About Rigpa
Rigpa is an international network of centers and groups offering the Buddha’s teachings in a way that is based on an authentic tradition, yet also relevant and beneficial for people in the modern world. Rigpa offers courses and seminars in meditation and compassion, as well as a complete path of study and practice for every stage of the Buddha’s teachings.
Who are we?
Rigpa was founded in 1979 by Sogyal Rinpoche, a Buddhist teacher from Tibet, who was also the author of The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying. Rigpa has the gracious patronage of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and each national Rigpa association has charitable and non-profit status.
From Meditation and Compassion to traditional Buddhist studies
Our courses and programs share simple meditation techniques and methods for training in compassion, which have been developed over centuries, yet help us deal with the challenges of everyday life. Meditation and compassion have been shown to be beneficial in many different ways, including bringing peace of mind, tackling stress, depression and other mental health problems. They can also help us to develop more kindness and warm-heartedness for ourselves, our families and those around us.
Rigpa Fellowship in the U.S.
Rigpa has been a registered 501c3 non-profit organization in the U.S. for over 30 years. Since its establishment in 1986, Rigpa continues to be open to all schools of Buddhism and creates an environment in which these teachings can be explored and experienced. With centers and groups in over 12 cities, and online courses and programs supporting those who don’t live near a center or group, we have programs for both beginners and those casually interested as well as students and practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism.