastic-sangha-attend-6-week-kama-transmissions-at-mindrolling-monastery-india-copy/): At the invitation of Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche, members of Rigpa's monastic sangha are honoured to be participating in a gathering of over 5000 lamas, monastic and lay practitioners to receive the precious Kama transmissions bestowed by Kyabjé Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche.
- [Renewed Gathering of Rigpé Yeshé in Amsterdam](https://rigpa.org/renewed-gathering-of-rigpe-yeshe-in-amsterdam/): In November the Amsterdam Rigpa Centre was the venue for a very successful renewed gathering of Rigpa Yeshe-after a break of several years. Read about the fun gathering, and more gatherings to come!
- [Carrying the Vision Forward: A Gathering of Rigpa’s Teachers and Practice Holders](https://rigpa.org/carrying-the-vision-forward-a-gathering-of-rigpas-teachers-and-practice-holders/): Three years after being formally entrusted, nearly 200 Teachers and Practice Holders gathered in person and online at Lerab Ling for their first big collective meeting. This historic 7-day gathering combined celebrating Sogyal Rinpoche's legacy with reflection, discussion and exchanges on the challenges and inspirations of holders, creating what many described as an inspiring international family reunion.
- [Can Buddhism Help us Navigate the Age of AI ?](https://rigpa.org/can-buddhism-help-us-navigate-the-age-of-ai/): An 'AI and Wisdom symposium', initiated by a group of Rigpa students will take place in London next month. The symposium will explore how the Buddhist understanding of self, mind and consciousness can revolutionize the way we relate to AI. Read more about this revolutionary event.
- [The Heart Essence Shared: Longchen Nyingtik Transmissions at Lerab Ling](https://rigpa.org/the-heart-essence-shared-longchen-nyingtik-transmissions-at-lerab-ling/): Rigpa and Lerab Ling were honoured to host this gathering which brought together students following the Longchen Nyingtik lineage-the Nyingtik Tsapö transmissions bestowed by Kyabjé Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche and Tulku Rigdzin Pema Rinpoche. Read about this special event.
- [Celebrating the Completion of the Stupa at Dzogchen Beara](https://rigpa.org/celebrating-the-completion-of-the-stupa-at-dzogchen-beara/): The last of the six stupas in Rigpa's stupa project was constructed at Dzogchen Beara, in miraculous weather, amid many rainbows and sun halos-and then consecrated on September 8-by Tulku Rigdzin Pema Rinpoche. Watch a moving short video of the construction and consecration.
- [Guru Rinpoche appears on the hilltop at Lerab Ling](https://rigpa.org/guru-rinpoche-appears-on-the-hilltop-at-lerab-ling/): On the advice of Khenchen Namdrol Rinpoche, the construction of a new statue of Guru Rinpoche has just been completed on the hilltop at Lerab Ling. The statue, which faces in the direction of the temple, has been constructed with the aspiration to fulfil all of Mayum-la's wishes, to benefit Lerab Ling, and to accumulate merit.
- [Tribute to Senior Teacher, Kirsten Czeczor](https://rigpa.org/tribute-to-senior-teacher-kirsten-czeczor/): Rigpa Senior Teacher, Kirsten Czeczor passed away on 21 August, 2025. Some of her close sangha friends share their memories and a beautiful tribute to a dear friend and dharma sister.
- [The first Home Retreat 2.0 students have graduated!](https://rigpa.org/the-first-home-retreat-2-0-students-have-graduated/): A group of Rigpa students from Australia, Netherlands, Ireland and Mexico are feeling incredibly grateful and celebrating, having recently graduated from the 7-year 'Home Retreat 2.0' programme. The graduation group shares their transformative experience.
- [Celebrating Rigpa’s Translators](https://rigpa.org/celebrating-rigpas-translators-part-1/): What makes being a translator in Rigpa such a profound, inspiring, and transformative experience? Rigpa's translators share their personal insights into the joy and meaning they find in this role - with some unexpected surprises!
- [Practice Retreat in Dzogchen Beara – a personal experience](https://rigpa.org/practice-retreat-in-dzogchen-beara-a-personal-experience/): Have you ever considered doing a practice retreat of a few weeks or months, or a nyenpa retreat but you're wondering what the experience might be like? Adele Hersey from the UK sangha shares with us her deeply personal experience of doing several months of retreat in Dzogchen Beara and how doing retreat both deepens her dharma practice and supports her to deal with life's challenges. Read Adele's story.

