CONNECTING TO THE TEACHERS OF LISHU INSTITUTE In July and August 2019 two teachers from Lishu Institute, Geshe Sherab Lodoe and Sangmo Yangri, travelled through Europe. During the Summer Retreat in Buchenau, Germany during August, 2019 Florian Bruckmann and Ton Bisscheroux had a conversation with them. Florian: I am really thankful that you came all the way to Europe to connect to us. I think this is the beginning of a good collaboration. Sangmo Yangri: For me it was a massive experience to explore the European world, meeting all the people. By meeting people personally the warmth became stronger. Ton: Geshe-la, can you tell about your trip through Europe? Geshe Sherab Lodoe: Our foremost gratitude goes to Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche; we are here because of him. Second, we thank Oliver Wirtz and Florian Bruckmann, who made this visit to Europe possible, and made our trip through Europe
Geshe Sherab Lodoe, Sangmo Yangri, Ton Bisscheroux and Florian Bruckmann.
comfortable. For me it felt like my parents were around me. We appreciate the great support from all the sanghas in Europe. This was the first time I visited the Ligmincha centers, and I felt connected to all these sanghas. Meeting people in person brought me closer to them. Wherever I taught in these centers I was happy to see that people were interested and had a great longing for these teachings. I don't know if I am right or wrong, but I feel the organizations are scattered, and I think it would be good if all the members of Ligmincha could meet once or twice a year to share their wisdom with each other and talk about development and support, and discuss needs so they can help one another. That would help develop the centers all over the world. I know everybody is busy and has his or her own priorities, so if they can't meet in person, they could use technology, like Skype or Zoom. Florian: I agree with you. In the past Rinpoche was invited to several countries, and then sanghas would be created in those countries. Now we are growing worldwide, together with the other sanghas. Along with Menri Monastery and Lishu Institute we want to develop a strong community. Wherever you go, you feel at home.
Sangmo Yangri, Florian Bruckmann, Geshe Sherab Lodoe and Oliver Wirtz in Buchenau, Germany.
Ton: I think that two decisive reasons why sanghas are spread all over Europe is that many people don't want to travel too far to practice together and they prefer to practice in their own language.
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