BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Ligmincha - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Ligmincha X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ligmincha.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Ligmincha REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTSTAMP:20260506T091308 CREATED:20260129T214500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T194103Z UID:10000658-1777680000-1777852799@ligmincha.org SUMMARY:RETREAT—Berlin Retreat (Topic TBA) DESCRIPTION:More information coming soon… URL:https://ligmincha.org/event/berlin-retreat-topic-tba/ LOCATION:Ligmincha Berlin Zentrum\, Laubacher Straße 21\, Berlin\, 14197\, Germany CATEGORIES:In-Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ligmincha.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/08_May-2-–-3-Berlin-TBA.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427 DTSTAMP:20260506T091308 CREATED:20260115T192616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T160738Z UID:10000030-1776988800-1777247999@ligmincha.org SUMMARY:RETREAT—Chöd\, Part 1 with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche DESCRIPTION:Cutting through Fear and Attachment: The Practice of Chöd in the Bon Tradition\nMany of life’s challenges arise from fear and attachment—the core obstacles to recognizing our true nature. Chöd\, an ancient Tibetan practice\, offers a direct and creative way to cut through these patterns. Traditionally practiced in wild or challenging environments\, Chöd uses chant\, rhythm\, and visualization to meet fear with wisdom and compassion. At its heart\, the practice reveals that what we fear externally reflects inner attachments and emotional habits. In cutting through our negativities we transform our inner and outer worlds\, heal ourselves\, and open up toward our full creative potential and presence. \nIn this teaching\, you’ll explore how to transform fear\, dissolve emotional conflict\, and reconnect you with your natural state—open\, aware\, creative\, and fearless. Our Chöd retreat will consist of 2 separate weekends in 2026: April 25 + 26 and October 24 + 25 \nLocation:The Berkeley Alembic2820 Seventh St\, Berkeley\, CA 94710In person : $185/ low income $125Zoom: Sliding scale $85-$130 \nFor any questions contact: Susan Killian susansnyderk@gmail.com \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In-person Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Online Registration URL:https://ligmincha.org/event/chod-part-1-with-tenzin-wangyal-rinpoche/ LOCATION:Ligmincha Berkeley\, Berkeley\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:In-Person,Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ligmincha.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Dudok-Team-Up-1200-x-675-px.png.preview.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260422T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T091309 CREATED:20260129T213833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T174258Z UID:10000075-1776884400-1776889800@ligmincha.org SUMMARY:SEMINAR—Earth\, Water\, Fire\, Air\, and Space DESCRIPTION:An Evening with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche on Earth Day\nOn this Earth Day evening\, join Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche\, internationally renowned teacher\, accomplished author\, and lineage holder in the Tibetan Bön tradition\, for a special gathering hosted by SF Dharma Collective. In conversation with Eve Ekman\, contemplative scientist and teacher\, and in dialogue with the audience\, Rinpoche will explore our intimate relationship with the living world through the lenses of shamanic\, tantric\, and Dzogchen traditions. \nThrough teaching and guided practice\, the evening invites a direct\, embodied sense of connection with the elements\, illuminating how the natural world lives within and around us\, and how awareness can deepen our sense of belonging on Earth Day. \nVenue:  In Person at Children’s Day School Middle School\n601 Dolores Street\, San Francisco\nAnd Online via Zoom\n \n Learn More & Register URL:https://ligmincha.org/event/evening-talk/ LOCATION:SF Dharma Collective\, San Francisco\, CA\, United States CATEGORIES:In-Person,Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligmincha.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2026-04-22-TWR-4-Elements-talk-SF.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260415 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260420 DTSTAMP:20260506T091309 CREATED:20260129T213401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T222827Z UID:10000076-1776211200-1776643199@ligmincha.org SUMMARY:TRAINING—Five Elements Certification Program DESCRIPTION:Five Elements Certification Program\nA Three-Year Tibetan Bön Buddhist Training with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche \nThe Five Elements Certification Program is a three-year immersive training rooted in the authentic Tibetan Bön Buddhist tradition\, guided by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche. Through direct experience of Earth\, Water\, Fire\, Air\, and Space\, participants explore how elemental balance supports physical health\, emotional well-being\, mental clarity\, and spiritual connection. \nDrawing on ancient contemplative methods and nature-based practices\, this program offers a structured path for reconnecting with the natural world and with one’s own inner refuge. Teachings include meditation\, mantra\, mudra\, breath practices\, elemental offerings\, and practices for restoring balance within the body and environment. \nThe training unfolds over three progressive years\, combining in-person retreats at Serenity Ridge Retreat Center with online teachings\, guided practice sessions\, journaling\, and personal integration. Together\, these elements support a deep\, embodied understanding of the Five Elements and their application in daily life and service. \nThis program is designed for those seeking long-term spiritual training within a living lineage and for anyone wishing to engage the healing wisdom of the elements in a grounded\, experiential way. \n \n Learn More & Register URL:https://ligmincha.org/event/retreat-five-elements-certification-program/ LOCATION:Serenity Ridge Retreat Center\, Shipman\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:In-Person,Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ligmincha.