Amitabha Practice Practice Explanations and Empowerment
Amitabha, the buddha of infinite light, is associated with the land of Dewachen. Practicing his meditation allows for creating the causes for rebirth in this pure land for oneself and […]
Courses calendar
How can we identify the teachings that correspond to our needs in Dhagpo’s rich and varied program? To help us find our way around, the courses are divided into three interrelated areas: Discovery, Institue y Meditation
Registrations for the program (October 2026 to May 2027) will open on Monday, August 31 at 9 a.m.
June to September 2026
JUNE
- Tuesday, June 2–Sunday, June 7
Amitabha Retreat
Lama Kemtcho and Lama Trinlé Dorjé - Friday, June 5–Sunday, June 7
The Truth of Origin: Afflictive Obscurations – Repetition of the Teaching of Khenpo Chödrak Rinpoche – Part 1
The Institute’s Students - Friday, June 5–Sunday, June 7
Being the Creator of Your Life: The Question of Responsibility
Anila Trinlé - Wednesday, June 10–Sunday, June 14
Yoga and Meditation: Relaxing Body and Mind
Malie Verdickt and Sylvain Clénet - Thursday, June 11
Commemoration of the Parinirvana of the XIVth Künzig Shamarpa - Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14
In the Footsteps of the Buddha
The Institute’s Students - Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14
Introduction to the Practice of Guru Yoga of the XVIth Karmapa
Sylvestre Brechotte - Wednesday, June 17–Sunday, June 21
Guru Yoga Retreat: Foundational Practices of Mahamudra
Lama Guetso and Drupla Birgit - Friday, June 19–Sunday, June 21
Tibetan Breath Yoga
Chumba Lama - Saturday, June 20 and Sunday, June 21
Taking Care of Oneself
Lama Namdak and Lama Dorjé Puntso - Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28
Annual Meeting of the Karma Teksoum Tcheuling (KTT)
Dhagpo’s Team - Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28
Intensive Practice of Menla Buddha
Lama Trinlé
JULY
- Thursday, July 2–Sunday, July 5
Qi Gong: Restoring Balance of Body and Mind
Karma Tsultim Namdak - Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5
Introduction to the Four Fundamental Thoughts
Lama Sherab Kunzang and Lama Dorjé Puntso - Saturday, July 4–Monday, July 6
Introduction to Buddhist Meditation
Lama Teundroup and Emmanuelle Charenton - Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5 – Online
Understanding Stress in Order to Experience It Differently
Anila Trinlé - Monday, July 6–Friday, July 10
Sacred Sculpture: Modeling
Richard Granado - Tuesday, July 7–Friday, July 24
Buddhist Treasures of Knowledge: The Stages of Meditation – Third Session
Khenpo Chödrak Tenphel Rinpoche - Thursday, July 9
Homage to Lama Purtse - Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12
In the Footsteps of the Buddha
The Institute’s Students - Saturday, July 11–Tuesday, July 14
Self-Knowledge, Openness to Others: How Can We Come to Understand Ourselves?
