Volume 22, Number 3/ June 2022
Letter from the Editors
The Mirror in Dzogchen
Dear Friends,
Pointing to what is beyond understanding of the conceptual mind, symbols and images can inspire us or lead to an Aha moment, and even to a deep recognition of our own true nature. In Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche's newest book, The Seven Mirrors of Dzogchen, based on a profound text on the nature of mind by Bon master Drenpa Namkha, the mirror signifies much more than a looking glass; rather, it is a powerful symbol pointing us toward who we truly are! In this issue we include an excerpt from the first chapter titled The Heart Mirror of the View, in which Rinpoche describes the way of viewing our world through the lens of openness and clarity, accepting and accommodating all, just as a mirror does. More
The Heart Mirror of the View
An Excerpt from The Seven Mirrors of Dzogchen by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
The mirror of the view is boundless, naturally clear, and unchanging. It has the ability to accommodate and fully connect with appearances no matter what is happening, particularly when we feel what is happening is challenging or not good. The ability to open, accommodate and connect is the view, the first mirror.
Having a boundless view is difficult, almost impossible for us. Who has a completely boundless view? I don't. My practice in this life, in one single word, is to open, more and more and more. More
The Seven Mirrors of Dzogchen Practice Retreat
Summer Retreat at Serenity Ridge and on Zoom June 19-July 2
Join Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche for the annual two-week Summer Retreat at Serenity Ridge in Virginia or online via Zoom. The Seven Mirrors of Dzogchen is an essential text of the Tibetan Bon dzogchen tradition, which directly introduces us to the clear, open awareness that is our true nature and offers methods for maintaining a connection to the natural state. More
Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche's Upcoming Teaching Schedule
June Through December 2022
Here is Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche's teaching schedule for the remainder of 2022. Rinpoche will offer three more seasonal retreats at Serenity Ridge in Virginia this year, both in person and online, as well as other retreats in Europe, Colorado and California. Many of his retreats will be offered both in person and online. More
Serenity Ridge Needs Your Help
Please Consider Donating to Complete Important Projects
Dear Sangha and Friends,
Ligmincha, as a community, has grown so much over the past two years. Under Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche's always inspiring example and guidance, we have learned that our different languages, locations, experiences and interests don't divide us, they bring us together and enliven us! And as we are leaving the Zoom-only world for retreats and events that take place both at our retreeat centers and online, Serenity Ridge needs your help. More
Supporting Ukrainian Refugees
Polish, Hungarian Sanghas Offer Help
Since the start of the conflict in Ukraine, many women, children and elder people have left their homes or country to move to a safer place. Three million refugees from Ukraine have gone to Poland; and as well, many Ukrainian men living and working in Poland went back to Ukraine to defend their country. Many Ukrainians have fled to western Ukraine, where many people originally from Hungary live.
Both the Polish and Hungarian sanghas of Ligmincha International have been providing support for refugees and others impacted by the war. More
Invocation of Yeshe Walmo
June 5 with Geshe Denma Gyaltsen
Many of our Ligmincha retreat centers and sanghas worldwide close the last practice of each day by reciting the Invocation of Yeshe Walmo. Doing so, we invoke this enlightened protector of Yungdrung Bon to guide and protect us at every level. Join Geshe Denma Gyaltsen, resident lama for Ligmincha Texas, at Serenity Ridge or online on Sunday, June 5, for a special half-day teaching on this practice. More
Upcoming CyberSangha Events with Rinpoche and Guests
Challenges of a Tibetan Female Journalist Conversation June 18
The CyberSangha team warmly invites you to join in the following new offerings. They include a teaching and guided meditation with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche on June 12 followed by a 24-hour full moon practice on June 13. On June 18, Rinpoche and co-host Jhama Lhamo will discuss Challenges of a Tibetan Female Journalist in an online conversation with two Tibetan journalists. More
Celebrating 19 New 3 Doors Teachers
June 12 International Practice Day Open to All
The 3 Doors is pleased to announce the graduation of 19 new teachers from around the world from a new yearlong Teacher Training program. This winter they completed the final stage of the training process with 3 Doors senior teachers and received authorization to teach 3 Doors practices.
This is the first program of its kind since the founding of The 3 Doors in 2011, when Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche personally selected, trained and authorized a group of his students, some of whom became the senior teachers of The 3 Doors. More
First in New Free Online Classes Through CyberSangha
Discovering Your True Voice Begins July 20
CyberSangha is happy to announce free online classes beginning with Discovering Your True Voice, a monthlong meditation course for releasing negative speech patterns, resting in inner silence, and realizing your true voice so you may enrich your life and be of more benefit to others. More
Upcoming GlideWing Online Workshop
Who Am I? A Journey to Self Realization Begins June 11
GlideWing is pleased to offer Who Am I? A Journey to Self-Realization, a two-week online workshop with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche from June 11-26. Participants will practice from their own homes, at their own schedule, with guidance from Rinpoche.
Many of the world's spiritual traditions are founded on a single, fundamental truth, that the source of all suffering in life is a mistaken sense of identity. More
Ligmincha Learning's Upcoming Courses
Tsa Lung and Sleep Yoga
Ligmincha Learning is pleased to offer two upcoming video-based online courses that will begin in July: Meditation, Breath and Movement with Alejandro Chaoul-Reich July 1-30 and Sleep Yoga with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche July 8-August 6. Ngondro, The Foundational Practices with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche can be joined through the end of June. More
Student and Teacher
Together on the Path
Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche answers a student's question about what stability means in practice and how we all can expand our ability to accommodate the challenges we face, as we integrate practice with life. This is an excerpt from oral teachings, winter 2021.
Student: I would like to understand a little bit more about what stability means in relation to practice. More
Spanish Translation of VOCL
Link to April Issue Now Available
Look for the translations of Voice of Clear Light Newsletters at the top of the VOCL website.