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/unnamed.png GEO:37.759956;-78.810459 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T130000 DTSTAMP:20260506T091309 CREATED:20260410T215240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T222451Z UID:10000703-1776168000-1776171600@ligmincha.org SUMMARY:FREE EVENT—Resting in the Secret Refuge DESCRIPTION:FREE EVENT—Resting in the Secret Refuge\n with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche\nTenzin Wangyal Rinpoche has written a new refuge prayer and will be introducing it worldwide in a live online session. During this 1-hour Zoom event\, Rinpoche will explain the meaning of the prayer and guide a practice based on it. All are welcome\, and there is no cost to attend. \nPrayer of Secret Refuge\nI take refuge in the vast sky of being.\nI take refuge in awareness\, clear light.\nI take refuge in the union of being and awareness.\nFrom this union\, may compassion spontaneously arise.\nMay all obstacles be cleared in service to others\,\nAnd in service to others\, may I come home. \nThe Zoom session will feature simultaneous interpretation in at least nine languages — Dutch\, Finnish\, German\, Hungarian\, Polish\, Portuguese\, Russian\, Spanish\, and Ukrainian. During the session\, you can choose your preferred language by clicking the globe Interpretation icon in the Zoom toolbar. A French translation will also be available after the event. View text of the prayer in multiple languages. \n\n Learn More & Register\n \n  \n\n Register to Attend\n \n  \nAbout Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche \nIf you would like to make a contribution to Ligmincha International or The 3 Doors in appreciation of this event\, your gift will be gratefully accepted. \nDonate to Ligmincha International\nDonate to The 3 Doors URL:https://ligmincha.org/event/free-event-resting-in-the-secret-refuge/ LOCATION:Online on Zoom CATEGORIES:Free,Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligmincha.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/04_Rinpoche-2021_sized-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260409 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260413 DTSTAMP:20260506T091309 CREATED:20260129T212530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T193119Z UID:10000077-1775692800-1776038399@ligmincha.org SUMMARY:RETREAT—2026 Spring Wellness Retreat at Serenity Ridge DESCRIPTION:Rest\, Nourish\, Realize and Renew:Transforming Life and Health through Nature\, Movement\, Breath\, and Meditation\nThrough stillness\, silence and awareness\, make genuine contact with the sky of your being. Your recognition of this inner spaciousness is the inner sun that shines. The internal warmth allows the flowering of infinite positive qualities in your life. – Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche \nJoin Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche for a rejuvenating long weekend of meditation\, movement\, connecting with nature \, and holistic wellness practices—highlighting the Five Elements. \nActivities include: sunrise meditation\, Tibetan yoga\, forest bathing\, sky gazing\, nature walks\, bonfires\, journaling\, nourishing plant-based meals\, guided relaxation\, and optional cold plunges. \nInvite friends and family for renewal and inspiration!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register to Attend In-Person at Serenity Ridge\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register to Attend Online on Zoom URL:https://ligmincha.org/event/2026-spring-wellness-retreat-at-serenity-ridge/ LOCATION:Serenity Ridge Retreat Center\, Shipman\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:In-Person,Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ligmincha.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Apr-9-12-SR-Spring.png GEO:37.759956;-78.810459 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260405 DTSTAMP:20260506T091309 CREATED:20260129T212138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T193842Z UID:10000042-1775001600-1775347199@ligmincha.org SUMMARY:RETREAT—Valle de Bravo Retreat (Topic TBA) DESCRIPTION:More information coming soon… URL:https://ligmincha.org/event/valle-de-bravo-retreat-topic-tba/ LOCATION:Ligmincha Mexico\, Valle de Bravo\, Mexico CATEGORIES:In-Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ligmincha.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/03_Apr-1-4-Mexico.