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A few days ago, we heard the sad news that on 18th May the Venerable Ato Rinpoche had passed away, and dissolved his wisdom mind into the dharmadhatu. So many people all over the world were moved and transformed by his teachings, and were touched indelibly by his presence and way of being. We pay tribute to Ato Rinpoche.
ZAM (Rigpa store) has been providing a wide range of dharma materials for over 30 years. How did ZAM come into being and what can you find on the new online shop?
Windows into Buddhism—the go-to site for anyone teaching Buddhism to children and teenagers, now has collections of resources suitable for all age groups. Find out more about this project and its free resources.
Today marks the 3rd anniversary since Sogyal Rinpoche passed into parinirvana. Sogyal Rinpoche was the author of the highly acclaimed The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying and the founder of Rigpa.
In the five-day practice event commemorating his dharma legacy, his students celebrated his dharma vision and legacy, practising in the presence of his holy relics.
Lerab Ling hosted the first Buddhism and Environment Forum on 4-6 June – here is what happened!
It is with great sadness and sorrow that we share the news that Mayum Tsering Wangmo, beloved mother of Sogyal Rinpoche, Dzogchen Rinpoche, Thigyal and Dechen Lakar and the elder sister of Khandro Tsering Chodrön, has passed away and merged her mind with the dharmadatu.
Although westerners are widely aware of Buddhism, and may even have practised it for years, what do we really know about its origins, evolution, diversity and richness? Read about Dominique Side’s new book ‘Discovering Buddhism’.
For several years the wish to bring together Buddhist and Environmental wisdom has been germinating in a number of nature lovers across Rigpa. We are happy to bring you the first in a new series of forums on Buddhism and the Environment.
On 12 March, the global Rigpa sangha gathered for a 24-hour accumulation of the Vajra Guru mantra, with the intention of opening our hearts to the suffering in the world and dedicating our prayers so that peace may be restored. Initiator of this event and youth advisor to the Vision Board, Yara Vrolijks, shares her experience.
A Losar greeting from Rigpa’s Vision Board for the new Tibetan Year, Year of the Water Tiger.
We are all acutely aware of the tumultuous times we are living in. What can a dharma practitioner, even a new meditator, do, when at times we may feel powerless? Rigpa Senior Teacher Philippe Cornu shares his advice for these times.
It came as a great shock to all, to hear that His Holiness Dudjom Sangye Pema Shepa Rinpoche entered parinirvana on the 14th day of the 12th month of the Tibetan Iron Ox year, 15 February, 2022. Read about his life and activities.
Kyabjé Dodrupchen Rinpoche was among the most important Tibetan masters of this time, in particular of the Nyingma and Dzogchen traditions. Kyabjé Dodrupchen Rinpoche entered into parinirvana on 25 January, 2022.
It was with deep and heartfelt sorrow that we recognise the passing of Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh (1926-2022). As a global spiritual leader, poet, and peace activist, he was renowned for his powerful teachings and bestselling writings on mindfulness and peace.
In July 2017, serious complaints were raised regarding the relationship of Rigpa’s founder, Sogyal Rinpoche, with some of his students.
Recalling the accomplishments and kindness of Steven Goodman
Rigpa’s Shedra East was in a unique situation when the news of the coronavirus started to spread. How did they deal with the sudden turn of events?
We are living a unique time in history. This pandemic is a crisis that none of us has ever lived through before, and it is having a profound effect on all of us in many different ways. Read the advice of a number of lamas about how we can deal with this unique challenge.
Several Lamas have shared their advice on which practices can be effective in offering protection and healing against diseases such as Coronavirus. Here are some of these recommendations, including those of Rigpa’s main spiritual advisers, so you can connect with whichever practice is most meaningful and appropriate for you.
UPDATED 21 March
The Rigpa Australia Board is very pleased to report that the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission has finalised its investigation into Rigpa in Australia.
After many years of meticulous designing, planning, constructing and decorating… this July we will witness the fruition of Sogyal Rinpoche’s vision to open a temple in Dzogchen Beara, Ireland!