Let's make this birthday one to remember.

77 years old (Born on April 17, 1947)

Happy Birthday, Sogyal Rinpoche! With every candle you add to your cake, we are reminded of how you've managed to enlighten thousands without accidentally setting the meditation hall on fire. Your timeless teachings resonate across countries and hearts alike—and yet somehow you still make us laugh as readily as you inspire.

Your wisdom has turned Rigpa into a global hub for mindfulness—somehow expanding faster than our waistlines after celebrating too many birthdays with cake and laughter. Here's wishing that this year grants even more happiness (and perhaps fewer jokes at your expense)—though admittedly those keep things lively!