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[[Image:DR,DOCL79.jpg|frame|Dudjom Rinpoche teaching at Dzogchen Orgyen Chö Ling in 1979.]]
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== 1977 ==  
== 1977 ==  
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August 27th 1977 sees the opening ceremony of Orgyen Chö Ling in Kilburn, London.
August 27th 1977 sees the opening ceremony of Orgyen Chö Ling in Kilburn, London.


The first summer school is run as a short, intensive period of study and practice giving a thorough introduction to Buddhism.
The first summer school is run as a short, intensive period of study and practice giving a thorough introduction to Buddhism.


'''Gyalwang [[Karmapa]]''' visits in November with [[Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche]].
'''Gyalwang [[Karmapa]]''' visits in November with [[Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche]].
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== 1978 ==  
== 1978 ==  


Sogyal Rinpoche teaches on Kunsang Lamai Shelung in January.
Sogyal Rinpoche teaches on [[Kunzang Lama’i Shelung]] in January.
The second London Summer School in July and August is called Space and Intelligence
The second London Summer School in July and August is called Space and Intelligence.


13th August, Kyabjé '''[[Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche]]''' and Kyabjé '''[[Dudjom Rinpoche]]''' send a message to Orgyen Chö Ling.
13th August, Kyabjé '''[[Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche]]''' and Kyabjé '''[[Dudjom Rinpoche]]''' send a message to Orgyen Chö Ling.


15th August-3rd September, Kyabjé '''[[Sakya Trizin]]''' visits Orgyen Chö Ling. He teaches on Mahayana and Vajrayana in the context of Lam Dre.
15th August-3rd September, Kyabjé '''[[Sakya Trizin]]''' visits Orgyen Chö Ling. He teaches on [[Mahayana]] and [[Vajrayana]] in the context of [[Lamdré]].




== 1979 ==  
== 1979 ==  


In May, Kyabjé '''[[Dudjom Rinpoche]]''', along with '''[[Khenpo Thubten]]''', teaches in London, and stays at Orgyen Chö Ling. He teaches on ''Dzogchen View and Practice'', to up to 250 people at St Mark’s Hall over twelve days. At Chelsea Town Hall he teaches on meditation to two thousand people. He also teaches on [[Richö]] to a smaller group of ‘senior students’.  
In May, Kyabjé '''[[Dudjom Rinpoche]]''', along with '''[[Khenpo Thubten]]''', teaches in London, and stays at Orgyen Chö Ling. He teaches on ''[[Dzogchen]] View and Practice'', to up to 250 people at St Mark’s Hall over twelve days. At Chelsea Town Hall he teaches on [[meditation]] to two thousand people. He also teaches on [[Richö]] to a smaller group of ‘senior students’.  


The third summer school—''Meditation in Action''—is held during August and September.
The third summer school—''Meditation in Action''—is held during August and September.
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== 1980 ==  
== 1980 ==  


'''[[Ato Rinpoche]]''' gives two teachings, one on meditation practice, the other on the Guru Rinpoche practice called the ''The Shower of Blessings'' in January and February. He returned on a regular basis, from April to July.
'''[[Ato Rinpoche]]''' gives two teachings, one on meditation practice, the other on the [[Guru Rinpoche]] practice called the ''The Shower of Blessings'' in January and February. He returned on a regular basis, from April to July.


From the 10th to the 14th of March, '''[[Sogyal Rinpoche]]''' leads ''A Retreat In the City''.
From the 10th to the 14th of March, '''[[Sogyal Rinpoche]]''' leads ''A Retreat In the City''.


During July, '''[[Sogyal Rinpoche]]''' teaches on ''Padmasambhava and the Guru Yoga of '''[[Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö]]'''.
During July, '''[[Sogyal Rinpoche]]''' teaches on ''[[Padmasambhava]] and the [[Guru Yoga]] of '''[[Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö]]'''.


'''[[Sakya Dagchen Rinpoche]]''' teaches at the end of July.
'''[[Sakya Dagchen Rinpoche]]''' teaches at the end of July.
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In September, '''[[Sogyal Rinpoche]]''' teaches on ''The Gates of Death'' in London, beginning with a weekend of teaching at the East West Centre followed by six days of teaching at Dzogchen Orgyen Chöling.
In September, '''[[Sogyal Rinpoche]]''' teaches on ''The Gates of Death'' in London, beginning with a weekend of teaching at the East West Centre followed by six days of teaching at Dzogchen Orgyen Chöling.


'''[[Ato Rinpoche]]''' teaches in November and December on Faith and A Song of Milarepa.
'''[[Ato Rinpoche]]''' teaches in November and December on ''Faith and A Song of [[Milarepa]]''.


