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.

Category: Acharya

Upcoming Programs by Richard John

10-Day Mahamudra & Trekcho Retreat

March 1 - 13, 2025

This mahamudra and trekcho retreat will be infused with devotion, supplications and guru yoga practice. Most of the retreat will be in silence with ample time for circle conversation, lujong exercise, interviews, personal study and practice of the Stroke of Ashe.