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
Don’t Fall for Fake Facebook Accounts
Dear sangha and friends, please know that Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche never sends private messages from his Facebook page asking for money or advertising products or services, and he is not sending friend requests.
If you see a fake Facebook account, please let us know,
Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche’s Teaching Schedule Through 2022
Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche’s live teaching schedule for 2022 is still being finalized, and more dates will be posted after the first of the year. Rinpoche’s live retreats include dates for Poland, Mexico, Chamma Ling Colorado and four 2022 seasonal retreats at Serenity Ridge.
Spiritual Stories from Zhang Zhung in December and January
In the Bon tradition, spiritual stories are a traditional form of teaching. They inspire devotees and practitioners to develop and strengthen their faith in dharma teaching. Join Lishu Institute teachers Geshe Sherap Lodoe and Dr. Sangmo Yangri in December and January on Zoom for their second season of stories from the Bon tradition.
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Donations to Lishu Institute
Donations can be made to The Lishu Institute through its sister organization.
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Donations to Lishu Institute
Donations can be made to The Lishu Institute through its sister organization