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Meditation is discovering a way of ‘being’ rather than ‘doing’. The instructions are simple. Yet the real journey is coming to know our mind and its habits, learning to work skilfully and kindly with emotions and gradually overcoming the distractions of everyday life. Meditation can transform us fully.
In the peace and stillness of meditation, the thick clouds of the busy mind can slowly dissolve and reveal the open sky of our true being. More and more, we find clarity, inner strength and connection to others. Meditation allows us to be fully present in whatever we are doing and connects us to who we really are, to be ‘well in our own skin’.
“In the stillness and silence of meditation, we glimpse and return to that deep inner nature that we have so long ago lost sight of amid the busyness and distraction of our minds.”
Sogyal Rinpoche
The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying
Meditation Beyond Religion
The meditation practised at Rigpa comes from the teachings of the Buddha, in particular from the Nyingma (ancient) tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.
As Sogyal Rinpoche says, meditation is a “practice that cuts through and soars above cultural and religious barriers, and enables those who pursue it to establish a direct contact with the truth of their being. It is a practice that at once transcends the dogma of religions and is the essence of religions.”
Meditations, Courses & Retreats
Drop in Meditation
Join guided meditation sessions suitable for all levels by finding a drop-in class.
Deepen your understanding at your own pace by exploring our self-study materials.
Immerse yourself in practice in a quiet, supportive environment by joining a meditation retreat.