When did Sogyal Rinpoche give the name Rigpa to his work?
Sogyal Rinpoche gave the name Rigpa to his work in 1979. At that time, the organization had just one centre located in north-west London known as Dzogchen Orgyen Chö Ling.
Questions about Rigpa (organization)
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What happened to Rigpa Lérab Ling membership on the 3rd of August 2017?
The Union Bouddhiste De France suspended Rigpa Lérab Ling membership on the 3rd of August 2017 following testimonies from current and ex-Rigpa students regarding physical, sexual and financial abuse by Sogyal Rinpoche. They also suspended Rigpa France membership at that time.
Where was Rigpa's first retreat centre established?
Rigpa's first retreat centre, Dzogchen Beara, was set up on the west coast of Ireland. A programme of Easter and summer retreats began shortly after the initial founding.
Who taught and gave empowerments to 1,500 people at Rigpa's summer retreat near Grenoble in 1990?
Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche taught and gave empowerments to 1,500 people at Rigpa's summer retreat near Grenoble in the French Alps in 1990.
When did Rigpa Shedra open and where is it located?
Rigpa Shedra, or study college, was established in 2001 in Lerab Ling offering courses based on traditional Buddhist texts taught by lamas such as Dzogchen Rinpoche, Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche, Ringu Tulku and Khenpo Pema Sherab.