“Whatever joy there is in this world, all comes from desiring others to be happy and whatever suffering there is in this world, all comes from desiring myself to be…..

Registrations Are Now Open! Dear Friends, The “Ripa Awareness Meditation” method was designed by  Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche, an authentic master of Tibetan Buddhism, with an international reputation.  It is a simple…..

Dear Friends, What an incredible Summer Retreat we had! The three Teachers of the Ripa Lineage gathered again for an incredible and well attended 3-week summer retreat. The first week…..

Programs 1st Module: July 20 – 26 Training the Mind in Compassion and Loving Kindness MeditationWith Gyetrul Jigme RinpocheOpen to all More info and registration 2nd Module: July 27 – August 2…..

Dear Friends,  Bern, Switzerland We are pleased to inform you that registrations for the 2019 summer retreat are officially open. During this annual gathering, the Ripa International Centre will have…..

His Eminence Visits the Sacred Land of Pemaköd, At the invitation of Khenpo Tsering Dorjee, His Eminence Namkha Drimed Rinpoche accompanied by Mayum-la Khandro Chime Dolkar, Semo Sonam Khamritsang, Ugyen…..

Dear Friends, The Nyung Nay Retreat is a traditional spiritual fast in Tibetan Buddhism that aims to purify outdated patterns of behavior, offering us the opportunity to free spiritual, emotional…..

Dear Friends, We hope this letter finds you well and looking forward to spring after a profound and inspiring year-end retreat with the “Ripa Awareness Meditation” method guided by Gyetrul…..

Dear Friends, Greetings from the Ripa Ladrang Foundation and family. We wish you an auspicious 2146 New Year of the Earth Pig which begins on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. February is a…..

“All Conditioned Things Are Impermanent – When One Sees This with Wisdom, One Turns Away from Suffering” The Buddha (The Dhammapada v 277) It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing…..