Orgyen Tobgyal Rinpoche's European Tour: in images
Rigpa
Watch the highlights of Orgyen Tobgyal Rinpoche’s recent European Tour.
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Alak Zenkar Rinpoche's recent visit to Lerab Ling
Rigpa
In June, Alak Zenkar Rinpoche made a deeply appreciated visit to Lerab Ling when he gave several oral transmissions and joined us in the practice of Sollo Chenmo. During his visit, Zenkar Rinpoche was also requested to write an invocation prayer to Sogyal Rinpoche that students could include in their practice.
Read MoreRigpa UK Wang Dü accumulations - and the international sangha is invited to join
Rigpa UK
Rigpa’s UK sangha has been accumulating this prayer intensively for several months following advice from Orgyen Tobgyal Rinpoche. UK Practice Holder, Adele Hersey, shares their experience and invites the international sangha to join them!
Read MoreJoin us in the magnetising prayer of Wangdu
Rigpa Vision Board
The Vision Board recently wrote to the sangha sharing the latest practice advice for us all. Our Lama advisors have recommended the main practice for Rigpa to focus on this year is the magnetising practice of Wang Dü. Find out more in the Vision Board message.
Read MoreThe new Rigpa Calendar is now available—with special features
Rigpa
In addition to the traditional features of the Rigpa Tibetan Calendar, as a special addition this year, the calendar includes a selection of prayers especially recommended for the tumultuous times the world currently faces. Find out more.
Read MorePractice Advice for all the Rigpa Sangha
Rigpa Vision Board
Rigpa’s Vision Board share some recent practice advice for the Rigpa sangha around the world.
Read MoreRigpa’s Practice Holders Make a Leap
Rigpa
The recent Losar drupchös in Lerab Ling created the perfect circumstances for a group of 28 practice holders and practitioners to immerse themselves in a 2-month training and practice programme. Those leading the training and those who participated share their experience.
Read MoreRigpa Sangha’s 24-hour Prayer for Peace
Yara
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.
Read MoreReflecting on our personal dharma focus, with Rigpa’s renewed Path of Study and Practice
Curriculum Team
What better time than the new year to reflect on our path! The recent December / January Sangha Day was an opportunity for everyone - older and newer students to pause, take stock and reflect on what they want to focus on in their study and practice at this time.
Read MoreSecuring Rigpa’s Lineage & Legacy
Anneke, Jessica, Malcolm and Pedro 'Securing the Lineage and Legacy' grants team
The Tertön Sogyal Foundations have recently formed a partnership with Rigpa – Securing Rigpa’s Lineage and Legacy – to make grants available to support individual students with their study and practice while funding further initiatives to make teachings available in new and inventive ways.
Read MoreUrgent Advice regarding the Pandemic from Khenchen Namdrol Rinpoche
Rigpa Vision Board
Khen Rinpoche Namdrol is greatly concerned about the serious suffering occurring throughout the world due to the spread and rapid mutation of the Coronavirus. He has just sent this heart felt advice to the Rigpa sangha and Heart Essence sangha.
Read MoreConnecting with Vipashyana in the Australian Vipashyana Practice Retreat
Sherab and Jane Gray
Over 50 Home Retreat 2.0 students from Australia and the UK gathered together in person and online in May for a one-week Vipashyana practice retreat. As part of their quest to explore the ultimate nature of reality, students deepened their practice experience of moving from shamatha to vipashayana and eventually to the nature of mind.
Read MoreOrgyen Tobgyal Rinpoche's letter to the Rigpa Sangha: Practising for COVID in India
Rigpa
Today we received this letter from Orgyen Tobgyal Rinpoche requesting the Rigpa sangha make Riwo Sangchö practice a priority, especially directed for the COVID pandemic.
Read MoreRemembering the Queen of the Dakinis, Khandro Tsering Chödrön
Rigpa
2021 marks the 10th anniversary since the passing of the ‘Queen of the Dakinis’ Khandro Tsering Chödrön. Khandro was loved and respected as one of the great practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism in recent times. On the occasion of her anniversary we are reminded of the inspiration and blessing this wonderful dakini brought to everyone she came into contact with.
Read MoreRigpa Tibetan Calendar 2021-22 Iron Ox year 2148 - pre-order now
Ane Tsultrim
Rigpa’s annual Tibetan Calendar has been published each year since 1979. More than a ‘simple’ calendar, this essential pocket book is indispensable for both Tibetan practitioners and western dharma students alike. Read more and pre-order your copy now.
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