News – The Longchen Foundation

Bristol Gate 1 Rescheduled

The Bristol Gate 1 weekend previously scheduled for November 16-17 has been rescheduled for April 4-5, 2020. For more information see https://www.longchenfoundation.org/event/gate-one-bristol-apr-2020/

Three New Path of Freedom talks to be taught by Rigdzin Shikpo in 2019

This year Rigdzin Shikpo will be continuing to teach the Longchen Symbol teachings. Over the course of three weekends he will give teachings on ‘Certainty’ ‘Heart Wish’ and ‘Ground Path Fruit’ This is an amazing opportunity to hear teachings on essential aspects of the path from a Maha Ati (Dzogchen)…

Two new Heart of Buddha talks released on DVD/blu-ray and Vimeo

What is Buddhism? A Religion, A Philosophy Or Something Else? Rigdzin Shikpo on his belief that the essence of Buddhism, buddha-dharma, is a way of approaching a universal truth. How it’s not about learning dogma, but using meditation, to see through our misconceptions, break down our conceptual frameworks, until…

New Lion’s Roar Series

The Lion’s Roar Gate 1 (Foundation Weekend). We are starting a new intake of Lion’s Roar students this year. This is a rare occurrence that only comes round every three years or so, so book your spot quickly as they are limited in number! The Lion’s Roar programme is a…

Path of Freedom: The Mandala Principle Day July 2015

Yesterday marked the start of this year’s Path of Freedom open talks. It was a beautiful day in Oxford, and everyone arrived bright and early to set up the sacred space for the teachings. Caroline Cupitt gave a very clear and detailed explanation of this teaching unique to Longchen. She…

Midwinter Solstice Celebration 2014

This year marked our first Midwinter Solstice Celebration. A number of us gathered in Oxford with Rinpoche and the Mandala Mother on December 21st to eat, drink and take part in a special Yule ceremony to dispel negativity at this special turning point in our year. For life on earth,…

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Midsummer Sangha Weekend 2014

This year’s Midsummer Sangha Weekend was one for all the family. Group singing workshops and a Dharma Treasure Hunt on Saturday were followed by Calligraphy workshops and the Cafe Royale on Sunday. Saturday Pat MacDonald led us all in a series of singing workshops, introducing a favorite Georgian melody with…

Celebrating Trungpa Rinpoche 2013

Watch this clip to see Rigdzin Shikpo visiting Biddulph Old Hall in England, one of the places where he received teachings from Trungpa Rinpoche. In this clip Rinpoche re-tells some key events of these teachings. This visit was part of the series of Longchen celebrations to mark the 50th Anniversary…