BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Dhagpo Kagyu Ling - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://dhagpo.org/en/ X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Dhagpo Kagyu Ling REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Paris BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012 DTSTAMP:20261012T045426 CREATED:20260725T184352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T144718Z UID:10000907-1791590400-1791763199@dhagpo.org SUMMARY:Amitabha Practice Practice Explanations and Empowerment DESCRIPTION: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 others. Nendo Rinpoche will begin the detailed explanation of Amitabha practice and transmit the empowerment.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nendo Rinpoche\, the sixth reincarnation of the Nendo Kulha lineage\, was born in 1962. He was recognized by the 16th Karmapa and remained close to the Karmapa until he turned eighteen\, when he moved to Ladakh to study and later accomplish a three-year retreat during which he practiced the six yogas of Naropa. He also received numerous other transmission\, notably from Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. At twenty-five years old\, he was enthroned as the vajra master (dorje lopon) of Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim\, India. He is still the 16th Karmapa’s dorje lopon today. He is currently responsible for Shamar Rinpoche’s monks and is in charge of the Karma Kagyü lineage’s activities in Sikkim. He is also the director of an important monastery in Kham\, Tibet that is home to fifty-five monks.Nendo Rinpoche is known for the quality of his listening and his simplicity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important\nNendo Rinpoche will transmit Amitabha empowerment.Having taken refuge is a prerequisite. \n \n \n \n \n \n Information\n• Course Begins: Saturday\, October 10 at 10:30• Translation: This teaching is given in Tibetan and translated into French. If you wish to follow this course in another language (English\, German\, or Spanish)\, please indicate this when registering on Zopa so that we can arrange the appropriate translation.• Necessary Text: Amitabha Practice \n \n \n \n \n \n Contribution : 28 € / day\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download the Program URL:https://dhagpo.org/en/calendrier/amitabha-practice-practice-explanations-empowerment-2026/ CATEGORIES:Front Page,Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dhagpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Nendo-Rinpoche-400x300-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914 DTSTAMP:20261012T045426 CREATED:20260411T181052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T135710Z UID:10000869-1789084800-1789343999@dhagpo.org SUMMARY:The Sutra of Aspirations for Excellent Conduct Session 5 DESCRIPTION: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. \nRecited regularly by practitioners of all traditions\, they form a path that\, as the Karmapa says\, “is a way of consciously dreaming.” After clarifying the meaning of the Heart Sutra\, which presents the path of view\, Thinley Rinpoche continues the detailed explanation of the second of the Five Royal Sutras. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thinley Rinpoche\, born in 1975\, was recognized as a tülku—manifestation of a Buddhist master—by the 16th Karmapa (1924–1981). He combines a Western academic education with in-depth Buddhist training under the guidance of great masters such as the 14th Shamarpa. His dual culture\, his mastery of three languages (English\, French\, and Tibetan)\, and his ability to communicate the depth of Buddhist thought in an accessible way make him an exceptional teacher.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information\n• Translation: this teaching is given in French. If you wish to follow this course in another language (English\, German\, or Spanish)\, please fill out this form before Thursday\, August 27. \nUseful Texts• Find the explanations given by the Karmapa as well as the five sutras in the booklet The Five Royal Sutras\, published by Shri Diwakar PublicationsYou can find the translation of the sutra and a commentary by Shamar Rinpoche in The King of Prayers: A Commentary on The Noble King of Prayers of Excellent Conduct (Rabsel Publications\, 2022) \n• In order to allow the greatest number of people possible to attend this teaching\, we are also making it available via streaming on YouTube. \n \n \n \n \n \n Contribution: 28 €/day\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Generally\, when we physically attend this type of teaching\, we make a financial contribution to cover the expenses incurred by the center to make Dharma transmission possible. If you wish\, it is possible to make a (non-tax-deductible) donation via PayPal or bank transfer (see below for details).\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By bank transfer\n \n \n \n \n \n Bank account details\n Domiciliation : Banque Populaire Aquitaine Centre AtlantiqueCompte : CONGREGATION KDCIBAN : FR76 1090 7002 8811 2199 4326 444BIC/SWIFT : CCBPFRPPBDXImportant : specify « donation-support-KDC-sutras » \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By check\n \n \n \n \n \n – write a check to:KDC-EnseignementsImportant : specify «donation-support-KDC-sutras »– send to :DKL donateurs – 4430 Rte de la Côte de Jor\, 24290 Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Via Paypal\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enseignements – Teachings – Belehrungen – Enseñanzas \nChaînes Youtube :\n\nFrançais \nAnglais \nAllemand\nEspagnol\n\n \n Download the program in PDF (in French) URL:https://dhagpo.org/en/calendrier/sutra-aspirations-excellent-conduct-session-5/ CATEGORIES:Front Page,Institute ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dhagpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2024-08-30_Thinley-Rinpoche_TR@DKLmedia-10-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260829 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260831 DTSTAMP:20261012T045426 CREATED:20260411T175200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T193345Z UID:10000864-1787961600-1788134399@dhagpo.org SUMMARY:Victorious Meditation: Essential Instructions from The Samadhi Raja Sutra DESCRIPTION:Meditation is often spoken of as a single\, uniform practice\, whereas in reality there are countless meditative techniques aimed at different goals. In Buddhism\, meditation is a tool for progressing toward a freedom that goes beyond simple relaxation. \nHowever\, for real progress to occur\, these methods must be combined with a deep understanding of how our mind functions and how we perceive the world. Phakchok Rinpoche explains how to acquire this right view. \nThe aim is to practice a form of meditation that has a genuine impact on our lives\, allowing us to evolve beyond all our dissatisfactions. To support his teaching\, Phakchok Rinpoche draws on the Samadhi Raja Sutra\, one of the major teachings of the Mahayana Buddhist tradition\, which shows how the combination of key factors such as bodhicitta and the practice of the paramitas is necessary for this process to be deeply transformative. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Phakchok Rinpoche belongs to the new generation of Tibetan Buddhist masters. Born in 1981\, he is recognized as the seventh Phakchok Rinpoche\, the incarnation of an eminent teacher and meditation master. He received ordination from His Holiness the Dalai Lama and underwent extensive training in Buddhist philosophy and meditation\, studying with some of the most accomplished masters of modern times. \nHis main teachers were his grandfather\, Kyapje Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche\, and Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche. He completed his education at the Dzongsar Institute of Advanced Buddhist Studies in Bir\, India\, where he received the title of Khenpo. He travels worldwide\, teaching in Buddhist centers\, universities\, and monasteries\, from Asia to the United States\, from South Africa to Europe. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information\n• Course begins: Saturday\, August 29 at 10 am• Translation: this teaching is given in Tibetan and translated into French. If you wish to follow this course in another language (English\, German or Spanish)\, please fill out this form before Friday\, August 14. \n \n \n \n \n \n Contribution: 28 €/day\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download the program in PDF (in French) URL:https://dhagpo.org/en/calendrier/victorious-meditation-essential-instructions-samadhi-raja-sutra/ CATEGORIES:Discovery - Introduction,Front Page ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dhagpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Phakchok-Rinpoche.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260813 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260817 DTSTAMP:20261012T045427 CREATED:20260715T162949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T142928Z UID:10000875-1786579200-1786924799@dhagpo.org SUMMARY:Special Visit by His Eminence Trungram Gyatrul Rinpoche DESCRIPTION:His Eminence Trungram Gyatrul Rinpoche is honoring us with his presence this summer at the Dhagpo Kagyu Ling Institute. Lama Jigme Rinpoche and the community are delighted to welcome him once again.Last year\, his teaching on Gampopa deeply moved practitioners in attendance. \nWe will therefore have the pleasure of welcoming him from 13 to 16 August 2026\, on the dates originally scheduled for the Clarity and Compassion course. \nThe detailed program will be announced shortly. