THE SPIRIT OF GENEROSITY
Donations &
Charitable Projects
Since ancient times, the spirit of generosity has been a defining characteristic of the Buddhist tradition.Â
Today, as the Buddha’s teachings spread far and wide, your support is needed more than ever. Here are the areas where Rigpa needs your support.
Current Projects That Need Your Support
Our Monastic Community
A thriving community of monastic practitioners is the heart of Rigpa’s spiritual activities. They observe a daily schedule of prayer and meditation, following one of the most ancient lineages of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition of the Nyingma school. You can take part in this widely respected tradition of making offerings to our ordained spiritual community.
Practice Holders – the Life-Force of Rigpa
To ensure our strong lineage of practice in Rigpa, we wish to train more practitioners, develop and offer a thorough Vajrayana practice curriculum, and support Rigpa centres and students by offering more streaming possibilities and study materials. Your contribution will support and strengthen the community of practitioners.
Treasury of Wisdom – Rigpa’s Teaching Archive
As far back as the 1970s, Rigpa’s Founder Sogyal Rinpoche started recording the teachings he received from his masters. Today, some 50 years later, Rigpa’s Archive contains a wealth of teachings from great masters. Your donations will contribute to upgrading, maintaining and continuously adding new teachings to the database so they are accessible to researchers and students
Tertön Sogyal Foundations
Since 2021, the Tertön Sogyal Foundations and Rigpa have been offering grants made possible through generous donations and responsible investments. These grants have opened doors for countless practitioners to deepen their study and practice. The foundations also support the training of teachers and the creation of new and innovative projects. You can make a donation or choose to leave Rigpa in your will which is one of the most lasting and significant ways that you can support our work.
Sacred Art and Architecture
Over the past 20 years, Rigpa has brought to life two magnificent Tibetan Buddhist temples—one in Lerab Ling in France, and one in Dzogchen Beara in Ireland, each a beacon of peace, wisdom, and authentic sacred culture. Today, we have the opportunity to care for these precious places by helping to complete the Stupa in Dzogchen Beara and renovate the temple in Lerab Ling, ensuring they continue to inspire and benefit generations to come.
HOW YOU CAN HELPÂ
Different Ways of Making a Donation
Bank Transfer
Transfer to the Rigpa Centre in your country. In most countries Rigpa has full charitable status with tax benefits.
International Transfer
Contact donations@rigpa.org and we will provide you with the bank information of the project you choose to support.
Direct Contact
Direct contact – Please contact a member of our staff to discuss sustaining gifts at donations@rigpa.org.
Leave a Legacy
You can leave Rigpa in your will which is one of the most lasting and significant ways that you can support our work.
Make A General Donation
Your generosity supports all of Rigpa’s activities and helps preserve the wisdom of the Buddhist tradition for future generationsÂ