## Pages
- [Protected: Prayer Request OLD](https://rigpa.org/prayer-request-old/): Rigpa’s retreat centre, Lerab Ling in France, is home to a thriving community of monastic and lay spiritual practitioners, following one of the most ancient lineages of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
- [Complete Buddhist Path](https://rigpa.org/complete-buddhist-path/): The essence of all Buddhist teachings is to arrive at lasting peace and happiness through transforming the mind.
- [Compassion](https://rigpa.org/compassion/): The practice of compassion has been a guiding principle in the world’s major religious and ethical traditions for centuries, but it has never been needed more urgently than it is today.
- [Cookie Policy (EU)](https://rigpa.org/cookie-policy-eu/): This Cookie Policy was last updated on March 30, 2026 and applies to citizens and legal permanent residents of the European Economic Area and Switzerland.
- [Bodhi](https://rigpa.org/bodhi/): Find community, care and continuity in Bodhi, Rigpa’s open programme for anyone discovering meditation, mind and compassion. Are you wrestling with difficult questions of life, dealing with stress, anxiety, poor sleep, responsibility, and how you want to be in the world? Try Being Bodhi.
- [Privacy Policy](https://rigpa.org/privacy-policy/): The Rigpa Lerab Ling Congregation is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
- [ZAM Rigpa Store](https://rigpa.org/zam-rigpa-store/): Established in 1991, ZAM’s aspiration and greatest wish is to provide anyone interested in or practising Tibetan Buddhism, everything they need to support their study and practice.
- [Rigpa Vision Board](https://rigpa.org/rigpa-vision-board/): Spiritual direction in Rigpa is held by the Vision Board, along with Rigpa’s Senior Teachers and Practice Holders, and the guidance of our Spiritual Advisors, Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, Mindrolling Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche and Khenchen Namdrol Rinpoche - as well as the advice of many great masters of the Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism.
- [Sogyal Rinpoche](https://rigpa.org/sogyal-rinpoche/): Sogyal Rinpoche was the author of the highly acclaimed The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying and the founder of Rigpa.
- [Rigpa Grievance Procedure](https://rigpa.org/rigpa-grievance-procedure/): We are committed to fostering a culture within Rigpa where everyone can feel confident and empowered to give feedback, raise concerns, and report unethical behaviour, with support provided to help resolve any issues that may arise.
- [Find a Group](https://rigpa.org/find-a-group/): Rigpa is open to anyone looking for more community, inspiration and inner strength and the tools to alleviate suffering in this uncertain and chaotic world.
- [Addressing Criticism](https://rigpa.org/addressing-cristicism/): In 2017, complaints of abuse were raised against Rigpa’s founder, Sogyal Rinpoche. 
- [Jobs and Volunteering](https://rigpa.org/jobs-and-volunteering/): As a Buddhist organisation, everyone supporting the activity of Rigpa endeavours to apply Buddhist values such as compassion, patience, generosity and mindfulness to our life, work and our interactions with each other.
- [Our Teams](https://rigpa.org/our-teams/): Spiritual direction in Rigpa is held by the Vision Board, along with Rigpa’s Senior Teachers and Practice Holders, and with the guidance of our Spiritual Advisers.
- [Prayer Requests](https://rigpa.org/prayer-requests/): Rigpa’s retreat centre, Lerab Ling in France, is home to a thriving community of monastic and lay spiritual practitioners, following one of the most ancient lineages of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
- [Tibetan Buddhist Calendar](https://rigpa.org/tibetan-buddhist-calendar/): Rigpa’s Tibetan Calendar, first published in 1977, serves as a vital resource for Tibetan Buddhist practitioners.
- [Rigpawiki](https://rigpa.org/rigpawiki/): This free online encyclopedia and media library of Tibetan Buddhism was created in December 2006 by students of the Rigpa Shedra in Pharping, Nepal.
- [Prajna Online Learning](https://rigpa.org/prajna-online-learning/): Prajna is Rigpa's online platform for live events, courses, and a vast video library of teachings from Tibetan masters to today's Western and Tibetan teachers. It spans all schools of Tibetan Buddhism and other traditions in the spirit of Rimé (non-sectarianism).
- [Facing Death and Dying](https://rigpa.org/facing-death-and-dying/): Death is about life. It is a tremendous opportunity to wake up to the preciousness of this moment and to realise our deepest potential as human beings, if we have prepared for it. The best time to prepare is now.
- [Code of Conduct](https://rigpa.org/code-of-conduct/): The Rigpa Code of Conduct reflects both contemporary secular and Buddhist ethical standards, seeks to identify unacceptable kinds of behaviour, and establish a straightforward pathway for reporting breaches of conduct and resolving grievances.
