Temple Inauguration, Teachings and Empowerments
With His Holiness Kyabgon Gongma Trichen Rinpoche (The Sakya Trichen) and His Holiness the 43rd Sakya Trizin, Gyana Vajra Rinpoche
In July, Dzogchen Beara will host an exceptionally rare and significant event in Rigpa’s history when HH Kyabgon Gongma Trichen Rinpoche, and HH Gyana Vajra Sakya Rinpoche, will both visit, to inaugurate the temple and to bestow teachings and empowerments.
This 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.
Praised 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.
You are encouraged to book early as places in the Temple are limited.
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