Remembering Gene Smith

Sogyal Rinpoche shares his thoughts on the late E. Gene Smith (1936-2010), who dedicated his life to cataloging, preserving and generously making available Tibetan literature and, in the process, gained an unparalleled knowledge of all aspects of Tibetan history and culture.
To view teachings by Sogyal Rinpoche, or other videos from Rigpa projects and activities please visit the new Rigpa TV channel on youtube.

Vajrakilaya Drupchö and Losar Practices at Lerab Ling

Photo by Victoria von Flemming

 This year Lerab Ling is inviting all sangha members to participate in a Vajrakilaya Drupchö and other practices that are performed traditionally around the start of the Tibetan New Year (Losar) on the 5th of March. Students who are unable to travel to Lerab Ling are warmly invited to participate in theses practices by making a donation.

Yang Nying Pudri (Vajrakilaya) Drupchö: Starting on Dakini Day, Sunday February 27th. The practices conclude with 'receiving the siddhis’ on Losar, Saturday March 5th.

Photo by Thomas Fries 

Riwo Sangchö Intensive: A three-day Riwo Sangchö Intensive will be held in Lerab Ling starting on Sunday 6 March and concluding on Tuesday 8 March.

Tertön Sogyal Anniversary Practice Day: In honour of Tertön Sogyal's Anniversary, a whole day of intensive practise will be held in Lerab Ling.

Dedicate your offering: Once you have made your donation on line you will receive confirmation email with a link to our special dedication page. Here you can submit a personal dedication that will be projected on the screens in the Lerab Ling temple during the practices.

Tibetan Buddhism in Modern Western Culture

Tibetan Buddhism in Modern Western Culture from Carol Beck on Vimeo.

In October 2010, His Holiness the Dalai Lama was joined by a number of Buddhist teachers, scholars and translators at the International Conference on Tibetan Buddhism in the United States.
The conference at Emory University, Atlanta, was held to discuss the future of Tibetan Buddhism and included subjects such as modern science, social engagement, western culture, translation and academic study.
Sogyal Rinpoche was one of the speakers, and you can watch the video of his talk on Tibetan Buddhism in Modern Western Culture, and the subsequent panel discussion, above.

To watch videos of the other conference sessions, visit the website of the Tibetan Buddhism Conference at Emory