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.
Serenity Ridge News
Geshe Denma Visit to Serenity Ridge Ends Early
Geshe Denma Gyaltsen, who has been visiting Serenity Ridge as a resident lama, has decided to return early to Houston due to the rapidly changing situation related to the spread of COVID-19, or the coronavirus,
Registration Now Open for Summer Tummo Retreat
Registration is now open for the annual two-week Summer Retreat at Serenity Ridge. Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche will teach on the topic of “Tummo: Inner Fire of Realization, Part 3.” All are welcome to attend this third and final tummo teaching.
Serenity Ridge Retreat Center Featured in Tricycle
An article about some of the history and beauty of Serenity Ridge Retreat Center, Ligmincha International headquarters and retreat center in the Blue Ridge foothills of Virginia, was published in the Winter 2019 issue of Tricycle magazine.
Registration Now Open for Spring Retreat and Special Symposium
Registration is now open for two retreats at Serenity Ridge this spring: the annual Spring Retreat on “Discovering the Melody of Silence” and a special symposium that includes invited guests, “Serenity Ridge Dialogues: Body, Breath & Mind.” Those who register early will receive a discount off listed prices.
New Bön Stupa at Serenity Ridge First in US
Stupas, or chorten in the Tibetan language, are an important part of Bön and Himalayan culture. Serenity Ridge Retreat Center now has its own stupa—the first Bön stupa in the United States and Ligmincha’s fifth stupa worldwide.
Become Part of Sangha of Volunteers
New volunteers are always needed and most welcome at Serenity Ridge Retreat Center, headquarters of Ligmincha International, and to serve the larger organization. We depend on the assistance of committed volunteers to help in many of our day-to-day operations and other functions.
Remembering Kunzang Khang Project Manager Grover Overstreet
A special photo tribute to Kunzang Khang, the beautifully designed multipurpose building at Serenity Ridge, and its project manager Grover Overstreet, appears in the October issue of Voice of Clear Light.
Early Registration Ends Soon for Red Garuda and Sherap Chamma Retreats
The early-bird registration discount for two upcoming retreats at Serenity Ridge in February ends soon. Register by December 30 to receive a $30 discount off the Red Garuda retreat and by January 8 for a $30 discount off the cost of the Sherap Chamma Retreat.
Registration Open for Red Garuda, Sherap Chamma Retreats
Registration is now open for two upcoming weekend retreats at Serenity Ridge in February 2020. “The Red Garuda: Powerful Wings of the Heart” with John Jackson will be held January 31–February 2, 2020. “Sherap Chamma: Mother of Wisdom and Love” with Marcy Vaughn will be held February 21–23.
Ligmincha International
Try a Ligmincha Learning Course!
Ligmincha Learning is pleased to offer these upcoming online courses. The Three Heart Mantras, Five Elements & Sleep Yoga in October and November with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche; Sherap Chamma in November with Marcy Vaughn; and Meditation, Breath and Movement with Alejandro Chaoul-Reich in December.
Tummo Practice Continues in August 2023
Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche will teach Tummo part 3 in Poland August 8–13, and before that Geshe Yungdrung Gyatso will offer a preparatory course August 4–6, and give teachings on the basics of tummo practice. Both retreats will be available online as well, and will...