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[[Image:Lerab Ling Temple 2.JPG|frame|The Main Temple in Lerab Ling, 2006]]
[[Image:Lerab Ling Temple 2.JPG|thumb|The Main Temple in Lerab Ling, 2006]]
[[Image:Temple North 440.jpg|frame|North side of the temple at Lerab Ling]]
Founded in 1991 by [[Sogyal Rinpoche]] and located near Montpellier in southern France, '''Lerab Ling''' is [[About Rigpa|Rigpa]]'s international retreat centre and home to the [[Rigpa Shedra]] West, and includes the newly constructed temple Palri Pema Ösel Dargyé Ling, also known as The Institute of Wisdom and Compassion.
Founded in 1991 by [[Sogyal Rinpoche]] and located near Montpellier in southern France, '''Lerab Ling''' is [[About Rigpa|Rigpa]]'s international retreat centre and home to the [[Rigpa Shedra]] West, and includes the newly constructed temple Palri Pema Ösel Dargyé Ling, also known as The Institute of Wisdom and Compassion.


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*'''1999''' - The theme of the three month summer retreat was [[ngöndro]], which Sogyal Rinpoche taught from an experiential perspective. [[Neten Chokling Rinpoche]] and [[Orgyen Tobgyal Rinpoche]] led a [[Vajrakilaya]] [[drupchö]]. Orgyen Tobgyal Rinpoche gave teachings on [[dzogrim]]. [[Tsoknyi Rinpoche]] taught on View, Meditation and Action as part of the meditation retreat. [[Dzogchen Rinpoche]] taught on the ''Kunzang Lama'i Shalung Zindri'' by [[Khenpo Ngakchung]].
*'''1999''' - The theme of the three month summer retreat was [[ngöndro]], which Sogyal Rinpoche taught from an experiential perspective. [[Neten Chokling Rinpoche]] and [[Orgyen Tobgyal Rinpoche]] led a [[Vajrakilaya]] [[drupchö]]. Orgyen Tobgyal Rinpoche gave teachings on [[dzogrim]]. [[Tsoknyi Rinpoche]] taught on View, Meditation and Action as part of the meditation retreat. [[Dzogchen Rinpoche]] taught on the ''Kunzang Lama'i Shalung Zindri'' by [[Khenpo Ngakchung]].
**In November Sogyal Rinpoche led an older students’ retreat and [[Kyabjé Trulshik Rinpoche]] came and gave a series of empowerments, including Vajrakilaya [[Yang Nying Pudri]], to over 500 older students.
**In November Sogyal Rinpoche led an older students’ retreat and [[Kyabjé Trulshik Rinpoche]] came and gave a series of empowerments, including Vajrakilaya [[Yang Nying Pudri]], to over 500 older students.
[[Image:HHDLdrupchen2000.jpg|thumb|left|[[His Holiness the Dalai Lama]] during the [[empowerment]] of [[Yang Nying Pudri]], 19th September 2000, Lerab Ling]]
*'''2000''' - The visit of [[His Holiness the Dalai Lama]], preceded by a [[Vajrakilaya]] [[drupchen]] by the monks of [[Namgyal Monastery]] and [[Garje Khamtrul Rinpoche]]. [[Kyabjé Trulshik Rinpoche]] was also present. ''See'' [[Lerab Gar 2000]].
*'''2000''' - The visit of [[His Holiness the Dalai Lama]], preceded by a [[Vajrakilaya]] [[drupchen]] by the monks of [[Namgyal Monastery]] and [[Garje Khamtrul Rinpoche]]. [[Kyabjé Trulshik Rinpoche]] was also present. ''See'' [[Lerab Gar 2000]].
*'''2001''' - The first [[Rigpa Shedra]] took place with teachings from [[Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche]] and [[Ringu Tulku Rinpoche]]. [[Dzogchen Rinpoche]] gave the empowerment of [[Rigdzin Düpa]], [[Namkha Drimé Rinpoche]] gave an empowerment of [[Gesar]], and [[Orgyen Tobgyal Rinpoche]] taught on the practice of [[Narak Kong Shak]].
*'''2001''' - The first [[Rigpa Shedra]] took place with teachings from [[Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche]] and [[Ringu Tulku Rinpoche]]. [[Dzogchen Rinpoche]] gave the empowerment of [[Rigdzin Düpa]], [[Namkha Drimé Rinpoche]] gave an empowerment of [[Gesar]], and [[Orgyen Tobgyal Rinpoche]] taught on the practice of [[Narak Kong Shak]].
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**5 December: [[Khandro Tsering Chödrön]] arrives and takes residence at Lerab Ling.
**5 December: [[Khandro Tsering Chödrön]] arrives and takes residence at Lerab Ling.
*'''2007''' - The 'Second Teaching Period' focused on the study of the ''[[Bodhicharyavatara]]'', chapters 1-8, and the practice of [[sadhana]], with extensive teachings on [[Rigdzin Düpa]] and [[Yang Nying Pudri]]. His Holiness [[Sakya Trizin]] gave the empowerment of [[Vajrakilaya]] from the [[Khön Family Lineage of Vajrakilaya|Khön family lineage]] and [[Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche]] taught on [[Jigme Lingpa]]'s ''[[Staircase to Akanishtha]]''. There were also visits from Dr [[Lodrö Puntsok]] and [[Khenpo Puntsok Namgyal]], as well as [[Alak Zenkar Rinpoche]], [[Pewar Rinpoche]] and [[Tsoknyi Rinpoche]].
