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SUMMARY:Yogom® with François Bertolero
DESCRIPTION:The targeted body and breathing exercises of YOGOM are a natural transition for the practice of sitting Shamatha meditation\, connecting body and mind directly. \n  \n\n\nAbout the Teacher\n\n\nFrançois Bertolero\nFrançois Bertolero is a yoga teacher (F.F.Y. graduate)\, trained under the guidance of Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche and Yogi Bhajan. He completed further training in the Vinyasa ‘dynamic yoga’ method under Gérard Arnaud\, which he taught for sixteen years. He has … More →
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/yogom-with-francois-bertolero/
LOCATION:Ripa International Center\, Hilfligweg 10 CH-3172\, Bern\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Activity,Ritual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170611
DTSTAMP:20260417T104609
CREATED:20170321T175035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170324T150141Z
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SUMMARY:Nyung Ne Retreat – Tibetan fasting practice
DESCRIPTION:With Dungsey Lhuntrul Dechen Gyurmey Rinpoche \nInitiation of Cherenzig on Monday\, June 5th followed by the practice of Nyung Ne\, a spiritual fasting practice in Tibetan Buddhism.\n2 session pairs (from June 5 – 8 or from June 5 – 10) \nWith Dungsey Lhuntrul Dechen Gyurmey Rinpoche\, a highly accomplished master of practices in the tradition of Vajrayana Buddhism. The Second cycle is guided by Lama Tenzin Phuntsok.\nCo-organized with Padma Ling Switzerland.\nFull retreat: Normal price: 305 CHF / 280 € • Reduced price**: 240 CHF / 195 €
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/nyung-ne-tibetan-fasting-ritual/
LOCATION:Ripa International Center\, Hilfligweg 10 CH-3172\, Bern\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Activity,Retreat,Ritual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170227
DTSTAMP:20260417T104609
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SUMMARY:Losar Festivities
DESCRIPTION:With Lama Tenzin Phuntsok \n\n\n\nOn the occasion of the New Tibetan Year\, we will gather to purify and dissipate negative energies and influences from the past year and be ready to welcome the new year. Celebration of Losar jointly with members of the Tibetan community through the traditional smoke offering. (Losar is on Monday\, February 27th.) \n\n\n\nAbout the Teacher \n\n\nLama Tenzin Phuntsok\nLama Tenzin Phuntsok was born in 1970 in Orissa\, (India). When he was 14 years old he was admitted to Rigon Thupten Mindolling monastery\, where he spent twenty full years. In the beginning\, under the kind and inspiring guidance of … More →
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/losar-festivities/
LOCATION:The Ripa International Center (RIC)\,  Hilfigweg 10\, CH – 3172 Niederwangen\,  Bern\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Activity,Celebration,Ceremony,Ritual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161009T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161009T180000
DTSTAMP:20260417T104609
CREATED:20160913T003705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160913T003705Z
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SUMMARY:Visit to Boulder\, Colorado: Long Life Empowerment
DESCRIPTION:With His Eminence Namkha Drimed Rabjam Rinpoche \nTHE LONG LIFE EMPOWERMENT IS OPEN TO EVERYONE\nHis Eminence Terton Namkha Drimed Rinpoche will confer the Guru Rinpoche long-life empowerment from his collection of termas. Long-life empowerments are blessings of the lineage and the teacher\, in order to open the potential in our being to connect with deep principles of health\, healing\, and longevity. Traditionally\, long-life blessings are done at the conclusion of a series of empowerments as a way to seal the practice\, receive the blessings of the lineage\, to strengthen the health of the students and to clear obstacles for practicing the teachings. \nThis long-life blessing is available to all members and friedns of the Shambhala community. \nHis Eminence Tertön Namkha Drimed Rinpoche was born in 1939 in Eastern Tibet. He was recognized as a tertön\, or treasure revealer\, by both His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche and His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. From an early age he recalled his previous lives\, including his life as Bumpa Gyatsa Shelkar\, the elder brother of Gesar Norbu Dradül\, the enlightened ruler of the 10th century Kingdom of Ling in Tibet. His Eminence is most well-known for his vast collection of ‘mind terma’ revelations related to Gesar. For two weeks last October (2015) in Pharping\, Nepal\, His Eminence conferred this Gesar lineage of teachings on Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. \nWithin the Himalayan Buddhist community\, His Eminence is renowned for his wisdom\, his dedication to the practice tradition\, and the power of his practices for healing\, divination\, and pacification of obstacles. His worldwide community includes monasteries in Tibet\, India\, and Nepal and a large lay center in Switzerland. A more extensive biography can be found here. \nClick Here to Register\nSee the Boulder Shambhala website for further details: http://boulder.shambhala.org/program-details/?id=271073
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/visit-to-boulder-colorado-long-life-empowerment/
LOCATION:Boulder Shambhala Center\, 1345 Spruce Street\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Ceremony,Ritual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161008T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161008T173000
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SUMMARY:Visit to Boulder\, Colorado: Wrathful Gesar Wang
DESCRIPTION:With His Eminence Namkha Drimed Rabjam Rinpoche \nOPEN TO VAJRAYANA STUDENTS ONLY \nDORJE KASUNG WHO ARE TANTRIKAS ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND \nSakyong Mipham Rinpoche has requested His Eminence Terton Namkha Drimed to bestow the Wrathful Gesar Empowerment in Boulder. This empowerment is part of a larger cycle of mind termas revealed to Namkha Drimed Rinpoche by Akar Werma\, a deity that embodies the union of Gesar and Padmakara. \nThe practice of Wrathful Gesar (Gesar Trakpo) is intended to repel obstacles\, accidents\, and illnesses in order to practice the dharma. Gesar Trakpo is analogous to Dorje Trollo\, the wrathful manifestation of compassion that Padmasambhava assumed when he first entered the untamed land of Tibet. \nThe practices of Gesar are a means to quickly attain the state of a warrior’s mind which unhesitatingly benefits others. Gesar’s appearance in Tibetan history during a time of great negativity and is a parallel to the emergence of Shambhala in these times of speed\, aggression\, and materialism. \nInvoking the blessings of Gesar generally will protect you from all obstacles and harm\, will help accomplish everything you set out to do\, and will bring auspiciousness and fulfillment of all your aspirations.
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/visit-to-boulder-colorado-wrathful-gesar-wang/
LOCATION:Boulder Shambhala Center\, 1345 Spruce Street\, Boulder\, CO\, 80302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Ceremony,Ritual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161001
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SUMMARY:Visit to Patagonia\, Argentina (Puerto Madryn): Developing loving kindness through meditation
DESCRIPTION:With Dungsey Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche \nWith great joy we announce the upcoming visit of Tibetan Buddhist Master Dungsey Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche. We will talk about meditation and its benefits in developing our inner peace and goodness. We will have the opportunity to practice with him and ask our questions. For more details you can call 0280 154204386 or write to padmaling.patagonia@gmail.com \nSee facebook for more: https://www.facebook.com/events/1338123002883197/ \nas well as flyer : http://ripa-international.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Afiche-Rinpoche-Sept-2016-2.jpg
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/visit-to-patagonia-argentina-puerto-madryn-developing-loving-kindness-through-meditation/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Puerto Madryn\, Argentina
CATEGORIES:Activity,Meditation,Ritual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160928
DTSTAMP:20260417T104609
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SUMMARY:Visit to Buenes Aires\, Argentina: Public Talk and Seminar on Compassion\, Vajrasattva Wang\, Green Tara Wang
DESCRIPTION:With Dungsey Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche \nDungsey Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche is an extraordinary Tibetan Buddhist Master\, characterized by his vast wisdom\, his charisma and warmth. He conveys the depth of Buddhist wisdom through his extensive knowledge of the lifestyle of modern societies\, in clear and direct language. Rinpoche will give teachings and initiations in a fluid and flawless English\, with translation into Castilian. \nPROGRAM in the Buddhist Center KTC: Av. Melian 2171 \nOpen to all: \nTHURSDAY\, September 22nd from 19h to 21h. Tariff $ 250\nLiving in the world with courage\, openness and compassion. \nIntroductory talk on how to bring compassion into action and make it a valuable resource for personal and social change. \nSATURDAY\,  September 24th to 12 and 15 to 19hs. Tariff $ 800\nLiving in the world with courage\, openness and compassion.