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SUMMARY:Taksham Yeshe Tsogyal Drupchö
DESCRIPTION:July 31st – August 5th \nResidential / Online \nTaksham Yeshe Tsogyal Drupchö \nwith H.E. Namkha Drimed Rinpoche\, Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche and Lhuntrul Dechen Rinpoche. \nPractice requires having taken “Refuge in the Three Jewels” and having received a Ripa empowerment. \nMore Info & Registration
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/taksham-yeshe-tsogyal-drupcho-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220723
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220813
DTSTAMP:20260411T055537
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SUMMARY:Annual Ripa International Summer Retreat 10th Anniversary of the Inauguration of The RIC
DESCRIPTION:On 2022 we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of The RIC. It is planned that the Three Masters of Ripa Lineage\, H.E. Namkha Drimed Rinpoche\, Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche and Lhuntrul Rinpoche\, will be with us – Covid permitting– for a full program of teachings\, drupchös and festivities. Below are the dates that you can reserve in your calendar as of now!!\nMore information will be made available in the coming months. \nSaturday 23 – Thursday 28 July (end after lunch): Open public teaching with Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche (topic to be determined)\nFriday 29 – Sunday 31 July: 10th anniversary of the Ripa International Center: Dharma and cultural celebrations (program will be communicated at a later stage)\nSunday 31 July – Friday 5 August: Yeshe Tsogyal Drupcho (end after lunch)\nSaturday 6 – Friday 12 August: Enriching Gesar Drupcho (end after lunch) \nThe first date is always the arrival date\, at around 4pm. Corresponding program starts the following day in the morning. \nPlease get in touch with us on: info@ripa-international.com if you wish to participate in the organization of the 10th anniversary celebrations!! \nYou will be duly informed of the official opening of registrations in the coming months.
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/annual-ripa-international-summer-retreat-10th-anniversary-of-the-inauguration-of-ric/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220723
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220729
DTSTAMP:20260411T055537
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SUMMARY:Nurturing an Awakened and Compassionate Mind
DESCRIPTION:Residential / Online \nNurturing an Awakened and Compassionate Mind\nBased on Shantideva’s “A Guide to the Boddhisattva’s Way of Life” \nTeaching is open to all\nwith Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche \nMore Info & Registration
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/nurturing-an-awakened-and-compassionate-mind/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220603T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T055537
CREATED:20211204T050102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211204T050102Z
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SUMMARY:VIPASSANA retreat at Pentecost with Charles and Patricia Genoud
DESCRIPTION:This program is on a donation basis (Dana). The price of CHF 235.– includes a registration fee and meals for the retreat days in full board.  \nYou can make your room inquiry on our website after the registration for the event is completed. It is only possible to inquire about a room for this event once you have completed the registration process for the event. Single rooms are booked out for this event !  \n  \nMore information & Registertion 
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/vipassana-retreat-at-pentecost-with-charles-and-patricia-genoud/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220425
DTSTAMP:20260411T055537
CREATED:20220213T170332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220213T170332Z
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SUMMARY:Karma: Fate or Freedom?
