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Rigpa France has just released its first ‘Ecological Charter’ - establishing an eco-responsible and socially responsible approach for Rigpa France’s centres and activities. Here’s more about this dynamic project…
Following in the footsteps of Buddha Shakyamuni, we invite you to embark on a journey through the eight most important places related to the life of the Buddha as part of the Nekhor project.
In February 2020, Rigpa’s Vision Board members initiated a restorative process so they could hear directly from those who have been hurt in their relationship with Sogyal Rinpoche and were not supported at the time by Rigpa. The members of the Vision Board are renewing their deep and heartfelt apology and wish to make amends for past mistakes and hurt. Anyone who wishes to take part or request a restorative action is encouraged to do so.
During the recent retreat at Lerab Ling which marked the second anniversary of Sogyal Rinpoche’s parinirvana, a group of Rigpa's main holders were formally introduced to the sangha in an inspiring ceremony led by Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche. Read more about how the ceremony unfolded.
You may or may not have heard about Rigpa Germany’s new, juicy project - Wisdom for Society. In either case, we’re excited to share more information about it with you here.
Rigpa’s Senior Teachers and Practice Holders have been asked to support and guide the sangha’s study and practice because of the trust that is placed in them to guide the Sangha, and the qualities they show as a practitioner. Here you can understand more about these roles and how we as a Sangha can support our Holders.
While slowly being adapted to become a Tibetan Buddhist centre, Lerab Ling was used from day one as a place for teachings and practice. During its first two years of existence, it was visited by Kyabje Dodrupchen Rinpoche, hosted a three-month retreat with teachings by Sogyal Rinpoche, Dzogchen Rinpoche and many others, and provided the setting for the unique historic meeting of the two main incarnations of Tertön Sogyal.
It was always Sogyal Rinpoche’s wish that Rigpa’s Dharma lineage would be held by his own students, with support from the Tibetan lamas from our lineage. Now is the time for this to come to fruition.
In Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche’s latest book ‘Poison is Medicine’ he raises the issues that we followers of Vajrayana Buddhism will have to tackle in order to ensure a continuation and flourishing of these teachings in the West. Naomi Gassler shares her insights into the book and how Vajrayana students can benefit from it.
30 years ago the land that became Lerab Ling was purchased. French sangha members Odile and Maxime de Simone share their account of the circumstances that led to Rigpa purchasing this rundown farmhouse which would become the glorious retreat centre we have today.
From October this year the Rigpa sangha will see a new, fresh, Monthly Gathering programme for everyone in the Rigpa Community—long time sangha members, newer members and anyone who has been joining Rigpa meditations or courses.
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.
The Lotus-Born Guru in India—the second volume of a three-part series—explores the sacred sites where Guru Padmasambhava’s activities unfolded in India. Closely following Orgyen Lingpa’s Pema Kathang: The Chronicles of Padma—one of the single most important treasure biographies of Guru Padmasambhava—these narratives are interwoven with rare accounts and visions from realized Tibetan masters, including Jamyang Khyentsé Wangpo, Chokgyur Dechen Lingpa, and Jamyang Khyentsé Chökyi Lodrö.
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.
The European Buddhist Union presents: "Buddhist Action Month" - an opportunity to actively bring Buddhist practices into our troubled world we are living in today. This post gives you an introduction to the concept and hopefully inspires you to take Buddhist action - in whatever form suits you!
Recently Lerab Ling received the concluding judgement in the legal case between Lerab Ling and Midi Libre newspaper. We wanted to share the update with you.
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.
Since the inception of ZAM and Rigpa House in Delhi in the late 1980s Dhan Pat Singh was crucial to all that was accomplished there. Sadly, Dhan Pat passed away suddenly on 24 March. Mauro de March shares some stories and memories of his dear friend.
A group of Rigpa students is organising an on-going dialogue across several sanghas on the topic of women and the feminine in Vajrayana Buddhism. Do you have any questions you would like to ask that can be included in this dialogue?