Annual Rigpa Sangha Gathering
Live on Zoom from 25-29 August 2026.
Open to all Rigpa students and members of all sanghas.
The event is presented in English with live translation into French, German, Spanish and Italian.
Programme
A joyful gathering of the whole sangha, this annual all-mandala retreat offers a precious opportunity to practise, celebrate, receive teachings, share stories, and deepen our sense of community.
Our main themes this year, will be the three incarnations of Terton Sogyal (commemorating his 100th anniversary this year), our tsawe lama Sogyal Rinpoche and the newly discovered Yangsi of Sogyal Rinpoche. So there will be many life stories, teaching and videos deeply connecting us with our lineage masters.
Along with the practice of Tendrel Nyesel, a terma revelation of Tertön Sogyal that is uniquely upheld in Rigpa and was one of Sogyal Rinpoche’s main practices.
How to access the event with open contribution
Please click on the orange button on the left hand side labelled 'Get access to this event' and follow the process. After registration a blue Zoom button will appear on the left hand side. You will also receive a confirmation email and this event page will be added to your personal library (tab "Events & Courses").
The following suggested contributions are based on a participation in the entire event.
Please feel free to adapt your contribution according to your financial situation and to the number of days you intend to participate.
- Suggested contribution: €180 for the full 5-day programme*, or €45 per day
- If you want to give more: €280 for the full 5-day programme*, or €70 per day
- If you have less means: €108 for the full 5-day programme*, or €27 per day
*The programme of Sogyal Rinpoche's anniversary on the 28th of August is free.
The vision board would like to hear from you
Let us know what's currently on your mind — questions, ideas, or topics you'd like to share with the Vision Board. During the Vision Board presentation on Saturday, August 29th, we will have time to address some of the points that you raised.
Please, share with us:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScb-YlvD0EZbXXFSbMtuurynve4Rn8dLowkWYecWopvXc9vBA/viewform
Remembering Rinpoche
Do you have favourite photos of Rinpoche or images that remind you of the teachings and atmosphere he created? Is there a particular quote or instruction that comes back to you again and again?
Please send us your personal inspiration, images and photos and we’ll make a montage to share during the Parinirvana program.
Email to: parinirvana2026@gmail.com
Materials for the practices
If you wish to join the sadhana practices, please make sure to have your Rigdzin Düpa and Daily Sadhana book ready. We will not project the practice texts.
Empowerments needed to do Sadhana practice
To do the Rigdzin Düpa or Tendrel Nyesel sadhana, you need a Guru Rinpoche or Tendrel Nyesel empowerment. In case you are missing any empowerments (e.g. Vajrakilaya), please focus during these parts on your own personal practice.
If you don't have the empowerments for these Sadhanas, please enjoy the atmosphere of the practice and connect with your personal practice and prayers.
Chöpöning and offerings for the practice
Please prepare Tsok offerings and do the chöpöning and Tsok distribution in your centre as you would for a usual tsok practice. If you follow the practice from home, it is advised to prepare an offering of food and drink on your personal shrine.
You can also help us with making abundant offerings of lights, tsok and flowers on Lerab Ling during this auspicious occasion by making a donation online.