Ligmincha International News
Rinpoche Offers Live Broadcasts on Facing Fear, Finding Peace
Although he is currently on sabbatical, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche is offering a series of Facebook Live broadcasts on the topic of “Facing Fear, Finding Peace.” During each broadcast, Rinpoche guides a meditation practice that helps us enter through our fears into a deep sense of peace and serenity.
Teachings through the remainder of March:
- Thursday, March 26, 1 p.m. New York Time: “Being Playful with Your Fear” (fourth in the series)
- Saturday, March 28, 1 p.m. New York Time: “Dancing with Your Fear” (fifth in the series)
You can view the broadcast on Facebook to join the chat, or on cybersangha.net. If the viewing screen doesn’t appear at the scheduled time, try refreshing the page.
Look for future broadcasts on cybersangha.net or on the Ligmincha website.
- View live: www.facebook.com/tenzinwangyalrinpoche
• Learn more about this and other broadcasts: https://cybersangha.net/
• Access real-time translation in multiple languages: https://cybersangha.net/languages-translation/
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April 8 Full Moon Practice of Sherap Chamma Online
On Wednesday, April 8, 2020, and each subsequent full moon of 2020, join Ligmincha’s worldwide sangha online for meditation followed by a 24-hour mantra recitation session. This is a precious opportunity to engage in the healing practice of Sherap Chamma, Mother of Wisdom and Love.
Online Retreat on Silence Open to All
After much discussion and the desire not to increase the risk of exposure to the coronavirus for Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche or retreat attendees, the Spring Retreat previously scheduled at Serenity Ridge has been moved online. Everyone is welcome to attend the three-day live retreat on “Discovering the Melody of Silence,” now being offered through Zoom April 3–5.
Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche’s 2020 Schedule by Date
Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche’s 2020 Schedule by Date is listed below, with location, teaching topic and contact information. Additional dates and information will be added as they become available. Dates subject to change.
An Important Letter from Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
Following is a letter from Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche to the Ligmincha International sangha related to the cancellation of his retreats scheduled in a number of European countries this spring. All of these retreats will be rescheduled in 2021. Rinpoche had previously announced plans for a yearlong sabbatical in 2021. Instead, he will be taking six months off in 2020 and six months in 2021.
Next 24-Hour Full Moon Practice of Sherap Chamma Starts March 9
On March 9, 2020, and each subsequent full moon of 2020, join Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche online for meditation followed by a 24-hour mantra recitation session. This is a precious opportunity to engage in the healing practice of Sherap Chamma, Mother of Wisdom and Love. You can join any time during the 24-hour period. Advance registration is required.
Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche’s 2020 Schedule by Date
Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche’s 2020 Schedule by Date is listed below, with location, teaching topic and contact information. Additional dates and information will be added as they become available. Dates subject to change.
Ligmincha Learning Ngöndro Begins March 7
Ligmincha Learning will offer an online course with Geshe Denma Gyaltsen, resident lama for Ligmincha Texas, and John Jackson, mentor for many Ligmincha Learning courses, on “Ngöndro: The Foundational Practices” from March 7–December 31, 2020.
A New Translation of the Invocation of Yéshe Walmo
As part of a long-term project to standardize the prayers and translations used throughout the many Ligmincha International centers, a translation of the standard version of the Invocation of Yéshe Walmo is now being introduced. Yéshe Walmo is an enlightened deity within the Yungdrung Bön tradition who acts to protect the religious tradition and its practitioners.
Ligmincha Celebrates Losar (Tibetan New Year) February 23
Ligmincha will hold its annual Losar webcast on Sunday, February 23, at 10 a.m. New York time. The event will be livestreamed from Ligmincha’s Facebook page. Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche will have a message for us, and he will be joined by many of our resident lamas.
Full Moon Meditations on Sherap Chamma Begin February 9
In a special 40-minute Facebook Live broadcast on the day of the February 9 full moon, 1 p.m. New York time, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche will guide a deep, healing meditation on Sherap Chamma, Mother of Wisdom and Love. Rinpoche also will introduce a series of 24-hour meditation and mantra recitation sessions, which will take place online via Zoom during each subsequent full moon of 2020.