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n His Eminence Trungram Gyatrül Rinpoche is the fourth Trungram Gyalwa Tulku of the Karma Kagyu lineage. He was recognized by Rangjung Rigpe Dorje\, the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa. \nHe began long studies at Rumtek at a young age and received empowerments and teachings from all the traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. His training in meditative practice was guided by the accomplished practitioner Khenchen Trinley Paljor Rinpoche\, with whom he spent nearly his entire life until the latter’s passing. He acquired advanced university training in Taiwan and the United States\, where he received his doctorate in 2004 at Harvard with a thesis on Gampopa. He is fluent in Tibetan\, English\, Nepalese\, Sherpa and Chinese and possesses solid knowledge of Sanskrit\, Hindi and French. \nHis activity unfolds throughout the world through teachings\, the creation of centers for Buddhist study\, humanitarian associations (Nepal\, 2015)\, a nonreligious center for peace in Lumbini\, educational initiatives and more. Through these various activities\, Gyatrul Rinpoche promotes wisdom and compassion with a nonsectarian mindset\, allying the preservation and modernisation of traditions for a 21st century Buddhism. \nRead his full biography. \n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Informations\n\nCourse Begins: Thursday\, August 13 at 10:30 am\nTranslations: This teaching is given in English and translated into French. If you wish to follow this course in another language (German\, or Spanish)\, please indicate this when registering on Zopa so that we can arrange the appropriate translation.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Contribution : 28/day\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download the programme (PDF) URL:https://dhagpo.org/en/calendrier/special-visit-his-eminence-trungram-gyatrul-rinpoche/ CATEGORIES:Front Page,Institute ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dhagpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/02_Gatrul-Rinpoche.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260813 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260817 DTSTAMP:20261012T045427 CREATED:20260411T172321Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T123739Z UID:10000861-1786579200-1786924799@dhagpo.org SUMMARY:Clarity and Compassion Study and Meditation Retreat DESCRIPTION:PROGRAM CHANGE \nDear Dharma Friends\, \nHis Eminence Trungram Gyatrul Rinpoche is honoring us with his presence this summer at the Dhagpo Kagyu Ling Institute. Lama Jigme Rinpoche and the community are delighted to welcome him once again. \n→ Read more \n* Update : 16/07/2026 \n \n \n \n \n \n The path taught by the Buddha consists in clarifying the mind so that we may be freer in our choices. By examining our situation\, we become aware of our inner richness as well as what obstructs it. Relying on the teachings received\, we cultivate a quality of presence toward ourselves and others. Through a progressive dynamic combining teachings\, guided meditations\, and discussion\, Lama Jigme Rinpoche shows us how to cultivate the qualities that enrich our daily life and support the path toward liberation—starting where we are.\nDuring each retreat\, Rinpoche addresses a specific theme of Buddhism that opens onto a daily practice grounded in clarity and compassion.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lama Jigme Rinpoche was born in eastern Tibet in 1949. He received the entirety of his spiritual education from the 16th Karmapa\, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje\, who he stayed with for numerous years of his training. After fifty years of tireless activity to make the Buddha’s message accessible in Europe\, Rinpoche has acquired a thorough knowledge of Westerners. His example and his accessible teaching inspire all those who meet him around the world. He is the 16th Karmapa’s representative in Europe and the author of numerous works. Some of his teachings are available on Dhagpo Kagyu Ling’s YouTube channel and as booklets. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Teachers\nLama Jigme Rinpoche and the Institute’s Students\n \n \n \n \n \n Information\n• Course begins: Thursday\, August 13 at 10:30 am• Translation: this teaching is given in English and translated into French. If you wish to follow this course in another language (German or Spanish)\, please fill out this form before Thursday\, July 30.• In order to allow as many people as possible to attend this teaching\, it will also be available via simultaneous streaming on YouTube. \n \n \n \n \n \n Contribution: 28 €/day\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Generally\, when we physically attend this type of teaching\, we make a financial contribution to cover the expenses incurred by the center to make Dharma transmission possible. If you wish\, it is possible to make a (non-tax-deductible) donation via PayPal or bank transfer (see below for details).\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By bank transfer\n \n \n \n \n \n Bank account details\n Domiciliation: Banque Populaire Aquitaine Centre AtlantiqueCompte: CONGREGATION KDCIBAN: FR76 1090 7002 8811 2199 4326 444BIC/SWIFT: CCBPFRPPBDXImportant: specify « don-soutien-KDC-enseignement-LJR » \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By check\n \n \n \n \n \n – write a check to: KDC-EnseignementsImportant : specify « don-soutien-KDC-enseignement-LJR »– send to :DKL donateurs – 4430 Rte de la Côte de Jor\, 24290 Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Via Paypal\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enseignements – Teachings – Belehrungen – Enseñanzas \nYouTube channel :\n\nFrench \nEnglish \nGerman\nSpanish URL:https://dhagpo.org/en/calendrier/clarity-compassion-august-2026/ CATEGORIES:Front Page,Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dhagpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Jigme-Rinpoche_programme-2026-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260727 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260801 DTSTAMP:20261012T045427 CREATED:20260411T165530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T201629Z UID:10000858-1785110400-1785542399@dhagpo.org SUMMARY:Detailed Differentiation between the Three Disciplines Part 3 DESCRIPTION:In this work\, Sakya Pandita Künga Gyaltsen (1182–1251)\, one of the founding fathers of the Sakya lineage and an eminent teacher respected by all traditions of Tibetan Buddhism\, presents the three disciplines (dom sum) that support Buddhist practice: the discipline of individual liberation\, of a bodhisattva\, and of the vajrayana. The precepts of each are explained\, as well as the apparent contradictions between their different levels. Knowledge of the various disciplines associated with Buddhist practice is a prerequisite for anyone who seriously undertakes the path. \nLama Jampa\, with his rich heritage from both the Sakya and Kagyü lineages\, will explain this text and clarify the divergent views concerning certain points. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lama Jampa Thaye is a scholar and meditation master in the Sakya and Karma Kagyü traditions. A British citizen born in 1952\, he has received teachings and empowerments from a great number of masters\, in particular Karma Thinley Rinpoche\, whose regent he became in 1988. He has taught at Manchester University\, where he received a doctorate for his work on Tibetan religious history. Today\, he teaches at KIBI (Karmapa International Buddhist Institute) in Delhi and around the world; he is the author of numerous works. He is appreciated for his knowledge of traditional texts and his ability to present them in a way that is accessible to Western audiences.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information\n• Though open to all\, this teaching requires some familiarity with Buddhist philosophical ideas.• Translation: this teaching is given in English and translated into French. If you wish to follow this course in another language (German or Spanish)\, please fill out the form before Monday\, July 13. \n \n \n \n \n \n Contribution: 25 €/day\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Télécharger le programme du stage en PDF URL:https://dhagpo.org/en/calendrier/detailed-differentiation-between-three-disciplines-part-3/ CATEGORIES:Front Page,Institute ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dhagpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Lama-Jampa-Thaye_programme-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260725 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260727 DTSTAMP:20261012T045427 CREATED:20260411T163522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T171105Z UID:10000855-1784937600-1785110399@dhagpo.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Lojong Tasting Mind Training – Part 2 DESCRIPTION:Mind training is a method of Mahayana Buddhism that enables a transformation to take place in our mind\, which is ordinarily attached to its identity and lost in a form of complacency. This method allows for revealing the vast compassion and profound wisdom of awakened mind.Drawing on the commentary by Karma Thinley Rinpoche (b. 1931)\, Lama Jampa Thaye will introduce the theme of the Seven Points of Mind Training over the course of this weekend. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lama Jampa Thaye is a scholar and meditation master in the Sakya and Karma Kagyü traditions. A British citizen born in 1952\, he has received teachings and empowerments from a great number of masters\, in particular Karma Thinley Rinpoche\, whose regent he became in 1988. He has taught at Manchester University\, where he received a doctorate for his work on Tibetan religious history. Today\, he teaches at KIBI (Karmapa International Buddhist Institute) in New Delhi and around the world; he is the author of numerous works. He is appreciated for his knowledge of traditional texts and his ability to present them in a way that is accessible to Western audiences. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information\n• Translations: this teaching is given in English and translated into French. If you wish to follow this course in another language (German or Spanish)\, please fill out this form before Saturday\, July 11. \n \n \n \n \n \n Contribution : 25 €/day\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download the program in PDF (in French) URL:https://dhagpo.org/en/calendrier/introduction-lojong-part-2/ CATEGORIES:Discovery - Introduction,Front Page ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dhagpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Lama-Jampa-Thaye-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260718 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260720 DTSTAMP:20261012T045427 CREATED:20260411T155823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260621T165540Z UID:10000854-1784332800-1784505599@dhagpo.org SUMMARY:Saraha: A Poetic Awakening DESCRIPTION:Saraha\, a great practitioner of Tantric Buddhism\, is one of the most emblematic figures of late first-millennium India\, a time of flourishing religious and literary activity. \nHe lived a nontraditional Buddhist life and taught in an equally unconventional way\, through spontaneous songs. Sometimes esoteric\, sometimes playful\, the adamantine songs express Saraha’s view on the nature of mind\, on the importance of the lama\, on society\, and on other themes. \nOver these two days\, Lara Braitstein introduces us to the life and poetry of Saraha. