Finding Protection in Our Own Inner Refuge

Tenzin Rinpoche Introduces New Series of 24-Hour Full Moon Practices

With the start of the Tibetan New Year, a brand-new series of Full Moon practices begins! You are warmly invited to join Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche on Friday, February 23, at 10 a.m. New York time as he introduces the new CyberSangha series on Finding Refuge Within. Rinpoche will begin the series with a teaching and guided meditation, followed by 24 hours of silent contemplation alternating with further periods of guided meditation and supportive mantra music.

Each full moon we will gather, and within the warmth and support of community, bring to mind a challenge we are living with in relation to our health and well-being, our close relationships, or the suffering we perceive in our world. As we reflect on how this lives in our body, our speech and our mind, we can open to and embrace that pain, allowing it to loosen and release as we rest, abiding in the stillness, silence and spaciousness of being, the inner refuge.

This is our opportunity to connect with a sense of fullness and completeness in the present moment and find a deep sense of protection, no matter what challenges we face. By connecting with the inner refuge, not only are we empowered to transform our own pain, but we also become more available to compassionately support others who are suffering.

All participants are invited to light a candle during the group practice, if they wish, as a visual reminder of the sacredness of inner refuge.

The practice is open to anyone regardless of religious or spiritual background and takes place via Zoom. You can join in at any time during the 24 hours. We will be supported throughout by Ligmincha International's global community of practice leaders. There is no cost to participate, but registration is required.

For full details and to view the practice text in multiple languages, visit cybersangha.net