New Program – October 2026 to May 2027
We are happy to share the October 2026 to May 2027 programs for Dhagpo Kagyu Ling and Dhagpo Kundreul Ling. These two centers, historically connected by the wishes of Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, His Holiness the 16th Karmapa, share a common...
Interview with Dhongtsang Shabdrung Rinpoche
During the month of May 2026, Dhongtsang Shabdrung Rinpoche gave a four-day teaching on The Treatise Entitled Revealing the Essence of the Tathagata at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling. Based in Siliguri, West Bengal, India, Dhongtsang Shabdrung Rinpoche is among the eminent...
Saraha: A master beyond convention whose teaching remains astonishingly current
Saraha: A Poetic Awakening Dhagpo Kagyu lingSaturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19 Saraha, a great practitioner of Tantric Buddhism, taught in an unconventional way, through spontaneous songs. His adamantine songs express Saraha’s view on the nature of mind. Lara...
Chenrezig Joins Manjushri in the Library – A New Thangka in the Reading Room
The statue of Manjushri, created in Nepal by master artisan Siddhi Raj Shakya, has watched over the reading room of the Dhagpo Kagyu Library since it opened to the public in 2013. This embodiment of awakened wisdom has recently been joined by the personification of...
Understanding and actualizing our enlightened potential
During the month of May, we had the immense joy to once again welcome Dhongtsang Shabdrung Rinpoche to Dhagpo Kagyu Ling. Over the course of four days, he transmitted the commentary on “The Treatise Entitled Revealing the Essence of the Tathagata” written by the 3rd...
Clarity and Compassion Retreat: Changing our Habits
From May 14 to 17, 2026, throughout the Clarity and Compassion retreat, Lama Jigme Rinpoche gave precious instructions to develop our potential for wisdom and to live our lives in accordance with the Buddha’s teachings.For compassion is the quality of our mind and...
Revealing the Original Nature of Our Mind
From May 8 to 10, 2026, Trinlay Rinpoche continued his teaching on The Sutra of Aspirations for Excellent Conduct. Taking into account the presence of new participants in this fourth session, he outlined the fundamental elements of the Buddhist path to help us carry...
Learning the Dharma and Making It Accessible in Urban Centers
Dhagpo urban centers, known as Karma Teksoum Tcheuling (KTT), were established as early as 1982. The vocation of these centers is to serve as a gateway to the Buddha’s teachings for anyone who is interested, curious, or seeking. These urban centers also provide a...