\nSeminar: instruction and guided practice. \nThe inherent nature of all beings is essentially goodness. It is temporarily veiled by feelings of fear\, doubt and distrust. We can learn to accept our insecurity with affection and openness\, maintaining confidence in the good nature of our being to allow the warmth of our own humanity to be revealed. These are the keys to a path leading to a more compassionate presence in society. \nThe first step is to calm the mind\, followed by the introduction into the essential nature of the mind\, and the development of empathy and compassion for all beings. The open and clear acceptance to every moment of life\, enables us to be free of interpretations and judgments. These useful teachings and practices for modern life\, allow us to face with confidence and dignity the challenges that we may experience in the difficult times in which we live. \nFor Buddhists\, and practitioners who wish to take refuge: \nMONDAY\, September 26th of 19 to 21h. Tariff $ 300\nThe healing power of meditation\nInitiation of Vajrasattva\, the Buddha of purification \nInattention generates more confusion\, where we develop habits and inappropriate behaviors that bring pain and suffering. Meditative practice synchronizes the body and mind\, and establishes a healthy ground from which to take more ethical and compassionate decisions\, allowing us to manifest our inherent qualities. \nTUESDAY\, September 27th from 19 to 21h. Tariff $ 300\nTransforming negative emotions. Green Tara initiation\, Mother Liberator \nWe can consider the fear and the other disturbing emotions as the foundation to develop wisdom and courage. Fear can be our starting point to recognize and choose to move in the direction of understanding\, trust and kindness. \nSee website (Spanish with some English) for details: http://ktcarg2.weebly.com/visita-jigme-rinpoche.html
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/visit-to-buenes-aires-argentina-public-talk-and-seminar-on-compassion-vajrasattva-wang-green-tara-wang/
LOCATION:Buddhist Center KTC\, Av. Melian 2171 \, Buenes Aires\, Argentina
CATEGORIES:Activity,Celebration,Ceremony,Meditation,Ritual,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160919T180000
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SUMMARY:Visit to Southern California: Yeshe Tsogyal Retreat\, Dorje Drolö Wang\, Gesar Fire Puja
DESCRIPTION:With His Eminence Namkha Drimed Rabjam Rinpoche \nSouthern California\nDates: September 16 (evening)\, 17\, 18 & 19\nLocation:\nAri Bhod\, Pema Drawa\nTehachapi Mountains in Southern CA  \n3 Day Tagsham Yeshe Tsogyal Retreat\, September 16th\, 17th & 18th (Friday\, Saturday\, Sunday)\nThe Empowerment of Dorje Drolö\, September 16th (Evening)\nGesar Retreat & Fire Puja\, September 19th\nDetails on the Ari Bhod website: http://aribhod.org/2016/hendr/
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/visit-to-southern-california-yeshe-tsogyal-retreat-dorje-drolo-wang-gesar-fire-puja/
LOCATION:Ari Bhod Pema Drawa\, Tehachapi\, CA\, 93561\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Ceremony,Retreat,Ritual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160915T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160915T190000
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CREATED:20160913T002437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160913T002437Z
UID:3807-1473958800-1473966000@www.ripaladrang.org
SUMMARY:Visit to Ari Bhod\, Southern California : Vajrasattva Healing Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:With His Eminence Namkha Drimed Rabjam Rinpoche \nVajrasattva Purification and Healing Ceremony
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/visit-to-ari-bhod-southern-california-vajrasattva-healing-ceremony/
LOCATION:Ari Bhod Pema Drawa\, Tehachapi\, CA\, 93561\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Ceremony,Ritual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160915T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160915T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T104609
CREATED:20160813T014510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160813T014717Z
UID:3722-1473958800-1473966000@www.ripaladrang.org
SUMMARY:Vajrasattva Purification and Healing Ceremony with HE Namkha Drimed Rinpoche
DESCRIPTION:Vajrasattva Purification and Healing Ceremony \nBuddhist Purification and Healing Ceremony (Vajrasattva). Vajrasattva practice is a tantric meditation done for the purification of karma. It is undertaken with a bodhichitta aim to purify all our karma in order to reach enlightenment as quickly as possible to help all sentient beings.
