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SUMMARY:HH Kyabgon Gongma Trichen Rinpoche
DESCRIPTION:Temple Inauguration\, Teachings and Empowerments\nWith His Holiness Kyabgon Gongma Trichen Rinpoche (The Sakya Trichen) and His Holiness the 43rd Sakya Trizin\, Gyana Vajra Rinpoche. This event is open to Buddhist students who have taken Refuge. \nAn exceptionally rare and significant event in Rigpa’s history when His Holiness Kyabgon Gongma Trichen Rinpoche\, and His Holiness Gyana Vajra Sakya Rinpoche will both visit\, to inaugurate the Dzogchen Beara Temple and to bestow teachings and empowerments. \nThis will be Their Holinesses’ first visit to Ireland—an occasion of deep significance\, and an extraordinary blessing. For nearly fifty years\, His Holiness Sakya Gongma Trichen Rinpoche has shown immense kindness to the Rigpa Sangha and has been present at some of the most important moments in our spiritual history. \nPraised by His Holiness the Dalai Lama as “the King of Vajrayana masters\,” His Holiness Gongma Trichen Rinpoche has dedicated his life to preserving\, practising\, and transmitting the profound traditions of Vajrayana Buddhism\, and especially the glorious Sakya lineage. His Holiness the 43rd Sakya Trizin\, Gyana Vajra Rinpoche\, has for some years accompanied his father on teaching tours around the world\, offering empowerments and teachings across Europe\, the Americas\, Asia\, and Australia. Both Their Holinesses teach in fluent English. \nYou are encouraged to book early as places in the Temple are limited. Please note there is no accommodation available on site. \nWe’re here to help!\nIf you have any questions regarding attending this event you can email us at temple@dzogchenbeara.org. If you are registered but would like help finding accommodation local to Dzogchen Beara\, or transport from/to Cork airport\, please fill out this enquiry form. \nAirports\nThere 4 main airports to arrive to Dzogchen Beara through Cork (flights from Carcasonne\, Bordeaux\, Paris\, Zurich\, Munich\, Barcelona\, Girona\, Spain\, France\, Germany\, England\, Holland and more)\, Kerry (Dublin\, Germany\, Spain\, Portugal\, France)\, Shannon (Bezier\, Girona\, Barcelona\, Madrid\, Rome\, Paris\, New York\, Chicago\, Boston and more) and Dublin (main airport services most of Europe and many US destinations). \nDonations \nSupport the Inauguration Event: As we prepare for this historic visit\, we are completing the temple’s sacred decoration and AV kit-out\, bringing sacred ritual items from India\, and landscaping the stupa grounds. This work\, as well as hosting of the Lamas\, monks and guests\, with all other practical costs of the inauguration\, requires urgent funding\, and we warmly invite your support to help us to prepare and bring the temple to its full beauty in time for this extraordinary event. Donate Here \nOfferings: Each day of this visit we will make abundant offerings of flowers\, lights and tsok. You are warmly invited to contribute towards these offerings. You can be confident that regardless of the size of your donation\, your positive intention and active support will bring you into its karmic field of blessing and positive energy. Donate Here \nLocal accommodation \nPlease note that many local accommodation providers are already booked for this period. Click the link below for more info. \nOverview of local accommodation \nFinancial support to attend \nThe retreat fee is your contribution towards the costs of organising this special event. \nOur commitment is for everyone to be able to attend retreats at Dzogchen Beara\, whatever their financial circumstances. We offer a number of options for Financial Support\, to assist with retreat contributions. \nInformation on Financial Support options. \n 
URL:https://www.dzogchenbeara.org/retreat/hh-kyabgon-gongma-trichen-rinpoche/
CATEGORIES:Rigpa
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SUMMARY:Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche - July
DESCRIPTION:Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche\nThree Roots Abhisheka and Drupcho \nIt is with great joy and gratitude that we announce Venerable Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche’s visit to Ireland this summer. \nOn July 31st\, August 1st and 2nd\, Rinpoche will bestow the Rigdzin Dupa\, Rangjung Peme Nyingtik\, and Dechen Gyalmo abhishekas at the Temple at Dzogchen Beara. \nFollowing the empowerments\, Rinpoche will preside over the Rangjung Peme Nyingtik drupcho from the 3rd to the 5th of August. \nOn Site Accommodation \nAll our on site accommodation is now full. See below for more local options. \nOther Local accommodation \nIf Dzogchen Beara’s accommodation is fully booked and you still want to attend\, consider booking local accommodation. \nOverview of local accommodation \nLocation\nThe event will be held in our newly opened Temple\, which is a modern example of a traditional Tibetan monastery designed to be an inspiring symbol of the Buddha’s teachings for our times.
