Rigpa Sydney

Basics

Rigpa aims to present the Buddhist tradition of Tibet in a way that is both completely authentic, and as relevant as possible to the lives and needs of modern men and women.

Open to all schools and traditions of Buddhist wisdom, and with the guidance and gracious patronage of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Rigpa offers those following the Buddhist teachings a complete path of study and practice, along with the environment they need to experience the teachings fully.

"Rigpa is a Tibetan word, which in general means 'intelligence' or 'awareness'. In Dzogchen, however, the highest teachings in the Buddhist tradition of Tibet, rigpa has a deeper connotation, 'the innermost nature of the mind'. The whole of the teaching of Buddha is directed towards realizing this, our ultimate nature, the state of omniscience or enlightenment - a truth so universal, so primordial that it goes beyond all limits, and beyond even religion itself."

Sogyal Rinpoche Inspired by the meaning of the word rigpa, Sogyal Rinpoche gave this as the name for his work and to the vehicle he was developing to serve the Buddha's teaching in the west. Today, Rigpa has more than 100 centres in 23 countries around the world.

Location: 
Level1, 822 George Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Spiritual Director: 
Sogyal Rinpoche

Teachings and Events

What Meditation Really Is

When: 
10-week Course on Tuesdays 7 - 9:30pm commencing 15th February, 2011

We all want to be happy.

But often the relentless pace and challenges of life make it impossible to know where to look for happiness. Through the wisdom of meditation, however, we can find peace and contentment.

To our amazement, we discover a profound stillness that is always with us, beneath the turbulence of all our thoughts and emotions. When we allow our mind to settle, quietly, in

Shamatha Practice - Rigpa Meditation

When: 
Friday evenings 7 to 8pm - from 4th February 2011
Location: 
Rigpa Sydney Centre, 822 George Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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One hour of meditation divided into 15 minute segments with guidance. Open to everyone at all levels of experience. Come and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of our Centre in the heart of the Sydney CBD.Please arrive 10 minutes before practice begins. Cushions and chairs provided.

Payment by donation.

Unifying Practice - Rigpa Meditation

When: 
Tuesday evenings 6pm to 7pm - from 1st February 2011
Location: 
Rigpa Sydney Centre, 822 George Street, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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One hour of meditation interspersed with mantra and basic instruction. Open to everyone at all levels of experience. Come and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of our Centre in the heart of the Sydney CBD.

Please arrive 10 minutes before practice begins. Cushions and chairs provided.

Payment by donation.

Media

Tibetan Book of Living and Dying

Sogyal Rinpoche's acclaimed spiritual classic is widely regarded as one of the most complete and authoritative presentations of the Tibetan Buddhist teachings ever written.

Vajra Guru Mantra

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A recording of the Vajra Guru Mantra. Chanted by Khyentse Sangyum Khandro Tsering Chodron with Sogyal Rinpoche.

Meditation - Sogyal Rinpoche

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Sogyal Rinpoche explains how the 'calm abiding' of shamatha and the 'clear seeing' of vipashyana can lead to the realization of the nature of mind.

What meditation really is - Sogyal Rinpoche

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Sogyal Rinpoche explains that there is much more to meditation than saying mantras and burning incense.

The Purpose of Life - Sogyal Rinpoche

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Why working with the mind is the only way to find true happiness.

The essence of Buddhism - Sogyal Rinpoche

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The entire teaching of the Buddha can be summed up in just three lines.

Looking for the elephant's footprints - Sogyal Rinpoche

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Sogyal Rinpoche uses a traditional example to explain how the mind really works.

Contact

Phone: 
02 9211 5304
Fax: 
02 9211 5289
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If you require more information about Rigpa's study and practice program or wish to register for a course in Sydney, or would like to be informed about courses or upcoming events, please use the details above.