THE RELEVANCE OF BUDDHISM TO THE MODERN WORLD

A conversation between Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche and Matthieu Ricard

What does a contemplative tradition of more than two thousand years have to offer a world of accelerating change, distraction and uncertainty? Join us for an evening in the company of two remarkable teachers.

SHECHEN RABJAM RINPOCHE

Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche is one of the most highly revered masters in the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism and an important holder of its major lineages. Grandson and spiritual heir of the great Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche (1910–1991), he spent almost 25 years with his teacher and grandfather, receiving extensive teachings, empowerments and transmissions, and continues that lineage today through his activities.

Rinpoche has not taught in Australia since 1996. He is greatly loved wherever he goes for his generosity, his modern approach, and his warm and endearing presence.

MATTHIEU RICARD

Born in France in 1946 as the son of French philosopher Jean-François Revel and artist Yahne Le Toumelin, Matthieu Ricard is a Buddhist monk, author, translator, and photographer. He first visited India in 1967 where he met great spiritual masters from Tibet. After completing his Ph.D. degree in cell genetics in 1972, he moved to the Himalayan region to study and practice the Buddhist path. He served as Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche's translator for more than twenty years.

Matthieu is an international best-selling author and a prominent speaker on the world stage, celebrated at the World Economic Forum at Davos, forums at the United Nations, and ad TED where his talks on happiness and altruism have been viewed by over seven million people. He will translate for Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche throughout this visit.

DETAILS

Thursday 22 October 2026 · 7.00–9.00pm

Lower Town Hall, 483 George Street, Sydney

Free · In person and livestreamed

The talk is open to everyone. No prior study or Buddhist background is needed. Please register so that we can plan seating; those registering for the livestream will receive a viewing link before the event.

ALSO THIS WEEK

23–25 October 2026 — Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche will confer empowerments, reading transmissions and teachings over three days at the same venue. Separate registration applies, and eligibility conditions apply to the empowerments and transmissions.

Presented by Himalayan Yeshi Khorlo Cultural Foundation · Rigpa Australia · Yeshi Khorlo Tibetan Buddhism Association Australia

佛法与现代社会的关联（将提供线上中文翻译）

——雪谦冉江仁波切与马修·李卡德对谈

在一个变化加速、纷扰不断、充满不确定的时代，一个流传两千余年的修心传统，还能给我们什么？诚邀您与两位难得的善知识共度一晚。

【雪谦冉江仁波切】

雪谦冉江仁波切是宁玛派最受敬重的大师之一，也是该传承主要法脉的重要持有者。他是伟大的顶果钦哲仁波切（1910–1991）的孙嗣与法嗣，曾追随其上师暨祖父近二十五年，领受了广博的教法、灌顶与传承，并透过自身的弘法事业，延续这一法脉至今。

仁波切自1996年之后未曾再度在澳大利亚传法。他因其慷慨大方、契合时代的弘法方式，以及温暖亲和的风范，深受各地信众敬爱。

【马修·李卡德】

马修·李卡德先生为法国出生的佛教僧侣，长年驻锡尼泊尔雪谦寺，身兼作家与译者，曾担任顶果钦哲仁波切逾二十年的翻译。此次访澳期间，他将全程为雪谦冉江仁波切担任翻译。

【活动详情】

2026年10月22日（星期四）晚上7:00至9:00

地点：悉尼市政厅下厅（Lower Town Hall, 483 George Street, Sydney）

免费参加 · 现场及线上直播同步进行

本场开示对所有人开放，无需任何佛学基础。敬请事先报名，以便我们安排座位；报名线上直播者，将于活动前收到观看链接。

【同期活动】

2026年10月23日至25日 —— 雪谦冉江仁波切将于同一地点，连续三天赐予灌顶、口传及教学。该场次需另行报名，且灌顶与口传设有资格要求。

主办单位：喜马拉雅慧轮文化基金会 · Rigpa Australia · 澳洲慧轮藏传佛教协会

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