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What Can Buddhism Offer the West?
Buddhism has been present in the West for nearly a half-century now. Lama Jampa Thaye, himself a Western meditation master and scholar, has the experience and know-how to show us what is at stake in the transmission of Buddhism in the West: what have we really understood, what benefits have we gained, and to what…
Find out more »Study and Meditation Retreat
Lama Jigme Rinpoche Our Connections Shape the Future On the occasion of Dhagpo’s 40th anniversary, Lama Jigme Rinpoche is consecrating his summer retreat to the Gyalwa Karmapa. He will give instructions on the guru yoga practice of the 16th Karmapa and will give an account of his relationship with Rangjung Rigpe Dorje. He will also…
Find out more »The History of the Kagyü Lineage
Over the course of these three days, we will pay homage to the Kagyü Lineage, which has authentically maintained the most precious teachings present in the modern day We will discuss the lives of great Indian and Tibetan masters in order to understand the notion of an uninterrupted lineage, the different levels of transmission, and…
Find out more »The Meeting of Generations – Seminar: Buddhism and Education
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Find out more »Giving Meaning to the Spiritual Path – Teachings & Empowerments • Canceled
We regret to announce that Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche has canceled his upcoming European tour for this year. We will contact those registered for the course by phone shortly - and you can already get in touch with us.As a result, we have scheduled two new courses in the program at this time...
Find out more »The Aspiration Prayer of Mahamudra
The Aspiration Prayer of Mahamudra, composed by the 3rd Karmapa Rangjung Dorje (1284–1339 CE), presents, in the form of a wishing prayer, the path to enlightenment. The text, particularly concise and profound, is structured in twenty-five stanzas. It describes the basis, the path and the fruit. It discusses the vision—the theoretical aspect of the teaching, the means…
Find out more »Being Present—A Skill Worth Developing
Being present with people who are suffering is an act of kindness and, for ourselves, an opportunity to face our own functioning, emotions, expectations, and preconceptions. Understanding grief and the process of dying is necessary to accompany someone on this journey—whether you are a loved one, a volunteer, or a health professional—but your attitude remains…
Find out more »At the Heart of the Lama – Discovering the Heritage of Gendun Rinpoche
From his arrival in Europe up until his death, Gendun Rinpoche devoted himself, body and soul, to the task given to him by the 16th Karmapa: transmit the precious instructions of the Dharma to Westerners. Lama Rinchen's work on these instructions for more than ten years offers us the perspective to gain an integral vision…
Find out more »When Buddhism Meets Buddhism – replaced
This course is replaced by : Saving lives - Practice of generosity for others and oneself The Buddha's teaching has always adapted itself to those receiving the transmission. These various methods and approaches gave rise to diverse vehicles and lineages; nonetheless, they lead to an identical goal: liberation from suffering and its causes. The goal of this…
Find out more »Saving Lives – Practicing Generosity for Oneself and Others
“Consider your own body and with this as an example, Avoid doing anything that might bring harm to others. Make every effort not to kill any living creature, Birds, fish, deer, cattle and even tiny insects, And strive instead to save their lives, Offering them protection from fear.” These are the words of Chatral Rinpoche,…
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