The Seal of Blessing

On November 2, 1977, the 16th Karmapa, Rangjung Dorje (1924 – 1981), carried out a week of Korlo Demchok practice, a profound Vajrayana practice, at the summit of the Cote de Jor.

Through this intensive practice, 16th Karmapa took possession of the place and, on this autumn day, sealed the blessing of the Karma Kagyü lineage […]

Sharing History with Jigme Rinpoche

For Dhagpo’s 40th anniversary, we come together to celebrate history. And in the process, we find ourselves experiencing the next steps in the history we are celebrating. We witness the steps taken by all those who came before and we take the next steps into the future together, carrying with us all that has been […]

Homage to a Valiant Heart

Jigme Rinpoche, Disciple and Master
He is that rare kind of bodhisattva who deploys an activity without it being visible. Such bodhisattvas are sometimes compared to the air, which is all around us, imperceptible, and yet beneficial for all. Jigme Rinpoche is one of these bodhisattvas.
He grew up close to the 16th Karmapa. From his earliest […]

By |August 13th, 2015|histoire de Dhagpo, la pratique, le sens, par Puntso|0 Comments

Gather Round: Dhagpo’s Open House Round Table

April 6th marked Dhagpo 30th annual Open House, and offered a chance to look back at our shared history with the surrounding community. Doctor Paul Azoulai, mayor of Montignac from 2002 to 2008, François Bruno, mayor of Saint Léon from 2001 to 2014, Jacques Cabanel, general councilor and mayor of Montignac from 1972 to 2001, […]

A Letter from Trinley Thaye Dorje, the 17th Karmapa to the Dhagpo Kagyu Ling Community for the 40th anniversary

Dear dharma friends of Dhagpo Kagyu Ling,

This year marks the fortieth anniversary of this spiritual environment. Let us celebrate this joyous occasion by remembering those who have contributes to founding this community:

First and foremost, Mr BENSON and his family, who donated the land and the farm, as well as all the donors who have been […]

By |April 7th, 2015|histoire de Dhagpo, le sens|0 Comments

Dhagpo Past, Present, Future…The Vision of Elected

It’s a good idea. On the occasion of the fortieth anniversary, let’s assemble the mayors and other elected officials who have participated Dhagpo’s live starting from its creation, and let’s have them share their vision of this story, one a bit out of the ordinary for them.
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By |April 1st, 2015|conférence, histoire de Dhagpo, le sens, par Puntso|0 Comments

40 Years Or No, Gratitude Abides

40 Years or No, Gratitude Abides

When we began reflecting on Dhagpo’s 40th anniversary, anything was possible, so I’ll spare you the most farfetched ideas we came up with. The question was simple: how do we celebrate 14,600 days of activity, thousands of course participants—from the simply curious to the committed practitioner, hundreds of the most […]