New Year Message from Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche
Rigpa
Happy New Year! Auspiciously, Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche has recorded a special New Year message for the Rigpa Sangha. You can watch her message here.
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Pilgrimage to Sikkim & Riwo Sangchö Practice Intensive at Drakkar Tashiding
Catherine
In November 2023, a group of 27 Rigpa students from various countries travelled through parts of Sikkim, north-east India on a pilgrimage to sacred sites. In the first of two blog posts about the pilgrimage, Catherine Paul tells us about the 7-day practice intensive they held at the sacred site of Tashiding.
Read More2023 in Lerab Ling - So much happens behind the scenes!
Rigpa
Many of us are familiar with the retreats that take place and the teachers who visit Lerab Ling each year, but so much more happens in one year in Lerab Ling! As we come to the end of 2023, it’s a great moment to look back, celebrate and appreciate!
Read MorePassing of Peter Cornish, Dzogchen Beara’s founder
Dzogchen Beara
Peter Cornish, founder of Dzogchen Beara, passed away peacefully on the 27th of October, following a short illness. With all of our community we invite you to take a moment to pause in gratitude, to reflect on everything that Peter made possible and to wish him every blessing on his onward journey.
Read MoreRemembering Kyabjé Soktse Rinpoche
Rigpa
Soktse Rinpoche was one of the oldest living disciples of Dudjom Rinpoche and a major Drukpa Kagyü and Dudjom Tersar lineage holder. He spent half of his life in strict meditation retreats.
Read MoreUpdated practice advice and 7-Line prayer accumulation
Rigpa Vision Board
We have recently requested guidance and advice from His Holiness Sakya Gongma Trichen Rinpoche regarding what practices we should do to ensure the flourishing of the Rigpa Sangha. Read the advice from His Holiness.
Read More‘One Rigpa’ Network - connecting Rigpa around the world
Rigpa
A new structure that formalises the way Rigpa entities work together to achieve Rigpa’s vision is coming into place in 2023. Find out more about ‘One Rigpa’.
Read MoreZAM (Rigpa shop) offering authentic dharma materials - now through its new website!
Rigpa
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?
Read MoreCelebrating Ten Years of the All-Encompassing Path to Enlightenment (AEP) Sangha Programme
All Encompassing Path Transition Team
This year we celebrate ten years of one of Rigpa’s main sangha study programmes, the All-Encompassing Path to Enlightenment, and we usher in the next incarnation of the programme, which starts in October. Find out more.
Read MoreIntroducing the new members of Rigpa’s Vision Board
Rigpa Vision Board
New members of Rigpa’s Vision Board have recently been appointed, including two new Youth Advisors. Find out more about the changes to the group and meet the new members.
Read MoreWhat’s the focus for the Rigpa Community in 2023 and beyond?
International Steering Group
In the second of a four-part series to keep us all informed about how Rigpa is being held, read about what we are focusing on in 2023, and an update about the leadership teams in Rigpa.
Read MoreThe Making of a Tibetan Buddhist Stupa
Rigpa
In the sacred land of Tashiding, Sikkim in early 2023, a stupa was constructed in memory of Sogyal Rinpoche. This brief documentary takes us each step of the journey of building and consecrating this holy monument.
Read MoreWindows Into Buddhism – Lively And Engaging Resources For Those Teaching Buddhism To Children And Teenagers
Rigpa
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.
Read MoreReport from the One Month Teachers' Retreat
Rigpa
In January this year, Rigpa’s Senior Teachers and Senior Practice holders completed a one-month retreat together. Here they share with the sangha how the retreat was for them and how the sangha can benefit.
Read MoreRigpa's Stupa Project News
Rigpa
The first steps in Rigpa’s Stupa Project are under way. Here’s a video update with the latest news.
Read MoreNews and messages for the Rigpa Sangha - Losar 2023
Rigpa
Catch up on the news and messages that were shared with the Rigpa sangha from Lerab Ling at Losar.
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 MoreNominating New Vision Board Members
Rigpa Vision Board
In the coming weeks, Rigpa’s holders will nominate new members for the Vision Board. We are also taking this opportunity to recollect, more broadly, how the spiritual direction in Rigpa is held.
Read MoreOne Month Retreat for Rigpa’s Senior Teachers and Senior Practice Holders
Claire and Jana on behalf of the retreat team
January 2023 will see Rigpa’s senior teachers and practice holders come together for a one-month retreat in Lerab Ling. Read more about the plans for the retreat and how you can connect.
Read MoreMayum Pema Tsering Wangmo's Cremation Ceremonies
Paul and Anja, Rigpa sangha members
On 14 October, Mayum Pema Tsering Wangmo was cremated in a traditional ceremony in Tashiding, Sikkim. Sangha members Paul and Anja share their experience of the occasion.
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