DESCRIPTION:April 22nd – 24th\nOnsite /Online \nKarma: Fate or Freedom? \nwith Gyétrul Jigmé Rinpoché \nMore info & registration
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/karma-fate-or-freedom-3/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220419
DTSTAMP:20260411T055537
CREATED:20220213T170253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220213T170253Z
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SUMMARY:Nyung Né
DESCRIPTION:April 13th – 18th\nResidential \nNyung Né \nwith Lama Tenzin Phuntsok \nIf you would like  Nyung Ne to be organized this year\, please write to us expressing your wish. We will organize it with a minimum number of 15 participants having shown their interest. \nYes\, I would like to participate in the Nyung Ne
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/nyung-ne/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220328
DTSTAMP:20260411T055537
CREATED:20220213T170146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T165622Z
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SUMMARY:(CANCELED)Buddhist Philosophy\, Year 2: The Path of the Middle Way
DESCRIPTION:CANCELED\nMarch 26th – 27th\nApril 2nd – 3rd\nVia Zoom \nBuddhist Philosophy\, Year 2: The Path of the Middle Way \nChapters 5 – 13 \nwith Khenpo Tenzin Wangdue \nMore Information & Registration
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/buddhist-philosophy-year-2-the-path-of-the-middle-way/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220323
DTSTAMP:20260411T055537
CREATED:20220213T170527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220213T170619Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching on the Yidam & Hayagriva Empowerment
DESCRIPTION:May 20th – 22nd\nResidential \nTeaching on the Yidam & Hayagriva Empowerment \nwith Dungsey Lhuntrul Rinpoché \nMore info & registration
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/teaching-on-the-yidam-hayagriva-empowerment/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220221
DTSTAMP:20260411T055537
CREATED:20220213T170018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220213T170018Z
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SUMMARY:Gesar's Life Story and Teaching on Gesar Lhasang
DESCRIPTION:February 19th – 20th\nVia Zoom \nGesar’s Life Story and Teaching on Gesar Lhasang \nwith Lama Tenzin \nMore Information & Registration
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/gesars-life-story-and-teaching-on-gesar-lhasang/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211227T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211231T160000
DTSTAMP:20260411T055537
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SUMMARY:MEDITATION RETREAT IN SILENCE
DESCRIPTION:A Meditation Retreat with Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPreceded by a Tchenrezi Blessing on the first day of the retreat and ending with a transmission of the Bodhisattva Vows\, with Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche. \nDifferent Buddhist traditions offer various methods to work and train the mind. For instance\, in the Theravada tradition\, Shamatha–calm abiding and Vipassana–insight meditation help practitioners gain insights into the true nature of the mind and the three characteristics of existence–suffering\, impermanence and non-self. Metta or loving-kindness–one of the Four Incommensurable Thoughts\, anchored in the Mahayana tradition\, brings in the Boddhisattva perspective by expanding altruistic motivation for the benefit of all sentient beings. \nTonglen\, a meditative practice pertaining to the Lojong training of the mind in seven points\, goes a step further by inviting the practitioner to exchange himself for others and take on sentient beings’ suffering. One of the functions of this powerful practice of the Vajrayana school of Buddhism is to reverse the habitual tendency to turn away from difficult experiences\, a tendency well rooted in self-clinging and open up to reality as it is. \nThroughout the course of this retreat\, which is open to beginners and advanced meditators alike\, Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche will explain the roots of mind training in the various Buddhist schools and will guide the various stages of meditation from Shamatha to Tonglen.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe retreat will begin at 4:00 pm on December 27\, 2021\, and will end after breakfast on December 31\, 2021. \n********************* \nGyetrul Jigme Rinpoche’s Bio \n********************* \nRegistration Will Open Soon!!