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/vajrasattva-purification-and-healing-ceremony-with-he-namkha-drimed-rinpoche/
LOCATION:Ari Bhod Pema Drawa\, Tehachapi\, CA\, 93561\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Celebration,Ceremony,Ritual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160820T163000
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CREATED:20160813T014141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160813T014632Z
UID:3721-1471687200-1471710600@www.ripaladrang.org
SUMMARY:Gesar Wang Part 2 – Empowerment and Teaching with HE Namkha Drimed Rinpoche
DESCRIPTION:This Event\, the Gesar Wang Empowerment and Teaching\, is Part 2 of the Gesar Teachings by His Eminence Namkha Drimed Rinpoche. Part 1 takes place on Friday\, August 19th (please click to see details) and will cover the Magnetizing Aspects of Gesar. We encourage you to attend the teachings on both days as they will compliment each other (not mandatory). \nGesar Wang Empowerment and Teaching \nEmpowerment or “granting an empowerment” refers to the Vajrayana ritual which awakens the special capacity for primordial wisdom to arise in the mind of the student. It is called “empowerment” because when we receive it\, we are empowered to follow a particular spiritual practice or path to complete enlightenment; therefore\, mastering its realization. \nEmpowerment means to ripen or mature our Buddha nature. Even though all beings possess the Buddha nature\, without receiving an empowerment it is not possible to receive blessings through a particular practice.
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/gesar-wang-part-2-empowerment-and-teaching-with-he-namkha-drimed-rinpoche/
LOCATION:Tibet House\, 22 West 15th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Celebration,Ceremony,Ritual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160819T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160819T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T104609
CREATED:20160813T013852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160813T014745Z
UID:3719-1471631400-1471638600@www.ripaladrang.org
SUMMARY:Gesar Wang 1 Magnetizing Aspect of Gesar with HE Namkha Drimed Rinpoche
DESCRIPTION:This Event\, the Gesar Wang – Magnitizing Aspect of Gesar\, is Part 1 of the Gesar Teachings by His Eminence Namkha Drimed Rinpoche. Part 2 takes place on Saturday\, August 20th (please click to see details) and will be a Gesar Empowerment and Teaching. We encourage you to attend the teachings on both days as they will compliment each other (not mandatory). \nGesar Wang – The Magnetizing Aspect of Gesar: \nWe are happy to announce that His Eminence Terton Namkha Drimed Rabjam Rinpoche\, Lineage holder of the Ripa Lineage\, has graciously agreed to grant the teachings of Gesar Wang – The Magnetizing Aspect of Gesar. This is a unique opportunity to receive these mind treasure (Terma) teachings directly from the treasure revealer himself.  It is said that Gesar was a being that came to earth to pacify demonic forces and spread dharma teachings in this world. Many of the scriptures describe Gesar as the embodiment of Guru Rinpoche’s enlightened activities and the emanation of Avalokitesvara\, Manjushri and Vajrapani. His Eminence\, who was himself King Gesar’s brother in a previous life\, rediscovered and revealed his teachings\, particularly the Four Aspects of Gesar – the four enlightened activities. The magnetizing activities allow us to gain control over the world so that we can fulfill our worldly aims for the benefit of all beings. We are very fortunate to receive these teachings and practices directly from the treasure revealer himself.
