Richard John

An early student of Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Richard also served as acharya for Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Richard completed the first three-year retreat at Gampo Abbey, and has led meditation retreats throughout North America for over 30 years.

Category: Acharya

Upcoming Programs by Richard John

MAHAMUDRA AND TREKCHÖ RETREAT: Resting in the Natural State

March 17 - 29, 2026

For tantrikas who know there is no time to waste in this lifetime, this retreat is devoted to recognizing the nature of mind through practicing the pith instructions of great lineage masters.