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/meditation-retreat-in-silence/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211113T170000
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SUMMARY:Resilience: Overcoming Difficult Times with Compassion\, Clarity\, and Courage sion\, clarity\, and courage
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE COURSE\nWith Linda Graham\n  \nWhether they are everyday disappointments or extraordinary disasters. Although resilience is inherent in us\, unfavorable patterns develop in the course of our lives\, which become lodged in the neural circuitry of our brain and make us susceptible to stress\, fears and worries. New scientific findings now show that what once seemed hard-wired can be rewired. \nWhether it’s dealing with minor irritations or dealing with real catastrophes\, this 3-part November webinar series takes you step-by-step through a process of strengthening the tools and skills you need to recover from stress and trauma and learn and grow from every kind of adversity. \nThe series draws on the evidence-based tools of psychotherapy\, informed by modern neuroscience and practices of mindfulness and self-compassion to show you how you can learn new coping strategies and move into thriving and flourishing. \nWhat you will learn \n\nIntegrate practices of Western psychology and the Buddhist wisdom tradition to deepen self-compassion and empathy and in this way connect with the inner resources that enable well-being and allow us to flourish\nBreath\, touch\, movement and visualization tools to reduce the effects of stress and trauma on the body and brain and restore steady inner peace and calm.\nExercises to cultivate the positive emotions – kindness\, compassion\, gratitude\, joy\, awe\, serenity that counteract the brain’s innate negativity.\nDeepening practices that increase self-awareness and self-acceptance.\nTo connect in relationships that are healthy and nurturing.\nMindfulness practices that alter habitual responses to troubling events and negative self-talk so that you can identify options and make wise decisions.\nThrough cultivating a resilience mindset\, you will learn to recognize new opportunities and make wise decisions that will lead to authentic self-confidence and meaningful work and life orientation\n\n  \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore info & registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/resilience-coping-with-difficulties-with-compassion-clarity-and-courage/
LOCATION:Ripa International Center\, Hilfligweg 10 CH-3172\, Bern\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Activity
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211101
DTSTAMP:20260411T055537
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SUMMARY:Guru Rinpoche: Ultimate Source of Blessings With Lama Tenzin Phuntsok
DESCRIPTION:October 30 – 31\nOn-Site/Online \nGuru Rinpoche: Ultimate Source of Blessings With Lama Tenzin Phuntsok \nDuring this weekend of onsite/online teachings\, Lama Tenzin will explain “Guru Yoga” in connection with the “Seven-line Prayer” written by the great Tertön Namkha Drimed Rabjam Rinpoche\, which is practiced worldwide by the Ripa Sangha on the 10th day of the Tibetan Lunar Calendar. \nMore Info & Registration
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/guru-rinpoche-ultimate-source-of-blessings-with-lama-tenzin-phuntsok/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211022T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211024T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T055537
CREATED:20210815T072102Z
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SUMMARY:CONTEMPLATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION:with Nalanda Institute for Contemplative Science \n  \n\n\nThe Mindfulness Year in Switzerland\nNalanda Institute’s two-year Contemplative Psychotherapy Program integrates mindfulness and compassion-based meditation practices and Buddhist psychology with contemporary psychotherapy and neuropsychology. The program spans 2 years — one devoted to Mindfulness and the other to Compassion – and starts on Friday 22 October with a weekend online retreat. Students may start in either year. This fall marks the beginning of the Mindfulness Year in Switzerland\, in partnership with Landguet Ried\, Center for mindful living\, in Köniz\, Switzerland. \nOur faculty is comprised of leading Buddhist scholars\, practitioners\, world-class meditation teachers\, pioneering mindfulness and compassion researchers\, and renowned clinicians. The program is led by Drs. Joe Loizzo and Pilar Jennings. Our esteemed meditation experts are Sharon Salzberg and Robert Thurman. Guest faculty include Lama Rod Owens\, Rick Hanson\, Jasmine Syedullah\, Christopher Germer\, Paul Fulton\, Ethan Nichtern and others. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us starting October 22nd!\nThe deadline to apply is October 1st … apply today!\n\n\n\n\nAPPLY NOW\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho is This Training For?\nSocial workers\, mental health counselors\, psychologists\, psychiatrists\, psychiatric nurses\, physicians\, creative arts therapists\, educators\, graduate students\, and other professionals in the helping professions are encouraged to apply. \nThe Program\nThe curriculum is taught over two years. One year is dedicated to Mindfulness-based Psychotherapy and the other in Compassion-based Psychotherapy. Participants may enter the program in either year. This fall marks the start of the Mindfulness Year in Switzerland. \nThe entire course and retreats will be taught in English. Some of the curriculum core texts will be provided in German. Further\, the Swiss local Director\, Diego Hangartner\, will assist participants with any language-related issues during the course and in-between sessions. \nAbout\nThis year provides a comprehensive foundation for integrating contemplative psychology\, meditation practice and socially engaged ethics into contemporary psychodynamic\, cognitive-behavioral\, object relational\, interpersonal\, family-systems and somatic therapies and related caregiving fields. Areas of study include: \n\n\nfoundations of Buddhist psychology and ethics \n\n\nfourfold mindfulness\, loving kindness\, and self-compassion practices \n\n\ntraditional and contemporary models of stress and trauma \n\n\nthe neuroscience of meditation\, plasticity and memory reconsolidation \n\n\nclinical applications of mindfulness\, loving kindness\, and self-compassion \n\n\nunlearning implicit bias\, developing radical acceptance and positive social engagement \n\n\ncontemplative psychotherapy: mindfulness-based methods and integrative nuances \n\n\nmeditation practicum: video instruction with Sharon Salzberg and supervision from Joe Loizzo\, Diego Hangartner and Rahshaana Green
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/contemplative-psychotherapy-program/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211024T170000
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SUMMARY:Embrace Life: A silent Self-Compassion Meditation-Retreat
DESCRIPTION:With Steve Hickman and Regula Saner \n  \nWhat is a silent retreat?\nA silent retreat is an important moment in the life of a meditator that helps deepen personal meditation practice. \nWhat is special about this retreat?\nAs you probably know\, even if you have only been meditating for some time\, mindfulness – from moment to moment\, without judgment – can be achieved through several approaches: either through “formal” practice (silent sitting and walking meditation) or through informal practice (awareness for all the vigilant moments of our lives). This retreat will offer a balance between both! \nOur special attention will be focused on how we can strengthen our resilience and improve our ability to face challenges with serenity\, strength and compassion. \nProgram Details\nWe will spend every morning (and a few afternoons) in formal practice under the guidance of two very experienced teachers\, Steve and Regula. We will devote one afternoon to movement and time in nature and open ourselves to the breathtaking mountain landscape during a hike in the Bernese Oberland. (Three routes with different levels of difficulty are offered). \nIn the evening we will have time to reflect together on our experiences with formal and informal practice as well as on different ways to live a peaceful and joyful life\, complemented by lectures by Steve and Regula. \nIn this way we will spend time in silence and meditation while at the same time opening ourselves and enjoying the beauty of the surrounding nature – “this one wild and precious life”\, to quote the poet Mary Oliver. \nRegula and Steve will offer participants daily personal conversations to support and guide them in the traditional format of a silent meditation retreat. The basic principles of the MSC practice will be at the core. \nThe retreat is based on the revolutionary and well-researched work of Christopher Germer and Kristin Neff\, creators of the Mindful Self Compassion Program\, as well as ancient wisdom practices from various traditions. It offers the opportunity to enliven and deepen your practice of compassion and mindfulness meditation. \nThis retreat is open to anyone interested in mindfulness practice\, as well as those who already have previous meditation experience\, especially in programs such as MSC\, MBSR\, MBCT. \nWe would also like to point out that participating in this retreat fulfills one of the requirements to participate in one of the MSC teachers’ training courses. \n  \nMore Info \n 
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/embrace-life-a-mindful-self-compassion-silent-retreat/
