News 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.
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The 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.
Read MoreEuropean Buddhist Union holds its 2022 Gathering
Gabriele and David
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 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 MoreDharma parenting sharing meeting organized by the European Buddhist Union
Daniela
On 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 MoreThe Experience of the first Forum “Wisdom Working for The Earth”
Buddhism and Environment Forum Team
Lerab Ling hosted the first Buddhism and Environment Forum on 4-6 June – here is what happened!
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 MorePractice Advice for all the Rigpa Sangha
Rigpa Vision Board
Rigpa’s Vision Board share some recent practice advice for the Rigpa sangha around the world.
Read MoreHow are things in Lerab Ling? Latest updates for the Rigpa Sangha.
Lerab Ling
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.
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 MoreWisdom Working for the Earth Forum - Buddhist and Environmental Wisdom Joining Forces
Carla Ott
For 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 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.
Read MoreRigpa Sangha’s 24-hour Prayer for Peace
Yara
On 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 MoreWishes for the Tibetan New Year
Rigpa Vision Board
Entering 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 MoreNurture peace in the face of conflict
Rigpa Vision Board
We 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.
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