Lama Shedroup and Lama Dorjé Puntso - Saturday, July 11–Thursday, July 16
Chenrezig Retreat: Cultivating Universal Compassion
Lama Olivier Lebret and Tenzin Wangchouk (Péïo) - Friday, July 17–Sunday, July 19
Introduction to the Three Turnings of the Wheel of Dharma
Lama Tcheudreun and Dominique Thomas - Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19
Saraha: A Poetic Awakening
Lara Braitstein - Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19
Introduction to the Practice of Milarepa’s Guru Yoga
Sylvain Clénet and Drupla Bruno - Tuesday, July 21–Sunday, July 26
Intensive Buddhist Meditation Retreat
Lama Teundroup and Lama Jean-Guy - Thursday, July 23–Sunday, July 26
How to Say It? Toward Right Communication
Anila Trinlé - Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26
Introduction to Lojong: Tasting Mind Training – Part 2
Lama Jampa Thaye - Monday, July 27–Friday, July 31
The Detailed Differentiation of the Three Disciplines – Part 3
Lama Jampa Thaye
AUGUST
- Saturday, August 1–Tuesday, August 4
Encountering Your Emotions
Lama Shedroup and Lama Jean-Guy - Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2
Introduction to Karma
Lama Sherab Kunzang and Lama Dorjé Puntso - Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2
Introduction to Short Amitabha Practice
Lama Kemtcho and Lama Trinlé Dorjé - Wednesday, August 5–Sunday, August 9
Milarepa Guru Yoga Retreat
Lama Deundam and Sylvain Clénet - Thursday, August 6–Sunday, August 9
Being There… Cultivating Presence and Kind Listening
Anila Trinlé - Friday, August 7–Sunday, August 9
Introduction to Buddhist Meditation
Lama Kemtcho and Tenzin Wangchouk (Péïo) - Thursday, August 13–Sunday, August 16 – Online and In-Person
Clarity and Compassion: Study and Meditation Retreat
Lama Jigme Rinpoche and the Institute’s Students - Tuesday, August 18–Sunday, August 23
Intensive Buddhist Meditation Retreat
Lama Kemtcho and Sylvain Clénet - Thursday, August 20–Sunday, August 23
Teen Course: Warrior Heart, From Virtual Pleasure to Real Happiness
Association Cœur Guerrier and Lama Trinlé Dorjé - Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23
Introduction to the Six Paramitas
Lama Dorjé Puntso and Dominique Thomas - Wednesday, August 26–Sunday, August 30
Drawing Amitabha Buddha: His Attributes
Max - Saturday, August 29 and Sunday, August 30
In the Footsteps of the Buddha
The Institute’s Students - Saturday, August 29–Sunday, August 30
Victorious Meditation: Essential Instructions from The Samadhi Raja Sutra
Phakchok Rinpoche
SEPTEMBER
- Friday, September 4–Sunday, September 6
Sesshin Zen
Claude Magne - Friday, September 4–Sunday, September 6
The Truth of Origin: Afflictive Obscurations – Repetition of the Teaching of Khenpo Chödrak Rinpoche – Part 2
The Institute’s Students - Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6
Introduction to the Concept of Health in Tibetan Medicine
Philippe Cau - Saturday, September 5 and Sunday, September 6 – Online
Presence: A Way of Being Worth Cultivating
Anila Trinlé - Friday, September 11–Sunday, September 13 – Online and In-Person
The Sutra of Aspirations for Excellent Conduct: Fifth Session
Trinlay Rinpoche - Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13
Introduction to Buddhist Meditation
Lama Jean-Guy and Sylvain Clénet - Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13
Introduction to the Practice of Chenrezik
Lama Rabsel - Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20
In the Footsteps of the Buddha
The Institute’s Students - Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27
Looking for Inner Peace: What Is Wellbeing?
Lama Shedroup and Lama Dorjé Puntso
October 2026 to May 2027
OCTOBER
- Monday, September 28–Friday, October 2
The Center Is Closed - Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4
Creating Your Own Life: Questioning Responsibility
Anila Trinlé - Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4
Self-Knowledge, Openness to Others: How Can We Come to Understand Ourselves?