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/gesar-wang-1-magnetizing-aspect-of-gesar-with-he-namkha-drimed-rinpoche/
LOCATION:Tibet House\, 22 West 15th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Celebration,Ceremony,Ritual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160813T030000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160813T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T104609
CREATED:20160810T010155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160810T010155Z
UID:3714-1471057200-1471118400@www.ripaladrang.org
SUMMARY:Guru Rinpoche Celebration: Lama Dances and Lingdro
DESCRIPTION:Jewels of Living Tibetan Culture in Switzerland\nGenuine traditional Tibetan cultural dances performed by Tibetan Lamas from Asia according to the Epic of Gesar; a rare and colorful celebration for all! \n\nDorje Drollo dance\nBlack Hat dance\nLingdro dance\nFive Dakinis dance\nLingdro dance
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/guru-rinpoche-celebration-lama-dances-and-lingdro/
LOCATION:Ripa International Center\, Hilfligweg 10 CH-3172\, Bern\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Ceremony,Ritual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160814
DTSTAMP:20260417T104609
CREATED:20160114T212827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160119T005004Z
UID:3072-1470441600-1471132799@www.ripaladrang.org
SUMMARY:Summer Retreat 2016 Week Three: "Fire-Monkey 2016" Year of Guru Rinpoche – Celebration of His Birth\, Life and Enlightenment
DESCRIPTION:With His Eminence Namkha Drimed Rabjam Rinpoche\, Dungsey Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche and Dungsey Lhuntrul Dechen Gyurmey Rinpoche\nGuru Rinpoche Empowerment and Celebration\nThe Tsog Bum is achieved by invoking the blessings of Guru Rinpoche and the assistance of his entourage of deities. It helps to transform disturbed energies into positive outcomes. This practice is specifically undertaken to heal and bring harmony\, peace\, wisdom and compassion to all beings. Engaging in the practice of Tsog offering helps to release mental projections and ignorance as well as ego clinging which often manifests as anger\, attachment\, pride and envy\, thus allowing one to fully enter into non-dual wisdom. The ultimate result is peace\, positive circumstances and bliss\, leading us further towards enlightenment\, as we dedicate the merit to all beings. \nGuru Rinpoche Day Celebration\nAugust 13th marks the 10th day of the Monkey month of the Monkey year\, an extremely auspicious occasion that only happens once every twelve years! It is believed that the blessings of Guru Rinpoche are particularly powerful and invoking him brings instant blessings to those present. The Ripa International Center will celebrate this occasion with the traditional Tibetan Cham ritual. Mask Dances and the Gesar Lingdro Dances will be performed in the exceptional presence of the three Ripa Masters. \nFire Monkey 2016\n2016 is the Year of the Fire-Monkey – Guru Rinpoche’s Year – a time in which Guru Rinpoche’s energies are particularly strong and prevalent. It is also the year of Dungsey Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche\, the spiritual director of the Ripa Center\, who is particularly blessed by Guru Rinpoche. Supporting him at this time is a particularly poignant and a very concrete way to help our teacher’s activity flourish. \nSchedule:\n6 August: Arrival \n7 August: Guru Rinpoche Empowerment bestowed by His Eminence Terton Namkha Drimed Rabjam Rinpoche \n8 – 12 August: Tsog Bum \n13 August: Guru Rinpoche Day celebration \nFurther details to come… \n  \nPlease note that the teachings will be given in English. \nProgram details can be found on the link below. \nhttp://ripa-international.com/program/2016-year-of-the-fire-monkey-guru-rinpoches-year-celebration-of-padmasambhavas-birth-life-and-enlightenment/
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/fire-monkey-2016-year-of-guru-rinpoche-celebration-of-his-birth-life-and-enlightenment/
LOCATION:The Ripa International Center (RIC)\,  Hilfigweg 10\, CH – 3172 Niederwangen\,  Bern\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Activity,Celebration,Ceremony,Meditation,Retreat,Ritual,Talk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160807
DTSTAMP:20260417T104609
CREATED:20160114T212554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160118T192406Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Retreat 2016 Week Two: Yeshe Tsogyal Drupchö
DESCRIPTION:With His Eminence Namkha Drimed Rabjam Rinpoche\, Dungsey Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche and Dungsey Lhuntrul Dechen Gyurmey Rinpoche\nWeek Two of the Ripa International Summer Retreat 2016  \nA drupchö offers a rare opportunity to completely focus body\, speech and mind on the spiritual path\, resulting in achievement and merit. During this drupchö\, practitioners invite the Dakini Yeshe Tsogyal that embodies healing energy\, helping to create the space in which emotions can dissolve. \nThe teachings will be given in English. \n 
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/yeshe-tsogyal-drupcho/
LOCATION:The Ripa International Center (RIC)\,  Hilfigweg 10\, CH – 3172 Niederwangen\,  Bern\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Activity,Meditation,Retreat,Ritual,Talk,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160723
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160731
DTSTAMP:20260417T104609
CREATED:20160114T212209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160118T191354Z
UID:3070-1469232000-1469923199@www.ripaladrang.org
SUMMARY:Summer Retreat 2016 Week One: Time to Reveal Your Inner Goodness!