- [Places to do Retreat](https://rigpa.org/places-to-do-retreat/): Rigpa’s retreat centres Lerab Ling in southern France, Dzogchen Beara in south-west Ireland and Garab Ling Blueys in Australia offer inspirational environments and conditions to practice in the environment of retreat.
- [Shedra Study College](https://rigpa.org/shedra-study-college/): Inspired by the vision of Sogyal Rinpoche and the achievements of great centres of buddhist learning from the past, Rigpa Shedra seeks to provide a thorough and comprehensive Dharma education of the very highest standards.
- [Where to Begin](https://rigpa.org/where-to-begin/): Just as the Buddha taught in different ways for different people, Rigpa offers a range of ways to explore the Buddha's teachings according to your individual interests and needs.
- [Programme Calendar](https://rigpa.org/programme-calendar/)
- [The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying](https://rigpa.org/the-tibetan-book-of-living-and-dying/): Sogyal Rinpoche's acclaimed spiritual classic is widely regarded as one of the most complete and authoritative presentations of the Tibetan Buddhist teachings ever written.
- [What is Buddhism?](https://rigpa.org/what-is-buddhism/): Buddhism is known as one of the six World Religions but also as a philosophy, as a spiritual path and as a way of life.
- [18 – 35s](https://rigpa.org/youth/): Young people interested in meditation, compassion and Buddhist philosophy
- [Kids and Families](https://rigpa.org/kids-and-families/): Cultivating Inner Confidence, Compassion and Connection
- [Safe Environment](https://rigpa.org/safe-environment/): Rigpa is an international community of individuals following the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. It is our shared wish to create a safe environment for the study and practice of the Buddhist teachings, one where we all feel a sense of responsibility for each others’ well-being and spiritual path.
- [Sangha Area](https://rigpa.org/sangha-area/)
- [Our Teachers](https://rigpa.org/our-teachers/): Since Rigpa’s founder and main teacher, Sogyal Rinpoche, passed away in 2019, great masters of the Nyingma and Longchen Nyingtik traditions who have taught, guided and given transmissions and instructions to the Rigpa community over many years, continue to do so.
- [Sangha Member Portal](https://rigpa.org/sangha-area/sangha-member-portal/): Welcome to the Rigpa Sangha Member Portal - your dedicated space for staying connected with the global Rigpa community.
- [Sangha Programmes](https://rigpa.org/sangha-area/sangha-programmes/)
- [Sangha Blog](https://rigpa.org/sangha-area/sangha-blog/)
- [Centres](https://rigpa.org/centres/): Connect with our international community. Search for a centre, group, or retreat place near you to start your journey.
- [Sangha and Community](https://rigpa.org/sangha-and-community/): The Tibetan word for Sangha is gendün, which literally means “those who aspire to virtue.” Traditionally, it referred to the community of ordained monks and nuns, but today it includes both monastic and lay practitioners, those who study and apply what Buddha taught with the intention of transforming their minds and, ultimately, awakening for the benefit of others.
- [Donate](https://rigpa.org/donate/): THE SPIRIT OF GENEROSITY
- [About](https://rigpa.org/about/): Rigpa is a community dedicated to awakening the vast potential of wisdom and compassion we all have, which is so often hidden by the distractions of everyday life. Drawing its name from the Tibetan word ‘rigpa’—the ever-present, pristine awareness of the nature of mind—Rigpa offers a complete, authentic path of study and meditation leading to enlightenment, following the tradition of Tibetan Buddhism
- [Meditate](https://rigpa.org/meditate/): Meditation is discovering a way of ‘being’ rather than ‘doing’. The instructions are simple. Yet the real journey is coming to know our mind and its habits, learning to work skilfully and kindly with emotions and gradually overcoming the distractions of everyday life. Meditation can transform us fully.
- [Terms of Service](https://rigpa.org/terms-of-service/)
- [Members](https://rigpa.org/members/)
- [News Feed](https://rigpa.org/news-feed/)
- [Home](https://rigpa.org/): Drawing its name from the Tibetan word ‘rigpa’—the ever-present, pristine awareness of the nature of mind—Rigpa offers a complete, authentic path of study and meditation leading to enlightenment, following the tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.
