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Stories by Lamplight (Part 1): The Path Beyond Tibet
LAMA TASHI, 2025
Lama Tashi begins with his family’s escape from Tibet — the flight, the years of resettling, the uncertainty of survival — and how it shaped the path he’d eventually take. From there, he shares stories of the teachers who trained him: philosophy instructors, visiting Rinpoches, and monastery elders who taught him what liberation actually meant. Along the way, he remembers monastery life in detail — the long hours of study, the trouble he got into as a young monk, the quiet discipline of the lineage holders around him. Together, these stories trace a formative chapter in his life.
About Lama Tashi
Born in Tibet in 1966, Tashi Lama began his spiritual journey at age 10 under the guidance of Mingyur Rinpoche’s father, Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche. His deep commitment and understanding of Buddhist teachings led to his appointment as an assistant to Tsoknyi Rinpoche at the age of 22.
Alongside Mingyur Rinpoche, Tashi Lama was instrumental in establishing the Ngedon Osel Ling Monastery in Nepal, now known as Tergar Osel Ling. For over 25 years, he has traveled extensively to share the teachings and assist Rinpoche in various capacities. A dedicated practitioner, Tashi Lama participated in the final two years of Mingyur Rinpoche’s wandering retreat and then extended his own retreat for another year and a half.
Tashi Lama’s rich experience and wisdom are drawn from serving in over 30 of Mingyur Rinpoche’s communities and receiving teachings from esteemed masters like Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche. In 2019, he transitioned from the monastic community, a personal decision reflecting his commitment to adapting spiritual teachings to the contexts of modern life. His authentic presence and ability to convey profound insights in a relevant way make him a beloved teacher, bridging the ancient wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism with the realities of the contemporary world.
Mingyur Rinpoche regularly offers Path of Liberation Level 1 and other retreats to deepen our practice.
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Mingyur Rinpoche regularly offers Path of Liberation Level 1 and other retreats to deepen our practice.
Live Retreats with Mingyur Rinpoche
Live Workshops with Tergar Guides
Online event June 7–10, 2024.
Prerequisites to attend
Tilopa’s Song of Realization: Stabilizing the Recognition of Mahamudra Retreat
Online event June 13-16, 2024.
Open to everyone
Dorje Drolö: The Foundational Practices
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Coming soon…
Online event June 16-18, 2024
Prerequisites to attend
POL 1 "NAME"
Online event June 16-18, 2024
Prerequisites to attend
POL 1 "NAME"
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Today: Bardos Monthly Webinar with Lama Trinley
September 26, 10 AM EDT (New York), 4 PM CEST (Berlin)
As part of the bardos course, Lama Trinley will begin to offer live webinars to deepen your practice and insight into the course material. Join us today for the first webinar!
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