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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‘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 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 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.
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 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 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.
Read MoreReflecting on our personal dharma focus, with Rigpa’s renewed Path of Study and Practice
Curriculum Team
What better time than the new year to reflect on our path! The recent December / January Sangha Day was an opportunity for everyone - older and newer students to pause, take stock and reflect on what they want to focus on in their study and practice at this time.
Read MoreAn Update on the Restorative Process
Rigpa Vision Board
In February 2020, Rigpa’s Vision Board members initiated a restorative process so they could hear directly from those who have been hurt in their relationship with Sogyal Rinpoche and were not supported at the time by Rigpa. The members of the Vision Board are renewing their deep and heartfelt apology and wish to make amends for past mistakes and hurt. Anyone who wishes to take part or request a restorative action is encouraged to do so.
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