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- [Account](https://rigpa.org/account/)
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## Centres
- [India (online)](https://rigpa.org/centres/india/)
- [Rigpa Australia Bush Telegraph](https://rigpa.org/centres/rigpa-australia-bush-telegraph/)
- [Thimpu](https://rigpa.org/centres/thimpu/)
- [USA Distance Sangha (online group)](https://rigpa.org/centres/usa-distance-sangha-online-group/)
- [Santa Cruz, CA](https://rigpa.org/centres/santa-cruz-ca/)
- [Portland, OR](https://rigpa.org/centres/portland-or/)
- [Maine](https://rigpa.org/centres/maine/)
- [Oxnard, CA](https://rigpa.org/centres/oxnard-ca/)
- [Cape Cod, MA](https://rigpa.org/centres/cape-cod-ma/)
- [Boulder, CO](https://rigpa.org/centres/boulder-co/)
- [Washington, DC](https://rigpa.org/centres/washington-dc/)
- [San Francisco Bay Area, CA](https://rigpa.org/centres/san-francisco-bay-area-ca/)
- [Seattle, WA](https://rigpa.org/centres/seattle-wa/)
- [New York, NY](https://rigpa.org/centres/new-york-ny/)
- [Boston, MA](https://rigpa.org/centres/boston-ma/)
- [USA](https://rigpa.org/centres/rigpa-usa/)
- [Tarset](https://rigpa.org/centres/tarset/)
- [South Downs](https://rigpa.org/centres/south-downs/)
- [Manchester](https://rigpa.org/centres/manchester/)
- [London – Norwich](https://rigpa.org/centres/london-norwich/)
- [London – Cornwall](https://rigpa.org/centres/london-cornwall/)
- [London – South-West](https://rigpa.org/centres/london-south-west/)
- [London](https://rigpa.org/centres/london/)
- [Birmingham](https://rigpa.org/centres/birmingham/)
- [United Kingdom](https://rigpa.org/centres/united-kingdom/)
- [Taipei](https://rigpa.org/centres/taipei/)
- [Neuchâtel](https://rigpa.org/centres/neuchatel/)
- [Zürich](https://rigpa.org/centres/zurich/)
- [Geneva](https://rigpa.org/centres/geneva/)
- [Basel](https://rigpa.org/centres/basel/)
- [Valencia](https://rigpa.org/centres/valencia/)
- [Pontevedra](https://rigpa.org/centres/pontevedra/)
- [Tenerife](https://rigpa.org/centres/tenerife/)
- [Santiago de Compostela](https://rigpa.org/centres/santiago-de-compostela/)
- [Mallorca](https://rigpa.org/centres/mallorca/)
- [Madrid](https://rigpa.org/centres/madrid/)
- [Barcelona](https://rigpa.org/centres/barcelona/)
- [Alicante](https://rigpa.org/centres/alicante/)
- [Roma](https://rigpa.org/centres/roma/)
- [Isola d’Elba](https://rigpa.org/centres/isola-delba/)
- [Torino](https://rigpa.org/centres/torino/)
- [Bolzano](https://rigpa.org/centres/bolzano/)
- [Bologna](https://rigpa.org/centres/bologna/)
- [Israel](https://rigpa.org/centres/israel/)
- [Limerick](https://rigpa.org/centres/limerick/)
- [Dublin](https://rigpa.org/centres/dublin/)
- [Cork](https://rigpa.org/centres/cork/)
- [Athlone](https://rigpa.org/centres/athlone/)
- [Ireland](https://rigpa.org/centres/ireland/)
- [Delhi](https://rigpa.org/centres/delhi/)

## Events
- [Meditation Breaks in southern France](https://rigpa.org/event/meditation-breaks-in-southern-france/): Meditation is at the heart of meditation breaks. Open to all, they give you the chance to learn or deepen your understanding of this practice in the tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. We offer two group sessions a day, guided by experienced instructors, and have a temple room, including a library and media centre, at your disposal.
- [Drop in Meditation Online](https://rigpa.org/event/drop-in-meditation-online/): Drop in anytime to one of our free online guided meditation sessions.
- [Inspiring a Revolution in Your Heart and Mind | Rebirth, Karma and This Life](https://rigpa.org/event/inspiring-a-revolution-in-your-heart-and-mind-understanding-death-impermanence-2/): Module 5 of a year-long course that students can join at any stage.
- [Summer Meditation Retreat: Embrace Life with Love, Presence and Confidence](https://rigpa.org/event/summer-meditation-retreat/): Through teachings, guided meditations, contemplations and physical exercises, you will discover how to:
- [Vajrayana from a Sutrayana Perspective: A talk by Rigpa Teacher Lily Ng](https://rigpa.org/event/vajrayana-sutrayana-lily-ng/): This talk explores the perspective of The Essence of Clear Light, Mipham Rinpoche's commentary that provides an overview of the Guhyagarbha tantra, focusing on the importance of the Sutrayana path.