*'''2007''' - The 'Second Teaching Period' focused on the study of the ''[[Bodhicharyavatara]]'', chapters 1-8, and the practice of [[sadhana]], with extensive teachings on [[Rigdzin Düpa]] and [[Yang Nying Pudri]]. His Holiness [[Sakya Trizin]] gave the empowerment of [[Vajrakilaya]] from the [[Khön Family Lineage of Vajrakilaya|Khön family lineage]] and [[Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche]] taught on [[Jigme Lingpa]]'s ''[[Staircase to Akanishtha]]''. There were also visits from Dr [[Lodrö Puntsok]] and [[Khenpo Puntsok Namgyal]], as well as [[Alak Zenkar Rinpoche]], [[Pewar Rinpoche]] and [[Tsoknyi Rinpoche]].
[[Image:Hhdl Lerab Ling 2008.jpg|thumb|[[His Holiness the Dalai Lama]] in Lerab Ling, August 2008]]
*'''2008''' - The 'Third Teaching Period' focused on Dzogchen, with teachings from [[Sogyal Rinpoche]], [[Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche]], [[Mingyur Rinpoche]] and [[Tsoknyi Rinpoche]]. [[Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche]] taught on the ''[[Heart Treasure of the Saints]]''. The 'All Mandala' retreat with three attendance options culminated with the visit of [[His Holiness the Dalai Lama]] and also included teachings from [[Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche]], Father Laurence Freeman, [[Orgyen Tobgyal Rinpoche]] and [[Pewar Rinpoche]], and an empowerment from [[Taklung Tsetrul Rinpoche]].
*'''2008''' - The 'Third Teaching Period' focused on Dzogchen, with teachings from [[Sogyal Rinpoche]], [[Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche]], [[Mingyur Rinpoche]] and [[Tsoknyi Rinpoche]]. [[Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche]] taught on the ''[[Heart Treasure of the Saints]]''. The 'All Mandala' retreat with three attendance options culminated with the visit of [[His Holiness the Dalai Lama]] and also included teachings from [[Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche]], Father Laurence Freeman, [[Orgyen Tobgyal Rinpoche]] and [[Pewar Rinpoche]], and an empowerment from [[Taklung Tsetrul Rinpoche]].
**22 August: [[His Holiness the Dalai Lama]] formally inaugurates the Palri Pema Ösel Dargyé Ling temple of Lerab Ling in the company of Carla Bruni-Sarkozy and consecrates the main Buddha statue through an elaborate [[rabné]] ceremony.
**22 August: [[His Holiness the Dalai Lama]] formally inaugurates the Palri Pema Ösel Dargyé Ling temple of Lerab Ling in the company of Carla Bruni-Sarkozy and consecrates the main Buddha statue through an elaborate [[rabné]] ceremony.
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*'''2009''' - The 'Fourth Teaching Period'
*'''2009''' - The 'Fourth Teaching Period'
**April: Visit from [[Sera Jé]] geshes and monks. Tibetan dances and chants.
**April: Visit from [[Sera Jé]] geshes and monks. Tibetan dances and chants.
==Temple==
[[Image:Temple North 440.jpg|thumb|North side of the temple at Lerab Ling]]
The temple at Lerab Ling, given the name Palri Pema Osal Dargye Ling by [[Trulshik Rinpoche]], was inaugurated by [[His Holiness the Dalai Lama]] on August 22nd, 2008.
Sogyal Rinpoche, the spiritual director of Lerab Ling, said this about his vision for the temple and its future:
:"In whatever way we choose to see it—as a representation of Tibetan culture, a home for [[Tibetan Buddhism]], a centre from which to offer the Buddha's teachings far and wide, or a place of pilgrimage for generations to come—we have built this temple because it is, we believe, one of the greatest contributions we can make towards bringing wisdom, compassion and peace into the world.
:"In many places today, people are recognizing that spiritual development is not a luxury, but a sheer necessity for our survival. Witness the almost desperate hunger and need everywhere for spiritual vision, and for the tools to negotiate the challenges of life, find happiness and understand and transform the mind. This is why the very existence of spiritual centres like Lerab Ling has now assumed truly vital importance, because it is on the accessibility of spiritual teachings and the building of a spiritual culture that the very future of humanity depends.
:"This temple is for Tibet, and it is for the world."


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Revision as of 18:02, 1 August 2009

The Main Temple in Lerab Ling, 2006

Founded in 1991 by Sogyal Rinpoche and located near Montpellier in southern France, Lerab Ling is Rigpa's international retreat centre and home to the Rigpa Shedra West, and includes the newly constructed temple Palri Pema Ösel Dargyé Ling, also known as The Institute of Wisdom and Compassion.

History

His Holiness the Dalai Lama during the empowerment of Yang Nying Pudri, 19th September 2000, Lerab Ling
His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Lerab Ling, August 2008
Jetsün Kushok Chimey Luding visits in October and grants lung, wang and tri for the practice of White Tara Wishfulfilling Wheel.
  • 2009 - The 'Fourth Teaching Period'
    • April: Visit from Sera Jé geshes and monks. Tibetan dances and chants.

Temple

North side of the temple at Lerab Ling

The temple at Lerab Ling, given the name Palri Pema Osal Dargye Ling by Trulshik Rinpoche, was inaugurated by His Holiness the Dalai Lama on August 22nd, 2008.

Sogyal Rinpoche, the spiritual director of Lerab Ling, said this about his vision for the temple and its future:

"In whatever way we choose to see it—as a representation of Tibetan culture, a home for Tibetan Buddhism, a centre from which to offer the Buddha's teachings far and wide, or a place of pilgrimage for generations to come—we have built this temple because it is, we believe, one of the greatest contributions we can make towards bringing wisdom, compassion and peace into the world.
"In many places today, people are recognizing that spiritual development is not a luxury, but a sheer necessity for our survival. Witness the almost desperate hunger and need everywhere for spiritual vision, and for the tools to negotiate the challenges of life, find happiness and understand and transform the mind. This is why the very existence of spiritual centres like Lerab Ling has now assumed truly vital importance, because it is on the accessibility of spiritual teachings and the building of a spiritual culture that the very future of humanity depends.
"This temple is for Tibet, and it is for the world."

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