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260309 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260314 DTSTAMP:20260506T091309 CREATED:20260129T210226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T163618Z UID:10000657-1773014400-1773446399@ligmincha.org SUMMARY:RETREAT—Dream Yoga DESCRIPTION:Tibetan Dream Yoga with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche\nMarch 9–13\, 2026 \nWe sleep one-third of our lifetime\, an average of 20 to 25 years. Dream yoga is a practice that spans every moment\, waking and sleeping. It is a powerful tool of awakening used for hundreds of years by the great masters of the Tibetan traditions. \nFoundational practices in dream yoga change the practitioner’s relationship to all experiences\, develop conscious awareness\, and often lead to lucidity in dreams. Unlike in the Western psychological approach to dreams\, the ultimate goal of Tibetan dream yoga is the recognition of the nature of the mind or enlightenment itself. \nTenzin Wangyal Rinpoche will discuss the relationships between dream and waking\, and dream and death. He will show how the causes of dreams are related to the six chakras\, and how we can heal blocks in the chakras. He will teach the “four preparations” for sleep and the uses and methods of lucid dreaming. \nTenzin Wangyal Rinpoche is one of very few masters of the Tibetan Bön Dzogchen tradition living in the West. He founded Ligmincha International\, and is known for his ability to make Tibetan practices easily accessible to all students. Rinpoche is the author of nine books\, including Wonders of the Natural Mind and The Tibetan Yogas of Dream and Sleep. \n\n \n Learn More & Register URL:https://ligmincha.org/event/dream-yoga/ LOCATION:Esalen Institute\, CA\, 55000 CA-1\, Big Sur\, CA\, 93920\, United States CATEGORIES:In-Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ligmincha.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/March209-1320Esalen2028229-1hrHuV.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260227 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260307 DTSTAMP:20260506T091309 CREATED:20260128T183702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T163433Z UID:10000050-1772150400-1772841599@ligmincha.org SUMMARY:PILGRIMAGE—with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche DESCRIPTION:Sri Lanka Pilgrimage with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche\n27 February – 6 March 2026 \nJoin Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche for an intimate spiritual journey across the sacred landscapes of Sri Lanka. This pilgrimage offers a unique opportunity to explore ancient Buddhist sites\, connect with the natural beauty of the island\, and deepen your inner practice under the guidance of a renowned teacher. \nTenzin Wangyal Rinpoche is one of the most respected and beloved masters of the Yungdrung Bön tradition—the ancient spiritual heritage of Tibet. Known for his clarity\, warmth\, and practical teaching style\, Rinpoche has dedicated his life to making the wisdom of ancient Buddhism accessible to the modern world. \nSacred Highlights\n\n\nAnuradhapura: Visit the ancient Bodhi tree. \n\n\nDambulla: Explore the remarkable cave temple complex. \n\n\nKandy: Pay homage at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. \n\n\nColombo: Visit the iconic Gangaramaya Temple. \n\n\nMatale: Tour the spice and herbal gardens. \n\n\nBentota: Enjoy relaxation time on the beautiful beach. \n\n\nDaily Program\nEach day includes: \n\n\nGuided sessions of inner stillness and meditation \n\n\nHeart-opening prayers \n\n\nTeachings on the Four Noble Truths \n\n\nOpportunities for one-to-one conversations with Rinpoche to support your practice \n\n\nRegistration\nLimited seats available.Reservations are on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nContact & Booking\nThe Himalayan Native TreksWhatsApp: +977-9841074413Email: tahdorje@gmail.com URL:https://ligmincha.org/event/pilgrimage-with-tenzin-wangyal-rinpoche/ CATEGORIES:In-Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligmincha.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-11-at-10.54.57-AM.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260220 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260225 DTSTAMP:20260506T091309 CREATED:20260128T183329Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T163334Z UID:10000079-1771545600-1771977599@ligmincha.org SUMMARY:RETREAT—Tibetan Yoga Retreat in Nepal DESCRIPTION:JOIN THE YOGA COURSE with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche \nAwakening to the Authentic Self: A Journey through Movement\, Breath\, and Awareness \nDates: February 20–24\, 2026Location: Pharping\, Kathmandu\, Nepal \nThis retreat is rooted in the ancient yogic practices of Tsa Lung\, drawn from the Mother Tantra.Each day will introduce one of the five elemental Tsa Lung exercises\, corresponding to the five elements — earth\, water\, fire\, air\, and space — and the five energy centers of the body. \nThese practices are designed to: \n\nRelease energy blockages\nAwaken subtle awareness\nOpen the doorway to the five pure dimensions of consciousness\, known as the Five Wisdoms\n\nTenzin Wangyal Rinpoche is one of the most respected and beloved teachers of the Bön Buddhist tradition\, the ancient spiritual tradition of Tibet.Renowned for his clarity\, warmth\, and practical teaching style\, Rinpoche has dedicated his life to making the wisdom of Bön accessible to the modern world. \nFor more information please contact:  repa.retreat@gmail.com \n \n Learn More & Register URL:https://ligmincha.org/event/retreat-awakening-to-the-authentic-self-a-journey-through-movement-breath-and-awareness/ LOCATION:Repa Retreat\, Pharphing\, Kathmandu\, Nepal CATEGORIES:In-Person ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ligmincha.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/01_Feb-20-24_Nepal.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260214 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260220 DTSTAMP:20260506T091309 CREATED:20260128T182821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T154555Z UID:10000047-1771027200-1771545599@ligmincha.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ligmincha.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/dream-yoga-web.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR