Teachers

Richard John

Richard John, an early student of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, has served as acharya for Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche for 20 years. He completed the first three-year retreat at Gampo Abbey, and now teaches Shambhala Buddhist meditation courses full time. Richard and his wife Liz reside in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

 

Events with Richard John

Community Talk: Profound Simplicity
March 28, 2024

What makes meditation authentic? For those of us who want to simplify our lives and follow the path of dharma, meditation is essential. The Buddha taught that four qualities are necessary for your meditation to be effective and powerful. Three of these are easy to understand and develop right from the beginning. The fourth will evolve over time. This in-person talk is open to the public; there are no prerequisites. Richard John will be offering this talk in English and will be accompanied by a Spanish translator. DATE: Thursday, March 28, 2024 The schedule for the evening: 5:30 pm Arrive…