Announcements Issue
Volume 17, Number 6 / December 2017
Read the full issue.
Letter from the Editors
Ligmincha's Beautiful 25th Anniversary at Serenity Ridge
Dear Friends,
Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche brought tears to everyone's eyes in honoring and giving thanks to all who helped create Ligmincha over the past 25 years during the 25th Anniversary commemoration at Serenity Ridge Retreat Center, headquarters of Ligmincha International, on October 22. So many special moments of joy, connection, prayer, love, creativity and gratitude were shared on the mountain in Virginia. More
Letter From Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
Year-End Reflections
Dear Sangha and Friends,
This has been a year of extraordinary change and transformation, not only for Ligmincha, but also for me personally and all followers of Bön. Ligmincha has begun to grow and expand in ways that none of us could have imagined even just a few years ago. More
Cyber-Sangha Week
Seven Days of Online Commemoration in Honor of Ligmincha’s 25th Anniversary
From October 22–28, 2017, Ligmincha International hosted Cyber-Sangha Week, a special online commemoration of the 25 years since the founding of Ligmincha by Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche.
Below are links to the many videos, photographs and other posts created and shared by the worldwide Ligmincha centers and spiritual communities (sanghas) in observance of Cyber-Sangha Week. More
25th Anniversary Book Available!
Purchase Commemorative Book Through PayPal
A new book commemorating the past 25 years of Ligmincha is now available for sangha and friends to purchase. The book was released October 22 during Ligmincha’s 25th anniversary commemoration at Serenity Ridge Retreat Center, headquarters of Ligmincha International. More
New Online Auction Begins December 1
Bid to Benefit Ligmincha International Programs Worldwide
This year for the first time, Ligmincha International is holding an online auction that will benefit the worldwide organization, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The auction, open to everyone, will take place from December 1–21. More
A Photo Montage from Serenity Ridge
Beautiful 25th Anniversary Had by All
Enjoy this montage of photos of from the 25th Anniversary and Fall Retreat at Serenity Ridge!
Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche’s 2018 Retreats at Serenity Ridge
Four Seasonal Retreats Scheduled
Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche will teach four seasonal retreats at Serenity Ridge Retreat Center in 2018. Retreat topics include the five wisdoms, tummo (inner heat), powa (the transfer of consciousness), and the final year of a five-year dzogchen series in December. More
Will Gallik Is New Managing Director of Serenity Ridge
Looks Forward to Meeting Sangha Members
Serenity Ridge Retreat Center welcomes Will Gallik as its new managing director. Will began his new position in mid-October. More
TWR LIVE Pith Instructions Continue Through December on Flexible Schedule
Conversations Set for January 2 and 3, 2018
Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche will continue his TWR LIVE teachings on the topic of Pith Instructions through the month of December on his Facebook page. Because of uncertain Internet access amid Rinpoche’s extensive travels in coming days and weeks, there must be flexibility in the broadcast schedule. Visit the Ligmincha Learning website for schedule updates. More
Ligmincha Learning Online Course Starts January 5
'The Three Heart Mantras'
Ligmincha Learning's next online course on “The Three Heart Mantras“ with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche starts January 5, 2018. The five-week course will continue through February 10. More
January GlideWing Course
'Awakening the Sacred Body: The Tibetan Yogas of Breath and Movement'
The next GlideWing online workshop with Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, “Awakening the Sacred Body,” will be held January 6–28, 2018. More
Program Updates from The 3 Doors
The Joy of Embodied Presence, Compassion Project Retreat, Next North American Academy
The 3 Doors is offering several events in 2018, including an interactive online program focusing on the doorway of the body, a residential retreat for Compassion Project participants and a new North American 3 Doors Academy. More
Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche's Teaching Schedule
Upcoming Retreats for December 2017–March 2018
Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche’s new 2018 teaching schedule by date and location will soon be available on the Ligmincha International website.
The schedule includes Rinpoche’s in-person teachings at Ligmincha International retreat centers or other locations throughout the world. It also includes his online teachings offered through Ligmincha Learning or GlideWing, plus free TWR LIVE teachings offered regularly through Rinpoche’s Facebook page. More
Ligmincha Europe Magazine Next Issue Coming Soon
View Printed Book of Issues 11–20
During the Fall Retreat at Serenity Ridge the European sangha gave a printed book containing Ligmincha Europe Magazine issues with the issues 11–20 to Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, Serenity Ridge, Chamma Ling Mexico, Chamma Ling Poland, Chamma Ling Colorado, Ligmincha Texas, Menri Monastery and Triten Norbutse Monastery. The future European center, Ligmincha Berlin and Lishu Institute also will receive this book.
The next issue of Ligmincha Europe Magazine will be available soon in December. Check back on their website or Facebook for the soon-to-be released issue!
View Part I of Book
View Part II of Book
Spanish Translation of VOCL
Link to October Issue Now Available
Look for the translations of Voice of Clear Light newsletters at the top of the Voice of Clear Light website.
We hope to have the translation of VOCL in Portuguese at a later date.
Upcoming Retreats
Serenity Ridge Retreat Center
The retreats listed below will take place at Serenity Ridge Retreat Center, Ligmincha International headquarters located in rural Nelson County, Virginia. To register or for more information, click on the links below, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 434-263-6304.
December 27, 2017–January 1, 2018
Winter Retreat: The Experiential Transmission of the Zhang Zhung, Part 4
with Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
Prerequisite: Previous completion of Parts 1, 2 and 3 of the Experiential Transmission of Zhang Zhung series.
Learn more/register
April 13–15, 2018
Spring Retreat: The Five Wisdoms
with Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
June 24–July 7, 2018
Summer Retreat: Tummo: Inner Fire of Realization
with Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
October 17–21, 2018
Fall Retreat: Powa: Transfer of Consciousness from the Bön Mother Tantra
with Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
December 27, 2018–January 1, 2019
Winter Retreat: The Experiential Transmission of Zhang Zhung, Part 5
with Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
Prerequisite: Previous completion of Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the Experiential Transmission of Zhang Zhung series.
To register for any of the above retreats, or for more information about teachings in the Bön Buddhist tradition of Tibet, please This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , call the office at 434-263-6304 or visit the Serenity Ridge website.
