Ugyen Rinpoche
Ugyen Rinpoche is a Tibetan-born Lama and lineage holder of the non-monastic Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism. In addition to his Buddhist education, he completed a doctorate in Western medicine. He has been living and teaching in the West for many years and knows how to teach the Dharma accordingly while preserving the traditional roots of Buddhism.
Studies und Practice
In his study and practice centers in Europe and North America, Ugyen Rinpoche teaches the ancient wisdom texts as well as the art of tantric ritual. He is dedicated to the further development of his students on the path of wisdom and compassion, unparalleled in his ability to interpret the classical Buddhist curriculum in a practical and contemporary way. Rinpoche teaches in English with translation into German.
Contact
Please contact Rinpoche's assistant Ryan Grigor to present your request.
Teachers
Almut Berkane
Almut Berkane is long-time student and translator for Ugyen Rinpoche. She is trained according to the Nyingma curriculum and practices in the non-monastic Ngakpa tradition. In her seminars she makes the inspiring wisdom of Buddhism tangible in a very clear, lively and contemporary way.
Currently Almut is in a long time retreat. For urgent matters please contact the Ngakde association.
Andrea Bogner
Andrea Bogner has studied and practiced Tibetan Buddhism for many years. She is co-founder of the sister association Ngakde Tyrol in Austria and manages numerous activities in the regional Sangha, regularly gives Online seminars on the 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva and meditation introductions. Andrea is member of the Ngakde board of directors.
Contact
Phone: +43 650 64216 03
Email: bogner.andrea(æ)chello.at
Address:
Marienhöhe 9
A-6320 Brixlegg
Austria
Web: Ngakde Tirol
Ryan Grigor
Ryan Grigor studies and practices Tibetan Buddhism for many years. He is a student and the personal assistant of Ugyen Rinpoche. Ryan gives meditation practice introductions and philosophical explanations, answers questions about spiritual practice and gives public lectures for those interested in the Dharma. Ryan lives and works in Tyrol, Austria and introduces to the preliminary practices of the Dudjom Tersar Ngöndro.
Contact
Phone: +43 650 64216 03
Email: ryan(æ)ngakde.org
Address:
Marienhöhe 9
A-6320 Brixlegg
Austria
Web: Ngakde Tirol
Susanne Pöhlmann
Susanne Pöhlmann studies and practices Tibetan Buddhism for many years. She lives and works as a medical doctor in Munich, Germany. As a student of Ugyen Rinpoche, Susanne gives introductions to meditation and answers questions about spiritual practice. She has founded and leads the activities of the Regional Group Munich. Feel free to contact her if you are interested in Tibetan Buddhism and want to learn and start to practice the preliminary practices of the Dudjom Tersar Ngöndro.
Contact
Email: susanne(æ)ngakde.orgWeb: Ngakde Munich
Lisi Frischengruber
Lisi lives in Germany in the village of Solla in the immediate vicinity of the Tharpaling center and is in charge of the Bayerwald regional group. She has practices and studies Tibetan Buddhism for many years under the guidance of Ugyen Rinpoche. Lisi gives meditation and practice introductions and answers questions on the spiritual path.
Contact
Telephone: +49 8554 811 9 811
Email: lisi(æ)ngakde.org
Web: Ngakde Bayerwald
Erin Adi Slade
Erin Adi has been studying and practicing Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana) for more than 20 years with Lama Ugyen Rinpoche. She teaches Tibetan instruments and yogas in Tharpaling, and gives meditation and Ngöndro introductions in Canada. Erin lives in Grand Forks since 2018.
Contact
Email: meditategrandforks at gmail dot comWeb: Ngakde Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada
Arnulf Bichler (aka Longchenthar)
Arnulf studies and practices Tibetan Buddhism under Ugyen Rinpoche guidance for over 20 years. He leads seminars, gives introductions to meditation and practice, and accompanies the dying and their relatives during this difficult time of transition. Arnulf answers questions about the spiritual path from the Tibetan Buddhist perspective of the Vajrayana path of the Nyingma lineage. Professionally, he works as an IT project manager, Scrum Master, and facilitator.
Contact
Telephone Germany: +49 172 29 58 004
Telephone Austria: +43 670 208 57 88
Email: arnulf(æ)ngakde.org
Web: Arnulf Bichler