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lara Braitstein is the author of The Adamantine Songs: Study\, Translation\, and Critical Tibetan Edition (Rabsel Editions\, 2018)\, a study of the Mahamudra songs composed by Saraha in the 9th century. She is a professor at McGill University (Montreal\, Canada)\, where she teaches Indian and Tibetan Buddhism. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information\n• This teaching is given in English and translated into French. If you wish to follow this course in another language (German or Spanish)\, please fill out this form before Saturday\, July 4.\n \n \n \n \n \n Contribution : 25 €/day URL:https://dhagpo.org/en/calendrier/saraha-poetic-awakening/ CATEGORIES:Discovery - Introduction,Front Page ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dhagpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Saraha_programme-ete-2026_V2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260709 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260710 DTSTAMP:20261012T045427 CREATED:20260411T153511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T160609Z UID:10000851-1783555200-1783641599@dhagpo.org SUMMARY:Homage to Lama Purtsela DESCRIPTION:Lama Purtse arrived at Dhagpo in the late 1970s\, sent by the 16th Karmapa to accompany Gendun Rinpoche. His devotion\, his enthusiasm for meditation\, and especially his simplicity inspired the thousands of people who met him. He left us in 2016\, displaying all the signs of a great meditator.\n \n \n \n \n \n Information\nCommemoration Programme: \n\nRecitation of the Five Sovereign Sutras and and Dorje Sempa Practice– 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\nDorje Sempa Practice – 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.\nSaving Lives Practice – 4:00 p.m.\nAmitabha Ritual and Long-Life Sutra – 4:30 p.m.*Mahakala – 3:30 p.m. URL:https://dhagpo.org/en/calendrier/homage-lama-purtsela-2026/ CATEGORIES:Front Page,Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dhagpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Lama-Purtsela-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260707 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260725 DTSTAMP:20261012T045427 CREATED:20260411T145810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T064445Z UID:10000846-1783382400-1784937599@dhagpo.org SUMMARY:Buddhist Treasures of Knowledge The Stages of Meditation – Third Session DESCRIPTION:The Stages of Meditation – Third Session\n \n \n \n \n \n At the request of the Tibetan king Mutig Tsenpo\, son of King Trisong Detsen\, the great 8th-century Indian pandita Kamalashila composed The Stages of Meditation (Bhavanakrama). The first of the three parts describes in detail the stages of familiarization with mental calm\, then higher insight\, and finally the paths and grounds. All later writings on meditation composed by Tibetan masters are based on this text. This year\, Khenpo Chödrak Tenphel Rinpoche continues his detailed explanation of this text\, enabling each of us to deepen our understanding of Buddhist meditation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Khenpo Chödrak Tenphel Rinpoche. Born in 1950 in the Kham province of Eastern Tibet\, he began his studies at the age of nine at Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim\, India with the 16th Karmapa. At the end of the traditional twelve-year cycle of philosophical studies\, the Karmapa conferred on him the title of Khenpo (scholar). Khenpo Chödrak then studied the Buddhist tantras for six years and later became director of the Nalanda Institute for Higher Tibetan Studies at Rumtek Monastery as well as KIBI (Karmapa International Buddhist Institute) in Delhi. He is currently one of the principal teachers of Thaye Dorje\, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Organisation\nThe course takes place over three weeks: \n\nTuesday\, July 7–Friday\, July 10;\nMonday\, July 13–Friday\, July 17;\nMonday\, July 20–Friday\, July 24.(July 11\, 12\, 18\, and 19 are days off.)\n\nIt is possible to attend only one week of the course.Complementary Activities to the Morning Teaching: \n\nA group study session;\nPractice sessions.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Information\n\nCourse begins: Tuesday\, July 7 at 10 am\nThough open to all\, this teaching requires some familiarity with Buddhist philosophical notions.\nThis teaching is given in Tibetan and translated into English and French.If you wish to follow this course in another language (German or Spanish)\, please fill out this form before Tuesday\, June 23.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Contribution : 30 €/day\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download the Program URL:https://dhagpo.org/en/calendrier/buddhist-treasures-knowledge-2026/ CATEGORIES:Front Page,Institute ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dhagpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Khenpo-Chodrak-Rinpoche_programme-ete-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260611 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260612 DTSTAMP:20261012T045427 CREATED:20260411T143534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T174859Z UID:10000843-1781136000-1781222399@dhagpo.org SUMMARY:Commemoration of the Parinirvana of the 14th Künzig Shamarpa DESCRIPTION:As Gyalwa Karmapa said on the occasion of Shamarpa’s parinirvana\, \n\nRinpoche is and continues to be our teacher\, and his wishes and blessing will always be with us. Throughout the whole of his existence\, he deployed the activity of a bodhisattva\, carrying out the benefit of beings well beyond what we can conceive of. \n\nInformation \nThe commemoration program: \nUpdate: 10/06/2026 \n\nRecitation of the Five Sovereign Sutras and and Guru Yoga of XIV Shamarpa – 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\nGuru Yoga of XIV Shamarpa – 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.\nSaving Lives Practice – 4:00 p.m.\nAmitabha Ritual and Long-Life Sutra – 4:30 p.m.Mahakala after the puja URL:https://dhagpo.org/en/calendrier/commemoration-shamar-rinpoche-parinirvana-2026/ CATEGORIES:Front Page,Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dhagpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Kunzik-Shamarpa_programme-ete-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260523 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260527 DTSTAMP:20261012T045427 CREATED:20260401T170509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T130048Z UID:10000832-1779494400-1779839999@dhagpo.org SUMMARY:Knowing Our Enlightened Potential The Treatise Entitled Revealing the Essence of the Tathagata\, by the 3rd Karmapa\, Rangjung Dorje DESCRIPTION:Program update on 1/04/2026\n \n \n \n \n \n Buddha nature is a central theme for anyone who wishes to progress on the path to enlightenment. This key idea requires profound\, precise reflection to be correctly understood. \nWith this short text\, which is both accessible and profound\, the 3rd Karmapa Rangjung Dorje (1284–1339 CE) skillfully guides students toward the understanding of the fundamental constituent of a being: Buddha nature This seed of enlightenment is present in each of us right now and is no different at the moment of its actualization. \n“There is nothing to remove from it and nothing to add to it. Look fully and fullness; in seeing fullness\, you are completely free!” (Maitreya\, Treatise of the Supreme Continuum of the Great Vehicle) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dhongtsang Shabdrung Rinpoche\, the fourth of his name and reputed for his great erudition\, was recognized as the incarnation of Sangye Yeshe (832–902 CE)\, one of the twenty-five heart disciples of Padmasambhava. Though a part of the Sakya lineage\, he has received the most important transmission and empowerment cycles from the masters of the different schools\, including Thaye Dorje\, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa. He is currently the main instructor at Dhongtsang Monastery in China.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information\n• Though open to all\, this teaching requires familiarization with Buddhist ideas.• Beginning of the Teaching: Saturday\, 23 at 10:00 a.m.• Translations: This teaching is given in Tibetan and translated into French. If you wish to follow this teaching in another language (German\, English\, or Spanish)\, we ask that you kindly fill in this request form before Saturday\, May 9. \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Fee: 28€/day\n \n Download the program\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download the program URL:https://dhagpo.org/en/calendrier/knowing-enlightened-potential/ CATEGORIES:Front Page,Institute ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dhagpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Dhongtsang-Shabdrung-Rinpoche.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260514 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260518 DTSTAMP:20261012T045427 CREATED:20250803T160730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T125825Z UID:10000690-1778716800-1779062399@dhagpo.org SUMMARY:Clarity and Compassion Study and Meditation Retreat DESCRIPTION: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 our inner wealth as well as what hinders it. By relying on the explanations we receive\, we cultivate a quality of presence to ourselves and others. Based on a progressive process made up of teachings\, guided meditations\, and opportunities for exchange\, Lama Jigme Rinpoche shows us how we can start with ourselves to cultivate the qualities that enrich our daily lives and support the path to liberation. Over the course of each course\, Rinpoche focuses on a specific theme of Buddhism that leads to daily practice made up of clarity and compassion.