Dear Friends,

In this issue, we feature an excerpt from the winter retreat teachings with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche. Rinpoche encourages us to continually explore and ask ourselves how we respond in our relationships with others. How do we be open in the face of challenging situations or problems? How do we connect with our true selves rather than our pain identities? Rinpoche’s message of welcoming the unexpected with new possibilities is a great reminder for our peace and happiness in the new year! Happy Losar and New Year everyone!!

Note about Losar: The Tibetan New year begins February 18-20, the year of the Fire Horse. While Ligmincha will not be organizing any global activities of celebration out of respect for the passing and paranirvana of His Eminence Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche, it is appropriate to gather together to practice, to expel obstacles, recite mantras, and to clean and prepare for the new year. 

More news and events at Ligmincha:

• Register for the Spring Wellness Retreat: April 9-12, available both in person and online.
• Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche’s 2026 retreat schedule.
• Five Elements Certification Program with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche begins in April.
• Upcoming free CyberSangha events.
• More Serenity Ridge Retreat offerings! Beginning in February with Marcy Vaughn & Gabriel Rocco; March with Geshe Yungdrung Gyatso; and April with Geshe Yongdong Losar.
• Save the dates for the Annual Summer Retreat with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche and Honored Guest His Holiness, the 34th Menri Trizin Rinpoche, June 26–July 11, 2026.
• Sangha Art Showcase invites your creativity on the five elements!
• Ligmincha Learning’s online courses for February & March.
• See revised calendar of online GlideWing courses. Tibetan Dream Yoga begins February 14.
• The 3 Doors upcoming events & programs include International Practice Day, four introductory retreats with 3 Doors senior teachers and more.

In Bön,
Aline and Jeff Fisher