Sword of Wisdom for Thoroughly Ascertaining Reality
by Mipham Rinpoche
Expected June / July 2027
Dates not confirmed
Our Teacher
Lama Tenzin Samphel Rinpoche
Lama Tenzin Samphel Rinpoche is a teacher in the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. His life has been devoted to study, practice and the transmission of the Dharma.
Upcoming
Rinpoche visits the Netherlands annually to give teachings, empowerments, oral transmissions and practice guidance.
Lineage & Transmission
Rinpoche’s Dharma activity is rooted in the living transmission of the Nyingma tradition. Through teachings, empowerments, oral transmissions and practice guidance, students receive teachings and practices that have been transmitted from teacher to student through generations.
Within the Nyingma tradition
Dudjom Tersar
Dudjom Tersar has a central place in many of the practices, empowerments, oral transmissions and teachings Rinpoche gives during Padma Pura Foundation activities.
Longchen Nyingtik
An important Nyingma cycle of teachings and practice revealed by Jikmé Lingpa.
Yangti Nakpo
A Dzogchen cycle that includes practices connected with dark retreat.
Dharma Activity
Teachings & Empowerments
During his annual visits to the Netherlands, Rinpoche gives teachings, empowerments, oral transmissions and practice guidance according to the needs of his students.
Practice
Students gather for practice connected with Rinpoche’s teachings and guidance. Tsog practice is organised regularly, with invitations and practical information shared through the mailing list.
Tsetar
Padma Pura Foundation supports Tsetar activities carried out under Rinpoche’s guidance. Because these activities require careful preparation, practical information is shared only where appropriate.
Padma Pura Foundation
Padma Pura Foundation supports the Dharma activity of Lama Tenzin Samphel Rinpoche in the Netherlands and helps create the practical conditions for his annual visits, teachings, transmissions and practice activities.
Through Rinpoche’s teachings and guidance, students are encouraged to cultivate compassion and a good heart, while developing the understanding and skills to help themselves and others more effectively.
Support
Support Padma Pura Foundation and help make Rinpoche's Dharma activity in the Netherlands possible.