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lama Jigme Rinpoche was born in Eastern Tibet in 1949. He received the entirety of his spiritual education from the 16th Karmapa\, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje\, who he stayed with for numerous years of his training. After fifty years of tireless activity to make the Buddha’s message accessible in Europe\, Rinpoche has acquired a thorough knowledge of Westerners. His example and his accessible teaching inspire all those who meet him around the world. He is the 16th Karmapa’s representative in Europe and the author of numerous works. Some of his teachings are available on Dhagpo Kagyu Ling’s YouTube channel and as booklets.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Teacher(s)\nLama Jigmé Rinpoche and the Students of the Institute \n \n \n \n \n \n Important\n\nCourse begins Thursday\, May\, 14 at 10:30 am.\nThis teaching is given in English and translated into French. If you wish to follow this course in another language (German or Spanish)\, please fill out this form before Thursday\, May 7.\nIn order to allow the greatest number of people possible to attend this teaching\, we are also making it available via streaming on YouTube.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Course Fee: 28€/day\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Generally\, when we physically attend this type of teaching\, we make a financial contribution to cover the expenses incurred by the center to make Dharma transmission possible. If you wish\, it is possible to make a (non-tax-deductible) donation via PayPal or bank transfer (see below for details).\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By bank transfer\n \n \n \n \n \n Bank account details\n Domiciliation: Banque Populaire Aquitaine Centre AtlantiqueCompte: CONGREGATION KDCIBAN: FR76 1090 7002 8811 2199 4326 444BIC/SWIFT: CCBPFRPPBDXImportant: specify « don-soutien-KDC-enseignement-LJR » \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By check\n \n \n \n \n \n – write a check to: KDC-EnseignementsImportant : specify « don-soutien-KDC-enseignement-LJR »– send to :DKL donateurs – 4430 Rte de la Côte de Jor\, 24290 Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Via Paypal\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enseignements – Teachings – Belehrungen – Enseñanzas \nChaînes Youtube :\n\nFrançais \nAnglais \nAllemand\nEspagnol\n\n \n Download the Program URL:https://dhagpo.org/en/calendrier/clarity-and-compassion-study-meditation-retreat-may-2026/ CATEGORIES:Front Page,Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dhagpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Clarte-et-compassion_Jigme-Rinpoche.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260508 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260511 DTSTAMP:20261012T045427 CREATED:20250803T161751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T165926Z UID:10000693-1778198400-1778457599@dhagpo.org SUMMARY:The Sutra of Aspirations for Excellent Conduct Session 4 DESCRIPTION:Thaye Dorje\, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa explains the importance of the Five Royal Sutras that make up the paths of practice. Among them\, the Sutra of Aspirations for Excellent Conduct\, also known as Samantabadhra’s Wishing Prayer\, represents the path of aspiration. The bodhisattva Samantabhadra’s wishing prayers are a model for all to follow. They are recited regularly by practitioners of all traditions and are a path that\, as Karmapa says\, “is a way of consciously dreaming.” \nAfter having clarified the meaning of the Heart Sutra\, which presents the path of view\, Trinlay Rinpoche will begin the detailed explanation of the second of the Five Royal Sutras. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trinlay Rinpoche\, born in 1975\, was recognized as a tülku—manifestation of a Buddhist master—by the 16th Karmapa (1923–1981 C.E.). He brings together a Western academic education and in-depth Buddhist training under the guidance of eminent masters like the 14th Shamarpa. His dual culture\, his mastery of three languages (English\, French\, and Tibetan)\, and his ability to communicate the depth of Buddhist thought in an accessible way make him an exceptional teacher. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important\n•  Translations: This teaching is given in French. If you wish to listen to this course in another language (English\, German or Spanish)\, please complete this form prior\, May 1st. \nUseful Texts:\n•  Find explanations given by Karmapa as well as the five sutras in the booklet The Five Royal Sutras\, published by Shri Diwakar PublicationsYou can find the translation of the sutra and a commentary by Shamar Rinpoche in The King of Prayers: A Commentary on The Noble King of Prayers of Excellent Conduct (Rabsel Publications\, 2022)• In order to allow the greatest number of people possible to attend this teaching\, we are also making it available via streaming on YouTube. \n \n \n \n \n \n Contribution : 28 € / day\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Generally\, when we physically attend this type of teaching\, we make a financial contribution to cover the expenses incurred by the center to make Dharma transmission possible. If you wish\, it is possible to make a (non-tax-deductible) donation via PayPal or bank transfer (see below for details).\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By bank transfer\n \n \n \n \n \n Bank account details\n Domiciliation : Banque Populaire Aquitaine Centre AtlantiqueCompte : CONGREGATION KDCIBAN : FR76 1090 7002 8811 2199 4326 444BIC/SWIFT : CCBPFRPPBDXImportant : specify « donation-support-KDC-sutras » \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By check\n \n \n \n \n \n – write a check to:KDC-EnseignementsImportant : specify «donation-support-KDC-sutras »– send to :DKL donateurs – 4430 Rte de la Côte de Jor\, 24290 Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Via Paypal\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enseignements – Teachings – Belehrungen – Enseñanzas \nChaînes Youtube :\n\nFrançais \nAnglais \nAllemand\nEspagnol\n\n \n Download the Program URL:https://dhagpo.org/en/calendrier/sutra-aspirations-excellent-conduct-session-4/ CATEGORIES:Front Page,Institute ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dhagpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Trinlay-Rinpoche.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260422 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427 DTSTAMP:20261012T045427 CREATED:20250803T154004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T151702Z UID:10000687-1776816000-1777247999@dhagpo.org SUMMARY:Progressive Curriculum of Study and Meditation Chenrezig Curriculum: Year 8\, Course 3 DESCRIPTION: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 allow them to progressively acquire the necessary foundations for training in Chenrezig meditation and\, one day\, actualizing it. \nThe cycle takes place over the course of three intensive annual retreats. It is made up of themes to learn and meditations to apply. Between courses\, participants are asked to train in applying the instructions they have received. The content of each meeting depends on the evolution of the participants’ practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Teacher(s)\nLama Jigme Rinpoche guides the dynamic of each course. Students trained by Khenpo Chödrak Rinpoche offer support concerning the philosophical aspects. \n \n \n \n \n \n Important\n\nThis curriculum is part of the continuity of instructions that have been transmitted over the course of several years.We invite those who wish to discover this process of practice to participate in the Clarity and Compassion retreats\, which are also guided by Lama Jigme Rinpoche.\nTaking refuge is a prerequisite. This course cycle is intended for those who are already familiar with meditation and the ideas of Buddhist philosophy.\nTaking part in the fourth year of the cycle involves participation in the entirety of the three annual courses as for the previous years. It also means carrying out the practice of study and meditation in between courses sessions to the best of your ability.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Informations\n\nThe teaching is given is English and translated into French; for other languages\, please visit www.dhagpo.org/inscription\nIn order to allow as many people as possible to follow this teaching\, we also offer access via streaming on YouTube. For more information\, visit www.dhagpo.org\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Course fee: 25 €/day or 12.50 €/day for PASS holders.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration (Several options are available.)\n \nFor those who are already fully engaged in the curriculum\, it continues as usual. You may reserve your lodgings and meals through the welcome office by email to contact@dhagpo.org.\n\nFor those who wish to fully engage in the course:\n\n\nPlease send a letter of motivation to Lama Jigmé Rinoché. It should respond to a few essential questions. Briefly\, what has your journey been in the Dharma? What is your current practice and what subjects have you studied ? What is your goal in joining this course cycle? This letter should be no longer than one page (one-sided) and should be sent to retraite.jrinpoche@dhagpo.org.\nIf your participation is accepted to join the course cycle underway\, you will receive an email with access to the necessary documents for personal study of the subjects covered in the previous years.\nFurthermore\, the teachings offered in the annual program at Dhagpo allow you to review the subjects covered in the previous years.\n\n\n\nFor those who wish to participate in one or several of these retreats without necessarily committing to the entire cycle\, you may do so without sending a letter of motivation. You may register as usual with the welcome office as for any other course.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Generally\, when we physically attend this type of teaching\, we make a financial contribution to cover the expenses incurred by the center to make Dharma transmission possible. If you wish\, it is possible to make a (non-tax-deductible) donation via PayPal or bank transfer (see below for details).