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SUMMARY:COURSE—Sleep Yoga: The Yoga of Clear Light
DESCRIPTION:Sleep Yoga: The Yoga of Clear Light\nwith Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche \nThis is a 4 week course \nWe spend one-third of our life in sleep\, yet for most people sleep is a period of unconsciousness. Through the practices of the Yoga of Clear Light we can learn to be completely aware during our sleep\, open\, clear\, resting in deep meditative presence. But how do we get from our current stress and disrupted sleep patterns to the state of clear light? \nThis course will introduce simple techniques to enter into sleep in a healthy\, balanced way. Even if we do not consistently enter into clear light sleep\, we can benefit from a refreshing\, relaxed sleep that gives us deep renewal. This is supported by breathing techniques\, physical postures and guided visualizations. Tenzin Rinpoche will also provide a meditation to wake up in a beautiful way\, feeling the blessings of sleep and stepping into our day with serenity. Through these simple practices we can transform our sleep to be one of tranquility and awareness.\n			\n				Learn More & Register
URL:https://ligmincha.org/event/course-sleep-yoga-the-yoga-of-clear-light/2026-03-28/
LOCATION:Ligmincha Learning
CATEGORIES:Online
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SUMMARY:FREE EVENT— Transforming Confusion into Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Transforming Confusion into Wisdom\nWith Marcy Vaughn \nJoin us for Part 3 of a three-part series of online teachings with Marcy Vaughn\, exploring how the medicine of inner refuge can support us in meeting life’s most challenging experiences. The hour-long live broadcasts take place on three consecutive Fridays and are free and open to all. \n•  Viewing options: View on Facebook | View on the CyberSangha Community App | Explore or join the app now. \n•  View on the CyberSangha website — click here \n• About the presenters — click here
URL:https://ligmincha.org/event/free-event-transforming-confusion-into-wisdom/
LOCATION:CyberSangha
CATEGORIES:Free,Online
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T130000
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SUMMARY:FREE EVENT— Bringing Pain to the Path
DESCRIPTION:Bringing Pain to the Path\nWith Marcy Vaughn \nJoin us for Part 2 of a three-part series of online teachings with Marcy Vaughn\, exploring how the medicine of inner refuge can support us in meeting life’s most challenging experiences. The hour-long live broadcasts take place on three consecutive Fridays and are free and open to all. \n•  Viewing options: View on Facebook | View on the CyberSangha Community App | Explore or join the app now. \n•  View on the CyberSangha website — click here \n• About the presenters — click here
URL:https://ligmincha.org/event/free-event-bringing-pain-to-the-path/
LOCATION:CyberSangha
CATEGORIES:Free,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T130000
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SUMMARY:FREE EVENT— Discovering the Treasury of the Open Heart
DESCRIPTION:Discovering the Treasury of the Open Heart\nWith Marcy Vaughn \nJoin us for Part 1 of a three-part series of online teachings with Marcy Vaughn\, exploring how the medicine of inner refuge can support us in meeting life’s most challenging experiences. The hour-long live broadcasts take place on three consecutive Fridays and are free and open to all. \n•  Viewing options: View on Facebook | View on the CyberSangha Community App | Explore or join the app now. \n•  View on the CyberSangha website — click here \n• About the presenters — click here
URL:https://ligmincha.org/event/free-event-discovering-the-treasury-of-the-open-heart/
LOCATION:CyberSangha
CATEGORIES:Free,Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260309
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SUMMARY:RETREAT—Red Garuda Teaching With Geshe Yungdrung Gyatso
DESCRIPTION: ***  \nTransform and heal with the Red Garuda in this powerful Bön Buddhist meditation retreat with Geshe Yungdrung Gyatso. The Red Garuda practice\, an ancient method from the Tibetan Bön tradition\, supports releasing negativity\, cultivating inner strength\, and restoring balance in body\, mind\, and environment. Across cultures\, the garuda—the eagle‑man who rises above ordinary existence—symbolizes the transcendent wisdom and courage within each person\, empowering practitioners to overcome obstacles and deepen spiritual growth. The Red Garuda\, associated with the fire element\, is a potent practice for healing emotional and physical challenges\, enhancing vitality\, and harmonizing relationships with oneself and others. Its energy also addresses issues connected to the nagas\, the beings of the waters\, supporting personal and environmental balance. This retreat is a rare opportunity to experience Geshe Yungdrung Gyatso’s warm\, engaging guidance while connecting with your inner power\, courage\, and wisdom. \nSchedule (New York Time)\nSaturday–Sunday\, March 7–8\, 2026* \nlink to your local time zone \n9:00–10:30 am Teaching10:30–11:00 am Break11:00–12:00 pm Practice \n*Please note: Sunday March 8 begins Daylight Savings Time in the U.S.\, where clocks will be set ahead by one hour. If you live in an area that does not observe daylight savings time\, check the start time of Sunday’s teaching here. link to your local time zone \nGeshe Yungdrung Gyatso is the resident lama of Ligmincha Poland and teaches widely throughout Europe and internationally. He was born in 1980 in Bicher village\, Dolpo region of Nepal\, near the Samling Monastery. He began monastic study at Triten Norbutse Monastery and received his geshe degree in 2009\, followed by a 100‑day retreat focused on breath\, channels\, and movement practices. Since 2015 he has taught extensively in Europe and the United States\, and he brings warmth and clarity to his guidance. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Online Registration
URL:https://ligmincha.org/event/red-garuda-teaching-with-geshe-yungdrung-gyatso/
