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6–11 October 2026 · Shipman

Being Present to the Moment of Death

A five-day retreat on death, dying and the bardo, with morning teachings and practice from Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche alongside dialogues with physicians and scholars of end-of-life care.

TWWith Tenzin Wangyal RinpocheShipman, Virginia, United States
6Octoberto October 11, 2026
Residential retreat (in person and online)Tue 07:00 PM to Sun 12:30 PM
FormatResidential retreat (in person and online)
PeriodAutumn 2026
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CapacityOpen
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Being Present to the Moment of Death

A five-day retreat on death, dying and the bardo, with morning teachings and practice from Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche alongside dialogues with physicians and scholars of end-of-life care.

Abiding in the space of the nature of mind, we not only are free, we are freedom. (from his book 'Healing with Form, Energy, and Light: The Five Elements in Tibetan Shamanism, Tantra, and Dzogchen')
Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
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Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche

Teacher in the Bön tradition of Tibet, founder of Ligmincha Institute, known for bringing Bön meditation practices to Western audiences.

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Shipman, Virginia, United States

Serenity Ridge Retreat Center


Shipman, Virginia, United States

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