COMPLETE TRANSMISSIONS OF THE LONGCHEN NYINGTIK WITH SHECHEN RABJAM RINPOCHE

Onsite at Lerab Ling

Dates: from 12 to 24 September

We are honoured that Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche has accepted our invitation to confer the complete transmissions of the Longchen Nyingtik, the Nyingtik Tsapö, ‘the core texts of the Heart Essence’. All the empowerments will be given, along with oral transmissions and teachings, and what will be really special is that everything will be transmitted with Kyabje Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche’s own unique clarifications, and arrangement of the teachings.

This event is crucial for anyone at the Vajrayana stage of the path of the Longchen Nyingtik.

More details coming soon:

  • Fuller details about the empowerments, teachings and oral transmissions, and the schedule will be shared soon.
  • PLEASE NOTE: only the full event is open for registration now, but there will be shorter options proposed later.

This event is open to Rigpa Ngöndro and Dzogchen Mandala students & students from other sanghas who fulfil certain Vajrayana requirements.

WHAT ARE THE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS TO ATTEND?

Before applying to attend these empowerments and teachings, take the time to reflect whether you are ready to receive them and understand the commitments that you are taking.

Please check that you fulfil the following requirements.

  • You are a member of the Ngöndro or Dzogchen Mandala (this does not apply if you are the member of another sangha). If you feel you should be part of the Ngöndro Mandala but are not yet, please contact your local instructor to have an interview.
  • You have already formally entered the Mahayana Buddhist path by taking Refuge and Bodhisattva vows;
  • You have a solid foundation and experience of the principles and practices of the Mahayana;
  • You have received teachings on all the ngöndro practices, including guru yoga.
  • You have started your ngöndro accumulations and are on track to continue.
  • You understand the samaya vows related to empowerment in general and are willing to take those related to the upcoming empowerments, which might include practice commitments.
  • You have spent some time examining your own motivation for receiving these transmissions.
  • You have spent some time examining the master giving these empowerments.

If you have a deep wish and don’t meet the following criteria, you may still complete the application form and your request will be considered.

If you have a serious health issue or a history of mental illness please consult with your health care provider and take advice on whether it is advisable to come to this event.

Young adults above 16 years of age should fulfil the above criteria to attend the event and fill in the application forms below.

Children below 16 can accompany their parents during the sessions if they wish to receive a blessing. We will also try to provide a venue upstairs, in a separate shrine room with live transmission, will also be made available for parents to follow with younger children.

PREPARING YOURSELF FOR THIS EVENT

If you wish to learn more about the Longchen Nyingtik lineage, we recommend:

If you are relatively new to Vajrayana, we recommend:

HOW TO JOIN

Please fill one of the application forms, latest by the 1st of September 2025, if you wish to attend these teachings & transmissions. If you qualify, you will receive a link to register for this event. You may also be contacted by one of our teachers to clarify your path of study and practice.

Please allow us at least two weeks to examine your request.

  1. Application form for students of other sanghas
  2. Application form for Rigpa Ngöndro Mandala students
  3. Application form for Rigpa Dzogchen Mandala students

Many students are expected to attend this event, and there won’t be enough room for everyone to sleep onsite. So, to allow as many students as possible to easily join this historic event, please consider sharing your accommodation, if you can, with a friend for example (you can inform the registration team by leaving a note while you register).

Please note ENG Onsite accommodation will be prioritized for those attending the full event.

  • > PRACTICAL INFO

    START Friday 12 September - 9am
    END Wednesday 24 September – 7pm

    CHECK-IN AND PICK-UP BADGES
    Thursday 11 September: 2pm - 6.30pm
    Friday 12 September: 7.30am - 8.45am
    For arrivals after 6.30pm on Thursday, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

    CONTRIBUTION to the event  - €624
    (Does not include accommodation and meals)

    LANGUAGES 
    Teachings: Tibetan
    Translation: English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Italian

    TRANSPORT
    Thursday 11 September
    Montpellier to Lerab Ling bus service - 2h travel time (€30)
    Depart from Montpellier Méditerranée airport at 15:15
    Depart from Montpellier Sud de France train station at 15:45
    Depart from Montpellier Saint Roch train station at 16:15
    Thursday 25 September
    Lerab Ling to Montpellier bus service - 2h travel time (€30)
    Depart from Lerab Ling to Montpellier at 8:30 (Méditerranée airport, Sud de France train station and Saint Roch train station)

  • > CARPOOL

RIGPÉ YESHÉ PROGRAMME FOR CHILDREN & TEENS

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When there is sufficient interest
, the Rigpé Yeshé association offers a programme designed to welcome children & teens from 6 to 17 years old whose parents are participating in the retreat. If you are interested, please fill in this request form as soon as possible.