- [Youth Summer Retreat: Love, Presence & Generosity](https://rigpa.org/event/youth-summer-retreat/): In a world that often encourages us to hold on, compare and protect ourselves, another movement is possible: to open, to share and to trust. In the Buddhist tradition, this is known as dāna, generosity; the first of the pāramitās, or transcendent qualities. It is the gateway to a life of greater connection, warmth and ease.
- [Annual Dzogchen Retreat](https://rigpa.org/event/annual-dzogchen-retreat/): This retreat, led by Patrick Gaffney, is an opportunity for Rigpa Dzogchen Mandala students to receive the most cherished pith instructions of Sogyal Rinpoche’s teaching lineage.
- [7th Anniversary Of Sogyal Rinpoche’s Parinirvana](https://rigpa.org/event/7th-anniversary-of-sogyal-rinpoches-parinirvana/): This 7th annual all-mandala retreat brings together the whole sangha in a festive atmosphere to practise, celebrate, share stories, receive teachings, and simply for us to be together as a sangha.
- [Three roots retreats for Rigpa students](https://rigpa.org/event/three-roots-nyenpa-retreats/): Dzogchen Beara is Rigpa’s dedicated long-term retreat centre—the Drubdra.
- [Teachings with Kyabjé Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche](https://rigpa.org/event/teachings-with-kyabje-shechen-rabjam-rinpoche/): We are honoured that Shechen Rabam Rinpoche will teach give teachings and transmissions again this year. Everyone is warmly welcome to join. Full details of the programme will be shared here soon.
- [Tendrel Nyesel Drupchö](https://rigpa.org/event/tendrel-nyesel-drupcho/): A Drupchö is a form of intensive group practice that epitomizes the depth, power, and precision of the Vajrayana. On this occasion we will be practising Tendrel Nyesel, a cycle of teachings and practices revealed by Tertön Sogyal. The practice is known for creating auspicious circumstances by eliminating, preventing and protecting against and transforming harm and conflict caused by misunderstanding and negative actions. It is one of the most powerful practices for bringing peace, harmony and stability to our sangha and to the world.
- [Empowerment & Teachings on Vajrakilaya](https://rigpa.org/event/empowerment-teachings-on-vajrakilaya/): With Khenchen Pema Sherab Rinpoche
- [Gompa Rangdrol Weekend Retreat](https://rigpa.org/event/gompa-rangdrol-weekend-retreat/): An Online Practice Retreat led by Senior Teacher Valerie Baker
- [Finding Unshakeable Certainty](https://rigpa.org/event/finding-unshakeable-certainty/): Weekend Teachings with Khenpo Tashi
- [Background to the Dzogchen Pith Instructions Part 1](https://rigpa.org/event/background-to-the-dzogchen-pith-instructions-part-1/): At the heart of the Dzogchen teachings taught by Sogyal Rinpoche, are the extraordinary pith instructions on trekchö that he received from Nyoshul Khenpo Jamyang Dorje. These ‘Dzogchen Mengak’ teachings are what Rinpoche most deeply wished for his Dzogchen Mandala students to study, practise and accomplish.
- [Pilgrimage to Buddha’s Eight Holy Places](https://rigpa.org/event/pilgrimage-to-buddhas-eight-holy-places/): PARTNER EVENT: WITH LHAWANG PILGRIMAGES
- [Tsik Sum Ne Dek Online Retreat](https://rigpa.org/event/tsik-sum-ne-dek-online-retreat/): 10-day Practice Retreat on Tsik Sum Ne Dek & 5-day Extension | Details about the event will be coming soon.

## Teachers
- [David Rycroft](https://rigpa.org/teacher/david-rycroft/): David is an educator, fine artist and co-founder of international charity, Mind With Heart. Since 1994 he has studied and practiced within the Rigpa sangha, receiving extensive teachings on the mind and meditation from a host of illustrious teachers. During this time he raised a family, taught art in London, and was co-founder and president of Rigpe Yeshe children's programme. Educated at Eton College, David has an MA in Buddhist studies. David specialises in teaching meditation in both Buddhist and secular settings. He brings a spirit of experiential enquiry and playful creativity into his role as a teacher.
- [Fiona Clarke](https://rigpa.org/teacher/fiona-clarke/): Fiona Clarke has practiced yoga and meditation for more than 30 years. In 1999, she connected with Tibetan Buddhism. Grateful to find this ancient wisdom, Fiona is passionate about sharing it with others. Since 2004, she has been teaching meditation and compassion to adults and children, in secular and Buddhist settings. Fiona holds retreats, workshops and courses, and trains others to teach. She is CEO and Senior Trainer at Mind With Heart; an international charity sharing well-being tools with young people, educators and parents. Born in Ireland, Fiona worked in Europe and Asia, then moved to Australia to raise her three children. She now lives in the UK where she studies, practices and teaches. Fiona also loves cold-water swimming, walking with friends, and growing vegetables.