\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By bank transfer\n \n \n \n \n \n Bank account details\n Domiciliation : Banque Populaire Aquitaine Centre AtlantiqueCompte : CONGREGATION KDCIBAN : FR76 1090 7002 8811 2199 4326 444BIC/SWIFT : CCBPFRPPBDXImportant : préciser « don-soutien-KDC-enseignement-LJR » \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By check\n \n \n \n \n \n – write a check to:KDC-EnseignementsImportant : specify « don-soutien-KDC-enseignement-LJR »– send to :DKL donateurs – 4430 Rte de la Côte de Jor\, 24290 Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Via Paypal\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enseignements – Teachings – Belehrungen – Enseñanzas \nChaînes Youtube :\n\nFrançais \nAnglais \nAllemand\nEspagnol\n\n \n Download the Program URL:https://dhagpo.org/en/calendrier/progressive-curriculum-study-meditation-chenrezig-curriculum-year-8-course-3/ CATEGORIES:Front Page,Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dhagpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Programme_cursus-chenrezik.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260302 DTSTAMP:20261012T045427 CREATED:20250803T153431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T162554Z UID:10000686-1771977600-1772409599@dhagpo.org SUMMARY:Progressive Curriculum of Study and Meditation Chenrezig Curriculum: Year 8\, Course 2 DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT MESSAGE * \nDear Dharma Practitioners\, \nIn this first month of the Year of the Fire Horse\, we continue with the eighth year of the Chenrezig cycle\, a progressive study and meditation curriculum established by Lama Jigme Rinpoche. As Rinpoche often reminds us\, this continuity allows us to deepen our practice\, to advance along the path and to obtain results. \nFollowing the cremation of His Eminence Mipham Rinpoche next February 10 at KIBI in New Delhi\, Jigme Rinpoche\, in his capacity as General Secretary of the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Thaye Dorje\, will extend his stay in order to visit the different sites of the Karma Kagyu lineage that he takes care of in India and Nepal. Visiting these centres in Asia also provides the occasion to continue exchanges with the different qualified teachers based there\, so that we in Europe may benefit from their knowledge. \nTherefore\, despite his physical absence from Dhagpo Kagyu Ling\, Lama Jigme Rinpoche wishes to maintain the Chenrezig curriculum and retreat this February\, because it is above all a matter of establishing a profound meditative practice. Furthermore\, in these troubled times as we witness eminent masters dissolving their physical presence\, practicing the Buddha Dharma together is also a source of merit accumulation. \nJigme Rinpoche will intervene remotely at the beginning of the retreat in order to give instructions on the practice to be performed together. \nDetailed Program of the Retreat: \n\nWednesday February 25: Lama Jigme Rinpoche will speak remotely to all practitioners following the course. His talk will be streamed online.\nThursday 26 and Friday 27 February\, morning: sessions devoted to intensive Chenrezig practice\, streamed online.\nFriday February 27 afternoon\, Saturday February 28 and Sunday March 1 mornings\, only on site: streaming of a teaching given by the Gyalwa Karmapa at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling.*NOTE: in order to respect Gyalwa Karmapa’s wish not to broadcast his teaching online\, these sessions will only be accessible in person at the DKL Institute.\nIn the afternoon\, repetition of the Abhidharma Kosha\, continuing on from previous retreats. Streamed on line.\n\nWe hope that many of you will be present so that together\, we may put Jigme Rinpoche’s teachings on the study and meditation of Chenrezig into practice. In this way we will be able to accumulate merit and practice with gratitude for the conditions that we enjoy at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling. \nYou will find the full adjusted program attached. \nThank you for your understanding. \nThe Dhagpo Kagyu Ling team \nFor any cancellation\, and in order to help us plan the number of meals to be served\, we kindly ask you to contact the reception as soon as possible at contact@dhagpo.org. It is possible to receive a refund for the retreat if you cancel your attendance\, or to offer your registration as support for the activities of Lama Jigme Rinpoche and Dhagpo Kagyu Ling.Please attach your bank details for the refund \n* Last update: 6/02/2026 \n \n Download the Program\n \n \n \n \n \n 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 allow them to progressively acquire the necessary foundations for training in Chenrezig meditation and\, one day\, actualizing it. \nThe cycle takes place over the course of three intensive annual retreats. It is made up of themes to learn and meditations to apply. Between courses\, participants are asked to train in applying the instructions they have received. The content of each meeting depends on the evolution of the participants’ practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Teacher(s)\nLama Jigme Rinpoche guides the dynamic of each course. Students trained by Khenpo Chödrak Rinpoche offer support concerning the philosophical aspects. \n \n \n \n \n \n Important\n\nThis curriculum is part of the continuity of instructions that have been transmitted over the course of several years.We invite those who wish to discover this process of practice to participate in the Clarity and Compassion retreats\, which are also guided by Lama Jigme Rinpoche.\nTaking refuge is a prerequisite. This course cycle is intended for those who are already familiar with meditation and the ideas of Buddhist philosophy.\nTaking part in the fourth year of the cycle involves participation in the entirety of the three annual courses as for the previous years. It also means carrying out the practice of study and meditation in between courses sessions to the best of your ability.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Informations\n\nThe teaching is given is English and translated into French; for other languages\, please visit www.dhagpo.org/inscription\nIn order to allow as many people as possible to follow this teaching\, we also offer access via streaming on YouTube. For more information\, visit www.dhagpo.org\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Course fee: 25 €/day or 12.50 €/day for PASS holders.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration (Several options are available.)\n \nFor those who are already fully engaged in the curriculum\, it continues as usual. You may reserve your lodgings and meals through the welcome office by email to contact@dhagpo.org.\n\nFor those who wish to fully engage in the course:\n\n\nPlease send a letter of motivation to Lama Jigmé Rinoché. It should respond to a few essential questions. Briefly\, what has your journey been in the Dharma? What is your current practice and what subjects have you studied ? What is your goal in joining this course cycle? This letter should be no longer than one page (one-sided) and should be sent to retraite.jrinpoche@dhagpo.org.\nIf your participation is accepted to join the course cycle underway\, you will receive an email with access to the necessary documents for personal study of the subjects covered in the previous years.\nFurthermore\, the teachings offered in the annual program at Dhagpo allow you to review the subjects covered in the previous years.\n\n\n\nFor those who wish to participate in one or several of these retreats without necessarily committing to the entire cycle\, you may do so without sending a letter of motivation. You may register as usual with the welcome office as for any other course.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Generally\, when we physically attend this type of teaching\, we make a financial contribution to cover the expenses incurred by the center to make Dharma transmission possible. If you wish\, it is possible to make a (non-tax-deductible) donation via PayPal or bank transfer (see below for details).\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By bank transfer\n \n \n \n \n \n Bank account details\n Domiciliation : Banque Populaire Aquitaine Centre AtlantiqueCompte : CONGREGATION KDCIBAN : FR76 1090 7002 8811 2199 4326 444BIC/SWIFT : CCBPFRPPBDXImportant : préciser « don-soutien-KDC-enseignement-LJR » \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By check\n \n \n \n \n \n – write a check to:KDC-EnseignementsImportant : specify « don-soutien-KDC-enseignement-LJR »– send to :DKL donateurs – 4430 Rte de la Côte de Jor\, 24290 Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Via Paypal\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enseignements – Teachings – Belehrungen – Enseñanzas \nChaînes Youtube :\n\nFrançais \nAnglais \nAllemand\nEspagnol\n\n \n Download the Program URL:https://dhagpo.org/en/calendrier/progressive-curriculum-study-meditation-chenrezig-curriculum-year-8-course-2/ CATEGORIES:Front Page,Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dhagpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Programme_cursus-chenrezik.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260212 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260219 DTSTAMP:20261012T045427 CREATED:20250804T040149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T172325Z UID:10000721-1770854400-1771459199@dhagpo.org SUMMARY:New Year’s Ceremonies DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 12 to Monday\, February 16 – 2:30 p.m. \nProtector Ritual\nTraditionally\, the period around New Year’s is considered positive for the purification of mind’s veils and for spiritual accomplishments. During the five days preceding the Tibetan New Year\, we carry out the ritual dedicated to the Dharma Protectors. The goal of this practice is to purify the negativities of the past year. Practitioners are welcome to attend. \n \n \n \n \n \n Smoke Purification Ritual \nRituel de purification par la fumée \nOn the last day of the year\, this offering ritual is performed to purify the negativities of the past year.