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Three years after being formally entrusted, nearly 200 Teachers and Practice Holders gathered in person and online at Lerab Ling for their first big collective meeting. This historic 7-day gathering combined celebrating Sogyal Rinpoche's legacy with reflection, discussion and exchanges on the challenges and inspirations of holders, creating what many described as an inspiring international family reunion.
Rigpa and Lerab Ling were honoured to host this gathering which brought together students following the Longchen Nyingtik lineage—the Nyingtik Tsapö transmissions bestowed by Kyabjé Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche and Tulku Rigdzin Pema Rinpoche. Read about this special event.
On the advice of Khenchen Namdrol Rinpoche, the construction of a new statue of Guru Rinpoche has just been completed on the hilltop at Lerab Ling. The statue, which faces in the direction of the temple, has been constructed with the aspiration to fulfil all of Mayum-la’s wishes, to benefit Lerab Ling, and to accumulate merit.
Rigpa Senior Teacher, Kirsten Czeczor passed away on 21 August, 2025. Some of her close sangha friends share their memories and a beautiful tribute to a dear friend and dharma sister.
The first gatherings and events in the new Dzogchen Beara Temple in July were an immense celebration of a long, beautiful journey and were filled with love, auspiciousness and joy. The occasion was shared with the local Beara community, supporters, and the international Rigpa Sangha, and was blessed by the presence of one of the longest supporters of Dzogchen Beara, Ringu Tulku Rinpoche.
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.
Recently, Khenchen Namdrol Rinpoche and his monks and nuns conducted a one-week Shitro puja (a practice of the 100,000 paceful and wrathful detities) which is an especially powerful practice for those who have died. Many prayers requested by Rigpa students were offered during the puja. Watch these short videos and images of the practices.
Now that the beloved teacher Tulku Thondup Rinpoche has passed into parinirvana, the whole Rigpa Sangha joins in sending our heartfelt wishes and sympathy to all who were close to Rinpoche and those many, many people who were moved and transformed by his teachings.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On 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.
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.
