Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche
about the teacher
Gyetrul Jigme Rinpoche is the spiritual leader of the Ripa tradition, the heir to an ancient Tibetan lineage of teachers and a recognized teacher in the world of Tibetan Buddhism, as well as a Rinpoche (enlightened master) of the Drukpa Kagyu tradition. He leads several temples in Europe and Asia, administers authentic monasteries in Tibet and Nepal, leads a Buddhist community of more than 500 monks and inspires thousands of followers around the world.
Jigme Rinpoche received special recognition for his ability to explain complex Buddhist practices in simple and accessible language, helping people find inner harmony, develop awareness and remain calm even in today's dynamic pace of life. His teachings give people from different cultures the opportunity to deeply understand Tibetan Buddhist wisdom and apply it in everyday life, contributing to improving the quality of life in society.
Since 1996, Rinpoche has been developing Buddhist centers in Switzerland, France, Germany, Spain and Japan.
He created the Ripa Awareness Meditation (R.A.M.) program, which combines the traditional meditation techniques of Shamatha (Shine) and Vipassana (Vipassana).
The goal of the program is to make meditation accessible to people of any worldview and help integrate it into everyday life.
As the author and co-author of The Way of the Warrior: Teachings of the Enlightened King Gesar of Ling, Healing the World We Live In, and Being Sincere with Our Emotions, Rinpoche reveals key aspects of Buddhist philosophy. His works help modern people develop compassion, awareness, and harmonious relationships with nature.