GUTOR – Protectors Puja with Lama Tenzin

The Ripa International Center (RIC) Hilfigweg 10, CH – 3172 Niederwangen, Bern

On the occasion of the Tibetan New Year – Losar – negative energies and influences of the past year are dispelled by traditional ceremonies and rituals.

YOGOM ® – Yoga / Meditation

The Ripa International Center (RIC) Hilfigweg 10, CH – 3172 Niederwangen, Bern

The targeted body and breathing exercises of YOGOM are a natural transition for the practice of sitting Shamatha meditation, connecting body and mind directly.

With François Bertolero (Yoga teacher and developer of this method)

RIPA Ngöndro With Lama Tenzin

The Ripa International Center (RIC) Hilfigweg 10, CH – 3172 Niederwangen, Bern

An Easter-Weekend devoted to the practice and accumulation of Ripa Lineage Preliminary practices. This session will be specially dedicated to prostrations and Vajrasattva.

Lead by Lama Tenzin Phuntsok

Visit to Aix-en-Provence

Visit Aix-en-Provence a Maison Diocésaine - Salle Cana, Aix-en-Provence, Provence

We are honored to announce that Dungsey Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche will be visiting Aix-en-Provence for practices and teachings during his European tour this spring

Embracing Life with Openness, Courage and Compassion

The Ripa International Center (RIC) Hilfigweg 10, CH – 3172 Niederwangen, Bern

With Dungsey Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche

According to Buddhist teachings, the inherent nature of all sentient beings is fundamentally good, although temporarily veiled by fear, doubt and mistrust. Embracing our insecurities with openness and loving-kindness, developing trust in our basic goodness and allowing the gentleness of our humanity to emerge could well be the cornerstone of the inner path that leads to a more compassionate engagement with society.

Nyung Né – Ritual Fasting

The Ripa International Center (RIC) Hilfigweg 10, CH – 3172 Niederwangen, Bern

Nyung Ne is a traditional Tibetan therapeutic fasting practice, based on prayers to Avalokiteshvara / Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion, with sessions of silence and teachings. This cleansing ritual is aimed at all those who want to connect with the compassionate qualities of their minds and of loving kindness.

Tara: Empowerment and Teachings

The Ripa International Center (RIC) Hilfigweg 10, CH – 3172 Niederwangen, Bern

With Dungsey Lhuntrul Dechen Gyurmey Rinpoche

Tara is the Female Buddha par excellence, who protects all sentient beings as a loving mother.The practice of Tara confers powerful blessings that bring peace and inner calm to disturbed energies. It helps pacify diseases, negativities, wars and conflicts, calms fears and it is said to promote long life.

Shiné / Shamatha

The Ripa International Center (RIC) Hilfigweg 10, CH – 3172 Niederwangen, Bern

Calm-abiding meditation
For beginners as well as regular meditators