DESCRIPTION:With Dungsey Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche\nWeek One of the Ripa International Summer Retreat 2016 \nDuring this week of teachings open to all\, Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche will show how unveiling our basic goodness is the foundation for a compassionate engagement with the world. Through an intensive program of teachings and meditation techniques\, participants will gain insight into the philosophical and experiential Buddhist approach. This underpins the development of Metta\, Maitri or loving-kindness and the direct impact that its practice can have in the relationship to one’s self\, to others\, and to the world at large. \nDaily YOGOM® and meditation sessions enable us to integrate the effective power and methods of Buddhism.
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/time-to-reveal-your-inner-goodness/
LOCATION:The Ripa International Center (RIC)\,  Hilfigweg 10\, CH – 3172 Niederwangen\,  Bern\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Activity,Meditation,Retreat,Ritual,Talk,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160709T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160710T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T104609
CREATED:20160114T211912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160119T004310Z
UID:3069-1468051200-1468170000@www.ripaladrang.org
SUMMARY:“Ritual Arts” Workshop
DESCRIPTION:With Lama Tenzin\n\n\nTraining for Chöpen\, in ritual instruments\, Torma – and Tsog – making. The perfect preparation for the great Guru Rinpoche celebrations during the Summer-retreat.
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/ritual-arts-workshop/
LOCATION:The Ripa International Center (RIC)\,  Hilfigweg 10\, CH – 3172 Niederwangen\,  Bern\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Activity,Ritual,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160702T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160702T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T104609
CREATED:20160426T030818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160426T030818Z
UID:3514-1467453600-1467462600@www.ripaladrang.org
SUMMARY:Talk on the Four Aspects of Gesar
DESCRIPTION:TALK ON THE FOUR ASPECTS OF GESAR\nThe Enlightened Aspects of King Gesar include Magnetizing\, Pacifying\, Enriching and Wrathful.\ \nREGISTER TODAY
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/talk-on-the-four-aspects-of-gesar/
LOCATION:Berkeley Shambhala Meditation Center\, 2288 Fulton St #202\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94720\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Board Meeting,Ceremony,Meditation,Ritual,Talk,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160701T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160701T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T104609
CREATED:20160426T030521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160427T013923Z
UID:3513-1467399600-1467406800@www.ripaladrang.org
SUMMARY:Talk on the Dakini and Talk on the Four Aspects of Gesar
DESCRIPTION:TALK ON THE DAKINI AND TALK ON THE FOUR ASPECTS OF GESAR\nThe Enlightened Aspects of King Gesar include Magnetizing\, Pacifying\, Enriching and Wrathful. \nREGISTER TODAY
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/talk-on-the-dakini-and-talk-on-the-four-aspects-of-gesar-2/
LOCATION:Orgyen Dorje Den\, 2244 Santa Clara Ave\, Alameda\, CA\, 94501 \, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Celebration,Ceremony,Meditation,Ritual,Talk,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160630T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160630T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T104609
CREATED:20160426T030156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160427T013854Z
UID:3510-1467313200-1467320400@www.ripaladrang.org
SUMMARY:Talk on the Dakini and Talk on the Four Aspects of Gesar
DESCRIPTION:TALK ON THE DAKINI AND TALK ON THE FOUR ASPECTS OF GESAR\nThe Enlightened Aspects of King Gesar include Magnetizing\, Pacifying\, Enriching and Wrathful. \nREGISTER TODAY
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/talk-on-the-dakini-and-talk-on-the-four-aspects-of-gesar/
LOCATION:Orgyen Dorje Den\, 2244 Santa Clara Ave\, Alameda\, CA\, 94501 \, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Celebration,Ceremony,Meditation,Ritual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160626T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160626T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T104609
CREATED:20160426T025606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160428T011110Z
UID:3509-1466935200-1466958600@www.ripaladrang.org
SUMMARY:Sangye Menla Empowerment and Teaching with Dungsey Lhuntrul Rinpoche
DESCRIPTION:Sangye Menla Empowerment and Teaching \nMedicine Buddha (Sangye Menla) Empowerment and Teaching. In the Vajrayana tradition the Medicine Buddha Sangye Menla takes a special place in the hearts of devotees. Specializing in the curing of diseases\, both physical and mental – of which confusion is the root cause – the Medicine Buddha is also the Buddha of wisdom. \nREGISTER TODAY
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/sangye-menla-empowerment-and-teaching-with-dungsey-lhuntrul-rinpoche-3/