URL:https://www.dzogchenbeara.org/retreat/dzigar-kongtrul-rinpoche-july/
CATEGORIES:Rigpa
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SUMMARY:Tendrel Nyesel Drupchö - September
DESCRIPTION:Tendrel Nyesel Drupchö\nFor Rigpa Sangha with a Guru Rinpoche Empowerment \nTendrel Nyesel is a cycle of teachings and practices revealed by Tertön Sogyal. It is known for creating auspicious circumstances by eliminating\, preventing and protecting against and transforming harm and conflict caused by misunderstanding and negative actions. It is one of the most powerful practices for bringing peace\, harmony and stability to our sangha and to the world. \nA Guru Rinpoche empowerment is required to do the actual sadhana practice. \nYou can join via live-streaming on Prajna if you are unable to attend in person. Streaming will be in English only. \nA detailed schedule  and link to Prajna will be posted closer to the date. \nMake a Donation \nMaking offerings is very much part of practices like this. This practice live-streaming is offered on a donation basis. We recommend €21 per day as a contribution to the offerings\, running the event and to make the streaming possible. You can make an offering online here (choose ‘Special Practices’).\nYou can dedicate your offering for you or for a loved one with an aspiration prayer online. All the names offered will be included in the practice.\nThank you for your generosity. \nThis weekend is an opportunity to learn a simple approach to meditation that is at once powerful and profound. We will also look at the benefits of the practice and its relevance to our everyday lives. \nLocation\nThe retreat will be held in our newly opened Temple\, which is a modern example of a traditional Tibetan monastery designed to be an inspiring symbol of the Buddha’s teachings for our times.
URL:https://www.dzogchenbeara.org/retreat/tendrel-nyesel-drupcho-september/
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SUMMARY:Background to the Dzogchen Pith Instructions
DESCRIPTION:Background to the Dzogchen Pith Instructions Part 1\nPart One \nAt the heart of the Dzogchen teachings taught by Sogyal Rinpoche\, are the extraordinary pith instructions on trekchö that he received from Nyoshul Khenpo Jamyang Dorje. These ‘Dzogchen Mengak’ teachings are what Rinpoche most deeply wished for his Dzogchen Mandala students to study\, practise and accomplish. \nThe Mengak teachings begin with a series of profound topics called ‘The Background’\, which Rinpoche taught thoroughly during the Three Year Retreat (2006-2009) and which were studied\, more essentially\, in the Dzogchen Mandala Study Programme (2015-2016). \nNow in Dzogchen Beara\, for the first time\, we are offering a chance for Dzogchen Mandala students who have previously received these teachings to study and practise them thoroughly in a retreat setting \nThe retreat in November is the first of a series of three retreats which we plan to hold over three consecutive years where the teachings that Sogyal Rinpoche gave during the Three Year Retreat will be shared\, reflected upon and practised.Throughout the retreat there will be a strong emphasis on invoking the blessings of the Dzogchen masters of the lineage and on the profound practice of Guru Yoga. \nThe teachings on this retreat have only recently been released\, and have been shared in retreats in Lerab Ling and in Blueys\, Australia. \nPlease note that this retreat will be offered in ENGLISH ONLY \nTEACHERS\nDesigned under the guidance of Patrick Gaffney\, this retreat on the Dzogchen Mengak Background teachings will be led by Rigpa Senior Teachers Valerie Baker and Ian Ives and Rigpa teacher Naomi Gassler. \nCRITERIA\nThis event is open to students who have previously received the teachings on the Background to the Dzogchen Mengak either:\n—during the 3-Year Retreat\, or\n—during the Dzogchen Retreat extension of September 2015\, or\n—the Dzogchen Study Programme of 2015- 2016. \nIn addition students need to:\n—have completed—or almost completed—the accumulations of the Longchen Nyingtik Ngöndro\, and\n—have received one of the following empowerments: Nyingtik Yabshyi\, Chetsun Nyingtik or Tigle Gyachen. \nHOW TO FOLLOW & APPLY\nDue to the extraordinary nature of the teachings shared\, the retreat will be held in-person only and will not be shared online. \nIf you would like to participate in this retreat please fill out this google form before the 1st of October 2026. If you are unsure whether you meet the criteria please apply and your individual situation will be considered. \nPROVISIONAL SCHEDULE \n07.30 – 08.15 Silent meditation (optional)\n09.00 – 09.30 Riwo Sangchö\n10.00 – 13.00 Teachings & Practice (with a short break)\n13.00 – 15.00 Lunch break\n15.00 – 16.30 Study session\n17.00 – 18.30 Tendrel Nyesel Tsok \nLocation\nThe retreat will be held in our Temple\, which is a modern example of a traditional Tibetan monastery designed to be an inspiring symbol of the Buddha’s teachings for our times.
URL:https://www.dzogchenbeara.org/retreat/background-to-the-dzogchen-pith-instructions/
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