\n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, February 18 – See the program of the day \nTibetan New Year\, Year of the Fire HorseMahakala practice \nThe day of the Tibetan New Year\, the first new moon of the year\, is a particularly important day for Dharma practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n OFFERING A KATADuring the traditional offering ceremonies on Wednesday\, February 18\, a kata offering will take place. If you wish\, you may take part by purchasing a kata online (see Paypal button below). It will be offered by the practitioners present in person.– Cost for one kata: 5 €– Deadline for online kata offerings: Wednesday\, February 18 at 11 a.m. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PURCHASE A KATA \n \n   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n On Youtube: February 18 at 11:30 a.m.\nTraditional Offering Ceremony \n\nDhagpo’s Youtube channel URL:https://dhagpo.org/en/calendrier/new-year-ceremonies-2026/ CATEGORIES:Front Page,Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dhagpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2024_drapeaux-losar_@DKLmedia_400x300.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251229 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260101 DTSTAMP:20261012T045427 CREATED:20250803T154749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251225T164836Z UID:10000688-1766966400-1767225599@dhagpo.org SUMMARY:Clarity and Compassion Study and Meditation Retreat DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT CHANGE * \nDear Dharma Practitioners\, \nFollowing the parinirvana of His Eminence the 3rd Mipham Rinpoche\, father of Thaye Dorje\, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa\, Lama Jigme Rinpoche had to travel urgently to India. \nLama Jigme Rinpoche will therefore be unable to guide his Clarity and Compassion retreat from December 29 to 31. However\, he wishes that the retreat be maintained with some adjustments to the program\, notably to include the practice of Amitabha and the recitation of Guru Rinpoche’s Seven-Line Prayer with its mantra\, as indicated by Karmapa himself. Lama Jigme Rinpoche also wishes that Khenpo Wangdu\, director of the Shri Diwakar Buddhist Academy in Kalimpong\, teach the chapter on Dependent Origination from Entry to the State of a Pandita by the 1st Mipham Rinpoche be maintained as a tribute to Mipham Rinpoche.  \nThese sudden upheavals are a reminder of the truth of impermanence\, which leaves its unpredictable mark on all conditioned phenomena. In this year end and given these circumstances\, gathering to practice together at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling\, the place where their Holinesses the 16th and 17th Gyalwa Karmapas and the 14th Künzig Shamarpa sealed the blessing of the Karma Kagyu lineage\, is undoubtedly a beautiful way to close Dhagpo’s fiftieth anniversary year and to begin the new one. \nWith best wishes from Lama Jigme Rinpoche \nThe Dhagpo Kagyu Ling team \nFor any cancellation\, and in order to help us plan the number of meals to be served\, we kindly ask you to contact the reception as soon as possible at contact@dhagpo.org. Please note that there will be no telephone reception due to the center’s closure until December 28 at 2:30 pm. It is possible to receive a refund for the retreat if you cancel your attendance\, or to offer your registration as support for the activities of Lama Jigme Rinpoche and Dhagpo Kagyu Ling. \n* Last update: 25/12/2025 \n \n New retreat program in PDF format\n \n \n \n \n \n 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 our inner wealth as well as what hinders it. By relying on the explanations we receive\, we cultivate a quality of presence to ourselves and others. Based on a progressive process made up of teachings\, guided meditations\, and opportunities for exchange\, Lama Jigme Rinpoche shows us how we can start with ourselves to cultivate the qualities that enrich our daily lives and support the path to liberation. Over the course of each course\, Rinpoche focuses on a specific theme of Buddhism that leads to daily practice made up of clarity and compassion.\n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL PROGRAM: DECEMBER 31\, 2025 \nWe are pleased to announce that Lama Jigme Rinpoche will give the Bodhisattva Commitment during his morning teaching in the Institute.As the year ends\, receiving this Commitment together brings the commemoration of Dhagpo Kagyu Ling’s fiftieth anniversary to a close in an auspicious way and constitutes a commitment for the years ahead. \nHow to prepare?Lama Jigme Rinpoche encourages us to reflect on the meaning of this Commitment\, in particular by referring to Shantideva’s Bodhicaryavatara and The Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva.Preparing to receive these commitments also involves accumulating merit by contributing flower\, fruits and vegetarian food offerings that will adorn the altar the day of the ceremony. It will be possible to make an offering on-site during the retreat.Please note that as with individual liberation disciplines or empowerments\, the Bodhisattva Commitment ceremony will not be broadcast online. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Just as all the Buddhas of the pastHave brought forth the awakened mind\,And in the precepts of the BodhisattvasStep-by-step abode and trained\, \nLikewise\, for the benefit of beings\,I will bring to birth the awakened mind\,And in those precepts\, step-by-step\,I will abide and train myself. \nBodhicaryavatara – Chapter 3\, verses 23–24 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lama Jigme Rinpoche was born in Eastern Tibet in 1949. He received the entirety of his spiritual education from the 16th Karmapa\, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje\, who he stayed with for numerous years of his training. After fifty years of tireless activity to make the Buddha’s message accessible in Europe\, Rinpoche has acquired a thorough knowledge of Westerners. His example and his accessible teaching inspire all those who meet him around the world. He is the 16th Karmapa’s representative in Europe and the author of numerous works. Some of his teachings are available on Dhagpo Kagyu Ling’s YouTube channel and as booklets.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Teacher(s)\nLama Jigme Rinpoche and the Students of the Institute \n \n \n \n \n \n Important\n\nCourse begins Monday\, December\, 29 at 10:30 a.m. with the repetition by the Institute’s students. Lama Jigme Rinpoche will teach at 3:00 p.m..\nThis teaching is given in English and translated into French. If you wish to follow this course in another language (German or Spanish)\, please fill out this form before Monday\, december 22.\nIn order to allow the greatest number of people possible to attend this teaching\, we are also making it available via streaming on YouTube.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Course Fee: 28€/day\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Generally\, when we physically attend this type of teaching\, we make a financial contribution to cover the expenses incurred by the center to make Dharma transmission possible. If you wish\, it is possible to make a (non-tax-deductible) donation via PayPal or bank transfer (see below for details).\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By bank transfer\n \n \n \n \n \n Bank account details\n Domiciliation : Banque Populaire Aquitaine Centre AtlantiqueCompte : CONGREGATION KDCIBAN : FR76 1090 7002 8811 2199 4326 444BIC/SWIFT : CCBPFRPPBDXImportant : specify « don-soutien-KDC-enseignement-LJR » \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By check\n \n \n \n \n \n – write a check to:KDC-Enseignements\nImportant : specify « don-soutien-KDC-enseignement-LJR »\n– send to :\nDKL donateurs – 4430 Rte de la Côte de Jor\, 24290 Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Via Paypal\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enseignements – Teachings – Belehrungen – Enseñanzas \nChaînes Youtube :\n\nFrançais \nAnglais \nAllemand\nEspagnol\n\n \n New retreat program in PDF format URL:https://dhagpo.org/en/calendrier/clarity-and-compassion-study-meditation-retreat-december-2025/ CATEGORIES:Front Page,Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dhagpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/LJR_decembre_2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251220 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251221 DTSTAMP:20261012T045427 CREATED:20251130T082930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T083129Z UID:10000784-1766188800-1766275199@dhagpo.org SUMMARY:50 Years - The Last Funeral Rites of the King of Yogis—A Testimonial the 16th Karmapa’s Cremation DESCRIPTION:50 Years – The Last Funeral Rites of the King of Yogis—A Testimonial the 16th Karmapa’s Cremation – Read more \n\n\nTo commemorate this event\, a day-long practice of the Guru Yoga of the 16th Karmapa will take place on Saturday\, December 20 in the Dhagpo Kagyu Ling Institute. \n\n\nSchedules: \n\n11 a.m. to  11:45 a.m.\n12 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.\n15 p.m. to 16:30 p.m.\n16:30 p.m. to 17:30 p.m.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information\n \n \n \n \n \n No session fees URL:https://dhagpo.org/en/calendrier/50-years-last-funeral-rites-king-yogis-testimonial-16-karmapa-cremation/ CATEGORIES:Front Page,Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dhagpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Cremation-XVI-GK_calendrier.