Greetings and News from the Editor

Dear Readers, Dear Practitioners of Bon,

It really feels strange to write that this is the last edition of the Ligmincha Europe Magazine. Ten years ago, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche asked if I wanted to make a newsletter for the European sangha, to enhance communication with sangha members from all the different countries in Europe and to help keep everyone updated about our projects and activities.

Since then, thirty issues have been published, and the European and worldwide sangha have grown closer together. In the beginning being an editor was a lonely job. I met the other editors only online, and there was little feedback from readers. That changed when I went to retreats in Europe and the US, where teachers and sangha members expressed their gratitude for our work.

Regrettably, since Summer 2018 we have not been able to publish the Magazine regularly. Over the years, editors came and went, but the past few years I have been unable to find anyone new. One of the things I have learned is that without the help of others, I can't do it, so here it ends.

We have a wonderful Teacher and Sangha, so I have been reflecting on how to continue with interviews and publishing articles in other ways.

I want to express my deepest gratitude to Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, who gave me his confidence and saw my ability to do this before I was aware of having the necessary qualities. It was a great privilege to interview the Teachers and Sangha members who shared their experiences. I want to thank the editors, proofreaders and all the people who have contributed during the past ten years to this Magazine. It was a great joy and practice to work with all them.

In this edition we bring you letters from Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche whose plans for a sabbatical changed because of the COVID-19 outbreak; advice from H.E. Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche concerning the Corona-virus; and a report from the Tenshug ceremony for H.E. Yongdzin Rinpoche.

This issue also contains interviews with Lishu Institute Teachers Geshe Sherab Lodoe and Sangmo Yangri, and with 3 Doors Senior Teacher Laura Shekerjian.

Also, you can read an extract from the book Escape from Darkness by Sangmo Yangri, a poem, an article published previously in the Voice of Clear Light, and a Phowa text, as well as news from Europe and information about the 3 Doors online courses.

In Bon,

Ton Bisscheroux, editor