Lama Shedroup - Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4
Meeting Ourselves as We Are
The Institute’s Students - Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4
Introduction to the Practice of Green Tara
Lama Lodreu - Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11
Amitabha Practice
Practice Explanation and Empowerment
Nendo Rinpoche - Wednesday, October 14–Sunday, October 18
Progressive Study and Meditation Curriculum
Chenrezig Curriculum
Year 9: Course 1 - Monday, October 19–Sunday, October 25
Lojong: Part 1
Lama Shedroup and Fabienne Dupuy - Tuesday, October 20–Friday, October 23
Teen Retreat: Warrior Heart, From Virtual Pleasure to Real Happiness
Association Cœur Guerrier and Sylvain Clénet - Thursday, October 22–Sunday, October 25
Appliqué Thangka: The Three Jewels
Louise Munoz - Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25
Introduction to Buddhist Meditation
Lama Kemtcho - Monday, October 26–Sunday, November 1
Tibetan: Learning to Read
The Institute’s Translators - Tuesday, October 27–Sunday, November 1
Chenrezig Retreat: Cultivating Universal Compassion
Tenzin Wangchouk (Péïo) - Tuesday, October 27–Friday, October 30
Resilience, or How to Overcome Life’s Challenges
Anila Trinlé - Saturday, October 31
Commemoration of Lama Gendun Rinpoche’s Parinirvana - Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1
Following the Buddha’s Footsteps
The Institute’s Students
NOVEMBER
- Monday, November 2–Sunday, November 8
Practice Accumulation (Drupchö) - Thursday, November 12–Sunday, November 15
Qi Gong: Restoring Balance to Body and Mind
Karma Tsultim Namdak - Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15
History of Buddhism: Part 1
Repetition of Khenpo Chödrak Rinpoche’s Explanation
The Institute’s Students - Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15
Introduction to the Practice of Chenrezig
Lama Rabsel - Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15
Living with Uncertainty: Daring to Embrace Life
Anila Trinlé - Wednesday, November 20–Sunday, November 22
The Aggregates: Part 1
Repetition of Khenpo Chödrak Rinpoche’s Explanation
The Institute’s Students - Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22
Singing the Rituals
Martina Henrich - Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22
Introduction to Buddhist Meditation
Emmanuelle Charenton and Sylvestre Brechotte - Tuesday, November 24–Sunday, November 29
Intensive Buddhist Meditation Retreat
Sylvain Clénet - Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29
Looking for Inner Peace: What Is Wellbeing?
Lama Dorjé Puntso - Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29
Introduction to the Four Fundamental Thoughts
Lama Sherab Kunzang and Drupla Valentin
DECEMBER
- Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6
Following the Buddha’s Footsteps
The Institute’s Students - Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6
Introduction to the Three Turnings of the Wheel of Dharma
Lama Dorjé Puntso and Drupla Valentin - Saturday, December 5 and Sunday, December 6
Explanation of the Practice of Medicine Buddha
Lama Trinlé - Wednesday, December 9–Sunday, December 13
Yoga and Meditation: Relaxing Body and Mind
Level 1
Malie Verdickt and Tenzin Wangchouk (Péïo) - Friday, December 11–Sunday, December 13
Zen Sesshin
Claude Magne - Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13
History of Buddhism: Part 2
Repetition of Khenpo Chödrak Rinpoche’s Explanation
The Institute’s Students - Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13
Being Here Now… Cultivating Presence and Kind Listening
Anila Trinlé - Dates to Be Announced
Kagyü Mönlams
A Great Accumulation of Aspirations for the Happiness of All Beings - Monday, December 21–Monday, December 28
The Center Is Closed - Wednesday, December 30–Friday, January 1
Clarity and Compassion: Study and Meditation Retreat
Lama Jigme Rinpoche and the Institute’s Students - Saturday, January 2 and Sunday, January 3
Learning from Chaos
Anila Trinlé
JANUARY
- Monday, January 4–Thursday, January 28
