Who was Sogyal Rinpoche?
Q: Who was Sogyal Rinpoche?
A: Sogyal Rinpoche (1947 – 28 August 2019) was a Tibetan Dzogchen Lama of the Nyingma tradition.
Q: How long did he teach for?
A: He taught for over 30 years.
Q: Where did he travel to?
A: He traveled widely in Europe, America, Australia and Asia.
Q: What organization did he found and lead?
A: He founded and was the spiritual leader of Rigpa, an international network of over 100 Buddhist centres and groups in 23 countries around the world.
Q: What book is he known for writing?
A: He is known for writing The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, which has been printed in 30 languages and 56 countries.
Q: What topics does Rinpoche often speak about at conferences?
A: Rinpoche often speaks at major conferences on topics such as medicine and healing, education, dialogue between religions, movements for peace and non-violence, the world of business and leadership, and serving the dying and hospice care.