LOCATION:Loyola Marymount University\,  1 LMU Drive\, Ahmanson Auditorium\, University Hall - UNH 1000\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Celebration,Ceremony,Meditation,Ritual,Talk,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160624T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160624T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T104609
CREATED:20160426T025130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160428T011145Z
UID:3507-1466794800-1466802000@www.ripaladrang.org
SUMMARY:Vajrasattva Healing Ceremony with Dungsey Lhuntrul Rinpoche
DESCRIPTION:Vajrasattva Healing Ceremony \nBuddhist Purification and Healing Ceremony (Vajrasattva). Vajrasattva practice is a tantric meditation done for the purification of karma. It is undertaken with a bodhichitta aim to purify all our karma in order to reach enlightenment as quickly as possible to help all sentient beings. \nREGISTER TODAY
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/vajrasattva-healing-ceremony-with-dungsey-lhuntrul-rinpoche-2/
LOCATION:Loyola Marymount University\,  1 LMU Drive\, Ahmanson Auditorium\, University Hall - UNH 1000\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Ceremony,Meditation,Ritual,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160619T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T104609
CREATED:20160426T024023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160428T011223Z
UID:3506-1466330400-1466352000@www.ripaladrang.org
SUMMARY:Sangye Menla Empowerment and Teaching with Dungsey Lhuntrul Rinpoche
DESCRIPTION:Sangye Menla Empowerment and Teaching \nMedicine Buddha (Sangye Menla) Empowerment and Teaching. In the Vajrayana tradition the Medicine Buddha Sangye Menla takes a special place in the hearts of devotees. Specializing in the curing of diseases\, both physical and mental – of which confusion is the root cause – the Medicine Buddha is also the Buddha of wisdom. \nREGISTER TODAY
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/sangye-menla-empowerment-and-teaching-with-dungsey-lhuntrul-rinpoche-2/
LOCATION:Tibet House\, 22 West 15th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Celebration,Ceremony,Ritual,Talk,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160618T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T104609
CREATED:20160426T023740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160428T011300Z
UID:3505-1466244000-1466265600@www.ripaladrang.org
SUMMARY:Sangye Menla Empowerment and Teaching with Dungsey Lhuntrul Rinpoche
DESCRIPTION:Sangye Menla Empowerment and Teaching \nMedicine Buddha (Sangye Menla) Empowerment and Teaching. In the Vajrayana tradition the Medicine Buddha Sangye Menla takes a special place in the hearts of devotees. Specializing in the curing of diseases\, both physical and mental – of which confusion is the root cause – the Medicine Buddha is also the Buddha of wisdom. \nREGISTER TODAY
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/sangye-menla-empowerment-and-teaching-with-dungsey-lhuntrul-rinpoche/
LOCATION:Tibet House\, 22 West 15th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Celebration,Ceremony,Meditation,Ritual,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160617T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160617T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T104609
CREATED:20160426T023452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160428T011322Z
UID:3504-1466190000-1466197200@www.ripaladrang.org
SUMMARY:Vajrasattva Healing Ceremony with Dungsey Lhuntrul Rinpoche
DESCRIPTION:Vajrasattva Healing Ceremony\nBuddhist Purification and Healing Ceremony (Vajrasattva). Vajrasattva practice is a tantric meditation performed for the purification of karma. It is undertaken with a bodhichitta aim to purify all of our karma in order to reach enlightenment as quickly as possible and to benefit all sentient beings. This ancient ceremony is practiced to connect us with our own inner healthiness\, encouraging us to regain the balance and equanimity that promotes good health and well being. \nREGISTER TODAY
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/vajrasattva-healing-ceremony-with-dungsey-lhuntrul-rinpoche/
LOCATION:Tibet House\, 22 West 15th Street\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Ceremony,Meditation,Ritual,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160613
DTSTAMP:20260417T104609
CREATED:20160321T180419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160321T180419Z
UID:3425-1465603200-1465775999@www.ripaladrang.org
SUMMARY:Green Tara: Empowerment and Teachings
DESCRIPTION:With Dungsey Lhuntrul Dechen Gyurmey Rinpoche \nEmpowerment and teachings on “Praise to the 21 Taras”\nTara is the female Buddha that protects all beings as a mother. Her practice is a source of powerful blessings\, which dissolves all fears and brings peace and inner calm\, harmonizing disrupted energy.\nThe practice has a beneficial effect in healing and eradicating certain diseases; it promotes professional success\, and pacifies conflicts and wars.\nFor the first time in Europe\, Lhuntrul Dechen Gyurmey Rinpoche will bestow the initiation of Green Tara. He will present aspects of the 21 Taras through clear and profound teachings. \nPlease note that teachings with Rinpoche will be given in English. \nProgram details can be found on the link below.
