Rigul Trust are happy to welcome Sarah Delfont and Colin R. Moore as new Trustees in place of Frank Goh and Brigid Shaugnessy. Many thanks to former trustees Frank, Brigid and Jude Tarrant, who retired earlier, for their great contribution towards Rigul Trust and helping so many people through the Trust. Margaret Richardson will continue […]
CONTINUE READING →On 13/6/14 on the auspicious day of Fullmoon of Saga Dawa Ringu Tulku’s uncle Thendup Dorjee’s stupa was consecrated by the Tulkus, Khenpos and monks of Rigul Monastery. It was built in Rigul village under the dedicated leadership of Dr. Chuga.
CONTINUE READING →Francois has arrived safe and sound in Rigul, Tibet. Here he sends a photo of himself and some of the children taken on his safe arrival on Monday 14th October. Francois has also forwarded this message from Khenpo Senge about the Rigul children: “I want to express my appreciation to all the sponsors and Rigul […]
CONTINUE READING →Corby Council adopts Tibetan village of Rigul Corby is to forge links with a Tibetan community after the borough council agreed to adopt the remote village of Rigul. The move means the council has become the first in Britain to formally partner a community in Tibet and it is hoped other places in the UK […]
CONTINUE READING →Dear Friends As many of you will know, Ringu Tulku Rinpoche was born in Rigul, Kham , Tibet, and he is still the Abbot and director of Rigul monastery. Through many difficult years, Rinpoche has had to operate from afar, in a position of exile in India. Students, friends and family worldwide have helped Rinpoche […]
CONTINUE READING →Ringu Tulku is a Tibetan Buddhist Master who travels the world meeting people, giving talks and seminars. He is also an internationally renowned author. Rigul Trust will be hosting a public talk by Ringu Tulku in Southampton on the subject of ‘Generating Immeasurable Loving Kindness/Compassion’ – The Tibetan meditation practice known as tonglen. Venue: The Friend’s Meeting […]
CONTINUE READING →Refugee Week is a UK-wide programme of events that celebrates the contribution of refugees to the UK and promotes better understanding of why people seek sanctuary. Since being invaded in 1949, more than 1/6th of Tibet’s population of 6 million have died as a direct result of the Chinese occupation, and over 150,000 have fled […]
CONTINUE READING →New Year Good Wishes to all of our supporters of Rigul Trust projects. Dear Friends, We hope you are well and in good spirits. With the coming of the New Year 2013, we would like to take this opportunity to extend our greetings and very best wishes to all of you. May you enjoy prosperity. May your dreams come true in the coming year […]
CONTINUE READING →Sanitation in the form of a water tap and now the first toilet in Rigul village will soon both be available to the community in this remote part of Tibet. Previously the families of this mountainous region had to transport cooking and washing water from the nearby river by hand, even through the harsh winter […]
CONTINUE READING →We are pleased to announce that the patron of Rigul Trust, Ringu Tulku Rinpoche, will be giving Buddhist teachings on the subject of ‘Living and Dying with Peace and with Dignity’ in Southampton, with all proceeds going to support Rigul Trust education and health care projects. The dates are: Saturday June 9th 2012 10 to 12am […]
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