News and Impressions from His Holiness the Dalai Lama's Visit to San Diego 2012

With the visit of the Dalai Lama to San Diego this week, there has been so much attention in the media about his work and Buddhism in general. We at Rigpa San Diego are so pleased he has come to teach in our community. We hope that our town and all beings will be blessed by his compassion.

Just a few notes:
Here is the link to the live webcast that will take place Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m. from SDSU:
http://www.dalailamasandiego.org/watch_live.php

Here is one Rigpa sangha member's blog entry about impressions from his USD talk today:
http://heartofcompassionmalas.blogspot.com/2012/04/oh-dalai-lama.html

And finally, we'd like to take this moment to invite you all to an upcoming talk by a fabulous Tibetan lama that Rigpa is hosting. Tsoknyi Rinpoche is a modern meditation master who speaks with the wisdom and background of a traditional Tibetan Buddhist education, but who has lived in the West and speaks to our minds. Here is a link to info about his talk on May 16th at the Sherwood Auditorium at the Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla:
http://sandiego.usa.rigpa.org/Upcoming_Events.html

More about that later.

May all beings enjoy happiness!

Wednesday 3/28/2012 Rigpa San Diego Drop In Meditation

This Wednesday's drop in meditation (3/28/12) will include sharing some of Sogyal Rinpoche's recent teachings interspersed with sitting, instruction in meditation, and light discussion of our experience & questions.

7-8:30p.m.
The Art Center Building 710 13th St. #314 San Diego, CA 92101

At the front door dial-pad, dial "040" to be let into the building. Go to the third floor to Suite 314.

This Wednesday Drop In Meditation

Rigpa Fellowship's Wednesday night drop in meditation this week (3-21) will focus on the "Unifying Practice". Led by a Rigpa sangha member, this is a meditation that uses mantra, awareness of breath, and focus on an image—combined as a method that calms and inspires the mind. All are welcome.

All are welcome.

7-8:30p.m.

The Art Center Building 710 13th St. #314 San Diego, CA 92101

At the front door dial-pad, dial "040" to be let into the building. Go to the third floor to Suite 314.

Call 619-906-4291 for more information.

Rigpa Fellowship's Autumn Retreat and Public Talk by Sogyal Rinpoche!

Rigpa San Diego

The Rigpa Autumn Retreat at the Bahia Hotel in San Diego begins this weekend! Ground crew is busy preparing--there's lots of excitement over the opportunity to learn from Sogyal Rinpoche. The public talk is Saturday Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. in the Mission Ballroom at the Bahia in Mission Beach. Tickets will be available at the door. $20 general admission, $10 students! Come early to get your preferred seats...

See you there!

The Second Annual Rigpa Retreat in San Diego with Sogyal Rinpoche

November 12 - 20, 2011
with a short option November 12 - 14, and a public talk on November 12th

With his remarkable gift for presenting the essence of Tibetan Buddhism in a way that is both authentic and profoundly relevant to the modern mind, Sogyal Rinpoche is one of the most renowned teachers of our time.

Born in Kham in Eastern Tibet, Sogyal Rinpoche was recognized at an early age as the incarnation of Terton Sogyal Lerab Lingpa, a great master and visionary saint of the nineteenth century and a teacher to the Thirteenth Dalai Lama. Today he continues to teach and travel widely in Europe, Australia, Asia, and the United States.

We rarely have teachers of this caliber in San Diego, making this 9 day retreat a true highlight of the year. Make your plans now to experience the authenticity, purity and power of Sogyal Rinpoche's unique teachings for yourself.

Early Bird Rates Are In Effect Through July 31st

Registration Here

November 12 - 20: Full Retreat - $450 early bird, $550 regular

November 12 - 14: Short Option - $175 early bird, $275 regular

Complete Retreat information Here

At the Bahia Resort Hotel
998 W Mission Bay Drive
San Diego, CA 92109

For questions, call Rigpa Fellowship at 619 906 4291 or email emily.steinberg@rigpa.org

Please inquire for Student Rates (valid student ID required)

Rigpa Spring New York Retreat, and Zam—The Rigpa U.S. Store

As Summer approaches, plans are cooking for the upcoming retreat in New York. Fewer activities will be planned for the local San Diego Rigpa Meditation Center. So, to tide you over, here is a link to the Zam Rigpa Store, which sells books, CDs, DVDs, practice material for those who meditate (or just think about meditation), and every type of study and inspirational resource one could need.

And here is one of the latest books to be offered, a spiritual memoir/travelogue/human rights treatise written by Matteo Pistono—In The Shadow of the Buddha. I'm sure you'll find it entertaining and highly informative!

New Online Rigpa Meditation Classes Begin April 20 2011

Rigpa Online Meditation Classes

Don't Miss out - Classes start April 20
These are great classes based on Sogyal Rinpoche's latest instructions about meditation. Whether you've meditated a little, a lot, or not at all, they will lead you into establishing and enlivening your practice. Taught by experienced Rigpa instructors.
(For More Info, Click on the Link Above)

Foundation Courses:
What Meditation Really Is, Part 1
April 20 - July 13, 2011 (12 sessions)
An introduction to methods of meditation practice that are simple, yet powerful and profound.
Prerequisites: Open to all.
3 DVDs $30 plus shipping, Tuition $150

What Meditation Really Is, Part 2
April 27 - July 13, 2011 (11 sessions)
This course continues an introduction to meditation practice.
Prerequisites: What Meditation Really Is, Part 1
1 DVD $20 plus shipping, Tuition $150