The Ornament of the Middle Way – Annual Retreat
Acharya Kalsang Puntsok - Saturday, January 30–Tuesday, February 2
Qi Gong: Restoring Balance to Body and Mind
Karma Tsultim Namdak - Saturday, January 30 and Sunday, January 31
Introduction to the Five Aggregates: The Five Constituents of Existence
Lama Sherab Kunzang and Lama Dorjé Puntso - Saturday, January 30 and Sunday, January 31
Introduction to Chenrezig Practice
Lama Olivier Lebret
FEBRUARY
- Dates to Be Announced
New Year Ceremonies - Sunday, February 7
Tibetan New Year: Fire Sheep Year - Tuesday, February 2–Sunday, February 7
Dorje Sempa Retreat: Foundational Practices of Mahamudra
Lama Guetso and Drupla Birgit - Saturday, February 6
Following the Buddha’s Footsteps
The Institute’s Students - Saturday, February 6 and Sunday, February 7
Introduction to Refuge
Lama Tcheudreun and Lama Dorjé Puntso - Wednesday, February 10–Sunday, February 14
Progressive Study and Meditation Curriculum
Chenrezig Cycle: Year 9 – Course 2 - Tuesday, February 16–Sunday, February 21
Prostration Retreat: Foundational Practices of Mahamudra
Lama Guetso and Drupla Birgit - Saturday, February 20 and Sunday, February 21
Letting Go
Lama Namdak and Lama Dorjé Puntso - Saturday, February 20 and Sunday, February 21
Introduction to Buddhist Meditation
Emmanuelle Charenton - Saturday, February 20 and Sunday, February 21
Cultivating Courage: Daring to Face Our Fears
Anila Trinlé - Tuesday, February 23–Sunday, February 28
Intensive Buddhist Meditation Retreat
Lama Jean-Guy - Thursday, February 25–Sunday, February 28
Death Affects Us All: Preparing Practically and Spiritually
Anila Trinlé - Friday, February 26–Sunday, February 28
The Aggregates: Part 2 – Repetition of Khenpo Chödrak Rinpoche’s Explanation
The Institute’s Students
MARCH
- Monday, March 1–Sunday, March 7
Lojong: Part 2
Lama Shedroup and Fabienne Dupuy - Wednesday, March 3–Sunday, March 7
Yoga and Meditation: Relaxing Body and Mind – Level 2
Malie Verdickt and Lama Jean-Guy - Saturday, March 6 and Sunday, March 7
The Vehicles: Part 1
Repetition of Khenpo Chödrak Rinpoche’s Explanation
The Institute’s Students - Friday, March 12–Sunday, March 28
Nyoung-ne Retreat: Thousand-Armed Chenrezig Ritual Practice with Fasting and Silence Vows
Lama Dorjé Puntso - Friday, March 12–Sunday, March 14
Sacred Sculpture: Modeling
Richard Granado - Saturday, March 13 and Sunday, March 14
How the Mind Functions
Lama Shedroup - Wednesday, March 17–Sunday, March 21
Drawing Amitabha Buddha: His Attributes
Max - Saturday, March 20 and Sunday, March 21
Meeting Ourselves as We Are
The Institute’s Students - Saturday, March 27 and Sunday, March 28
Introduction to the Four Noble Truths
Lama Tcheudreun - Saturday, March 27 and Sunday, March 28
Rebuilding After Separation
Anila Trinlé - Monday, March 29
Open House
APRIL
- Friday, April 2–Sunday, April 4
Zen Sesshin
Sylvie Manneveau - Saturday, April 3–Wednesday, April 7
Yoga and Meditation: Relaxing Body and Mind – Level 1
Malie Verdickt and Tenzin Wangchouk (Péïo) - Saturday, April 3 and Sunday, April 4
Introduction to the Four Immeasurables
Lama Dorjé Puntso - Saturday, April 3–Wednesday, April 7
Tibetan: Reading Practice and Introduction to Grammar
The Institute’s Translators - Wednesday, April 7–Sunday, April 11
Mandala Offering Retreat
Lama Guetso and Drupla Birgit - Saturday, April 10 and Sunday, April 11
Following the Buddha’s Footsteps
The Institute’s Students - Saturday, April 10 and Sunday, April 11
Introduction to Interdependence
Lama Tcheudreun and Drupla Valentin - Monday, April 12–Sunday, April 18
The Vehicles
Intensive Repetition of Khenpo Chödrak Rinpoche’s Explanation for KTT Students
The Institute’s Students - Friday, April 16–Sunday, April 18
Vulnerability: A Catalyst for Change
Anila Trinlé - Saturday, April 17 and Sunday, April 18
Introduction to Buddhist Meditation
Lama Kemtcho and Sylvain Clénet - Wednesday, April 21–Sunday, April 25
Progressive Study and Meditation Curriculum
Chenrezig Cycle – Year 9 – Course 3 - Tuesday, April 27–Sunday, May 2
