Masters and Teachers
Since Lerab Ling’s Founder and main teacher, Sogyal Rinpoche, passed away in 2019, great masters of the Nyingma tradition who have taught, guided and given transmissions and instructions to the Rigpa community over many years, continue to do so.
Visiting Lamas and Teachers
Many great masters, especially from the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, teach and give transmissions in Lerab Ling each year. In the spirit of the rimé which emphasises respect for all schools of Tibetan Buddhism, we are honoured to also regularly host teachers from the Kagyu, Sakya and Gelugpa traditions.
Lamas and teachers who teach regularly in Lerab Ling and Rigpa centres around the world and online include (in alphabetical order) Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche, Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche, Khamtrul Rinpoche, Khenchen Namdrol Rinpoche, Khenchen Pema Sherab Rinpoche, Neten Chokling Rinpoche, Orgyen Tobgyal Rinpoche, Ringu Tulku Rinpoche, Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche, Tulku Ridgzin Pema Rinpoche and Western teachers Andy Karr, Chagdud Khadro, Dungse Jampal Norbu and Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel.
In addition, Rigpa centres including Lerab Ling are honoured to regularly host the head of the Sakya school, His Holiness the 42nd Sakya Trizin Ratna Vajra Rinpoche and one of the most senior teachers of the Gelugpa school of Tibetan Buddhism His Eminence the 7th Kyabje Yongzin Ling Rinpoche.
Rigpa’s Teachers & Practice Holders
Along with these masters, a group of Rigpa Teachers and Practice Holders were formally entrusted in 2021. Together, they take the lead in guiding our community’s study and practice.
All of Rigpa’s Teachers and Practice Holders are responsible to the Buddhadharma and to Rigpa’s sangha and lineage and therefore they are accountable to Rigpa’s Vision Board and Spiritual Advisors. They all adhere to ethical standards including Rigpa’s Code of Conduct and comply with the laws in each country where they teach and practice.