Discovering the natural freedom of our mind
Teachings with Ringu Tulku Rinpoche
Dates: 21-24 May 2026
Short option: 23-24 May 2026
At Lerab Ling and live online
Ringu Tulku Rinpoche, an eminent and world famous Buddhist master, will continue to teach on the most profound and accessible meditation instructions from the Mahamudra and Dzogchen traditions of Tibetan Buddhism.
In this profound approach, we let our mind naturally settle and relax in its own nature. The very nature of the mind is such that if we only leave it in its unaltered and natural state, it will find its true nature, which is bliss and clarity. While resting, undisturbed by thoughts, mind becomes like a clear, cloudless sky. Cloud-like thoughts and emotions may obscure the sky-like nature of our mind, but all we need to do is go beyond the clouds to realise there is an infinite sky that is never ever touched by the clouds. When we learn how to leave our mind in its true nature, we discover a way of being that is completely free from stress, confusion and turbulent emotions.
For the second year, Ringu Tulku Rinpoche will use as a basis for his teachings some of the pith instructions of the renowned Buddhist teacher and scholar Khenpo Gangshar (1925-1980). The only other occasion these teachings have been shared in Rigpa was during the Three Year Retreat (2006-2009) in Lerab Ling.
Khenpo Gangshar, with deep foresight, recognised the challenges Tibet would face and began teaching in a new way that enabled all those who heard him to use the coming difficulties as the path of practice. His vision was to provide a method of practice that would be relevant in times of adversity.
In this same spirit, and in response to the challenges of our time, Ringu Tulku Rinpoche brings his unique ability to present these profound teachings in a way that resonates deeply with Western audiences. His teachings are not only accessible but also deeply transformative. Through his presence, we gain not just intellectual understanding, but a direct experience of the true meaning of these instructions.
Rinpoche will confirm which texts he will be teaching on.
During the first 2 days of the event, there will be review sessions of the teachings with Valerie Baker, one of Rigpa’s Senior Teachers.
WHO THIS EVENT IS FOR
This event is open to Buddhist practitioners as well as those new to meditation.
HOW TO FOLLOW
We would really encourage as many people as possible to come together in Lerab Ling for 4 days to receive these precious teachings but we do recognise that this is not always possible.
So there is an option to follow just for the weekend (23-24 May), as well as online.
TEACHERS / INSTRUCTORS
Ringu Tulku Rinpoche
Ringu Tulku Rinpoche is a Tibetan Buddhist Master of the Kagyu Order. He was trained in all schools of Tibetan Buddhism under many great masters such as HH the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa and HH Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. He took his formal education at Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Gangtok and Sampurnananda Sanskrit University, Varanasi, India and has served as Professor of Tibetology in Sikkim for 17 … Read more...
Valerie Baker
Valerie Baker grew up in Ireland and first encountered the Buddhist teachings when she met Sogyal Rinpoche in Dublin in the early 1990s. Shortly afterwards, she visited Dzogchen Beara and stayed for 12 years, studying and practising, supporting the centre’s activities and accomplishing practice in retreat. While attending the Three Year Retreat in Lerab Ling, she designed the Home Retreat tran… Read more...
PROVISIONAL DAILY SCHEDULE
21May
10h – 12h30 Teaching with Ringu Tulku Rinpoche
15h – 16h30 Review session with Valerie Baker
17h – 19h Optional Tendrel Nyesel Tsok (for Vajrayana students)
22 May
9h – 9h45 Meditation
10h – 11h30 Teaching with Ringu Tulku Rinpoche
15h – 16h30 Review session with Valerie Baker
17h – 19h Optional Tendrel Nyesel Tsok (for Vajrayana students)
23 – 24 May
9h – 9h45 Meditation
10h – 11h30 Teaching with Ringu Tulku Rinpoche
15h – 16h30 Teaching with Ringu Tulku Rinpoche
17h – 19h Optional Tendrel Nyesel Tsok (for Vajrayana students)
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
START: Thursday 21 May at 10am (Long option)
23 May at 10am (short option)
END: Sunday 24 May at 4pm
CONTRIBUTION
Full option: 224.00€
Short option: 112€
REGISTRATION AND BADGE/KEY COLLECTION
Long option:
Wednesday 20 May: 2pm – 6pm
Thursday 21 May: 9am – 9:45am
Short option:
Friday 22 May: 2pm – 6pm
Saturday 23 May: 9am – 9:45am
If arriving after 6pm on Wednesday or Friday, please notify registration@rigpa.org
LANGUAGES Teachings: English (translation French)
TRANSPORT
Friday 22 May: shuttle Lodève-Lerab Ling – departure 17h30
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