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FOR THE SAKE OF OTHERS
Training in Bodhichitta—the Heart of the Enlightened Mind—with Patrick Gaffney
Dates:
Full event: from 28 March to 26 April 2026
Short option: from 28 March to 6 April 2026
Key instructions for meditating on bodhichitta according to the lineage of Patrul Rinpoche and Khenpo Ngakchung: a one-month residential retreat and practical training at Lerab Ling with Patrick Gaffney.
The wish to be able to liberate all beings through attaining perfect enlightenment, bodhichitta is seen as the root of the Mahayana path. It is vital for anyone seeking to follow in the Buddha’s footsteps, especially those aspiring to practise the profound paths of Vajrayana and Dzogchen. Sogyal Rinpoche taught on bodhichitta extensively over the decades and established these teachings at the heart of Rigpa’s lineage of study and practice. He was particularly drawn to the teachings of Patrul Rinpoche in The Words of My Perfect Teacher, and Khenpo Ngakchung’s Guide to the Words of My Perfect teacher (Zindri).
Patrul Rinpoche pointed out:
This instruction on how to arouse bodhichitta is the quintessence of all Dharma teachings and the essential element of all paths. It is the indispensable teaching, to have which is definitely enough by itself but to lack which is sure to render everything else futile. Do not be content just with hearing and understanding it. Put it into practice from the very depths of your heart.
In this one-month retreat, Patrick will give step by step guidance and training in the stages of arousing bodhichitta, according to this unbroken lineage of instructions given by Khenpo Ngakchung in his Guide. Time will be given for practice, reflection, clarification, and integration.
This retreat is open to all Rigpa students who have a firm grounding in the Foundations and Mahayana stages of the path, including those following the All-Encompassing Path to Enlightenment Programme.
It is intended for those who wish to deepen their understanding and experience of bodhichitta, and is highly recommended for Rigpa teachers, instructors and practice holders. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to receive this precious training from Patrick together with Sangha friends in the blessed retreat environment of Lerab Ling.
Those wishing to participate are asked to read and study at least the Bodhichitta chapter of The Words of My Perfect Teacher in advance, and are encouraged to establish a daily practice of bodhichitta at least in the month leading up to the retreat.
This residential retreat is designed to be followed in its entirety.
However, if that is not possible for you, there is the possibility to attend just the first 10 days, from 28 March - 6 April.
START Saturday 28 March – 10am CHECK-IN AND PICK-UP BADGES / KEYS CONTRIBUTION to the event LANGUAGES TRANSPORT
> REGISTRATION
Please register 36 hours before the event at the latest> PRACTICAL INFO
END
Full event : Sunday 26 April – 1pm
Short option : Monday 6 April – 1pm
Friday 27 March: 2-6pm
Saturday 28 March: 9.00am - 9.45am
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Full event : €980
Short option : €444
(Does not include accommodation and meals)
Financial support is available for those who require assistance with the standard contribution.
Teachings: English
Translation: French, German, Spanish
Friday 27 March
Shuttle : Lodève - Lérab Ling at 5.30pm> CARPOOL
Patrick Gaffney
Patrick is a Buddhist teacher, writer and translator who has studied and worked with some of the most renowned masters of Tibet for over 45 years. He is the co-editor of the ground-breaking book, The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, and the editor of two books by HH the Dalai Lama. With extensive experience in leading courses and retreats internationally, Patrick has played a leading role in bringing the Tibetan Buddhist teachings into today’s society. He is well known for his humour, precision and care in clearly communicating the Buddha’s timeless wisdom in the most practical and relatable way.
07:00 - 07:45 - Optional Silent Practice in Temple
08:30 - 09:00 - Optional Riwo Sangchö
09:00 - 10:00 - Guided practice session
Tea Break
10:30 - 12:00 - Teaching session
Lunch break & personal practice
15:00 - 16:30 - Study & practice session
Tea Break
17:00 - 18:30 - Optional Tendrel Nyesel Tsok or Guided Practice
Dinner break
20:00 - 20.45 - Optional Silent Practice in Temple
Our commitment is for everyone who wishes to come to Lerab Ling, to have access to our programmes, whatever their financial circumstances. We offer different options for those who are unable to pay the standard contribution.
More info about Lerab Ling financial support for attending our retreats/events.
You can book your meals and/or onsite accommodation when registering for the retreat/event. For more information on our accommodation and meals click here
Otherwise, there's also accommodations in surrounding villages
Lerab Ling, L'Engayresque, 34650 Roqueredonde, France
Telephone: +33 (0)4 67 88 46 00
GPS: 43.800248,3.237998
Lerab Ling, L’Engayresque
34650 Roqueredonde, France
Email – lerab.ling@rigpa.org
Telephone +33 (0) 467 88 46 00
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