Tribute to Senior Teacher, Kirsten Czeczor
Rigpa
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.
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Orgyen Tobgyal Rinpoche's European Tour: in images
Rigpa
Watch the highlights of Orgyen Tobgyal Rinpoche’s recent European Tour.
Read MoreThe Joyful Events that Opened the Dzogchen Beara Temple
Dzogchen Beara
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.
Read MoreAlak Zenkar Rinpoche's recent visit to Lerab Ling
Rigpa
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.
Read MoreWatch how your prayer requests are honoured by Khenchen Namdrol Rinpoche, his monks and nuns
Rigpa
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.
Read MoreRemembering Tulku Thondup Rinpoche
Rigpa
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.
Read MoreNew 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.
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 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 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 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.
Read MoreTribute to Mayum Pema Tsering Wangmo
Rigpa
On the occasion of the Dungshyu (cremation) ceremony for Mayum Pema Tering Wangmo, we remember her life and dharma accomplishments.
Read MoreEntrustment of Rigpa’s New Senior Teachers and Practice Holders
Rigpa
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.
Read MoreMayum 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 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 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.
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