Teaching Issue
Volume 15, Number 5 / October 2015
Letter from the Editors
Our Safest Haven
Dear Friends,
In this issue, read a wonderful excerpt from Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche's latest book, The True Source of Healing, published in July 2015 by Hay House. Rinpoche encourages us to rest in our inner refuge, our safest haven More
Your Safest Haven
An Excerpt from Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche's Latest Book, The True Source of Healing
There is no better protection than the refuge of unbounded sacred space, infinite awareness, and genuine warmth. Any external source of refuge is ultimately unreliable. More
His Holiness Lungtok Tenpai Nyima Rinpoche’s Health Improved
Please Continue To Do Long Life Mantra
We are happy to share the good news that the health of His Holiness Lungtok Tenpai Nyima Rinpoche, the 33rd Menri Trizin, is improving. Please continue to do the Long Life Prayer and Long Life Mantra for His Holiness. More
Upcoming Webcasts with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
October 10 and October 24
Please join Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche for the ninth in the yearlong series on Soul Retrieval: "Nourishing Your Inner Being: Questions and Answers." It will take place on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, 3–4:30 p.m. Eastern time U.S. (New York time). More
Ligmincha's Ocean of Wisdom Website Growing Internationally
An Interview with Paris Smithson
Ocean of Wisdom is a Ligmincha International project and is the initiative of Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche. The project aims to blend the power of technology with the knowledge and wisdom of Tibetan Bon Buddhism. More
A Request to International Sangha Members
We Would Love to Hear From You!
Please consider sharing news about your sangha in the Voice of Clear Light newsletter! We would love to hear from you and VOCL readers would, too. More
Chamma Ling Poland 20th Anniversary
Celebrating a Milestone During Summer Retreat
Rob Patzig, president of Ligmincha International and chair of the Ligmincha International Board of Directors, attended the recent retreat at Chamma Ling Poland, a celebration of the 20th anniversary of Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche’s first teaching in Poland. Rob shares his experience with some beautiful pictures, too! More
Ligmincha's Annual Fall Retreat at Serenity Ridge
Still Time to Register for October 21–25 Retreat!
Ligmincha's Annual Fall Retreat at Serenity Ridge on "The Five Elements: Connecting with the Living Universe" with Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche will be held October 21–25, 2015. The early-bird registration will go until September 22.
According to the ancient Tibetan spiritual traditions, the five natural elements of earth, water, fire, air and space are fundamental aspects of a living universe. Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche will guide practices through which we can deeply connect with the elemental essences, and nourish and restore health and vitality.
New Fall Work Retreat at Serenity Ridge
October 26–29, 2015
Join us at Serenity Ridge following the annual Fall Retreat (Oct. 21–25) for a special work retreat. Starting Oct. 26, you can work for up to four days, six hours per day, with a 10 percent discount off the cost of registration for each day worked.
Meditation as Medicine
Reflections on a New Online Workshop with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
We tend to view emotional and physical pain as the enemy. A new online workshop with Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche reveals why we shouldn’t—and shows us how meditation practice can transform our own pain and sickness through the healing warmth of loving-kindness. More
Trul Khor Part 5: Postgraduate Training November 5–8 , 2015
New Series of Trul Khor Will Begin in 2016
Join Alejandro Chaoul-Reich, Ph.D., and honored guest Geshe Tenzin Yangton for the Tibetan Bon Yoga Postgraduate Retreat to be held at Serenity Ridge Nov. 5–8, 2015. More
Winter Retreat at Serenity Ridge
The Experiential Transmission of Zhang Zhung, Part 2: Introduction to the Nature of Mind
Join Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche for Part 2 in the Experiential Transmission series, the centerpiece of Rinpoche's dzogchen teachings. Part 2 will focus on “Introduction to the Nature of Mind.” Completion of Part 1: Ngondro is a prerequisite.
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A Practice Retreat will be offered in January 2016, immediately following the Winter Retreat, for anyone who has completed Part 2 of the Experiential Transmission.
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***Please note: An additional retreat on “The Experiential Transmission of Zhang Zhung, Part 2: Introduction to the Nature of Mind” will be offered February 24–28, 2016 with Geshe Tenzin Yangton, resident lama at Serenity Ridge. Because of the high interest in this five-part series, and the large number of people already registered for the December Zhang Zhung Part 2 retreat, we are offering this additional retreat. All participants will be able to attend Zhang Zhung Part 3 in December 2016.
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Enjoy Introductory Video from September 12 Live Webcast
Nourishing Your Inner Being
Have you seen the beautiful introductory video, just over three minutes long, from the September 12 webcast with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche? The images, words and music come together beautifully in this inspired video based on Rinpoche's book, The True Source of Healing, with video and editing done by Salvadore Espinosa.
View YouTube video
View Sept. 12 recorded webcast with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche on “Nourishing Your Inner Being”
Order your copy of The True Source of Healing from Ligmincha's Tibet Shop
Spanish and Portuguese Translations of VOCL
Links to August Issue Now Available
Read VOCL in Spanish
Read VOCL in Portuguese
Upcoming Retreats
Serenity Ridge Retreat Center
The retreats listed below will take place at Serenity Ridge Retreat Center, headquarters of Ligmincha International, located in Nelson County, Virginia. To register or for more information, click on the links below, or contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 434-263-6304.
Oct. 21–25, 2015
Fall Retreat – The Five Elements: Connecting With the Living Universe
with Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
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Oct. 26–29, 2015
Fall Work Retreat
More information/application
Nov. 5–8, 2015
Trul Khor Part 5: Post-Training
with Alejandro Chaoul-Reich, Ph.D., and honored guest Geshe Tenzin Yangton
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Dec. 27, 2015–Jan. 1, 2016
The Experiential Transmission of Zhang Zhung, Part 2: Introduction to the Nature of Mind
with Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
Prerequisite: Completion of Part 1: Ngondro
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Jan. 1-3 or January 1-9, 2016
2016 Winter Practice Retreat: Experiential Transmission of Zhang Zhung, Part 2
with Geshe Tenzin Yangton
Prerequisite: Completion of Part 2: Introduction to the Nature of Mind
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Feb. 24-28, 2016
Special Zhung Zhung 2 Retreat: The Experiential Transmission of Zhang Zhung, Part 2: Introduction to the Nature of Mind
with Geshe Tenzin Yangton
Prerequisite: Completion of Part 1: Ngondro
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To register for any of the above retreats, or for more information about teachings in the Bon Buddhist tradition of Tibet, please contact the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 434-263-6304, or visit the Serenity Ridge website.