- [Rob van Willigen](https://rigpa.org/teacher/rob-van-willigen/): After reading The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying in 2001, Rob van Willegen found a Rigpa centre near his student flat in Groningen and enrolled in the first available course. He discovered the profundity of the Buddha's teachings, but also the need to examine these ourselves, and enthusiastically took up this challenge. He has studied and practised Tibetan Buddhism ever since. Rob studied Dutch language and literature and combined a full-time job as a marketing and communications professional with Dharma practice. Having benefited tremendously from the essential instructions on meditation handed down by the great masters, he believes they offer a perfect path in modern times. Rob also loves to be on the water on a stand-up paddle board with his wife and dog or record music with a good friend.
- [Jeff Deleo](https://rigpa.org/teacher/jeff-deleo/): Jeffrey is a Buddhist practitioner, who studied and trained with Sogyal Rinpoche since 1991. Growing up in a rural part of the USA, Jeff studied computer science and psychology in university, then went into industry. He worked in Massachusetts and then Silicon Valley as a designer, developer and manager. Jeff and his wife took part in Rigpa's Three-year retreat from 2006 to 2009. Since that time, Jeff has continued his own studies and practice. Jeff has instructed courses for the public and for veterans, as well as guiding practitioners in closed retreat. Jeff's main interest is to help those students that have a sincere interest in practising the Dharma. Some areas of focus: compassion.
- [Christine Warmuth](https://rigpa.org/teacher/christine-warmuth-2/): Christine Warmuth met Sogyal Rinpoche in 1999-2000 in Kirchheim. Since then she has contributed to Rigpa in various ways. Currently she serves mainly as an teacher for loving kindness and tonglen practices. Her wish is to contribute to a more peaceful world and sees promoting the Dharma as the most beneficial way to help that cause.
- [Cathy Blanc](https://rigpa.org/teacher/cathy-blanc/): Cathy Blanc is a physician. Meeting Sogyal Rinpoche in 1988 and Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche in 1990 were two major turning points in her life. She immediately became involved in study and practice in Rigpa. Cathy then followed several training programmes to become an instructor, a senior instructor and a spiritual care trainer in order to serve in France and Belgium. In 1993 Cathy created Ecoé (ex Tonglen). Through this association, she brings Buddhist meditation and wisdom to care for people going through crises, or at the end of life, as well as to support social and health care professionals.
- [Joan Elizabeth](https://rigpa.org/teacher/joan-elizabeth/): Joan Elizabeth has been a student of Sogyal Rinpoche since 1980. In childhood, she listened to the gospels; later she followed the Gurdjieff Tradition. With a master’s degree in early childhood education, Joan helped start a children’s school in the Gurdjieff community. Because of a rare form of rheumatoid arthritis, she met a homeopathic doctor, who healed her, both body and heart—she was ready to become Rinpoche's student. To attend retreats, and spend time with her two boys, Joan became a realtor. After the Three-month retreat in Lerab Ling  in 1992, Rinpoche asked his students to help hold those who became interested in Tibetan Buddhism after reading The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, so Joan trained as an instructor. She lives in Maine and enjoys sports, gardening, flower arranging, reading and painting.
- [Annie Eichenholz](https://rigpa.org/teacher/annie-eichenholz/): Annie Eichenholz was studying to become a nurse midwife in the early 1980s, but after a retreat with Sogyal Rinpoche on death, she instead became a hospice RN for 20 years, combining Buddhist study and practice with working with the dying and their families. In 1993, with Christine Longaker, Annie helped found the Spiritual Care Programme in the US, bringing the universal principles of Buddhist wisdom to those working with the dying. In 2003, Annie and Christine, with Kirsten DeLeo, developed training offered in collaboration with Naropa University, which continues independently as Authentic Presence Contemplative End-of-Life Care Training; she is a member of their Advisory Board and the Core Team. Since 2011, Annie has provided Rigpa programmes featuring preparation and resources for dying; she has worked with the US Bardo Network, supporting dying sangha members.
- [Betty Lynn Moulton](https://rigpa.org/teacher/betty-lynn-moulton/): Betty Lynn has been a Rigpa student for 25 years, and has instructed many courses both at the San Francisco Rigpa centre and online. She completed the Home Retreat Intensive Programme and the Two-Month Retreat at Lerab Ling in 2012. She is a retired PhD psychologist, having worked as a clinical psychologist at a major medical centre in the San Francisco Bay Area for 30 years. She is now living in Maui, Hawaii with her husband, three cats and three horses. She is a mother of two daughters and currently counts five grandchildren.
