Ripa Ladrang

Inner Change - A Talk with Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche
2015-05-18 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Tibet House, 22 West 15th Street, New York, NY, 10011, United States
The Ripa Ladrang Foundation is happy to present a talk with Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche at the Tibet House in New York City on Monday, May 18th, 2015. Registration begins at 6:30pm, with the event taking place from 7:00pm to 9:00pm.
Topics to include: “Inner Change – From Inside Out” and “Social Engagement and How We Interact with the World Around Us”
Rinpoche will give a teaching on the development of a sense of gratitude, loving kindness and compassion that enables us to become socially engaged Buddhists as well as be joyful individuals contributing to our own sense of peace and that of those around us. He will explore how that might be best expressed for each of us both individually and through how we relate to our environment and communities.
The program will include both a talk and guided meditation.
We hope to see you there!
The Ripa Ladrang Foundation

Shiné Meditation
2015-05-16 18:00 - 2015-05-17 18:00 | Tibet Kailash Haus, Wallstr. 8, Freiburg, 79098, Germany
With Dungsey Lhuntrul Dechen Gyurmey Rinpoche

May 16th, Evening Talk: Introduction, time: 18h00 (12 Euros or 10 Euros with qualified discount)
May 17th, Day Teaching : 10h00-18h00 with a 2 hour lunch break (50 Euros or 35 Euros with a qualified discount)

Day Program: Teachings on Gesar Lord of Drala
2015-05-14 10:00 - 18:00 | La Maison de l’Inde Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris, 7(R) Boulevard Jourdan, Paris, 75014, France
With Dungsey Lhuntrul Dechen Gyurmey Rinpoche
This is a day long program that beings at 10:00 am.

How to Bring Obstacles on the Path
2015-05-13 18:00 - 22:00 | La Maison de l’Inde Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris, 7(R) Boulevard Jourdan, Paris, 75014, France
With Dungsey Lhuntrul Dechen Gyurmey Rinpoche
The day begins with the practice of Medicine Buddha (timing still TBD) and Yogom with François (at 6:00 pm), followed by the evening talk at 8:00 pm – “How to Bring Obstacles on the Path.” For Yogom, please wear loose clothing or yoga wear, and bring a yoga mat (if you do not have a mat, a few extra will be on hand to borrow).

Introduction to Gesar: Life and Deeds
2015-05-12 20:00 - 22:00 | La Maison de l’Inde Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris, 7(R) Boulevard Jourdan, Paris, 75014, France
With Dungsey Lhuntrul Dechen Gyurmey Rinpoche
Please click here for the registration form and for the flyer. Teachings will be in Tibetan with French translation.
About the Teacher
Lhuntrul Dechen Gyurmey Rinpoche was born, in keeping with Guru Rinpoche’s prophecy, in 1976 as the son of His Eminence Namkha Drimed Rabjam Rinpoche and Khandro Chime Drolkar. He was recognized as the reincarnation of Jigme Tempay Gyeltsen, the 3rd Tamdrin Lhunpo Chogtrul. In conjunction with his recognition, he was enthroned at Namdroling monastery in Mysore amidst an ocean of lamas, tulkus, and monks presided over by Kyabje Drupwang Penor Rimpoche, who bestowed upon him the name Gyurme Thegchog Shedrub Tnpay Gyeltsen.

Shiné Weekend: The Practice of Calm Abiding
2015-04-18 17:00 - 2015-04-20 17:00 | 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 internal distractions are pacified, so that the thoughts and emotional turmoil of the mind are brought to rest (SHI = pacify), and thus one returns to one’s internal center and abides there (NE = remain). Learn how a calmer, more relaxed and more spacious mind makes dealing with one’s self and with others easier and more enjoyable. We will do sitting practice, and between sessions, to support us – some movement (for body awareness), as well as listen to music, and share wisdom stories. Included is a round of interpersonal exchange, which brings us knowledge about ourselves, and shows us how our mind works.
Click here to Register!
Experienced meditators and newcomers are equally welcome!
Teacher: Amrit Wagner is an authorized meditation teacher under the guidance of the spiritual head of the RIC, Dungsey Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche.

