Courses calendar

JUNE

• Saturday, June 7–Wednesday, June 11
  Tibetan Breath Yoga
  Chumba Lama
• Saturday, June 7–Monday, June 9
  Following the Buddha’s Footsteps
  The Institute’s Students
• Saturday, June 7–Monday, June 9
  Introduction to Buddhist Meditation
  Sylvestre Brechotte
• Saturday, June 7–Monday, June 9    ONLINE
  The Path of Ethics
  Anila Trinlé
• Wednesday, June 11
  Commemoration of Shamar Rinpoche’s Parinirvana
• Saturday, June 14–Monday, June 16    ONLINE and IN-PERSON
  The Sutra of Aspirations to Excellent Conduct, Session 2
  Trinlay Rinpoche
• Saturday, June 14–Wednesday, June 18
  The Practice of Milarepa’s Guru Yoga
  Lama Rabzang and Sylvain Clénet
• Saturday, June 21–Wednesday, June 25
  Yoga and Meditation: Relaxing Body and Mind
  Tenzin Wangchouk (Péïo) and Malie Verdickt
• Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22    ONLINE and IN-PERSON – Cancelled 
  Saraha: A Poetic Awakening
  Lara Braitstein
• Wednesday, June 25–Sunday, June 29
  Mahamudra Foundation Guru Yoga Practice
  Lama Guetso and Drupla Birgit
  Important ?
• Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29
  Annual KTT Meeting
  Dhagpo’s Team
• Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29
  Introduction to the Four Truths of the Noble Ones
  Lama Sherab Kunzang and Lama Tcheudreun

JULY

• Thursday, July 3–Sunday, July 6
  Qi Gong: Finding Balance between Body and Mind
  Karma Tsultim Namdak
• Thursday, July 3–Sunday, July 6
  Dependent Arising: Repetition of Khenpo Chodrak Rinpoche’s Teaching
  The Institute’s Students
• Saturday, July 5 and Sunday, July 6    ONLINE
  Cultivating Fertile Relationships
  Anila Trinlé
• Saturday, July 5–Monday, July 7
  Introduction to Buddhist Meditation
  Lama Kemtcho and Sylvestre Brechotte
• Monday, July 7–Friday, July 11
  Sacred Sculpture: Modeling
  Richard Granado
• Tuesday, July 8–Thursday, July 24
  Buddhist Treasures of Knowledge
  The Stages of Meditation: Second Session
  Khenpo Chödrak Tenphel Rinpoche
• Wednesday, July 9
  Homage to Lama Purtse
• Saturday, July 12–Thursday, July 14
  Following the Buddha’s Footsteps
  The Institute’s Students
• Saturday, July 12–Thursday, July 17
  Chenrezig Practice
  Lama Rabsel and Tenzin Wangchouk (Péïo)
• Friday, July 18–Sunday, July 20
  Introduction to the Three Turnings of the Dharma Wheel
  Lama Sherab Kunzang and Dominique Thomas
• Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20
  Approaching the Practice of Guru Yoga Milarepa Practice
  Sylvain Clénet
• Tuesday, July 22–Sunday, July 27
  Intensive Practice of Buddhist Meditation
  Tenzin Wangchouk (Péïo) and Lama Kemtcho
• Thursday, July 24–Sunday, July 27
  Vulnerability, A Motor for Change
  Anila Trinlé
• Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27
  Introduction to Lojong: Tasting Mind Training
  Lama Jampa Thaye
• Wednesday, July 30–Sunday, August 3
  Detailed Differentiation of the Three Disciplines, Part 2
  Lama Jampa Thaye

AUGUST

• Saturday, August 2–Sunday, August 3
  Introduction to the Four Limitless Qualities
  Lama Dorjé Puntso
• Saturday, August 2–Sunday, August 3
  Following the Buddha’s Footsteps
  The Institute’s Students
• Tuesday, August 5–Sunday, August 10
  Amitabha Practice
  Lama Kemtcho and Lama Trinlé Dorjé
• Friday, August 8–Sunday, August 10
  Introduction to Buddhist Meditation
  Emmanuelle Charenton and Tenzin Wangchouk (Péïo)
• Saturday, August 9–Sunday, August 10
  Self Respect and Consideration for Others
  Anila Trinlé
• Saturday, August 9–Monday, August 11
  More information coming soon
  Son Éminence Trungram Gyatrül Rinpoché
• Wednesday, August 20–Sunday, August 24 – Update June.16: Friday, August 15 – Sunday, August 17
  Experiencing and Accompanying Grief
  Anila Trinlé
• Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24 – Update June.16: Saturday, August 16 and Sunday, August 17
  Introduction to the Six Paramitas
  Dominique Thomas
• Saturday, August 23 and Sunday, August 24 – Cancelled 
  Approaching Chenrezig Practice
  Lama Trinlé Dorje
• Tuesday, August 26–Sunday, August 31 – Update June.16: Thursday, August 28 – Sunday, August 31
  Intensive Practice of Buddhist Meditation
  Lama Jean-Guy and Sylvain Clénet
• Wednesday, August 27–Sunday, August 31 – Update June.16: Thursday, August 28 – Sunday, August 31
  Drawing Buddha Shakyamuni, His Attributes
  Max
• Friday, August 29–Sunday, August 31     ONLINE and IN-PERSON
  The Sutra of Aspirations to Excellent Conduct, Session 3
  Trinlay Rinpoche

SEPTEMBER

• Friday, September 5–Sunday, September 7
  Sesshin Zen
  Claude Magne
• Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7
  Following the Buddha’s Footsteps
  The Institute’s Students
• Saturday, September 6 and Sunday, September 7    
  More information coming soon
• Saturday, September 13 and Sunday, September 14
  Introduction to Buddhist Meditation
  Lama Trinlé Dorjé and Tenzin Wangchouk (Péïo)
• Saturday, September 13 and Sunday, September 14
  Approaching the Practice of 16th Karmapa’s Guru Yoga
  Sylvestre Brechotte
• Saturday, September 13 and Sunday, September 14
  Empathy and Compassion
  Anila Trinlé
• Saturday, September 13 and Sunday, September 14
  Introduction to the Concept of Health in Tibetan Medicine
  Philippe Cau
• Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21
  More information coming soon
• Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28
  Beyond Attachment—Love
  Anila Trinlé

SEPTEMBER

• Monday, September 29 to Friday, October 3
  The center is on break.

OCTOBER

• Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5
  Amitabha Practice –
  Practice Explanations and Empowerment
  Nendo Rinpoche
• Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5 – Cancelled 
  Dependence on Others’ Opinions and Self-Esteem
  Anila Trinlé
• Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5 – Update: Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12
  History of Buddhism: Part 1
  Repetition of Khenpo Chödrak Rinpoche’s Explanation
  The Institute’s Students
• Saturday, October 4 and Sunday, October 5 – Cancelled 
  Introduction to Buddhist Meditation
  Emmanuelle Charenton and Sylvain Clenet
• Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12
  Opening Your Heart
  Lama Shedroup and Lama Dorje Puntso
• Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12 – Cancelled 
  Introduction to the Four Fundamental Thoughts
  Lama Sherab Kunzang and Drupla Valentin
• Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12
  Approaching Chenrezig Practice
  Lama Teundroup
• Wednesday, October 15 to Sunday, October 19
  Progressive Study and Meditation Curriculum
  Chenrezig Cycle—Year 8: Course 1
  Lama Jigme Rinpoche and the Institute’s Students
• Monday, October 10 to Sunday, October 26
  Tibetan: Learn to Read
  The Institute’s Translators
• Tuesday, October 21 to Sunday, October 26
  Chenrezig Retreat: Cultivating Universal Compassion
  Lama Jean-Guy and Lama Olivier Lebret
• Thursday, October 23 to Sunday, October 26
  Understanding the Suffering of Grief
  Anila Trinlé
• Monday, October 27 to Sunday, November 2
  Lojong: Part 1
  Lama Shedroup and Fabienne Dupuy
• Monday, October 27 to Thursday, October 30
  Teen Course—A Warrior Heart: From Theoretical Pleasure to Real Happiness
  Warrior Heart Association and Sylvain Clenet
• Friday, October 31
  Commemoration of Lama Gendun Rinpoche’s Parinirvana

NOVEMBER

• Saturday, November 1 and Sunday, November 2
  Following the Buddha’s Footsteps
  The Institute’s Students
• Saturday, November 1 and Sunday, November 2
  Making Impermanence an Ally
  Anila Trinlé
• Saturday, November 1 and Sunday, November 2
  Introduction to Buddhist Meditation
  Emmanuelle Charenton and Sylvain Clenet
• Wednesday, November 5 to Tuesday, November 11
  Practice Accumulation
• Thursday, November 13 to Sunday, November 16
  Qi Gong: Finding a Balance between Body and Mind
  Karma Tsultim Namdak
• Saturday, November 15 and Sunday, November 16
  Introduction to the Five Aggregates: The Five Elements that Make Up Existence
  Lama Sherab Kunzang and Lama Dorje Puntso
• Saturday, November 15 and Sunday, November 16
  Approaching Lojong: Spirituality in Daily Life
  Lama Shedroup
• Friday, November 21 to Sunday, November 23
  The Truth of Suffering: Repetition of Khenpo Chödrak Rinpoche’s Explanation
  The Institute’s Students
• Saturday, November 22 and Sunday, November 23
  Discovering Yourself as You Are
  The Institute’s Students
• Saturday, November 22 and Sunday, November 23
  Explanation of Menla Buddha Practice
  Lama Trinlé
• Saturday, November 22 and Sunday, November 23
  The Courage of Ethics
  Anila Trinlé
• Tuesday, November 25 to Sunday, November 30
  Intensive Buddhist Meditation Retreat
  Tenzin Wangchouk (Peïo)
• Saturday, November 29 and Sunday, November 30
  History of Buddhism: Part 2
  Repetition of Khenpo Chödrak Rinpoche’s Explanation
  The Institute’s Students
• Saturday, November 29 and Sunday, November 30
  Mind’s Way of Functioning
  Lama Shedroup and Lama Dorje Puntso

DECEMBER

• Wednesday, December 3 to Sunday, December 7
  Tibetan: Going Deeper into Grammar and Vocabulary with Chenrezig Practice
  The Institute’s Translators
• Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7
  Following the Buddha’s Footsteps
  The Institute’s Students
• Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7
  Approaching Green Tara Practice
  Lama Teundroup
• Wednesday, December 10 to Sunday, December 14
  Yoga and Meditation: Relaxing Body and Mind
  Malie Verdickt and Sylvain Clenet
• Friday, December 12 to Sunday, December 14
  Sesshin Zen
  Claude Magne
• Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14
  Introduction to the Three Turnings of the Dharma Wheel
  Lama Tcheudreun and Dominique Thomas
• Monday, December 15 to Sunday, December 21
  Kagyü Mönlams: A Great Accumulation of Wishes for the Happiness of Beings
• Monday, December 22 to Sunday, December 28
  The center is closed
• Monday, December 29 to Wednesday, December 31
  Clarity and Compassion: Study and Meditation Retreat
  Lama Jigme Rinpoche and the Institute’s Students

JANUARY

• Saturday, January 3 and Sunday, January 4
  Vulnerability: A Motor for Change
  Anila Trinlé
• Thursday, January 1 to Friday, January 30
  The center is in retreat
• Saturday, January 31 and Sunday, February 1
  Introduction to Refuge
  Lama Sherab Kunzang and Lama Dorje Puntso
• Saturday, January 31 and Sunday, February 1
  Discovering Yourself as You Are
• Saturday, January 31 and Sunday, February 1
  Approaching Chenrezig Practice
  Lama Rabsel

FEBRUARY

• Monday, February 2 to Sunday, February 8
  Lojong: Part 2
  Lama Shedroup and Fabienne Dupuy
• Thursday, February 5 to Sunday, February 8
  Qi Gong: Finding a Balance between Body and Mind
  Karma Tsultim Namdak
• Friday, February 6 to Sunday, February 8
  The Truth of Origin: Acts, Part 1
  Repetition of the Khenpo Chödrak Rinpoche’s Explanation
  The Institute’s Students
• Saturday, February 7 and Sunday, February 8
  From Fear to Self-Sufficiency
  Anila Trinlé
• Tuesday, February 10 to Sunday, February 15
  Dorje Sempa Retreat
  Mahamudra Foundation Practices
  Lama Guetso and Drupla Birgit
• Thursday, February 12 to Wednesday, February 18
  New Year Ceremonies
• Thursday, February 12 to Sunday, February 15
  Living with Uncertainty; Daring to Invest in Life
  Anila Trinlé
• Saturday, February 14 and Sunday, February 15
  Introduction to Buddhist Meditation
  Emmanuelle Charenton and Lama Jean-Guy
• Tuesday, February 17 to Sunday, February 22
  Prostration Retreat
  Mahamudra Foundation Practices
  Lama Guetso and Drupla Birgit
• Saturday, February 21 and Sunday, February 22
  Embracing Impermanence
  Lama Namdak and Lama Dorje Puntso
• Saturday, February 21 and Sunday, February 22
  Introduction to the Four Truths of Noble Beings
  Lama Tcheudreun and Lama Sherab Kunzang
• Wednesday, February 25 to Sunday, March 1
  Progressive Study and Meditation Curriculum
  Chenrezig Cycle—Year 8: Course 2
  Lama Jigme Rinpoche and the Institute’s Students

