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 16^th Karmapa and will give an account of his relationship with Rangjung Rigpe Dorje.  He will also give the empowerment of the 15^th Karmapa. The Kagyü lineage is characterized by a specific relationship to the spiritual master; these few days are the occasion to clarify the different dimensions of what the lama is.  He is as much a person as an expression of enlightenment:  the ultimate lama, the qualities of our own mind.

The Meeting Of Two Religions – Sunday, August 16 • 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Archbishop Le Gall

Archbishop Le Gall and Jigme Rinpoche, two spiritual masters in the Christian and Buddhist traditions, respectively, continue their exploration of the essential questions on the mystery of life and human destiny. Acquainted for fifteen years, they have engaged in dialogues of this kind numerous times in the past. They published together, “The Monk and the Lama,” which describes, in a profound and respectful exchange, the commonalities and essential differences between their two spiritual traditions.

August 15^th marks the Christian Feast of Assumption. The Assumption commemorates Mary’s being taken in Heaven, body and soul, without facing physical death, at the end of her life on earth. In this sense, her fate prefigures our own destiny. Taking this founding event in the Catholic tradition as a basis, Archbishop Le Gall and Jigme Rinpoche have chosen to exchange about the theme of liberation. What conditions must we assemble in order for the path, be it Christian or Buddhist, to lead us as practitioners to liberation? And, in addition, what is the meaning of this word in each tradition?

 See the program online (in French) [PDF, 29Ko ]

Lama Jigme Rinpoche

Beginning as a young child, he received the traditional education of a tulku (reincarnate master) from the 16th Karmapa, the spiritual head of Kagyü lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. In 1975, he became the Karmapa’s representative in Europe and in 2013 his general secretary. Known for his ability to adapt the Buddha’s teaching while remaining true to its authenticity, he is the author of numerous works appropriate for various different audiences: youth, corporate managers, practitioners, etc. Today, he teaches throughout the world.

Archbishop Le Gall

At 17 years old, he entered into novitiate. In 1983, he became the abbot of the Abbey of Kergonan. A specialist in theology, he now teaches this challenging subject and has published several books, which have become references in the field. In 2001, Pope John Paul II entrusted him with the Mende diocese. Pope Benedict XVI named him metropolitan archbishop of Toulouse in 2006. A proponent of interdisciplinary dialogue, Archbishop Le Gall has a great interest in other religions, including those that developed in the Mediterranean, and Tibetan Buddhism as well.

Teacher(s):
Lama Jigme Rinpoche along with Dhagpo’s lamas and drouplas,
Ecxeptional visit from Dom Robert Le Gall on Sunday, August 16
Course Begins: Thursday, August 13 at 11:00 am
Course Ends: Sunday, August 16 at noon
The teaching will be given in English and translated into French. Translation is also available in Spanish and German upon the request of at least three people (contact   the reception desk to make a request).
Daily tarif: 23 €
 See the program online (in French) [PDF, 29Ko ]