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:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250829 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250901 DTSTAMP:20260505T004357 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250809 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250812 DTSTAMP:20260505T004357 CREATED:20250417T111009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T112216Z UID:10000534-1754697600-1754956799@dhagpo.org SUMMARY:Gampopa Sönam Rinchen\, Dhagpo Lhaje\, Monk and Yogi DESCRIPTION:Gampopa is a central figure in Tibetan Buddhism. He is the father of the Dhagpo Kagyu lineage and the teacher of Düsum Khyenpa\, the first Karmapa. Gampopa is particularly known for his teaching that combines the Kadam and Mahamudra traditions\, giving the lineage its unique character. \nWith his dual background as a practitioner and scholar\, His Eminence Trungram Gyatrül Rinpoche offers an overview of Gampopa and the distinctive nature of his teachings. \nIn this year celebrating fifty years of Dhagpo’s development and the Karmapa’s activity in the West\, Gyatrül Rinpoche\, at the invitation of Lama Jigme Rinpoche\, honors us by sharing the fruit of his knowledge rooted in practice. It is a new opportunity to discover our lineage\, draw inspiration from what has been accomplished\, and pay tribute to the masters who made it possible. \nHis Eminence Trungram Gyatrül Rinpoche will confer the Milarepa empowerment. \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 then 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: Saturday\, August 9 at 10:30 am\nHis Eminence Trungram Gyatrül Rinpoche will confer the Milarepa empowerment.\nTranslations: This teaching is given in English and translated into French. If you wish to listen to this course in another language (German or Spanish)\, please complete this form prior to July 31nd.\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 Program\n \n Download the Program URL:https://dhagpo.org/en/calendrier/trungram-gyatrul-rinpoche/ CATEGORIES:Front Page,Institute ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dhagpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Son-Eminence-Trungram-Gyatrul-Rinpoche_blanc.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250730 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250804 DTSTAMP:20260505T004357 CREATED:20250417T105102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T064955Z UID:10000531-1753833600-1754265599@dhagpo.org SUMMARY:Detailed Differentiation between the Three Disciplines Part 2 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 of the traditions of Tibetan Buddhism presents the three disciplines (dom sum) that support Buddhist practice: the disciplines of individual liberation\, of a bodhisattva\, and of the vajrayana. This text explains the precepts of each as well as the apparent contradictions between their different levels. Knowledge of the diverse disciplines associated with Buddhist practice is a prerequisite for any person who seriously undertakes the Buddhist 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 in Delhi (Karmapa International Buddhist Institute) and around the world. He is the author of numerous works. Lama Jampa Thaye is appreciated for his knowledge of traditional texts and his ability to give commentary that is accessible for people in the West. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important\n• While open to all\, this teaching requires some familiarization with Buddhist philosophical ideas.• Translations: This teaching is given in English and translated into French. If you wish to listen to this course in another language (German or Spanish)\, please complete this form prior to July 20th. \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-2/ CATEGORIES:Front Page,Institute ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dhagpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Lama-Jampa-Thaye-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250708 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250725 DTSTAMP:20260505T004357 CREATED:20250417T092245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T051024Z UID:10000522-1751932800-1753401599@dhagpo.org SUMMARY:Buddhist Treasures of Knowledge DESCRIPTION:The Stages of Meditation–Session 2\n \n \n \n \n \n On 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 the steps of familiarization with mental calm\, then higher vision\, and lastly the paths and the grounds in detail. All later writings on meditation composed by Tibetan masters are based on this text. Khenpo Chödrak Tenphel Rinpoche will begin to explain this text in detail this year\, allowing each of us to deepen our learning 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 Western Tibet\, he began his studies at Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim\, India at the age of nine. Following the traditional twelve-year cycle of philosophical studies\, the karmapa conferred the title of Khenpo (scholar) upon him. After this\, Khenpo Chödrak studied the Buddhist tantras for six years and then became director of the Nalanda Institute for Higher Buddhist Studies and 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\n\nTuesday\, July 8–Friday\, July 11\nSunday\, July 13–Friday\, July 1\nSunday\, July 20–Thursday\, July 24\n\n(Saturday\, July 12 and Saturday\, July 19 are days off.) \nIt is possible to attend a single week of the course. \nComplementary Activities to the Morning Teaching: \n\nA Study Session;\nTibetan Classes of Varying Levels (for at least three people);\nReading of the Heart Sutra.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Important\n\nThis course begins Tuesday\, July 8th at 10:00 am.\nThough open to all\, this teaching requires some familiarization with Buddhist philosophical ideas.\nTranslations: This teaching is given in Tibetan and translated into English and French. If you wish to listen to this course in another language (German or Spanish)\, please complete this form prior to June 17th.