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/green-tara-empowerment-and-teachings/
LOCATION:Ripa International Center\, Hilfligweg 10 CH-3172\, Bern\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Activity,Ritual,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160528T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160529T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T104609
CREATED:20160114T210952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160114T211019Z
UID:3067-1464422400-1464541200@www.ripaladrang.org
SUMMARY:Tara: Empowerment and Teachings
DESCRIPTION:With Dungsey Lhuntrul Dechen Gyurmey Rinpoche\n 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. \n\nRinpoche will confer the transmission and empowerment of the Praise to the 21 Taras.
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/tara-empowerment-and-teachings/
LOCATION:The Ripa International Center (RIC)\,  Hilfigweg 10\, CH – 3172 Niederwangen\,  Bern\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Activity,Ceremony,Ritual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160523
DTSTAMP:20260417T104609
CREATED:20160114T210647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160114T210705Z
UID:3066-1463788800-1463961599@www.ripaladrang.org
SUMMARY:Saga Dawa: Celebrating Buddha’s Enlightenment
DESCRIPTION:With Dungsey Lhuntrul Dechen Gyurmey Rinpoche\n\n\nThe Great Annual Celebration of Lord Buddha\nA ceremony commemorating the Buddha’s Enlightenment : workshops\, guided meditations\, conferences\, culinary delights\,…. \nA colorful program around the Buddha’s life and teachings\, for all – young and old.
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/saga-dawa-celebrating-buddhas-enlightenment/
LOCATION:The Ripa International Center (RIC)\,  Hilfigweg 10\, CH – 3172 Niederwangen\,  Bern\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Celebration,Ceremony,Ritual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160519
DTSTAMP:20260417T104609
CREATED:20160114T210358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160114T210358Z
UID:3065-1463097600-1463615999@www.ripaladrang.org
SUMMARY:Nyung Né – Ritual Fasting
DESCRIPTION:With Dungsey Lhuntrul Dechen Gyurmey Rinpoche\nTwo cycles : May 13th – 16th or May 13th – 18th\nNyung 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.
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/nyung-ne-ritual-fasting/
LOCATION:The Ripa International Center (RIC)\,  Hilfigweg 10\, CH – 3172 Niederwangen\,  Bern\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Activity,Meditation,Ritual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160529
DTSTAMP:20260417T104609
CREATED:20160114T205807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160118T192936Z
UID:3063-1458864000-1464479999@www.ripaladrang.org
SUMMARY:RIPA Ngöndro With Lama Tenzin
DESCRIPTION:An Easter-Weekend devoted to the practice and accumulation of Ripa Lineage Preliminary practices. This session will be especially dedicated to prostrations and Vajrasattva. \nLead by Lama Tenzin Phuntsok
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/ripa-ngondro-with-lama-tenzin/
LOCATION:The Ripa International Center (RIC)\,  Hilfigweg 10\, CH – 3172 Niederwangen\,  Bern\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Activity,Ceremony,Ritual
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