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251222 DTSTAMP:20261012T045427 CREATED:20250804T181715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T195354Z UID:10000744-1765756800-1766361599@dhagpo.org SUMMARY:Kagyü Mönlams Great Accumulation of Wishes for the Happiness of Beings DESCRIPTION:The Kagyu Monlams is one of the most important events for Buddhist practitioners of the Karma Kagyü school. During a full week\, they gather to recite wishing prayers for the happiness of all. \nThis 23rd edition of the Kagyu Monlams will be held in Bodh Gaya\, India\, where Shakyamuni Buddha realized enlightenment. Thaye Dorje\, His Holiness the 17th Gyala Karmapa\, will lead the aspiration prayers beneath the bodhi tree\, accompanied by great practitioners of the lineage. \nThe Kagyu Monlams are an opportunity for people from around the world to come together to recite prayers emanating from the profound wisdom of the buddhas and bodhisattvas. The power of these aspirations is exponentially multiplied by the gathering of thousands of practitioners who unify their wishes for the wellbeing and spiritual development of all. \nFor the sixth consecutive year\, we can join our prayers with those of Karmapa and the monastic sangha from the great temple at Dhagpo Kundreul Ling or online. \n \n \n \n \n \n Information\nIf you have any questions\, contact Dhagpo Kundreul Ling. URL:https://dhagpo.org/en/calendrier/kagyu-monlams-great-accumulation-wishes-happiness-beings/ CATEGORIES:Front Page,Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dhagpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Kagyu-Monlam-2024-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251105 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251110 DTSTAMP:20261012T045427 CREATED:20251101T075115Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T180436Z UID:10000780-1762300800-1762732799@dhagpo.org SUMMARY:50 Years - November 5\, 1981: Departure of the Dharma King - The Passing of the 16th Karmapa DESCRIPTION:November 5\, 1981 – Departure of the Dharma King: The Passing of the 16th Karmapa – Read More \nTo commemorate this event à Dhagpo Kagyu Ling : \n\nWednesday November 5: droupcheu practice – 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.\nSunday\, November 9\, Lama Jigme Rinpoche will share his reflections and memories of the mahaparinirvana of the 16th Karmapa at 2:30 p.m.\nThis event will take place in Dhagpo Kagyu Ling’s Institute. It will be streamed online and translated into several languages.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information\n \n \n \n \n \n No session fees\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chaînes Youtube :\n\nFrançais \nAnglais \nAllemand  \nEspagnol URL:https://dhagpo.org/en/calendrier/50-years-november-5-1981-passing-16-karmapa/ CATEGORIES:Front Page,Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dhagpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Deces-XVI-Gyalwa-Karmapa.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251102 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251112 DTSTAMP:20261012T045427 CREATED:20250930T065257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T065733Z UID:10000767-1762041600-1762905599@dhagpo.org SUMMARY:50 Years – October 1977: The 16th Kar-mapa Seals the Blessing of the Karma Ka-gyü Lineage on the Côte de Jor DESCRIPTION:October 1977 : The 16th Karmapa Seals the Blessing of the Karma Kagyü Lineage on the Côte de Jor – Read more \nTo commemorate this event: \n\nSunday\, November 2: Purification ritual through smoke offering at 9 a.m. in the Temple and change of flags on Karmapa’s land\nFrom Wednesday 5 to Tuesday 11 November: Accumulation of the practice of Chakrasamvara from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m in Dhagpo Kagyu Ling’s Institute\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information\n \n \n \n \n \n No session fees URL:https://dhagpo.org/en/calendrier/50-years-october-1977-16-karmapa-seals-blessing-karma-kagyu-lineage-cote-jor/ LOCATION:En présentiel CATEGORIES:Front Page,Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dhagpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Cote-de-Jor-1977.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251031 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251103 DTSTAMP:20261012T045427 CREATED:20250930T200317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T181832Z UID:10000773-1761868800-1762127999@dhagpo.org SUMMARY:50 Years - October 31\, 1997: Parinirvana of Gendun Rinpoche DESCRIPTION:October 31\, 1997: Parinirvana of Gendun Rinpoche – Read more \nTo commemorate this event\, in the Institute at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling: \nFriday October 31 \n\n10:30 a.m. to noon – Recitation of the Five Royal Sutras and Dorje Sempa practice\n3 p.m. to 4 p.m.- Dorje Sempa practice\n4 p.m.- Saving Lives practice\n5 p.m.- Practice of Milarepa Guru Yoga\n8:30 p.m.- Beginning of broadcast of the last teaching given by Lama Gendun Rinpoche at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling in August 1997.\n\nSaturday\, November 1: \n\n\n11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. – Teaching broadcast \n\n\n5 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Recitation of the Five Royal Sutra \n\n\nSunday\, November 2: \n\n\n2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.– Teaching broadcast \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information\n \n \n \n \n \n No session fees URL:https://dhagpo.org/en/calendrier/50-years-october-31-1997-parinirvana-gendun-rinpoche/ CATEGORIES:Front Page,Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dhagpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Lama-Guendune-Rinpoche-paranirvana-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251029 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251030 DTSTAMP:20261012T045427 CREATED:20250930T073533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T073845Z UID:10000770-1761696000-1761782399@dhagpo.org SUMMARY:50 Years - October 2019: Joint prayer by Trinley Thaye Dorje and Ogyen Trinley Dorje for the Long Life of Künzig Shamar Rinpoche’s Reincarnation DESCRIPTION:October 2019: Joint prayer by Trinley Thaye Dorje and Ogyen Trinley Dorje for the Long Life of Künzig Shamar Rinpoche’s Reincarnation  – Read more \nTo commemorate this event on Wednesday October 29\, at Dhagpo Kagyu Lling: \n\nwe will recite the Sutra of the Three Sections and perform the practice of Dorje Sempa from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the temple\nthe Guru Yoga of the 14th Künzig Shamarpa with accumulation of long life prayers from 3 pm to 3:45 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Temple \n\n  \nPour commémorer cet événement\, le mercredi 29 octobre à Dhagpo Kagyu Ling : \n\nde 10 h 30 à 12 h – récitation du Soutra des trois amoncellements et pratique de Dorjé Sempa dans le Temple.\nde 15 h à 15 h 45 et de 16 h à 17 h – pratique du gourou yoga du XIVe Kunzik Shamarpa avec accumulation de la prière de longue vie dans le Temple\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information\n \n \n \n \n \n No session fees URL:https://dhagpo.org/en/calendrier/50-years-october-2019-joint-prayer-trinley-thaye-dorje-ogyen-trinley-dorje-long-life-kunzig-shamar-rinpoche-reincarnation/ CATEGORIES:Front Page,Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dhagpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Shamarpa-priere-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251020 DTSTAMP:20261012T045427 CREATED:20250803T151946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T192504Z UID:10000685-1760486400-1760918399@dhagpo.org SUMMARY:Progressive Curriculum of Study and Meditation Chenrezig Curriculum: Year 8\, Course 1 DESCRIPTION: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 allow them to progressively acquire the necessary foundations for training in Chenrezig meditation and\, one day\, actualizing it. \nThe cycle takes place over the course of three intensive annual retreats. It is made up of themes to learn and meditations to apply. Between courses\, participants are asked to train in applying the instructions they have received. The content of each meeting depends on the evolution of the participants’ practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Teacher(s)\nLama Jigmé Rinpoché guides the dynamic of each course. Students trained by Khenpo Chödrak Rinpoche offer support concerning the philosophical aspects.\n \n \n \n \n \n Important\n\nThis curriculum is part of the continuity of instructions that have been transmitted over the course of several years.We invite those who wish to discover this process of practice to participate in the Clarity and Compassion retreats\, which are also guided by Lama Jigme Rinpoche.\nTaking refuge is a prerequisite. This course cycle is intended for those who are already familiar with meditation and the ideas of Buddhist philosophy.\nTaking part in the fourth year of the cycle involves participation in the entirety of the three annual courses as for the previous years. It also means carrying out the practice of study and meditation in between courses sessions to the best of your ability.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Informations\n\nThe teaching is given is English and translated into French; for other languages\, please visit www.dhagpo.org/inscription\nIn order to allow as many people as possible to follow this teaching\, we also offer access via streaming on YouTube. For more information\, visit www.dhagpo.org\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Course fee: 25 €/day or 12.50 €/day for PASS holders.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration (Several options are available.)\n \nFor those who are already fully engaged in the curriculum\, it continues as usual. You may reserve your lodgings and meals through the welcome office by email to contact@dhagpo.org.\n\nFor those who wish to fully engage in the course:\n\n\nPlease send a letter of motivation to Lama Jigmé Rinoché. It should respond to a few essential questions. Briefly\, what has your journey been in the Dharma? What is your current practice and what subjects have you studied ? What is your goal in joining this course cycle? This letter should be no longer than one page (one-sided) and should be sent to retraite.jrinpoche@dhagpo.org.\nIf your participation is accepted to join the course cycle underway\, you will receive an email with access to the necessary documents for personal study of the subjects covered in the previous years.\nFurthermore\, the teachings offered in the annual program at Dhagpo allow you to review the subjects covered in the previous years.\n\n\n\nFor those who wish to participate in one or several of these retreats without necessarily committing to the entire cycle\, you may do so without sending a letter of motivation. You may register as usual with the welcome office as for any other course.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Generally\, when we physically attend this type of teaching\, we make a financial contribution to cover the expenses incurred by the center to make Dharma transmission possible. If you wish\, it is possible to make a (non-tax-deductible) donation via PayPal or bank transfer (see below for details).