\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-2/ CATEGORIES:Front Page,Institute ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dhagpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/KCR_programme_ete_2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250614 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250617 DTSTAMP:20260505T004357 CREATED:20250417T065437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T191502Z UID:10000519-1749859200-1750118399@dhagpo.org SUMMARY:The Sutra of Aspirations for Excellent Conduct Session 2 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\, June 14th. \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 \n  \nYoutube Channels :\n\nFrench \nEnglish\nGerman\nSpanish\n\n \n Download the Program URL:https://dhagpo.org/en/calendrier/sutra-of-aspirations-excellent-conduct-2/ 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:20250507 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250512 DTSTAMP:20260505T004358 CREATED:20240803T125844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250302T213537Z UID:10000391-1746576000-1747007999@dhagpo.org SUMMARY:The Sutra of Excellent Conduct Aspirations - Session 2 DESCRIPTION:Program updated on 01/03/2025 – The course initially scheduled from May 7 to 11 will take place in the summer. \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 to Wednesday\, April 30th. \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 Frais de session : 23 € / jour\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n During the pandemic that struck the world\, Dhagpo offered certain teachings via streaming in order to make them available to as many people as possible. This diffusion was open access and free of charge. We would like to continue to offer access to certain courses. \nIn general\, when we physically attend this type of teaching\, we participate in the course fees that 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 Atlantique\nCompte : congrégation KDC\nIBAN : FR76 1090 7002 8811 2199 4326 444\nBIC/SWIFT : CCBPFRPPBDX\nImportant : 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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Enseignements – Teachings – Belehrungen – Enseñanzas \n  \nYoutube Channels :\n\nFrench – English\nGerman\nSpanish URL:https://dhagpo.org/en/calendrier/sutra-aspirations-excellent-conduct/ CATEGORIES:Front Page,Institute ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dhagpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Thinley-Rinpoche.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250423 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250428 DTSTAMP:20260505T004358 CREATED:20250301T194235Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T131245Z UID:10000454-1745366400-1745798399@dhagpo.org SUMMARY:Treatise that Distinguishes Object-Oriented Knowledge from Primordial Knowledge - Session 2 DESCRIPTION:Program update on 1/03/2025 \n \n \n \n \n \n This text by the 3rd Karmapa\, Rangjung Dorje (1284–1339)\, distinguishes the way that object-oriented knowledge manifests and operates from primordial knowledge.  In other words\, it provides understanding of the difference between the mind of an enlightened being and the confusion in the mind of an ordinary being\, despite the fact that the nature of the two are identical.  The explanation of the text will be detailed and rigorous\, based on scriptural sources.  To study this key work of the Karma Kagyu tradition constitutes a prerequisite for those who wish to integrate serious meditative practice on their path.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dongsung Shabdrung Rinpoche\, fourth of this name\, known for his great scholarship\, is recognized as the incarnation of Sangye Yeshe (832–902 CE)\, one of twenty-five heart disciples of Padmasambhava.  Despite belonging to the Sakya lineage\, he received the most important transmissions and empowerment cycles from masters of different schools\, among them Thaye Dorje\, His Holiness the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa.  He is currently the principal instructor at DongSung monastery\, China. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information\n\n\nThough open to all\, this teaching requires familiarization with Buddhist ideas.   \n\n\nBeginning of the Teaching: Wednesday\, April 23  at 10:00 a.m. \n\n\nTranslations:  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 Monday\, April 14th. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Frais de session : 23 € / jour\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/treatise-distinguishes-object-oriented-knowledge-primordial-knowledge-session-2/ 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:20240828 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240902 DTSTAMP:20260505T004358 CREATED:20240414T134214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240831T171336Z UID:10000280-1724803200-1725235199@dhagpo.org SUMMARY:The Sutra of Aspirations for Excellent Conduct 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 English and translated into French. If you wish to listen to this course in another language (German or Spanish)\, please complete this form prior to Wednesday\, August 14th. \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 Publications\nYou 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 Frais de session : 23 € / jour\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n During the pandemic that struck the world\, Dhagpo offered certain teachings via streaming in order to make them available to as many people as possible. This diffusion was open access and free of charge. We would like to continue to offer access to certain courses. \nIn general\, when we physically attend this type of teaching\, we participate in the course fees that 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 \n  \nYoutube Channels :\n\nFrench \nEnglish\nSpanish\n\n \n Download the program in PDF (in French) URL:https://dhagpo.org/en/calendrier/the-sutra-of-aspirations/ CATEGORIES:Front Page,Institute ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dhagpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Thinley-Rinpoche-400x300-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240729 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240803 DTSTAMP:20260505T004358 CREATED:20240414T095613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T200041Z UID:10000273-1722211200-1722643199@dhagpo.org SUMMARY:Detailed Differentiation between the Three Disciplines 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 of the traditions of Tibetan Buddhism presents the three disciplines (dom sum) that support Buddhist practice: the disciplines of individual liberation\, of a bodhisattva\, and of the vajrayana. This text explains the precepts of each as well as the apparent contradictions between their different levels. Knowledge of the diverse disciplines associated with Buddhist practice is a prerequisite for any person who seriously undertakes the Buddhist 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 in Delhi (Karmapa International Buddhist Institute) and around the world. He is the author of numerous works. Lama Jampa Thaye is appreciated for his knowledge of traditional texts and his ability to give commentary that is accessible for people in the West.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Important\n• While open to all\, this teaching requires some familiarization with Buddhist philosophical ideas.• Translations: This teaching is given in English and translated into French. If you wish to listen to this course in another language (German or Spanish)\, please complete this form prior to Monday\, July 22nd. \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Fee: 20€/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/detailed-differentiation-between-the-three-disciplines/ CATEGORIES:Front Page,Institute ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dhagpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/01_Jampa_Thaye_aoC3BBt_2019_IMG_4374_1024x683-4vHm69.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240709 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240726 DTSTAMP:20260505T004358 CREATED:20240414T094148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T105846Z UID:10000271-1720483200-1721951999@dhagpo.org SUMMARY:Buddhist Treasures of Knowledge: A Buddhist Study and Meditation Course DESCRIPTION:The Stages of Meditation–Session 1\n \n \n \n \n \n On the request of the Tibetan King Mutig Tsenpo\, son of King Trisong Detsen\, the great 8th-century Indian pandita Kamalashila composed The Steps of Meditation (Bhavanakrama). The first of the three parts describes the steps of familiarization with mental calm\, then higher vision\, and lastly the paths and the grounds in detail. All later writings on meditation composed by Tibetan masters are based on this text. Khenpo Chödrak Tenphel Rinpoche will begin to explain this text in detail this year\, allowing each of us to deepen our learning 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 Western Tibet\, he began his studies at Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim\, India at the age of nine. Following the traditional twelve-year cycle of philosophical studies\, the karmapa conferred the title of Khenpo (scholar) upon him. After this\, Khenpo Chödrak studied the Buddhist tantras for six years and then became director of the Nalanda Institute for Higher Buddhist Studies and 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\n• It is possible to attend a single week of the course; there will be a review session offered for students arriving midway through the course. – Tuesday\, July 9–Friday\, July 12 – Sunday\, July 14–Friday\, July 19 – Sunday\, July 21–Thursday\, July 25Sunday\, July 21–Thursday\, July 25 \n• Complementary Activities to the Morning Teaching: – A Study Session; – Tibetan Classes of Varying Levels (for at least three people); – Reading of the Heart Sutra. \n \n \n \n \n \n Important\n• This course begins Tuesday\, July 9th at 10:30 am.• While open to all\, this teaching requires some familiarization with Buddhist philosophical ideas.• Translations: This teaching is given in Tibetan and translated into English and French. If you wish to listen to this course in another language (German or Spanish)\, please complete this form prior to Tuesday\, June 18th. \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Fee: 24€/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 (last update on 07/05) URL:https://dhagpo.org/en/calendrier/buddhist-treasures-of-knowledge/ CATEGORIES:Front Page,Institute ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://dhagpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Khenpo_2024.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240305 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240311 DTSTAMP:20260505T004358 CREATED:20240111T180809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T172134Z UID:10000223-1709596800-1710115199@dhagpo.org SUMMARY:The treatise that distinguishes knowledge oriented towards objects of primordial wisdom DESCRIPTION:Update 11/01/2024 \n \n \n \n \n \n This text from the III Karmapa\, Rangjung Dorjé (1284 – 1339)\, distinguishes the way knowledge oriented towards objects manifests and operates and primordial wisdom. In other words\, it provides understanding of the difference between the mind of an enlightened being and the confusion in the mind of an ordinary being\, despite the fact that the nature of the two are identical. The explanation of the text will be detailed and rigorous\, and based on scriptural sources. To study this key work of the Karma Kagyu tradition constitutes a prerequisite for those who wish to integrate serious meditative practice on their path. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dhongtsang Shabdrung Rinpoché\, the fourth to this name\, known for his great scholarship\, recognized as the incarnation of Sangyé Yéshé (832 – 902)\, one of twenty-five heart disciples of Padmasambhava.  Despite being part of the Sakya lineage\, he received the most important transmissions and empowerment cycles from masters of different schools\, among them being Thayé Dorjé\, His Holiness the XVII Gyalwa Karmapa.  He is currently the principal instructor at Dhongtsang monastery (China).  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information\n• Although accessible to all\, this teaching demands a familiarization with buddhist notions.• Beginning of the teaching: Tuesday\, March 5 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 February 24. \n  If you are looking to share rides\, or would like to propose a ride\, click here. \n \n \n \n \n \n Tarif: 23€ /day\n \n Download the Program in PDF (in French) URL:https://dhagpo.org/en/calendrier/treatise-distinguishes-knowledge-oriented-towards-objects-primordial-wisdom/ CATEGORIES:Front Page,Institute ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dhagpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/01_DSR_nov_2019_MG_6422-Kfc8bn.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240226 DTSTAMP:20260505T004358 CREATED:20240111T182834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240218T151231Z UID:10000224-1708473600-1708905599@dhagpo.org SUMMARY:The Madhyamaka school of thought Initial approach DESCRIPTION:Update 11/01/2024\n \n \n \n \n \n According to the school of thought of the middle way (madhyamaka)\, all phenomena are emptiness and without identity. This school of thought is thus named because its tenants consider that all phenomena neither exist nor non-exist\, neither both at once\, or neither one nor the other. Khenpo Samdrup introduces this view of the great vehicle through the explanation of four points that sum up the Bouddha’s teaching\, often known as the four seals\, the second part of the Gateway to Knowledge from Mipham Rinpoché.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Khenpo Samdrup Rinpoché was born in 1975 in Tibet. He became a monk at the age of eleven\, studied Tibetan literature for seven years and accomplished retreats at the Dhongtsang monastery (Tibet). In 1993\, he received the entirety of teachings on the Path and the Fruit from Luding Khenpo. Then he joined the shedra (monastic university) of Dzongsar where he studied philosophy and the vajrayana. During this period\, he also received important teachings from His Holiness Sakya Trinzin. Finally\, in 2016\, Kyabjé Dzongsar Khyentsé Rinpoché named him as principal khenpo at Dzongsar shedra where he continues to be the abbot. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Information\n• Beginning of the teaching: Wednesday 21 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 Wednesday February 14. \n If you are looking to share rides\, or would like to propose a ride\, click here. \n \n \n \n \n \n Frais de session : 23 € / jour\n \n Download the program in PDF (French) URL:https://dhagpo.org/en/calendrier/the-madhyamaka-school-of-thought/ CATEGORIES:Front Page,Institute ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dhagpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/khenpo-samdrup-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230824 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230828 DTSTAMP:20260505T004358 CREATED:20230802T192940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230820T204359Z UID:10000197-1692835200-1693180799@dhagpo.org SUMMARY:The Heart Sutra: Understanding Emptiness - 5th session DESCRIPTION:The Heart Sutra is thus named because it contains the heart of the Buddha’s teaching on emptiness. A very short text\, it is the most concise version of the explanation of prajnaparamita\, wisdom that leads to the other side\, enlightenment. The approach of emptiness corrects our misunderstanding regarding mind and phenomena. It shows us that neither of these have any independent existence\, but rather the whole of manifestation operates according to interdependence. Trinlay Rinpoche will explain the meaning of this particularly profound text as well as its context and progression. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trinlay Rinpoche was recognized as a tülku—manifestation of a Buddhist master—by the 16th Karmapa (1923–1981 C.E.). He is one of the rare tülkus born in the West and his dual culture makes 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• While this teaching is open to all\, it requires knowledge of Buddhist philosophy.• This teaching is given in French; for other languages\, contact the welcome office• In order to allow as many people as possible to follow this teaching\, we are also offering simultaneous streaming on YouTube \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Fee: 23 €/day\n \n Download the program in PDF (in French)\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 take part in course fees that cover the expenses the center incurs to make Dharma transmission possible. In light of the current circumstances and the transmission via Youtube intended for the greatest number of people possible\, these teachings will be open-access and free of charge. Of course\, it is still possible to support Dhagpo’s KDC Congregation by making a (non tax-deductible) donation via Paypal or bank transfer (see the information 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 : 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\n– send to :\nDKL donateurs Landrevie 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 Chaînes Youtube :\n\nFrançais – Anglais\nAllemand\nEspagnol URL:https://dhagpo.org/en/calendrier/the-heart-sutra-understanding-emptiness-5th-session/ CATEGORIES:Front Page,Institute ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dhagpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Programme_prajnaparamita.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR