Volume 26, Number 1 / February 2026

Welcoming the Unexpected

Dear Friends,
In this issue, we feature an excerpt from the winter retreat teachings with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche. Rinpoche encourages us to continually explore and ask ourselves how we respond in our relationships with others.

An Excerpt from Teachings by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, Winter 2026

Take a look at how your relationship is to any important person in your life. For instance, how is your relationship to your child, say, or your brother or your sister.

April 9-12 with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche in Person & on Zoom

Join Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche April 9-12 for a rejuvenating long weekend Wellness Retreat of meditation, movement, connecting with nature, and holistic wellness practices—highlighting the Five Elements.

Upcoming in 2026

Here is Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche’s upcoming teaching schedule for 2026. You can find the latest listings and any changes in the Events section of the Ligmincha International or Serenity Ridge websites.

Healing the World, Healing Ourselves with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche

Beginning this April, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche is offering a new three-year training program in 2026: Healing the World, Healing Ourselves: The Five Elements and the Living Universe.

Full Moon Practice, A February Course, Meditation & AI, Free 3-Part Series with Marcy Vaughn, More

CyberSangha’s online events are always free and open to all. Here’s what’s coming up in February and beyond:

With Geshe Yungdrung Gyatso, Geshe Yongdong Losar, Marcy Vaughn & Gabriel Rocco

You are warmly invited to attend these retreats at Serenity Ridge. Beginning in February, senior teachers Marcy Vaughn and Gabriel Rocco will offer opportunities for a Silent Meditation Retreat, Sherap Chamma Retreat, and Calm Abiding Retreat.

With Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche and Honored Guest His Holiness, the 34th Menri Trizin Rinpoche

Spend one or two weeks deepening your Dzogchen practice with His Holiness the 34th Menri Trizin Rinpoche and Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche. Explore the nature of mind, receive guidance on clearing obstacles to meditation, and practice Trekchöd (Cutting Through) and Tögal (Direct Crossing) in a supportive retreat environment.

Windhorse Store in Partnership with Serenity Ridge Retreat Center

Join in a new creative initiative on the theme of The Five Elements, organized by the Windhorse Store in partnership with Serenity Ridge Retreat Center.

Tsa Lung, Ngondro, Sleep Yoga Begin in March

Ligmincha Learning is pleased to offer these online courses in February and March 2026. The Three Heart Mantras of the Bön begins February 20; Tsa Lung begins March 6; Ngondro, The Foundational Practices begins March 6; Sleep Yoga: The Yoga of Clear Light begins March 28.

Newly Updated Calendar of GlideWing Online Workshops

All GlideWing online video workshops listed below also feature personal support and guidance throughout from Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche. Please note that some of the dates have changed.

International Practice Day, Introductory Retreats with 3 Doors Senior Teachers, More

The 3 Doors is an international nonprofit organization founded in 2010 by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche with the mission of transforming lives through meditation practices grounded in wisdom and compassion from the Tibetan Bön tradition.

About Voice of Clear Light

Voice of Clear Light is a free publication of Ligmincha International. Suggestions and contributions are welcome.
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