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In a significant milestone, and following years of training, mentorship and encouragement from a number of eminent lamas, Rigpa has just completed its first full drupchen in English. Around 150 pioneering practitioners gathered at Lerab Ling to invoke the blessing of Tara for 7 days, practising Chime Phakme Nyingtik 24 hours a day. More than 50 entrusted Practice Holders arrived early to undertake a week of training and to help with the preparations. The week was marked by laughter, friendship and a supportive atmosphere as many people tried things for the first time.
We are delighted to welcome a new member into the monastic community of Lerab Ling. After two years of dedicated probation, Alexandre has received the getsul ordination from Khenchen Pema Sherab Rinpoche on March 8th, 2026, at Urgen Dorje Choling Monastery in Pharping, Nepal. He now bears the Dharma name of Ngawang Yeshe Wangpo.
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.
Updated 26 August with new videos! Rigpa’s stupa project will see the construction of stupas in Lerab Ling, Dzogchen Beara, and Dharma Mati in Berlin as well as 25 small stupas for Rigpa centres around the world. The project is entering an exciting phase with construction starting in the coming weeks.
As part of the Losar Day celebrations in February, Lerab Ling’s lay members made a pledge, formally renewing their commitment to support the spiritual activities of Lerab Ling. The occasion was blessed by Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche who joined live online giving her heartfelt advice.
Read more to find out more about the lay members and the pledge they have taken.
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!
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.
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.
While slowly being adapted to become a Tibetan Buddhist centre, Lerab Ling was used from day one as a place for teachings and practice. During its first two years of existence, it was visited by Kyabje Dodrupchen Rinpoche, hosted a three-month retreat with teachings by Sogyal Rinpoche, Dzogchen Rinpoche and many others, and provided the setting for the unique historic meeting of the two main incarnations of Tertön Sogyal.
30 years ago the land that became Lerab Ling was purchased. French sangha members Odile and Maxime de Simone share their account of the circumstances that led to Rigpa purchasing this rundown farmhouse which would become the glorious retreat centre we have today.
Recently Lerab Ling received the concluding judgement in the legal case between Lerab Ling and Midi Libre newspaper. We wanted to share the update with you.