ABOUT SHECHEN RABJAM RINPOCHE

ShechenRabjamRinpocheOne of the most eminent masters in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche is the grandson and spiritual heir of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. Rinpoche has dedicated his life to transmitting the profound and rich teachings of the ancient Nyingma lineage passed down by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche.

Rabjam Rinpoche is one of the main masters of the Nyingma and Longchen Nyingtik traditions that Rigpa relies on to continue granting transmissions, empowerments, pith instructions and teachings.

He is deeply revered by practitioners worldwide, not only for his extraordinary qualities but also for the way in which he continues Khyentse Rinpoche’s vision of safeguarding the teaching and culture of Tibetan Buddhism. Rinpoche is greatly loved and appreciated everywhere on account of his generosity, his modern approach and his warm and endearing presence.

The Rigpa community holds Rabjam Rinpoche especially close to their heart, deeply grateful for his constant kindness and guidance.

Read Rabjam Rinpoche’s full biography on his website.

TULKU RIGDZIN PEMA RINPOCHE

Tulku Rigdzin PemaTulku Rigdzin Pema Rinpoche is a close disciple of Kyabjé Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche and an accomplished practitioner.

His main teachers were Rago Choktrul, Pema Kunzang Rangdrol, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Trulshik Rinpoche and Penor Rinpoche. He holds the traditions of Adzom Drukpa and Longchen Nyingtik.

Since his escape from Tibet during the early eighties, he stayed mainly with Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche at Shechen Monastery in Nepal as a close disciple and attendant.

He is an expert in making stupas, for which he completed the most important mantra recitations, and has been responsible for the completion of a large number of stupas in Asia, Europe, and the United States. It was Tulku Rigdzin Pema Rinpoche who oversaw the reconstruction of the Great Stupa of Boudhanath, after the earthquake of 2015.

In recent years, Tulku Rigdzin Pema Rinpoche has been meticulously guiding the preparation, construction and consecration of Rigpa’s five stupas and has given numerous teachings and transmissions in Rigpa centres, mostly from the Longchen Nyingtik lineage.

VENERABLE SEAN PRICE

Ven Sean PriceShechen Rabjam Rinpoche will be assisted and translated by Ven. Sean Price.
Sean Price was ordained as a monk in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition in 1994 and has since studied at various monastic institutes in India and Nepal. A number of his translations have been published: The Supreme Siddhi of Mahamudra: Teachings, Poems, and Songs of the Drukpa Kagyu Lineage (Snow Lion Publications and The Emanated Scripture of Manjushri: Shabkar's Essential Meditation Instructions (Snow Lion Publications). He has been Tsadra Foundation’s Director of Tibetan Publications since 2009. He currently resides at the Shechen Monastery, Nepal.

PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE

08.30 - 12.00 Reading transmissions with Tulku Rigdzin Pema Rinpoche
14.00 - 15.00 Teachings with Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche
15.30 - 17.30 Empowerments with Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche
18.30 - 19.45 Group Sadhana Practice & Tsok

MAKING ABUNDANT OFFERINGS

During this event we would like to make abundant offerings of tsok, lights, incense, flowers and tormas to create the most favourable circumstances and merit for us to receive the teachings and transmissions.

You can make a donation towards the practice and offerings directly online as part of the registration process, and/or via this link. We suggest a donation of 11€ per day per participant, which will cover the costs of the Practice Team and the tsok offerings. Any other amount is of course equally welcome. You can also bring material offerings yourself. Thank you so much for your generosity.

PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVITY (ROTA)

Volunteers are the backbone of our Dharma events. Together, we create the environment for the teachings and practices to happen smoothly. Everyone is asked to help in one activity, for up to 1 hour per day (according to your physical capacity and health). Teams take care of cleaning the temple, transcribing, helping the kitchen staff, gardening, cleaning the sanitary blocks, helping to support group practices by preparing offerings and distributing tsok. You can indicate your capacity during the registration procedure.

  • > FINANCIAL SUPPORT

    Our commitment is for everyone who wishes to come to Lerab Ling, to have access to our programmes, whatever their financial circumstances. We offer different options for those who are unable to pay the standard contribution.

    More info about Lerab Ling financial support for attending our retreats/events.

  • > STAY WITH US: ACCOMMODATION & MEALS

    You can book your meals and/or onsite accommodation when registering for the retreat/event. For more information on our accommodation and meals click here

    Otherwise, there's also accommodations in surrounding villages

  • > PREPARE FOR YOUR STAY

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