Letter from the Editors

Simply Taking the First Step

Dear Friends,

In this issue's teaching excerpt Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche draws our attention to the gifts of loving-kindness, reminding us to be the one to take the first step, to forgive and share our open hearts. How do we miss doing that? Rinpoche continues to lead us on the journey to finding peace and joy in our lives.

To all, a very Happy Losar! The Tibetan New Year will be celebrated from February 28 to March 2, 2025. See more details in the article below.

More news and events at Ligmincha:

• Spring Wellness Retreat, April 9-13, at Serenity Ridge & online on Zoom now open for registration.
• See Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche's teaching schedule.
• Honoring His Eminence Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche on his 100th Birthday.
• Check out the new CyberSangha Podcast & a special series of February broadcasts from Kathmandu.
• Register for the Du Tri Su training program beginning March 12, 2025.
• Ligmincha Learning's online courses start in March on Ngondro, Sleep Yoga and Five Elements.
• GlideWing's online course Awakening the Sacred Body begins February 15.
• From the VOCL archives, enjoy a brief excerpt of Tenzin Rinpoche on H.E. Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche during the 2000 retreat in Nepal.
• In this Student and Teacher article, Tenzin Rinpoche gives advice about the dzogchen teaching on leaving it as it is.
• View the Spanish translation for the December VOCL.
• Learn about the 3 Doors many offerings.

In Bon,

Aline and Jeff Fisher