YOGOM Program – Yoga and Meditation with François Bertolero

Ripa International Center Hilfligweg 10 CH-3172, Bern, Switzerland

YOGOM without intermediaries connects the body and mind. In this yoga practice the body postures are both the source and the basis of meditation. Physical exercises are gradually adapted to.....

Shiné Weekend: The Practice of Calm Abiding

Ripa International Center Hilfligweg 10 CH-3172, Bern, Switzerland

Amrit Wagner will lead an in depth exploration of the Shiné meditation practice. Shiné is also known as Shamatha meditation. By using the breath as a guide, the external and.....

$200.00

RIPA Ngöndro With Lama Tenzin

The Ripa International Center (RIC) Hilfigweg 10, CH – 3172 Niederwangen, Bern, Switzerland

An Easter-Weekend devoted to the practice and accumulation of Ripa Lineage Preliminary practices. This session will be specially dedicated to prostrations and Vajrasattva.

Lead by Lama Tenzin Phuntsok

Embracing Life with Openness, Courage and Compassion

The Ripa International Center (RIC) Hilfigweg 10, CH – 3172 Niederwangen, Bern, Switzerland

With Dungsey Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche

According to Buddhist teachings, the inherent nature of all sentient beings is fundamentally good, although temporarily veiled by fear, doubt and mistrust. Embracing our insecurities with openness and loving-kindness, developing trust in our basic goodness and allowing the gentleness of our humanity to emerge could well be the cornerstone of the inner path that leads to a more compassionate engagement with society.

Nyung Né – Ritual Fasting

The Ripa International Center (RIC) Hilfigweg 10, CH – 3172 Niederwangen, Bern, Switzerland

Nyung Ne is a traditional Tibetan therapeutic fasting practice, based on prayers to Avalokiteshvara / Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion, with sessions of silence and teachings. This cleansing ritual is aimed at all those who want to connect with the compassionate qualities of their minds and of loving kindness.

Tara: Empowerment and Teachings

The Ripa International Center (RIC) Hilfigweg 10, CH – 3172 Niederwangen, Bern, Switzerland

With Dungsey Lhuntrul Dechen Gyurmey Rinpoche

Tara is the Female Buddha par excellence, who protects all sentient beings as a loving mother.The practice of Tara confers powerful blessings that bring peace and inner calm to disturbed energies. It helps pacify diseases, negativities, wars and conflicts, calms fears and it is said to promote long life.