New Year’s Ceremonies
Sunday, February 23–Thursday, February 27 - 2:30 p.m - Temple Protector Ritual Traditionally, the period around New Year's is considered positive for the purification of mind's veils and for spiritual […]
Courses calendar
How can we identify the teachings that correspond to our needs in Dhagpo’s rich and varied program? To help us find our way around, the courses are divided into three interrelated areas: Discovery, Institue y Meditation
Registrations for the program (October 2025 to May 2026) will open on Monday, September 1st at 9 a.m.
June to September 2025
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
October 2025 to May 2026
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
Translation of the courses
The teachings are given in French, English or Tibetan with French translation.
For translations in English, Spanish or German, at least three persons are required. For more information please contact the reception.
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50 Years – New Talk by Lama Jigme Rinpoche on the Life of the 16th Karmapa
March 1, 1982 – Anchoring the Dharma in the City: Creation of the First Urban Center in Biarritz Lama Jigmé Rinpoche will continue his account of life alongside Rangjung Rigpe […]
Progressive Curriculum of Study and Meditation Chenrezig Curriculum: Year 7, Course 2
Ce cursus d’étude et de méditation, élaboré par Shamar Rinpoché, est guidé par lama Jigmé Rinpoché depuis cinq ans. [...] Le contenu de chaque rencontre dépend de l’évolution de la pratique des participants.
50 Years – March 8, 1993: Consecration of the Stupa of Enlightenment
March 8, 1993: Consecration of the Stupa of Enlightenment To mark this event, we will gather on March 8th in the presence of Lama Jigme Rinpoche to perform the Guru […]
Introduction to the Sutra of Excellent Conduct Aspirations
Program updated on 02/01/2025 Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, explained the importance of the Five Royal Sutras, which are paths of practice.
Meditation
En présentiel
50 years – Kunzig Shamarpa Teaches the Dawe Öser, Treatise on Mahamudra Meditation
April 9–22, 1990: Kunzig Shamarpa Teaches the Dawe Öser, Treatise on Mahamudra Meditation To Commemorate This Event: April 9, 10, and 11, the audio recordings of Shamarpa’s teaching on the Dawe Oser will be […]
Please Note
En présentiel
Annual Open House
We are happy to open our doors to those who wish to get to know the center and its activities or simply to come meet us. Over the course of […]
Treatise that Distinguishes Object-Oriented Knowledge from Primordial Knowledge – Session 2
Program update on 03/01/2025 This text from the III Karmapa, Rangjung Dorjé (1284 - 1339), distinguishes the way knowledge oriented towards objects manifests and operates and primordial wisdom.
50 years – Dhongtsang Shabdrung Rinpoche speaks to us about Chögyé Trichen Rinpoche
April 2000 – The 25th Chogye Trichen Rinpoche Transmits Major Teachings to Karmapa at Dhagpo Kundreul Ling Dhongtsang Shabdrung Rinpoche of the Sakya school is renowned for his great erudition. His predecessor […]
50 years – Kangyur Procession to mark the birth of the Dhagpo Kagyu Library
April 2000: A Library is Born On April 30, from 3:00 p.m., to mark this event and for this first time at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling, all practitioners will be invited […]
Progressive Curriculum of Study and Meditation Chenrezig Curriculum: Year 7, Course 3
Ce cursus d’étude et de méditation, élaboré par Shamar Rinpoché, est guidé par lama Jigmé Rinpoché depuis cinq ans. [...] Le contenu de chaque rencontre dépend de l’évolution de la pratique des participants.
50 Years – 50th anniversary of Lama Jigme Rinpoche’s arrival to Dhagpo Kagyu Ling
En présentielMay 3 - 50th anniversary of Lama Jigme Rinpoche’s arrival to Dhagpo Kagyu Ling This day will open with a smoke offering practice (sang puja) from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 […]