- [Jennifer Lewis-Drew](https://rigpa.org/teacher/jennifer-lewis-drew/): Jennifer Lewis Drew is a writer, filmmaker and meditation teacher. She studied and practised for more than 30 years under the guidance of Sogyal Rinpoche. A near-death experience led Jennifer to leave her career in television news in 1987 and embark on a year-long pilgrimage throughout Asia. There, an audience with Kyabjé Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche in Nepal pointed her to Tibetan Buddhism. Jennifer co-founded the Western New York Chapter of the US Tibet Committee in 1990, to raise awareness about the human rights violations—she lectured on threats to the Tibetan Buddhist way of life. Her photographic exhibition, "Sacred Circles: Buddhist Life in Tibet," has been displayed in museums and galleries, and the Buffalo International Airport. Jennifer lives near Buffalo, New York with her husband, also a Buddhist practitioner.
- [Jeff Middleton](https://rigpa.org/teacher/jeff-middleton/): Jeffrey Biggs has been a student of Sogyal Rinpoche for 28 years. He has led Dharma groups at retreats and for his local sangha in Ventura County, California. His Dharma activities really took off after he won a trip to the Everest region in Nepal. During the trek, he was fortunate enough to enjoy a cup of tea with Kyabjé Trulshik Rinpoche at his monastery. He completed the seven year Home Retreat Programme as well as the Two-month retreat at Lerab Ling in 2012. He uses his skills as a trainer to create an environment that is cosy and where all feel welcome. He specialises in teaching on shamatha practice, lojong, and the text, Natural Great Peace.
- [Youske Eto](https://rigpa.org/teacher/youske-eto/): Youske Eto served in the Peace Corps in Africa for two years after receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Leadership Studies. He also volunteered with the Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta, India. Youske worked with the homeless in New York City before receiving his Master’s degree in Social Work. He has worked as a hospice social worker for over 20 years.
- [Jeff Biggs](https://rigpa.org/teacher/jeff-biggs/)
- [Tom Andrews](https://rigpa.org/teacher/tom-andrews/)
- [Andrew Warr](https://rigpa.org/teacher/andrew-warr-teacher-2/)
- [Ros Oliver](https://rigpa.org/teacher/ros-oliver/)
- [Rosey Hastings](https://rigpa.org/teacher/rosey-hastings/)
- [Dan Ewen](https://rigpa.org/teacher/dan-ewen/)
- [Corinne Ewen](https://rigpa.org/teacher/corinne-ewen-teacher/)
- [Catherine Gilbert](https://rigpa.org/teacher/catherine-gilbert/)
- [Miguel Oramas](https://rigpa.org/teacher/miguel-oramas/): Miguel Oramas has been studying and practicing the Buddhadharma since the year 2000, when he met Sogyal Rinpoche in Lerab Ling. He has received meditation, ngöndro, Vajrayana and Dzogchen teachings, mainly from Sogyal Rinpoche and from Tsoknyi Rinpoche, and empowerments from many masters. He has instructed in Rigpa courses since 2003, is is a teacher within Rigpa Spain, and is currently participating in the Milinda Programme for teacher training. He lives in the Canary Islands, Spain, where he combines his instructing in Rigpa with his work as a therapist. The Dharma has been the most precious aspect of his life—what motivates him most is engaging in this process of discovering how the Buddhist practice can impact and help the modern mind.
- [Sally Burgess](https://rigpa.org/teacher/sally-burgess/)
- [Rob van Willegen](https://rigpa.org/teacher/rob-van-willegen/)
- [Annie Birken](https://rigpa.org/teacher/annie-birken/)
- [Chantal Bergers](https://rigpa.org/teacher/chantal-bergers/)
- [Javier Torales](https://rigpa.org/teacher/javier-torales/)
- [Jeremy Tattersall](https://rigpa.org/teacher/jeremy-tattersall/)
- [Lily Ng](https://rigpa.org/teacher/lily-ng/): Lily Ng met Sogyal Rinpoche in London, whilst studying philosophy at university. She participated in Rigpa’s Three-year retreat at Lerab Ling (2006-2009) and supported Rigpa’s study and practice programme until 2010. For the next six years, Lily studied at Rigpa Shedra, Nepal, followed by Tibetan studies at Esukhia, Dharamsala. She has participated in the Milinda teacher training programme since 2017 and is actively involved its management and long-term vision. Lily lives near Lerab Ling and contributes in the areas of curriculum, training and event management. She has a keen interest in the study of the sutras and shastras which provide a complete overview of the path, especially those focusing on the path’s foundations and the Mahayana stages, and aims to make these teachings accessible to practitioners.