YOGOM Program - Yoga and Meditation with François Bertolero
2015-03-28 17:00 - 2015-03-30 15:00 | 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 each individual’s abilities. The postures enable one to find a stable and comfortable seat. Rhythmic breathing exercises enhance base line lung capacity without dispersion and also provide energy. Through this continuity of breath and posture the body and mind arise and create the space for calm and clear presence.
Let YOGOM practice flourish within, so that one can find the time to know and release negative tendencies, to meet one’s nature, to enhance the positive aspects that enable us to act in a better way, and thus contribute to our well being, our health. A practice that is open to everyone.
François Bertolero is student of Dungsey Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche and Yoga teacher graduate FFYYOG_FB_web
For a description of YOGOM, please click here.
Practical information: info@ripa-international.com
For meals and lodging on site, contact the Landguet Ried: office@landguet.ch
www.landguet.ch

YOGOM: weekend course with François Bertolero
2015-03-27 08:00 - 2015-03-29 17:00 | The Ripa International Center (RIC), Hilfigweg 10, CH – 3172 Niederwangen, 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 each individual’s abilities. The postures enable one to find a stable and comfortable seat. Rhythmic breathing exercises enhance base line lung capacity without dispersion and also provide energy. Through this continuity of breath and posture the body and mind arise and create the space for calm and clear presence.
Let YOGOM practice flourish within, so that one can find the time to know and release negative tendencies, to meet one’s nature, to enhance the positive aspects that enable us to act in a better way, and thus contribute to our well being, our health. A practice that is open to everyone.
François Bertolero is student of Dungsey Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche and Yoga teacher graduate FFYYOG_FB_web
For a description of YOGOM, please click here .
Practical information: info@ripa-international.com
For meals and lodging on site, contact the Landguet Ried: office@landguet.ch
www.landguet.ch

Ripa International Winter Retreat 2014-2015
2014-12-27 08:00 - 2015-01-03 17:00 | Ripa International Center, Hilfligweg 10 CH-3172, Bern, Switzerland
The Ngöndro Practice, or Preliminary Practice, combines the essence of the Three Vehicles – Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana. As it is called a “preliminary” practice we might have the wrong impression that it is only an introductory practice, a necessary stage to reach a higher level of practice which will be subsequent to this first preliminary step. However, according to the teachings of Patrul Rinpoche in “The Words of my Perfect Teacher,” it is perfectly possible to achieve enlightenment by practicing only the Ngöndro. This method of practice comprises the common and uncommon preliminaries, which cover completely the full length of the Dharma path from the initial intent to leave the suffering of cyclic existence, or “samsara,” to the final goal of the actual achievement of recognition of the true nature of mind and phenomena. The first common preliminary practice is also called “the four thoughts which turn the mind towards Dharma,” making us reflect upon the nature of cyclic existence, and in so doing, to thereby become disillusioned with it. The second preliminary consists of Refuge – which is entrance to the Buddhist path, and Bodhichitta – the mind of enlightened intent for the benefit of self and others, which is the root of Mahayana practice, followed by the practice of Dorje Sempa or Vajrasattva – which purifies negative thoughts and actions or karmas, as well as obstructions, primarily ignorance, and following that, in order to clear adverse conditions, comes the Mandala Offering, which gathers the accumulation of merit in order to create favourable conditions for practice, and then finally the practice of Guru Yoga – which enables one to receive the blessings of the teacher, thus helping us to swiftly recognize Buddha nature.
During this Winter Retreat we will have the good fortune to receive from Dungsey Lhuntrul Dechen Gyurmey Rinpoche these wonderful teachings on this precious Dharma practice, in accordance with the profound instructions of His Eminence the Terchen Namkha Drime Rabjam Rinpoche, holder of the Ripa lineage.
The Ripa international winter retreat will be held form 27.12.2014 – 03.01.2015. As usual, it will be a combination of teachings and practice. The teachings will be given to all participants. The practice portion will take place with two groups. The main group will focus on Ngöndro accumulation. Those students who have finished their Ngöndro will focus on Tsa Lung practice. Please read the exact conditions below.
Conditions of participation
The retreat is open to all students who have taken refuge with the Ripa teachers and lineage. Should you not have yet formally taken refuge but would like to do so, in order to be able to legitimately enter the Ripa Ngöndro practice, and to participate in the retreat, please send a request to info@ripa-international.com up until the 7th of December.
Participation in the practice of Tsa Lung is limited to those students who have completed the full Ngöndro (all four sections of accumulations of 111,111 each of: prostrations, Vajrasattva, Mandala Offering and Guru Yoga), and who have also already received the Tsa Lung instructions directly from H.E. Namkha Drimed Rabjam Rinpoche. (Please confirm this on the registration form ).
About the Teacher

Dungsey Lhuntrul Dechen Gyurmey Rinpoche
Lhuntrul Dechen Gyurmey Rinpoche was born, in keeping with Guru Rinpoche’s prophecy, in 1976 as the son of His Eminence Namkha Drimed Rabjam Rinpoche and Khandro Chime Drolkar. He was recognized as the reincarnation of Jigme Tempay Gyeltsen, the 3rd… Learn More
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PROGRAM CONTACT: Gabriela
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For full retreat details, please read the brochure: Ngondro Retreat Brochure
