Lishu Institute
Founded by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche in 2008 and operating since 2015, Lishu Institute was established to help preserve the ancient spiritual tradition and culture of Bon. Well before the emergence of Tibetan Buddhism, Bon flourished in Tibet and other regions of early Central Asia. It came close to extinction during the Chinese Cultural Revolution, but through the extraordinary efforts of Tibetan teachers and the dedication of both Eastern and Western supporters it continues to survive today as an unbroken lineage and living spiritual tradition. Today, Lishu Institute offers longterm and short retreats on the Bön tradition. The program provides learners with an in-depth study and practice of the three main streams of teachings of Sutra, Tantra and Dzogchen.
Founded by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche in 2008 and operating since 2015, Lishu Institute was established to help preserve the ancient spiritual tradition and culture of Bon. Well before the emergence of Tibetan Buddhism, Bon flourished in Tibet and other regions of early Central Asia. It came close to extinction during the Chinese Cultural Revolution, but through the extraordinary efforts of Tibetan teachers and the dedication of both Eastern and Western supporters it continues to survive today as an unbroken lineage and living spiritual tradition. Today, Lishu Institute offers longterm and short retreats on the Bön tradition. The program provides learners with an in-depth study and practice of the three main streams of teachings of Sutra, Tantra and Dzogchen.
Retreat Program 2020/2021
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Contact information
Sangmo Yangri yangrisangmo@gmail.com
For administration and paperwork related issues, please contact:
Geshe Thubten Negi thupten1negi@yahoo.co.in
residency program
The Lishu Institute program provides learners with an in-depth study and practice of the Bön tradition. The program consists of the three main streams of teachings of Sutra, Tantra and Dzogchen. Students follow a full-time program of 2 months, 1 month or 2 weeks according to the duration of the retreats.
governance
Lishu Institute is a Registered Charitable Society of India with a constituted governing body. Lishu is the vision of its spiritual director, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, whose heartfelt wish is to preserve the precious spiritual and cultural traditions of Tibet. In January 2009 Lishu Institute became owner of land in Kotra Kalyanpur outside of Dehradun, UK, India.
teachers
Geshe Sherab Lodoe
Geshe Sherap Lodoe is the head teacher at Lishu Institute in Dehradun, India, a center for the intensive study and practice of Bön. He is deeply trained in all aspects of sutra, Tantra and Dzogchen.
Dr. Sangmo Yangri
Sangmo Yangri, Ph.D., is one of the two primary teachers at Lishu Institute, in Dehradun, India. There, she teaches Tibetan language, and supports Geshe Sherap Lodoe. She also teaches internationally.
NEWS & BLOG
New Book by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche: The Seven Mirrors of Dzogchen
Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche’s newest book, The Seven Mirrors of Dzogchen: Teachings and Commentary on an Ancient Dzogchen Text, is now available in the Ligmincha Bookstore and Tibet Shop. The book is based on teachings that Rinpoche gave during his 2020 summer retreat.
The teachings and commentary in this book are based on a profound text on the nature of mind called The Seven Mirrors of Dzogchen by Drenpa Namkha.
Summer Retreat: The Seven Mirrors of Dzogchen Practice Retreat In Person and Online
Join Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche for the annual two-week Summer Retreat at Serenity Ridge in Virginia or online via Zoom. The Seven Mirrors of Dzogchen is an essential text of the Tibetan Bön dzogchen tradition, which directly introduces us to the clear, open awareness that is our true nature and offers methods for maintaining a connection to the natural state.
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Donations to Lishu Institute
Donations can be made to The Lishu Institute through its sister organization