LOCATION:Ripa International Center\, Hilfligweg 10 CH-3172\, Bern\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210916
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SUMMARY:Hayagriva Drupcho - Hosted by Kalmykia\, Online & Onsite Sept 11-15\, 2021
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDear Friends of the Ripa International Sangha\, \nAt the Ripa monastery\, “Orgyen Sangag Choling”\, in Kalmykia\, the village of Troickoe\, from September 10 to 15\, 2021\, a program of Buddhist Teachings and a tantric prayer service will be held under the leadership of Dungse Lhuntrul Dechen Gyurme Rinpoche and monks from the Ripa Monasteries. \nHAYAGRIVA DRUBCHO is a powerful tantric practice of Hayagriva\, an angry manifestation of Avalokiteshvara\, the Buddha of compassion. Participation will give us a rare and precious opportunity to gain great achievement\, increase the accumulation of virtue\, eliminate obstacles\, and also eliminate internal obscurations\, karmic pollution\, disease and negative influences. It will bring great benefit to the general area where it is performed. \nThis practice will take place online using livestream on a Zoom application and will also be held onsite at Orgyen Sangag Choling Khurul.  We invite precious Sangha to join the Drubchö of Hayagriva’s practice. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Info / Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWith Love & Gratitude\nRipa International and Ripa Ladrang Foundation\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/hayagriva-drupcho-hosted-by-kalmykia-online-onsite-sept-11-15-2021/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210904T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210905T170000
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SUMMARY:Bardo Thödol and Dewachen Teachings with Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche
DESCRIPTION:The Bardo is known to the world through the text of the “Bardo Thödol”\, which means “Liberation Through Hearing During the Intermediate State”. The original text is traced back to the 8th century. The text\, which is considered to be one of Guru Padmasambhava’s terma\, or treasure teachings\, helps us to reach the most profound and comprehensive understanding of life as well as that of death. In addition\, it reveals the path to liberate and transcend both life and death. \nIn order to preserve\, maintain\, and promote the Dharma for the benefit of all sentient beings\, Guru Padmasambhava hid many secret Dharma treasures in many remote and unknown locations throughout the regions of Tibet\, and those treasures are then discovered at the appropriate times by the Tertons through secret signs. Bardo Thödol is one of those secret treasures. Although the text was taught by Guru Padmasambhava and written down by his disciple Dakini Yeshe Tsogyal in the 8th century\, the secret treasure was hidden and it was not until the 14th century that the famous Terton Karma Lingpa discovered it on a sacred mountain in the Himalayas when he was only 15 years old. \nIt is essential to learn and to realize the teachings on the Bardo. The Bardo is a real process which includes samsara and nirvana\, suffering and enlightenment. Therefore\, the Bardo teachings are considered as the key to open up the secret art of both living and dying. This public teaching is being given by H.E. Dungsey Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche. \nTeaching program of Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche : \nSchedule for September  4th (Bardo Thödol) & 5th (Dewachen – The Pureland of Amitabha Buddha)\, 2021 – \nSession 1: 14:00 PM – 16:30 PM (Nepal Time)  / 10:15 – 12:45 (Swiss Time) \nSession 2: 19:00 PM – 21:30 PM (Nepal Time)  / 15:15 – 17:45 (Swiss Time) \nWebsite: http://www.ripavietnam.org/bardo-thodol-amitabha-buddha/ \nRegister at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18A97apSs7aNsAUR5nVsicvjX1NEBKIz-tkUHHMbSDGg/edit?usp=drive_web \nIn case you have any questions\, you can write to:  info@ripavietnam.org \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/bardo-thodol-and-dewachen-teachings-with-gyetrul-jigme-rinpoche/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210809
DTSTAMP:20260411T055537
CREATED:20210623T053258Z
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UID:8276-1628035200-1628467199@www.ripaladrang.org
SUMMARY:Enriching Gesar Drupchö 
DESCRIPTION:with Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche \nZoom/On Site \nThe teachings of Gesar are critical to this age of degeneration. In essence\, Gesar is the bodily emanation of Manjurshri\, the speech of Avalokiteshvara\, and the mind of Vajrapani. In quality and activity\, Gesar is identical to Guru Padmasambhava. \nMore Information & Registration
