Gesar Drala Retreat 2024
We are delighted to announce that the registration for the fall Gesar Drala retreat in Nepal is now open. His Eminence Namkha Drimed Rabjam Rinpoche and Lhunpo Rinpoche will teach and guide students in the Drupcho practices of Gesar Drala.
Donate to Support COVID-19 Relief
The Ripa Monasteries in Nepal and India have been deeply affected by COVID-19. During this past year, several monks contracted Covid-19. We are requesting your assistance in 2022. Will you please contribute generously to support the treatment of our monks and teachers?
"Revealed Treasures" - Gongter Text Translation Project
Ripa Ladrang Foundation has accepted the profound responsibility of sponsoring the Gong Ter translation project for H.E. Terton Namkha Drimed Rinpoche’s termas (Revealed Treasures). We invite you to join us in sponsorship of this sacred translation project.
Mero Gaon - My Village
Mero Gaon means My Village in Nepali. It is a humanitarian project founded by Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche designed to rebuild homes and remote villages that were destroyed in the 2015 earthquake which claimed over 8,800 lives and destroyed 770,000 homes. This project was recently completed. All 55 homes have been re-built and we thank you very much for your love and support.
Our Mission
The Mission of the Ripa Ladrang Foundation as a non-profit organization is to promote, support and preserve Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism, following the footsteps of the Ripa Lineage and its teachers. Since this tradition’s religious values and practices are very much about compassionate engagement with the world and its people, we fulfill this mission through a combination of teachings, preservation of religious texts, spiritual outreach and a wide variety of humanitarian service projects.
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Our Goals
Ripa’s Guiding Principles
- The specific purpose of the foundation is to support, advance, propagate, and preserve the teaching, practice and study of the Tibetan Buddhist religion. The Ripa Ladrang Foundation will support Buddhist teaching activities throughout the United States and the world, with emphasis on the Ripa Lineage.
- The preservation of Tibetan culture and support of the Tibetan refugee population outside Tibet are two of our most important goals. We work toward this goal through our humanitarian projects and ensuring the spiritual aspects of Buddhism are protected and shared. We ensure this by supporting the Tibetan monastic tradition and the preservation of religious texts.
- Through our focus on spirituality and humanitarian projects, we propagate peace in the world and encourage individuals to find peace, both within and outside themselves.
Achievements
Passing On Tradition
We are acting to preserve Buddhist teachings over the globe.
Aiding Local People
Our efforts have provided for the impoverished in Nepal and Tibet.
Providing Clean Water
Our efforts have helped build 3 new water purification plants.
Restoring Fish Populations
We have re-introduced over 10,000 fish into local waters.
Our Monasteries
Rigon Tashi Choeling – Nepal
The Rigon Tashi Choeling Monastery was opened in November of 2005, after the successful funding and completion of the New Treasures Project. The monastery represents the vision of Tibetan lama and meditation master, Namkha Drimed Rabjam Rinpoche. Learn More
Rigon Tashi Choeling – Tibet
One of the first projects conducted by the Ripa Ladrang Foundation was to fund the restoration of the Rigon Tashi Choeling Monastery in Tibet. This Monastery is currently run by His Eminence’s oldest son Tenzin Nyima Rinpoche. Learn More
Rigon Thupten Mindrolling – India
After departing Tibet in 1959 due to the communist invasion, the Ripa Masters and followers ended up relocating to the state of Orissa, India. Upon settling down in Chandragiri, the Ripa Masters constructed The Thupten Mindrolling Monastery as the new main monastery of the Ripa Lineage. Learn More
Other Ripa Centers
Ripa International Center – Switzerland
The Ripa International Center in Niederwangen, Switzerland is an International Buddhist Center where the humanitarian and spiritual aspects of Tibetan Buddhism can be developed and practiced. Its central location in Europe ensures access to the uninterrupted wisdom flow of transmission from the Ripa Lineage and to bring the living spiritual tradition of our Tibetan teachers to the West. Learn More
Urgen Sangak Choiling – Kalmykia
In the village of Trinity, next to the ongoing construction of the future Temple “Urgen Sangak Choeling” that was blessed and given name by Namkha Rinpoche during his previous visits, Rinpoche held Gesar Sang for removing obstacles, increasing energy and summoning the Lungta of well-being. Learn More
Ripa Center – Moscow
The new Ripa Moscow Center will become a place of prosperity and spreading the Dharma for current and future generations. There are many more people who will now have an opportunity to benefit from the teachings and to find happiness through deeper connection. Learn More
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Projects
“Revealed Treasures” Gongter Text Translation Project
Providing the texts for teaching programs in the United States.
Mero Gaon
Mero Gaon – My Village, is a project of Ripa Sidhi Sangathan in partnership with Ripaladrang Foundation. It was founded by Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche.
Malaria Prevention Fund
Preventing Malaria in India.
Elders Sponsorship
Contribute to the Elders Sponsorship Program.
Monastery Repairs
With all of your generosity and support, we have been able to repair the damaged monastery.
Pure Water Project
The development of a mindful culture of water use.