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Rigpa is an active member of Buddhist unions around the world. One of these is the European Buddhist Union (EBU). Gabriele Maass (Germany) and David Rycroft (UK/France) recently represented Rigpa at the 2022 EBU annual meeting. Here they tell us more about the role and current initiatives led by this collaboration of Buddhist communities.
Read MoreOn the occasion of the Dungshyu (cremation) ceremony for Mayum Pema Tering Wangmo, we remember her life and dharma accomplishments.
Read MoreOn Saturday 2 July 2022, Mindrolling Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche and Khenchen Namdrol Rinpoche formally entrusted the first generation of Rigpa’s Western Buddhist Teachers. It was a very significant day in Sogyal Rinpoche’s vision for the transmission of the teachings of the Buddha. Watch the video highlights.
Read MoreOn Sunday 26 June, ten representatives of several European Buddhist communities met together to provide a virtual room where parents, family members and Dharma or mediation teachers were able to share their experience about the dharma programmes and activities they offer for children and families in Europe.
Read MoreLerab Ling hosted the first Buddhism and Environment Forum on 4-6 June – here is what happened!
Read MoreIt 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 MoreRigpa’s Vision Board share some recent practice advice for the Rigpa sangha around the world.
Read MoreThe 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 MoreThe 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 MoreAlthough 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 MoreFor 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 MoreIn 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 MoreOn 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 MoreEntering 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 MoreWe 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 MoreIt 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 MoreIt 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 MoreAnnual 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 MoreWhat 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.
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