Rinpoche will show how to enter the path of a bodhisattva – how to approach the attitude of bodhicitta, this focus on the well-being of all. On Sunday morning Rinpoche will also give an initiation to Buddha Amitabha, the Buddha of boundless light. The Ven. Nendo Kuchung Rinpoche, born in 1962, is the sixth Reincarnation in the supreme Nendo Kuchung lineage. In the age of 10 years he was recognized by His Holiness, the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, as…

We are excited to announce the next course in the series of Chenrezi courses, that Lama Jigme Rinpoche started in January 2020! This time again there will be additional times for practise and studies as you will see in the schedule below. Following the way it is organized in Dhagpo, there will be study sessions given on Saturday and Sunday afternoon according to the text of Mipham Rinpoche ‘Gateway to Knowledge’. This course is meant for those who are familiar with…

‘The Shastra Distinguishing Consciousness and Primordial Wisdom’ is an important work of Buddhist philosophy and practice written by the renowned Buddhist master, the 3rd Karmapa Rangjung Dorje (1284-1339). It is one of the core texts of the Kagyu Tradition. Lama Jampa Thaye’s excellent explanations (here the 4th part) will grant us access to this text about Namshe and Yeshe, for us to gain a deeper understanding. The text is explained following Karma Thinley Rinpoche’s commentary on it: ‘The Lamp that…

Acharya Tenzing Wangpo continues the series of studies about the heart of Buddhist practice as presented by the great master Gampopa in the ‘Precious Jewel of Liberation’. After we have gone through the practices in the applied mind of awakening, the paramitas or liberating qualities, this time we continue our study with the 18th chapter on the aspect of the five paths. Participation in this course is open to all, regardless of previous participation. It is helpful to be familiar…