The Experience of the first Forum “Wisdom Working for The Earth”
Buddhism and Environment Forum Team
Lerab Ling hosted the first Buddhism and Environment Forum on 4-6 June – here is what happened!
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Sangha Blog
Mayum Tsering Wangmo passes away, merging her mind with the dharmadatu
Rigpa
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, merging her mind with the dharmadatu.
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 MoreHow are things in Lerab Ling? Latest updates for the Rigpa Sangha.
Lerab Ling
The teams from Lerab Ling wish to share with the wider Rigpa sangha the latest news and developments, so far in 2022. We hope you enjoy this brief, newsy info-video.
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 MoreDiscover Buddhism – through Dominique Side’s latest book
Rigpa
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’.
Read MoreWisdom Working for the Earth Forum - Buddhist and Environmental Wisdom Joining Forces
Carla Ott
For several years the wish to bring together Buddhist and Environmental wisdom has been germinating in a number of nature lovers across the Rigpa Sangha. We now bring you the first in a new series of forums on Buddhism and the Environment.
Read MoreTreasuring the Feminine - What does this really mean?
Vinciane Rycroft and Ruth Seehausen
In places, religions around the world are embracing the rise of the feminine. At the same time, more and more light is shed on unequal, disrespectful and in cases abusive relationships between men and women. Read about the ‘Treasuring the Feminine’ Symposium that took place in 2021.
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 MoreWishes for the Tibetan New Year
Rigpa Vision Board
Entering into the new Tibetan year, we send our love and best wishes to everyone in the Rigpa community. May this new year bring strength, courage and ease to us all and to the world at large!
Read MoreNurture peace in the face of conflict
Rigpa Vision Board
We are all acutely aware of the tumultuous times we are living in. Even though the unique challenges of the pandemic seem to be easing, we continue to face critical environmental issues, and war and conflict persist in many parts of the world. 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.
Read MoreRemembering His Holiness Dudjom Sangye Pema Shepa Rinpoche
Rigpa
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. His Holiness was the young incarnation (and grandson) of Dudjom Rinpoche, Jikdral Yeshe Dorje. Born in 1990, he was recognised by numerous lamas as the incarnation of the previous Dudjom Rinpoche, including by Kyabjé Chatral Rinpoche who meticulously guided his dharma education and training.
Read MoreRigpa Amsterdam Centre's Fresh New Renovation
Rogier (for the Rigpa Amsterdam Team)
In January, Rigpa Amsterdam was reopened after an extensive renovation. Rogier, from the Amsterdam sangha shares the story.
Read MoreRemembering Kyabjé Dodrupchen Rinpoche
Rigpa
It was with the deepest sorrow and sadness that we learned of the parinirvana of Kyabjé Dodrupchen Rinpoche on 25 January. He was truly one of the greatest masters of this era and a profound source of inspiration to Dharma practitioners all around the world. Read more.
Read MoreNational Retreats - inspiring the sangha around the world!
National Rigpa Teams
Annual national retreats have been a long standing tradition in Rigpa and they continue to be an integral event each year for the sangha to get together, be together, and study and practice together. Read about the recent national retreats that happened in late 2021.
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 MoreBeing Green, Rigpa France’s Ecology Project
Isa and Benoit for the Rigpa France team
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…
Read MoreThe Nine Discreet Excellent Ones! Celebrating Lerab Ling’s new retirees
Lerab Ling
Several of Lerab Ling’s Community members recently retired from their formal roles so we celebrate their qualities and accomplishments.
Read MoreFollowing in the Buddha’s Footsteps
Stefan Mang
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.
Read MoreAn Update on the Restorative Process
Rigpa Vision Board
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.
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