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/enriching-gesar-drupcho/
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210803
DTSTAMP:20260411T055537
CREATED:20210623T053201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210623T053201Z
UID:8274-1627516800-1627948799@www.ripaladrang.org
SUMMARY:Taksham Yeshe Tsogyal Drupchö
DESCRIPTION:with Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche \nZoom/On Site \nThrough the Dakini Yeshe Tsogyal Drupchö\, practitioners invite the healing energy of the wisdom deity and her mandala. This ritual allows practitioners to create a space where they can dissolve all mental disturbances to reveal their inherent quality of creativity and joy. \nMore Information & Registration
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/taksham-yeshe-tsogyal-drupcho/
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210729
DTSTAMP:20260411T055537
CREATED:20210623T053024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210623T053108Z
UID:8267-1627084800-1627516799@www.ripaladrang.org
SUMMARY:Lojong: Training the Mind in Seven Points
DESCRIPTION:with Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche \nZoom/On Site \nThe Seven Points of Mind Training belong to the category of teachings known in Tibetan as Lojong. They are part of the Mahayana school of Buddhism and were composed by Chekawa Yeshe Dorje in the 12th century. \nMore Information & Registration
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/lojong-training-the-mind-in-seven-points/
CATEGORIES:Retreat
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210607
DTSTAMP:20260411T055537
CREATED:20210227T015211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210227T015211Z
UID:7867-1622419200-1623023999@www.ripaladrang.org
SUMMARY:Hayagriva Drupchö
DESCRIPTION:May 31st – June 6th\nVia Zoom \nOrganized by Ripa Kalmykia \n  \nRegistration will open soon
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/hayagriva-drupcho/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210524
DTSTAMP:20260411T055537
CREATED:20210227T015102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210521T221114Z
UID:7864-1621641600-1621814399@www.ripaladrang.org
SUMMARY:POSTPONED NEW DATE TBD: The Wisdom of the Middle Way – according to the text of Acharya Nagarjuna (Chapters 6-10)
DESCRIPTION:The lecture course is divided into 3 weekends.\nDates: May 22-23\, May 29-30\, June 5-6\nTime: 10:00-12:00\, 14:00-15:15\, 15:30-16:30 (GMT + 3)\nTranslation: Russian\, English\, Spanish\, French\, Vietnamese\nOnline in Zoom \nThis course will be useful for all Buddhists as well as those interested in Buddhist philosophy. This course will help you learn the Buddhist view and the path of human development. This course will also help you understand the ultimate goal of meditation and other important Buddhist practices.Part two continues with these teachings with the following chapters:5. Examination of the primary elements\, dhatu. \n6. Examination of the desire and the one who desires.\n7. Examination of origin\, stay and disappearance.\n8. Examination of the act and figure.\n9. Examination of staying in the former.\n10. Examination of fire and fuel.\n11. Examination of the limits of the preceding and subsequent.\n12. Examination of what is being done by yourself and others.\n13. Examination of formative factors. \nYou can check the time of the event in your time zone. \n\n\n\nMore Information & Registration
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/the-wisdom-of-the-middle-way-according-to-the-text-of-acharya-nagarjuna-chapters-6-10/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210510
DTSTAMP:20260411T055537
CREATED:20210227T014936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210227T014936Z
UID:7860-1620086400-1620604799@www.ripaladrang.org
SUMMARY:Wrathful Gesar Drupchö
DESCRIPTION:Organized by Ripa Russia \nRegistration will open soon
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/wrathful-gesar-drupcho/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210427
DTSTAMP:20260411T055537
CREATED:20210227T014713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210227T014713Z
UID:7857-1619222400-1619481599@www.ripaladrang.org
SUMMARY:Working with Emotions through Meditation and the Five Buddhas Families
DESCRIPTION:Transforming emotions into wisdom\, compassion and creative energy. \nwith Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche \nOrganized by the RIC \nRegistration will open soon
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/working-with-emotions-through-meditation-and-the-five-buddhas-families-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210404
DTSTAMP:20260411T055537
CREATED:20210227T014038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210227T014103Z
UID:7854-1617321600-1617494399@www.ripaladrang.org
SUMMARY:Karma: Fate or Freedom?