== 1981 ==  
== 1981 ==  


A need had arisen for a place to accommodate larger numbers of people. Alongside this, there is a need to give expression to the openness of the teaching of Buddha and derive full benefit from contact with various disciplines in the arts and sciences. To facilitate these needs, ''The Rigpa Fellowship'', a charitable trust, was founded.
A need had arisen for a place to accommodate larger numbers of people. Alongside this, there is a need to give expression to the openness of the teaching of [[Buddha]] and derive full benefit from contact with various disciplines in the arts and sciences. To facilitate these needs, ''The [[Rigpa]] Fellowship'', a charitable trust, was founded.


'''[[Sogyal Rinpoche]]''' gives an introduction to [[Dzogchen]] and [[Mahamudra]] and the nine yanas at in January and February.  
'''[[Sogyal Rinpoche]]''' gives an introduction to [[Dzogchen]] and [[Mahamudra]] and the [[nine yanas]] at in January and February.  


'''[[Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche]]''' teaches on the nature of mind on the 14th and 15th February. He gives a teaching to ‘older students’ on the 16th. '''[[Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche]]''' teaches on the three yanas and the two truths on the 14th and 15th.
'''[[Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche]]''' teaches on the [[nature of mind]] on the 14th and 15th February. He gives a teaching to ‘older students’ on the 16th. '''[[Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche]]''' teaches on the [[three yanas]] and the [[two truths]] on the 14th and 15th.


'''[[Ato Rinpoche]]''' teaches in February and March on the instruction about How to Listen from [[Kunzang Lama’i Shelung]] at Dzogchen Orgyen Chöling.
'''[[Ato Rinpoche]]''' teaches in February and March on the instruction about ''How to Listen'' from [[Kunzang Lama’i Shelung]] at Dzogchen Orgyen Chöling.


On June 29th [[Nechung Oracle|Nechung Rinpoche]] teaches on refuge and [[Tertön Sogyal]].
On June 29th [[Nechung Oracle|Nechung Rinpoche]] teaches on [[refuge]] and [[Tertön Sogyal]].





Revision as of 10:16, 9 December 2008

Dudjom Rinpoche teaching at Dzogchen Orgyen Chö Ling in 1979

1977

August 27th 1977 sees the opening ceremony of Orgyen Chö Ling in Kilburn, London.

The first summer school is run as a short, intensive period of study and practice giving a thorough introduction to Buddhism.

Gyalwang Karmapa visits in November with Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche.

1978

Sogyal Rinpoche teaches on Kunzang Lama’i Shelung in January. The second London Summer School in July and August is called Space and Intelligence.

13th August, Kyabjé Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche and Kyabjé Dudjom Rinpoche send a message to Orgyen Chö Ling.

15th August-3rd September, Kyabjé Sakya Trizin visits Orgyen Chö Ling. He teaches on Mahayana and Vajrayana in the context of Lamdré.


1979

In May, Kyabjé Dudjom Rinpoche, along with Khenpo Thubten, teaches in London, and stays at Orgyen Chö Ling. He teaches on Dzogchen View and Practice, to up to 250 people at St Mark’s Hall over twelve days. At Chelsea Town Hall he teaches on meditation to two thousand people. He also teaches on Richö to a smaller group of ‘senior students’.

The third summer school—Meditation in Action—is held during August and September.

1980

Ato Rinpoche gives two teachings, one on meditation practice, the other on the Guru Rinpoche practice called the The Shower of Blessings in January and February. He returned on a regular basis, from April to July.

From the 10th to the 14th of March, Sogyal Rinpoche leads A Retreat In the City.

During July, Sogyal Rinpoche teaches on Padmasambhava and the Guru Yoga of Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö.

Sakya Dagchen Rinpoche teaches at the end of July.

In September, Sogyal Rinpoche teaches on The Gates of Death in London, beginning with a weekend of teaching at the East West Centre followed by six days of teaching at Dzogchen Orgyen Chöling.

Ato Rinpoche teaches in November and December on Faith and A Song of Milarepa.

1981

A need had arisen for a place to accommodate larger numbers of people. Alongside this, there is a need to give expression to the openness of the teaching of Buddha and derive full benefit from contact with various disciplines in the arts and sciences. To facilitate these needs, The Rigpa Fellowship, a charitable trust, was founded.

Sogyal Rinpoche gives an introduction to Dzogchen and Mahamudra and the nine yanas at in January and February.

Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche teaches on the nature of mind on the 14th and 15th February. He gives a teaching to ‘older students’ on the 16th. Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche teaches on the three yanas and the two truths on the 14th and 15th.

Ato Rinpoche teaches in February and March on the instruction about How to Listen from Kunzang Lama’i Shelung at Dzogchen Orgyen Chöling.

On June 29th Nechung Rinpoche teaches on refuge and Tertön Sogyal.


Rigpa opens at St Paul’s Crescent, Camden, in July 1981.