Within the Dzogchen tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, since approximately the 14th century, the Tibetan term Rigdzin (pronounced Rigden) was used to describe someone who, according to Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, constantly abides in the state of pure awareness of 'rigpa’. Thus, depending on the context, there are three possible meanings for the Tibetan term:

1. A winged spirit (especially within early Tibetan literature)

2. An accomplished tantric practitioner with magical abilities

3. An accomplished Dzogchen yogi (especially with later Tibetan literature).

Click here to view a video of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche discussing rigpa and Dzogchen view and practice.

This is the first design to feature our logo (troof) in English and Sanskrit on the inner collar and the Black Power meditation logo on the sleeve.

• 100% cotton face
• 65% ring-spun cotton, 35% polyester
• Front pouch pocket
• Self-fabric patch on the back
• Matching flat drawstrings
• 3-panel hood