After reading The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying in 2001, Rob van Willegen found a Rigpa centre near his student flat in Groningen and enrolled in the first available course. He discovered the profundity of the Buddha’s teachings, but also the need to examine these ourselves, and enthusiastically took up this challenge. He has studied and practised Tibetan Buddhism ever since. Rob studied Dutch language and literature and combined a full-time job as a marketing and communications professional with Dharma practice. Having benefited tremendously from the essential instructions on meditation handed down by the great masters, he believes they offer a perfect path in modern times. Rob also loves to be on the water on a stand-up paddle board with his wife and dog or record music with a good friend.