LOCATION:Online on Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260404
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SUMMARY:COURSE—Ngöndro: The Foundational Practices
DESCRIPTION:Ngöndro: The Foundational Practices\nwith Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche \nThe ngöndro teachings are a set of nine practices that offer complete instructions for taming\, purifying\, and perfecting the suffering mind. Although these practices are considered the foundation for entrance into the five-part cycle of Tibetan Bön dzogchen teachings – Bön’s highest teachings on the nature of mind – many practitioners adopt the ngöndro as their main meditation and complete the nine sets of 100\,000 repetitions over the course of a lifetime. Within each is contained the entire path to liberation. They are considered to be the foundational practices for the entire tradition. \nTenzin Wangyal Rinpoche rarely teaches the ngöndro\, and recommends it for dedicated practitioners who feel a strong connection to the Bön lineage. Within the ngöndro are found practices that are used within many other practices\, such as the Guru Yoga Prayer\, Bodhicitta Prayer\, Refuge Prayer\, Prostrations\, and the Three Heart Mantras\, so the ngöndro supports and deepens all other meditation practices. \nParticipation in a ngöndro retreat or this online course is a prerequisite for continuing the Experiential Transmission of Zhang Zhung series. Tenzin Rinpoche will offer Part 2 of the series in December 2021. \nRob Patzig will be the mentor for this course. \nThis course is ongoing through December. Registration continues to be open after the start date. \n			\n				Learn More & Register
URL:https://ligmincha.org/event/course-ngondro-the-foundational-practices/
LOCATION:Ligmincha Learning
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260312
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SUMMARY:COURSE—Meditation\, Breath and Movement
DESCRIPTION:Meditation\, Breath and Movement\nwith Alejandro Chaoul-Reich \nThis is a 4 week course \nTsa lung is a series of ancient yogic practices that brings balance and harmony to our physical body\, energy and mind. The term tsa lung can be translated as the energy-winds (Tibetan: lung\, Skt. prana\, Chinese\, qi) in the Channels\, for these practices are designed to open the subtle channels\, guiding the healthy flow of the energy-winds so that we can enjoy good health and reconnect with more calmness to a quiet\, peaceful mind. These exercises are easy to perform and are suitable for everyone. \nThere are three levels of tsa lung practice: external\, internal and secret. External tsa lung works primarily on the physical level\, using simple movements and breath exercises to balance the energies within our body. Internal tsa lung works more at the level of breath and subtle energy\, bringing our attention to opening the five chakras and the central channel. Secret tsa lung uses subtle visualizations within the chakras and central channel to bring harmony to the mind\, so that we can rest in our inner refuge\, nature of mind. All of the tsa lung exercises integrate and balance the five elements within: earth\, water\, fire\, wind and space. \nThese practices are drawn from the Bön Mother Tantra (Tibetan: Ma Gyud) the highest tantra in our tradition. They are a beautiful complement to any meditation practice\, and particularly to dzogchen. They are frequently performed at the beginning of a session so that meditation is deeper and more stable. External tsa lung is commonly performed in all Ligmincha centers and groups. \n			\n				Learn More & Register
URL:https://ligmincha.org/event/course-meditation-breath-and-movement/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:Ligmincha Learning
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260226
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SUMMARY:COURSE—The Three Heart Mantras of Bön
DESCRIPTION:The Three Heart Mantras\n with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche \nThis is a 5 week course \nThe Three Heart Mantras are used in many different meditations in the Bön tradition and play a major role in the ngöndro practices. They are said to be the essence of enlightenment in sound and energy\, and as we sing or chant the mantras our awareness is transformed to be in union with the Buddhas. They are used for purification\, protection and as primary practices toward self-realization. \nIt is said that creating these mantras in any form brings merit and purification\, so they are commonly found carved into stones\, printed on prayer flags where they spread their benefits through the winds\, and even drawn with gold ink and kept on shrines as an object of reverence and meditation. Their blessings are said to be endless. Also within this course Tenzin Rinpoche explains the essence of the Guru Yoga\, Refuge and Bodhicitta practices\, making this an excellent introduction to the tradition. \n			\n				Learn More & Register
URL:https://ligmincha.org/event/course-the-three-heart-mantras-of-bon-2/2026-02-20/
LOCATION:Ligmincha Learning
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T130000
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SUMMARY:FREE EVENT—Meditation & AI: Navigating the New Frontier of Spiritual Practice
DESCRIPTION:FREE EVENT \nMeditation & AI: Navigating the New Frontier of Spiritual Practice\nA Facebook Live discussion with Steve Haberlin\, Claire Villarreal\, and host Alejandro Chaoul \nHow is technology reshaping the ancient art of meditation? In this CyberSangha dialogue\, Steve Haberlin\, Ph.D. — assistant professor at the University of Central Florida and author of Meta-Meditation for Mental Health — and Claire Villarreal\, PhD\, Buddhist teacher and scholar\, explore how apps\, artificial intelligence\, and virtual reality are transforming contemplative practice. \nFrom AI-guided personalization to immersive virtual sanghas\, they’ll consider how innovation can both support and complicate our path toward awareness and balance. Hosted by Alejandro Chaoul\, this conversation invites viewers to reflect on how to stay grounded in wisdom while exploring new frontiers of mind and technology. \n•  Viewing options: View on Facebook | View on the CyberSangha Community App | Explore or join the app now. \n•  View on the CyberSangha website — click here \n• About the presenters — click here