- [Vinciane Rycroft](https://rigpa.org/teacher/vinciane-rycroft/)
- [Yeshe Wangpo](https://rigpa.org/teacher/yeshe-wangpo/)
- [Christine Longaker](https://rigpa.org/teacher/christine-longaker/)
- [Mary Ellen Kelleher](https://rigpa.org/teacher/mary-ellen-kelleher-teacher-2/)
- [Naomi Gassler](https://rigpa.org/teacher/naomi-gassler-teacher/): Naomi Gassler is a writer, long-time meditator, and teacher in the Rigpa organisation. She trained extensively with Sogyal Rinpoche. Naomi grew up in Innsbruck, Austria. She studied physics and mathematics and received her Ph.D. from Northeastern University, Boston, USA. In 1997 she moved to Lerab Ling, Rigpa’s retreat centre in southern France, and has since then worked to help with the translation and transmission of the ancient Buddhist wisdom to the western world. She is passionate about transmitting his special teaching, ‘Practical Wisdom’, on incorporating the activities of daily life into one’s own spiritual path. Naomi, a transgender woman, enjoys cooking and baking for her friends and family, as well as planning and constructing wooden chalets in Lerab Ling.
- [Dominique Hilly](https://rigpa.org/teacher/dominique-hilly-teacher-2/)
- [Steve Cope](https://rigpa.org/teacher/steve-cope/)
- [Gyurmé Avertin](https://rigpa.org/teacher/gyurme-avertin/)
- [Tenzin Jigme](https://rigpa.org/teacher/tenzin-jigme-teacher/)
- [Veronica Nicholson](https://rigpa.org/teacher/veronica-nicholson/)
- [Kirsten DeLeo](https://rigpa.org/teacher/kirsten-deleo/)
- [Derek Corr](https://rigpa.org/teacher/derek-corr/)
- [Anne Sheehan](https://rigpa.org/teacher/anne-sheehan/)
- [Stephanie Heck](https://rigpa.org/teacher/stephanie-heck/)
- [Mechtild Beule-Kolb](https://rigpa.org/teacher/mechtild-beule-kolb/)
- [Jens Pingel](https://rigpa.org/teacher/jens-pingel/)
- [Jaborah Arnoul](https://rigpa.org/teacher/jaborah-arnoul-teacher/)
- [Doris Wolter](https://rigpa.org/teacher/doris-wolter/)
- [Daniela Dalal](https://rigpa.org/teacher/daniela-dalal-teacher/)
- [Christine Warmuth](https://rigpa.org/teacher/christine-warmuth/)
- [Christiane Nollert](https://rigpa.org/teacher/christiane-nollert/)
- [Beate Dirkschnieder](https://rigpa.org/teacher/beate-dirkschnieder/)

## Stages of the Path
- [5. Dzogchen](https://rigpa.org/stage-of-the-path/dzogchen/)
- [4. Vajrayana Main](https://rigpa.org/stage-of-the-path/vajrayana-main/)
- [3. Vajrayana Preliminaries](https://rigpa.org/stage-of-the-path/vajrayana-preliminaries/)
- [2. Mahayana](https://rigpa.org/stage-of-the-path/mahayana/)
- [1. Foundation](https://rigpa.org/stage-of-the-path/foundation/): This is a test description

## Event Types
- [Hybrid](https://rigpa.org/event-type/hybrid/)
- [In-person](https://rigpa.org/event-type/in-person/)
- [Online](https://rigpa.org/event-type/online/)

## Countries
- [India](https://rigpa.org/country/india/)
- [Bhutan](https://rigpa.org/country/bhutan/)
- [International](https://rigpa.org/country/international/)
- [Nepal](https://rigpa.org/country/nepal/)
- [Australia](https://rigpa.org/country/australia/)
- [Belgium](https://rigpa.org/country/belgium/)
- [Canada](https://rigpa.org/country/canada/)
- [France](https://rigpa.org/country/france/)
- [Germany](https://rigpa.org/country/germany/)
- [Ireland](https://rigpa.org/country/ireland/)
- [Italy](https://rigpa.org/country/italy/)
- [Netherlands](https://rigpa.org/country/netherlands/)
- [Spain](https://rigpa.org/country/spain/)
- [Switzerland](https://rigpa.org/country/switzerland/)
- [United Kingdom](https://rigpa.org/country/united-kingdom/)
- [United States](https://rigpa.org/country/connect-though-australias-bush-telegraph/)