\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By bank transfer\n \n \n \n \n \n Bank account details\n Domiciliation : Banque Populaire Aquitaine Centre Atlantique\nCompte : congrégation KDC\nIBAN : FR76 1090 7002 8811 2199 4326 444\nBIC/SWIFT : CCBPFRPPBDX\nImportant : préciser « don-soutien-KDC-enseignement-LJR »\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By check\n \n \n \n \n \n – write a check to:KDC-EnseignementsImportant : specify « don-soutien-KDC-enseignement-LJR »– send to :DKL donateurs – 4430 Rte de la Côte de Jor\, 24290 Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Via Paypal\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enseignements – Teachings – Belehrungen – Enseñanzas \nChaînes Youtube :\n\nFrançais \nAnglais \nAllemand\nEspagnol\n\n \n Download the Program URL:https://dhagpo.org/en/calendrier/progressive-curriculum-study-meditation-chenrezig-curriculum-year-8-course-1/ CATEGORIES:Front Page,Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dhagpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Programme_cursus-chenrezik.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251011 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251012 DTSTAMP:20261012T045427 CREATED:20251001T052245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T052630Z UID:10000776-1760140800-1760227199@dhagpo.org SUMMARY:50 Years - October 2018: Historic Meeting in France of His Holiness Trinley Thaye Dorje and His Holiness Ogyen Trinley Dorje DESCRIPTION:October 2018: Historic Meeting in France of His Holiness Trinley Thaye Dorje and His Holiness Ogyen Trinley Dorje – Read More \nTo commemorate this event\, on Saturday\, October 11\, we will perform the practice of purification through a smoke offering ritual – garsang: \n\nfrom 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Temple at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information\n \n \n \n \n \n No session fees URL:https://dhagpo.org/en/calendrier/50-years-october-2018-historic-meeting-france-his-holiness-trinley-thaye-dorje-his-holiness-ogyen-trinley-dorje/ CATEGORIES:Front Page,Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dhagpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Rencontre-Karmapas-2018.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251006 DTSTAMP:20261012T045427 CREATED:20250812T062102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T185540Z UID:10000750-1759536000-1759708799@dhagpo.org SUMMARY:Amitabha Practice Practice Explanations and Empowerment DESCRIPTION: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 others. Nendo Rinpoche will begin the detailed explanation of Amitabha practice and transmit the empowerment.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Nendo Rinpoche\, the sixth reincarnation of the Nendo Kulha lineage\, was born in 1962. He was recognized by the 16th Karmapa and remained close to the Karmapa until he turned eighteen\, when he moved to Ladakh to study and later accomplish a three-year retreat during which he practiced the six yogas of Naropa. He also received numerous other transmission\, notably from Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. At twenty-five years old\, he was enthroned as the vajra master (dorje lopon) of Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim\, India. He is still the 16th Karmapa’s dorje lopon today. He is currently responsible for Shamar Rinpoche’s monks and is in charge of the Karma Kagyü lineage’s activities in Sikkim. He is also the director of an important monastery in Kham\, Tibet that is home to fifty-five monks.Nendo Rinpoche is known for the quality of his listening and his simplicity. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important\nNendo Rinpoche will transmit Amitabha empowerment.\nHaving taken refuge is a prerequisite.\n \n \n \n \n \n Information\n• Course Begins: Saturday\, October 4 at 10:30• The teaching is given in Tibetan and translated in French. For other languages\, please fill out the online form before Saturday\, September 27.• Necessary Text: Amitabha Practice \n \n \n \n \n \n Contribution : 28 € / day\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Download the Program URL:https://dhagpo.org/en/calendrier/amitabha-practice-practice-explanations-empowerment/ CATEGORIES:Front Page,Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dhagpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Nendo-Rinpoche-400x300-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250916 DTSTAMP:20261012T045427 CREATED:20250830T231642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T231650Z UID:10000760-1757894400-1757980799@dhagpo.org SUMMARY:50 Years - Presenting Thugseyla to Lama Jigme Rinpoche at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling DESCRIPTION:September 14\, 2018: Presenting Thugseyla to Lama Jigme Rinpoche at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling – Read more \nTo commemorate this event\, on Monday the 15th\, we will perform a smoke offering practice. Schedule: \n\n9:30 a.m. in the Temple\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information\n \n \n \n \n \n No session fees URL:https://dhagpo.org/en/calendrier/50-years-presenting-thugseyla-lama-jigme-rinpoche-dhagpo-kagyu-ling/ CATEGORIES:Front Page,Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dhagpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/50-ans_sept_Thugseyla_calendrier.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250912 DTSTAMP:20261012T045427 CREATED:20250830T225727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250830T225736Z UID:10000756-1757548800-1757635199@dhagpo.org SUMMARY:50 Years - Künzig Shamarpa Plants the Seeds of Blessing at Dhagpo DESCRIPTION:September 11–20\, 1981: Künzig Shamarpa Plants the Seeds of Blessing at Dhagpo – Read more \nTo commemorate this event\, on September 11\, the extensive Dorje Pamo ritual will be performed throughout the day at the Dhagpo Kagyu Ling Institute.Schedule : \n\n8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information\n \n \n \n \n \n No session fees URL:https://dhagpo.org/en/calendrier/50-years-kunzig-shamarpa-plants-seeds-blessing-dhagpo/ CATEGORIES:Front Page,Meditation ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dhagpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/50-ans_sept_initiation-SR_calendrier.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250829 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250901 DTSTAMP:20261012T045427 CREATED:20250417T213331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T041411Z UID:10000537-1756425600-1756684799@dhagpo.org SUMMARY:The Sutra of Aspirations for Excellent Conduct Session 3 DESCRIPTION:Thaye Dorje\, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa explains the importance of the Five Royal Sutras that make up the paths of practice. Among them\, the Sutra of Aspirations for Excellent Conduct\, also known as Samantabadhra’s Wishing Prayer\, represents the path of aspiration. The bodhisattva Samantabhadra’s wishing prayers are a model for all to follow. They are recited regularly by practitioners of all traditions and are a path that\, as Karmapa says\, “is a way of consciously dreaming.” \nAfter having clarified the meaning of the Heart Sutra\, which presents the path of view\, Trinlay Rinpoche will begin the detailed explanation of the second of the Five Royal Sutras. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trinlay Rinpoche\, born in 1975\, was recognized as a tülku—manifestation of a Buddhist master—by the 16th Karmapa (1923–1981 C.E.). He brings together a Western academic education and in-depth Buddhist training under the guidance of eminent masters like the 14th Shamarpa. His dual culture\, his mastery of three languages (English\, French\, and Tibetan)\, and his ability to communicate the depth of Buddhist thought in an accessible way make him an exceptional teacher. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important\n•  Translations: This teaching is given in French. If you wish to listen to this course in another language (English\, German or Spanish)\, please complete this form prior\, August 19th. \nUseful Texts:\n•  Find explanations given by Karmapa as well as the five sutras in the booklet The Five Royal Sutras\, published by Shri Diwakar PublicationsYou can find the translation of the sutra and a commentary by Shamar Rinpoche in The King of Prayers: A Commentary on The Noble King of Prayers of Excellent Conduct (Rabsel Publications\, 2022)• In order to allow the greatest number of people possible to attend this teaching\, we are also making it available via streaming on YouTube. \n \n \n \n \n \n Contribution : 28 € / day\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In general\, when we physically attend this type of teaching\, we contribute financially to help cover the expenses taken on by the center to make sharing the Dharma possible. However\, it is still possible to support the KDC congregation of Dhagpo by making a (non tax-deductible) donation via PayPal or bank transfer (see the terms below).\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By bank transfer\n \n \n \n \n \n Bank account details\n Domiciliation : Banque Populaire Aquitaine Centre AtlantiqueCompte : congrégation KDCIBAN : FR76 1090 7002 8811 2199 4326 444BIC/SWIFT : CCBPFRPPBDXImportant : specify « donation-support-KDC-sutras » \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n By check\n \n \n \n \n \n – write a check to:KDC-EnseignementsImportant : specify «donation-support-KDC-sutras »– send to :DKL donateurs – 4430 Rte de la Côte de Jor\, 24290 Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Via Paypal\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enseignements – Teachings – Belehrungen – Enseñanzas \nChaînes Youtube :\n\nFrançais – Anglais (AM)\nAnglais (PM)\nAllemand\nEspagnol\n\n \n Download the program in PDF (in French) URL:https://dhagpo.org/en/calendrier/the-sutra-aspirations-excellent-conduct-3/ CATEGORIES:Front Page,Institute ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dhagpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2024-08-30_Thinley-Rinpoche_TR@DKLmedia-10-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR