Volume 26, Number 5 / October 2026

Silence is Golden

Dear Friends, How do you experience yourself in silence? In this new excerpt from Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche’s teachings at the summer retreat at Serenity Ridge, we are encouraged to ask this, and more importantly to experience it.

An Edited Excerpt of Teachings by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, Summer 2026

During this next portion of the retreat we will be remaining in silence. Among the aspects of stillness, silence, and spaciousness, it is particularly important that you recognize your own experience with the stillness and with the silence.

Three Upcoming Serenity Ridge Retreats with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche

Join us at Serenity Ridge or online for three upcoming retreats with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche! All are open to beginners and experienced meditators. You can attend in person at Serenity Ridge or online on Zoom.

A Personal Reflection from Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche

In a recent Facebook post, Rinpoche shared his personal reflection about shrines.

An Important Announcement from Rinpoche

Rinpoche recently announced on Facebook that beginning in 2027 he plans to reduce the frequency of his travel and in-person teaching in the European communities

September, October & Beyond

CyberSangha’s online events are always free and open to all. Here’s what’s coming up in late September, October and beyond:

A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words

Enjoy these gorgeous pictures taken by sangha member Regi Frantz on her recent trip to Menri Monastery in India, including a few of His Holiness, 34th Menri Trizin Rinpoche. And stay tuned for announcements about next summer’s annual retreat at Serenity Ridge with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche and special guest, His Holiness, 34th Menri Trizin Rinpoche.

Three Heart Mantras, Sherap Chamma, Sleep Yoga, Tsa Lung

Ligmincha Learning is pleased to offer these online guided courses beginning in October and November, as well as several self-paced courses and free courses, open at all times.

GlideWing Online Workshop with Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche

Join us for this opportunity to free yourself from creative obstacles, nurture your capacity for joyful self-expression, and make positive changes in your life.

Compassion Project, Online Weekend Retreat with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche and Founding Teachers, More

The 3 Doors is an international nonprofit organization founded in 2010 by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche with the mission of transforming lives through meditation practices grounded in wisdom and compassion from the Tibetan Bön tradition. Upcoming opportunities include:

Link to August 2026 Issue Now Available

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