Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, founder and spiritual director of Ligmincha International, is one of only a few masters of the Bön Dzogchen tradition presently living in the West. An accomplished scholar in the Bön Buddhist textual traditions of philosophy, exegesis, and debate, Tenzin Rinpoche completed a rigorous11-year course of traditional studies at the Bönpo Monastic Center (Menri Monastery) in India, where he received his Geshe, degree. In 1992 Tenzin Rinpoche founded Ligmincha International in order to preserve and introduce to the West the religious teachings and arts of the ancient Tibetan Bön Buddhist tradition. Fluent in English, Rinpoche is known for his clear, lively, and insightful teaching style and his ability to make Tibetan practices easily accessible to the Western student. He is a highly respected and beloved teacher to students throughout the United States, Mexico, and Europe. In addition to Ligmincha International’s affiliates in the United States, Rinpoche has established centers in Central and South America, Europe and India.
Rinpoche is the author of 10 books: Wonders of the Natural Mind, in which he presents the view and practice of the Bön Dzogchen teachings; and The Tibetan Yogas of Dream and Sleep; Healing with Form, Energy, and Light: The Five Elements in Tibetan Shamanism, Tantra, and Dzogchen; Unbounded Wholeness; Tibetan Sound Healing; Tibetan Yogas of Body, Speech and Mind; Awakening the Sacred Body; Awakening the Luminous Mind; The True Source of Healing; and Spontaneous Creativity.
Upcoming Programs by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
Sherap Chamma Retreat – Meditation on The Divine Feminine in the Bön Tradition
Experience the transformative practice of Sherap Chamma, the Mother of Wisdom and Love, in this meditation retreat rooted in the ancient Tibetan Bön tradition. Sherap Chamma embodies the inseparable qualities of wisdom, unconditional love, compassion, and healing. This practice offers a profound path for inner transformation and spiritual awakening. Learn a simple yet powerful meditation […]
ONLINE Sherap Chamma Retreat – Divine Feminine Meditation in the Bön Tradition
Experience the transformative practice of Sherap Chamma, the Mother of Wisdom and Love, in this meditation retreat rooted in the ancient Tibetan Bön tradition. Sherap Chamma embodies the inseparable qualities of wisdom, unconditional love, compassion, and healing. This practice offers a profound path for inner transformation and spiritual awakening. Learn a simple yet powerful meditation […]
2026 Fall Retreat—Bardo Teachings: Living with Joy, Dying in Peace
A Retreat on Awareness, Change, and the Nature of Transition. What if meeting change could become a source of strength and peace? This five-day Bardo meditation retreat with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche invites participants to explore the transitional space between death and rebirth, revealing how our approach to change, uncertainty, and impermanence shapes our lives. Drawing on the wisdom of the Tibetan Bön lineage, the retreat offers contemplative teachings and practices that cultivate clarity, courage, and inner stability in both life and death. Cultivating Strength, Clarity, and Peace in Times of Change Through meditation, reflection, and […]
ONLINE 2026 Fall Retreat—Bardo Teachings: Living with Joy, Dying in Peace
Bardo Teachings: Living with Joy, Dying in Peace - A Meditation Retreat Serenity Ridge Retreat Center, Virginia A Retreat on Awareness, Change, and the Nature of Transition What if meeting change could become a source of strength and peace? This five-day Bardo meditation retreat with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche invites participants to explore the transitional space […]