What is Rigpa?

Courses and events offered in Rigpa form part of an in-depth curriculum of study, reflection, practice and retreat based on the graduated stages of the Buddhist path of awakening. At each stage one can study and practise in depth, or in a more essential way, the key point being the transformation that actually takes place in one’s being.

Who is responsible for Rigpa’s vision?

The Chairs of the Boards in each country, including the retreat centres Lerab Ling, Dzogchen Beara and the Vision Board, are collectively responsible for Rigpa’s vision, mission and strategy, with advice from the Vision Board and input from the International Coordination Group and Rigpa members.

What are Rigpa’s charities?

Charitable Projects Each year Rigpa sponsors a number of monasteries in the East, educational projects, freeing animals’ lives, as well as charities directly helping victims of natural disasters. Read more More Activities > Sogyal Rinpoche’s Parinirvana Sogyal Rinpoche entered into parinirvana on 28th August, 2019.