MARCH

• Tuesday, March 3 to Sunday, March 8
  Intensive Buddhist Meditation Retreat
  Lama Jean-Guy
• Wednesday, March 4 to Sunday, March 8
  Yoga and Meditation: Relaxing Body and Mind
  Malie Verdickt and Sylvain Clenet
• Friday, March 6 to Sunday, March 8
  Sacred Sculpture: Modeling
  Richard Granado
• Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8
  Cultivating Just Speech
  Anila Trinlé
• Friday, March 13 to Sunday, March 29
  Nyoung-Nés Retreat: Ritual Practice of Thousand-Armed Chenrezig with Vows of Fasting and Silence
  Lama Dorje Puntso
• Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15
  Letting Go
  Lama Namdak
• Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15
  The Vehicles: Part 1 Repetition of Khenpo Chödrak Rinpoche’s Explanation
  The Institute’s Students
• Wednesday, March 18 to Sunday, March 22
  Drawing the Buddha
  Max
• Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22
  Following the Buddha’s Footsteps
  The Institute’s Students
• Wednesday, March 25 to Sunday, March 29
  Qi Gong and Meditation: Relaxing Body and Mind
  Drupla Elsa and Sylvain Clenet
• Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29
  Introduction to the Four Limitless Qualities
  Drupla Valentin

APRIL

• Wednesday, April 1 to Sunday, April 5
  Tibetan: Practicing Reading and Introduction to Grammar
  The Institute’s Translators
• Friday, April 3 to Sunday, April 5
  Sesshin Zen
  Sylvie Manneveau
• Saturday, April 4 and Sunday, April 5
  Introduction to Interdependence
  Dominique Thomas and Drupla Valentin
• Monday, April 6
  Open House
• Wednesday, April 8 to Sunday, April 12
  Mandala Offering Retreat Mahamudra Foundation Practices
  Lama Guetso and Birgit
• Friday, April 10 to Sunday, April 12
  The Truth of Origin: Acts, Part 2 Repetition of Khenpo Chödrak Rinpoche’s Explanation
  The Institute’s Students
• Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12
  From Guilt to Self-Esteem
  Anila Trinlé
• Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12
  Discovering Yourself as You Are
  The Institute’s Students
• Monday, April 13 to Sunday, April 19
  The Vehicles: Intensive Repetition of Khenpo Chödrak Rinpoche’s Explanation for KTT Students
  The Institute’s Students
• Wednesday, April 15 to Sunday, April 19
  Yoga and Meditation: Relaxing Body and Mind
  Lama Jean-Guy and Malie Verdickt
• Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19
  Introduction to Buddhist Meditation
  Lama Kemtcho and Sylvain Clenet
• Wednesday, April 22 to Sunday, April 26
  Progressive Study and Meditation Curriculum Chenrezig Cycle—Year 8: Course 3
  Lama Jigme Rinpoche and the Institute’s Students
• Wednesday, April 29 to Sunday, May 3
  Green Tara Retreat
  Lama Lodreu

MAY

• Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 3
  Empathy and Compassion
  Anila Trinlé
• Saturday, May 2 and Sunday, May 3
  The Vehicles: Part 2 Repetition of Khenpo Chödrak Rinpoche’s Explanation
  The Institute’s Students
• Tuesday, May 5 to Sunday, May 10
  Intensive Buddhist Meditation Retreat
  Lama Jean-Guy and Tenzin Wangchouk (Peïo)
• Friday, May 8 to Sunday, May 10
  The Sutra of Aspirations to Excellent Conduct Session 4
  Trinlay Rinpoche
• Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10
  Introduction to Enlightened Mind
  Lama Dorjé Puntso
• Thursday, May 14 to Sunday, May 17
  Clarity and Compassion: Study and Meditation Retreat
  Lama Jigme Rinpoche and the Institute’s Students
• Saturday, May 23 to Monday, May 25
  Discovering Our Emotions
  Lama Shedroup
• Saturday, May 23 to Monday, May 25
  Introduction to Buddhist Meditation
  Lama Trinlé Dorjé and Lama Teundroup
• Wednesday, May 27 and Sunday, May 31
  Tibetan: Learning Grammar
  The Institute’s Translators
• Tuesday, May 26 to Sunday, May 31
  Chenrezig Retreat: Cultivating Universal Compassion
  Lama Trinlé Dorjé and Tenzing Wangchoul (Peïo)
• Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31
  Following the Buddha’s Footsteps
  The Institute’s Students
• Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31
  Living Through and Accompanying Grief
  Anila Trinlé