URL:https://ligmincha.org/event/meditation-ai-navigating-the-new-frontier-of-spiritual-practice/
CATEGORIES:Free,Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260220
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SUMMARY:COURSE—Tibetan Dream Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Tibetan Dream Yoga\nwith Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche \nThis is a 4 week course \n“The practice of dream yoga is about understanding more about appearances and what they truly are. And ultimately\, it is about understanding who we are\, the true sense of self.”– Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche \nWe spend a third of our lives sleeping. Every night we participate in profound mysteries\, moving from one dimension of experience to another\, losing our sense of self and finding it again\, and yet we take it all for granted. We wake up in the morning and continue in “real” life\, but in a sense we are still asleep and dreaming. The teachings tell us that we can continue in this deluded\, dreamy state\, day and night\, or wake up to the truth. \nThrough practice\, we can cultivate greater awareness during every moment of life. If we do\, freedom and flexibility continually increase and we are less governed by habitual preoccupations and distractions. Eventually we develop a continuity of awareness that allows us to maintain full awareness during dream as well as in waking life. When we fully develop this capacity\, we will find that we are living both waking and dreaming life with greater ease\, comfort\, clarity\, and appreciation. \nWorkshop Features: \n\nFour-week teacher-guided online workshop\nStep-by-step class video instructions (via streaming video)\, with available Spanish Subtitles and English closed captions\nNew material released twice a week including eight all-new guided meditations\nEight hours of video instruction\, exercises\, and downloadable meditations\nNo set class times – review video instruction any time and as often as necessary throughout the workshop\nContinuous personal support and individual advice from Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche via workshop forums\nEasy to use and navigate course site\n\n\n\n\n			\n				Learn More & Register
URL:https://ligmincha.org/event/course-tibetan-dream-yoga/
LOCATION:Glidewing
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260216
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SUMMARY:RETREAT—Sherap Chamma – Divine Feminine Meditation in the Bön Tradition with Marcy Vaughn
DESCRIPTION:About the Retreat\nIn many cultures\, the primordial female energy is seen as the origin of existence and the source of all positive qualities. As such\, Sherap Chamma\, Mother of Wisdom and Love\, is the source of wisdom\, and her medicine is love and compassion. The teachings of Sherap Chamma comprise one of the most important tantric cycles of the ancient Bön tradition.Join us for a Sherap Chamma meditation retreat\, exploring the divine feminine energy and one of the most important tantric cycles of the Bön tradition. Sherap Chamma embodies innate wisdom\, compassion\, and healing energy.During this retreat\, participants will learn a simple and powerful meditation practice to connect directly with Sherap Chamma. Through visualization\, mantra\, and deep contemplation\, you can cultivate love\, compassion\, and spiritual clarity. The supportive group environment fosters healing of physical\, energetic\, emotional\, and spiritual dimensions.**Beginner and experienced meditators are warmly invited to this retreat.** \nAbout the Teacher\nMarcy Vaughn has been a practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism and Bon for more than 50 years. A senior student of Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche\, she serves as the director of practice and study for Ligmincha International. She is a senior teacher and serves as President of the Board of Directors of The Three Doors\, a secular non-profit founded by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche to bring meditation as a tool for transformation to diverse audiences. Marcy is the editor of Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche’s books: Tibetan Sound Healing\, Awakening the Sacred Body\, Awakening the Luminous Mind\, and Spontaneous Creativity. A graduate in the first class of the master’s program in contemplative psychotherapy at Naropa University\, Marcy leads meditation retreats throughout North America\, Europe\, and Mexico\, and conducts training programs in the therapeutic uses of mindfulness\, imagery\, and contemplative practices. \nSchedule (New York Time)\nThursday 2/12/26\n7:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Opening Teaching \nFriday 2/13/26-Saturday 2/14/26\n7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m. Practice9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Practice11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Practice3:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Practice5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. Practice7:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m Practice \nSunday 2/15/26\n7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m. Practice9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Practice11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Conclusion \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Onsite Registration\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Online Registration
URL:https://ligmincha.org/event/sherap-chamma-retreat-divine-feminine-meditation-in-the-bon-tradition-with-marcy-vaughn/
LOCATION:Serenity Ridge Retreat Center\, Shipman\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Online
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