DESCRIPTION:with Dungsey Lhuntrul Rinpoche \nOrganized by the RIC \nRe-evaluating our understanding of Karma as an opportunity to express kindness\, gratitude and compassion with Dungsey Lhuntrul Rinpoche. \nRegistration will open soon
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/karma-fate-or-freedom-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210329
DTSTAMP:20260411T055537
CREATED:20210227T001639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210319T180401Z
UID:7848-1616889600-1616975999@www.ripaladrang.org
SUMMARY:Ripa Awareness Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Ripa Awareness Meditation (RAM) is a simple and effective method to stabilize the mind using SHAMATA\, a millenary technique that uses breathing as a support to develop “mental calm”. Once the mind is settled\, aspects of VIPASSANA meditation\, or “penetrating vision”\, are introduced\, facilitating approaches that free the mind from conceptual fabrication. Attentive presence and mindfulness work together to help us accept life situations as they are and make them the very object of our meditative practice. \nDuring this one-day retreat Rinpoche will unfold and guide participants through the key elements of this method. \nSchedule\nSaturday 10am – 12 pm / 2:30 – 5 pm \nThe program will be taught in English with German\, French\, Spanish\, Russian and Vietnamese translation \n\nGyetrul Jigme Rinpoche\, is a master of Tibetan Buddhism\, recognized in both Kagyu and Nyingma schools\, he is the spiritual director of the Ripa International Center. He has taught for more than twenty years in Europe in a particularly lively\, practical and contemporary way. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/ripa-awareness-meditation/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210322
DTSTAMP:20260411T055537
CREATED:20210227T001305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210319T175548Z
UID:7845-1616198400-1616371199@www.ripaladrang.org
SUMMARY:Exploring the Mind\, A Contemplative Perspective
DESCRIPTION:with Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche\nWHAT IS THE MIND? HOW IS THE MIND DIFFERENT FROM THE BRAIN? \nWhat is consciousness? These are some daunting questions that science is still grappling with for which humankind has not found definite answers yet. \nDuring this two-day online talk\, Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche\, will give explanations on the structure of the mind\, how internal and external phenomena are created\, perceived and conceptualized and how we can work with them to understand and transcend the nature of reality. \n  \nThe program will be taught in English with German\, French\, Spanish\, Russian and Vietnamese translation \n  \nMore information & registration
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/exploring-the-mind-a-contemplative-perspective/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210315
DTSTAMP:20260411T055537
CREATED:20201227T215156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201227T215221Z
UID:7625-1615507200-1615766399@www.ripaladrang.org
SUMMARY:Yogom with Cynthia Jouffre
DESCRIPTION:With Cynthia Jouffre\nMarch 12 – 14\, 2021 \n\nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n\nDATE AND TIME DETAILS: From Friday 6 pm to Sunday 4pm \nLOCATION: Ripa International Center \nADDRESS: Hilfligweg 10\nCH – 3172 Niederwangen (Bern)\nSwitzerland \nPROGRAM CONTACT: Begona.\nEMAIL: info@ripa-international.com.\nPHONE: + 41 (0) 31 984 0355. \nView Visitor Information + \n\n\n\nYogom is a set of exercises developed from traditional yoga postures\, breathing exercises and meditation. The meditation technique used in this practice is Shiné (or Shamata in Sanskrit) aimed particularly at soothing our mind. \nThe name “Yogom” is a condensed version of YO for yoga\, and GOM which means “meditate” in Tibetan. By unbinding tensions\, this practice particularly helps to prepare the body and mind before engaging in formal sitting meditation practice. \nThis technique was developed by François Bertolero at the request of the Tibetan Master Gyétrul Jigmé Rinpoche. The workshop will be led by Cynthia Jouffre\, yoga teacher in Alsace\, France\, and certified Yogom instructor since 2017. \nPrice \nNormal price: CHF 170 / € 160\, Reduced price*: CHF 150 / € 140\n(*students\, unemployed\, retired\, members of Ripa or Padma Ling)
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/yogom-with-cynthia-jouffre-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210226T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T055537
CREATED:20210227T012347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210227T013646Z
UID:7852-1614326400-1614358800@www.ripaladrang.org
SUMMARY:Working with Emotions through Meditation and the Five Buddhas Families
DESCRIPTION:Transforming emotions into wisdom\, compassion and creative energy. \nwith Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche \nOrganized by the RIC \nRegistration will open soon
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/working-with-emotions-through-meditation-and-the-five-buddhas-families/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210226T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260411T055537
CREATED:20210227T001908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210227T001923Z
UID:7850-1614326400-1614358800@www.ripaladrang.org
SUMMARY:Karma: Fate or Freedom?
DESCRIPTION:with Dungsey Lhuntrul Rinpoche \nOrganized by the RIC \nRe-evaluating our understanding of Karma as an opportunity to express kindness\, gratitude and compassion with Dungsey Lhuntrul Rinpoche. \nRegistration will open soon
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/karma-fate-or-freedom/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210101
DTSTAMP:20260411T055537
CREATED:20201111T141856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201223T214249Z
UID:7464-1609027200-1609459199@www.ripaladrang.org
SUMMARY:ONLINE Winter retreat on the Ngondros – Preliminary Practices on the Vajrayana Buddhist path
DESCRIPTION:With Dungsey Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche\nREGISTER NOW \nNgon-dro or Preliminary Practices are the foundation and entrance to all the Tibetan / Vajrayana Buddhism practices. It comprises the common and extraordinary parts. The common part is called so because it is shared by the Theravada\, Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions. It consists of the four contemplations that turn the mind away from samsara\, namely\, the difficulty of finding a precious human life\, the death and impermanence of life\, the flaws of samsara and the karma or principle of cause and effect. Becoming aware of these\, our mind rest in a condition in which we can practice in a deeper and more authentic way; moreover\, taking these contemplations into our daily life will help us live every moment with the intensity of its uniqueness. \nThis retreat is addressed to all students engaged in the Ripa lineage tradition; it is a unique opportunity to receive precious teachings\, guidance and instructions directly from Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche\, as a way to either enter or consolidate our practice\, independently of which Preliminary practice we are accumulating at the moment. For those who have already completed their Ngon-dro practice\, it will serve as precious reminder of this complete and unique path to Enlightenment. \nIt is further addressed all those who wish to enter and develop their commitment in the Vajrayana path of Buddhism. \nThe extraordinary or special preliminary practices belong to Mahayana tradition and help purify our body\, speech and mind though the accumulation of prostrations\, taking refuge in the Three Jewels\, arousing the Bodhichitta\, the Vajrasattva’s hundred-syllable mantra recitation to cleanse the negative deeds\, the Mandala offering for accumulating merit\, and the Guru Yoga practice\, in which our mind can actually attain the highest realization of unveiling its true nature. \nDue to this\, many accomplished masters acknowledge Ngon-dro as the most important and complete practice. Though being the gate to further practices of the generation and completion stages\, it shouldn’t be considered merely as something to pass through as a means to get elsewhere\, but as a whole path to Enlightenment. \n\nPre-requisites: Having taken refuge in the Three Jewels. \nSCHEDULE IN EUROPE (CET – GMT+1) – Please download the pdf below for RIPA global scheduling \nGlobal Ripa Schedule \n\n\n\nLhasang (broadcast from RIC)\n07h – 08h\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPersonal or group accumulation at home or in your local Ripa Center\n09h – 10:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTeaching with Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche\n11h – 13:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeal time / personal practice\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTeaching with Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche\n14:30 – 16:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPersonal or group accumulation at home or in your local Ripa Center\n17h – 18:30\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProtectors (broadcast from RIC)\n19:30 – 20:30\n\n\n\n  \nTEACHING DONATION \nWe would like to make these teachings accessible to as many people as possible. In order to do so\, we are introducing three different types of teaching donation: \nBenefactor rate – members and non-members who can afford to pay a bit more\, help the center and compensate for those in financial difficulties \nNormal rate – members and non-members \nReduced rate – members and non-members in financial difficulties from countries with a lower cost of living. \nYou are welcome to contribute the donation that best suits your budget and your situation! \nBenefactor: CHF 240.–    Normal: CHF 190.–     Reduced: CHF 120.– \nThe Zoom link will be sent to participants a few days before the start of the retreat.
URL:https://www.ripaladrang.org/event/online-winter-retreat-on-the-ngondros-preliminary-practices-on-the-vajrayana-buddhist-path/
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