Intensive Buddhist Meditation Retreat
Lama Kemtcho and Lama Teundroup - Dates to Be Announced
The Sutra of Aspirations for Excellent Conduct
Sixth Session
Thinley Rinpoche
MAY
- Saturday, May 1 and Sunday, May 2
Meeting Ourselves as We Are
The Institute’s Students - Saturday, May 1 and Sunday, May 2
Introduction to Bodhicitta
Lama Sherab Kunzang and Lama Dorjé Puntso - Thursday, May 6–Sunday, May 9
Clarity and Compassion: Study and Meditation Retreat
Lama Jigmé Rinpoche and the Institute’s Students - Saturday, May 15–Monday, May 17
Discovering Your Emotions
Lama Shedroup and Lama Namdak - Saturday, May 15–Monday, May 17
The Aggregates: Part 3 – Repetition of Khenpo Chödrak Rinpoche’s Explanation
The Institute’s Students - Saturday, May 15–Monday, May 17
Introduction to Buddhist Meditation
Sylvain Clénet - Saturday, May 15–Monday, May 17
Cultivating Rejoicing: A Path Toward Happiness
Anila Trinlé - Wednesday, May 19–Sunday, May 23
Qi Gong and Meditation: Relaxing Body and Mind
Drupla Elsa and Sylvain Clénet - Wednesday, May 19–Sunday, May 23
Green Tara Retreat
Lama Deundam and Drupla Bruno - Saturday, May 22 and Sunday, May 23
The Vehicles: Part 2 – Repetition of Khenpo Chödrak Rinpoche’s Explanation
The Institute’s Students - Tuesday, May 25–Sunday, May 30
Chenrezik Retreat: Cultivating Universal Compassion
Tenzin Wangchouk (Péïo) - Wednesday, May 26–Sunday, May 30
Tibetan: Further Study of Grammar and Vocabulary Through the Definitions of the Aggregates and Mental Events
The Institute’s Translators - Saturday, May 29 and Sunday, May 30
Introduction to Emptiness
Lama Sherab Kunzang and Dominique Thomas
Translation of the courses
The teachings are given in French, English or Tibetan with French translation.
For translations in English, Spanish or German, at least three persons are required. For more information please contact the reception.
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Progressive Curriculum of Study and Meditation Chenrezig Curriculum: Year 9, Course 1
Jigme Rinpoche guides this study and meditation curriculum laid out by Shamar Rinpoche for the sixth year.This curriculum is for all those who wish to deepen their practice and will […]
Commemoration of Lama Gendun Rinpoche’s Parinirvana
When the 16th Karmapa sent Lama Gendun Rinpoche to France, he told him, I know that you are a lama who has brought your practice to completion. The time has […]
Kagyü Mönlams Great Accumulation of Wishes for the Happiness of Beings
The dates are to be announced. The Kagyu Monlams is one of the most important events for Buddhist practitioners of the Karma Kagyü school. During a full week, they gather […]
Clarity and Compassion Study and Meditation Retreat
The path offered by the Buddha consists in clarifying our minds so that we can be freer in our choices. Based on examination of our situation, we become aware of […]
Progressive Curriculum of Study and Meditation Chenrezig Curriculum: Year 9, Course 2
Jigme Rinpoche guides this study and meditation curriculum laid out by Shamar Rinpoche for the sixth year.This curriculum is for all those who wish to deepen their practice and will […]
Progressive Curriculum of Study and Meditation Chenrezig Curriculum: Year 9, Course 3
Jigme Rinpoche guides this study and meditation curriculum laid out by Shamar Rinpoche for the sixth year.This curriculum is for all those who wish to deepen their practice and will […]
The Sutra of Aspirations for Excellent Conduct Session 6
The dates are to be announced.Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, explained the importance of the Five Royal Sutras that constitute paths of practice. Among them, the Sutra of Aspirations for Excellent Conduct, also known as Samantabhadra’s Wishing Prayer, represents the path of aspiration. The bodhisattva Samantabhadra’s prayers are a model for all.
Clarity and Compassion Study and Meditation Retreat
The path offered by the Buddha consists in clarifying our minds so that we can be freer in our choices. Based on examination of our situation, we become aware of […]