Visit
The Main Temple
In the heart of the Combrailles, facing the Puys mountain range, lies the Dhagpo Kundreul Ling Buddhist study and meditation centre, with its remarkable temple architecture. Built in the 1990s, the Main Temple, with its exceptional frescoes and delicate ornamentation, is a true work of art. Visitors are invited to discover this sacred place with its profound symbolism, either on a self-guided or guided tour. Below the temple, the park features a bamboo grove inspired by Eastern traditions, perfect for contemplation.
The Main Temple is a living place where practices and teachings take place. Please check its opening hours at the welcome office before your visit.
Tour of the Main Temple
Tour of the Library
Tour of the Main Temple
Self-guided tours
- The Main Temple is open every day from 10am to 6pm, except during guided tours and events. Free entry.
- Park and bamboo grove: free access all year round.
Access
The Main Temple is a living place where practices and teachings take place. Please check its opening hours at the welcome office before your visit.
Guided tours
Guided tours of the Main Temple, lasting approximately one hour, are available year-round. You will discover its history, symbolism, and purpose.
| Full price (18+ years) | €7 |
| From 10 to 18 years | €4 |
| Under 10 years | free (tickets to be collected at the welcome office) |
Please note
- Languages available: French, English, German, Spanish, Danish, Dutch.
- Contact the welcome office to book guided tours in foreign languages.
Guided tour schedule of the Main Temple
From October:
- Wednesday: 3pm.
- Saturday and Sunday: 11am and 3pm.
Please contact the welcome office before your visit to confirm these times.
From 5th to 31st January inclusive: changes to the tour schedule.
- From Sunday to Thursday: self-guided tour from 4pm to 7pm;
- Fridays 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st January: self-guided tour from 10am to 7pm;
- Saturdays 11th and 25th January: self-guided tour from 10am to 7pm, guided tours at 11am and 3pm;
- Saturday 18th January, Buddhism Discovery Day: the Main Temple will not be accessible from 2:30pm to 4pm.
Saturday 1st February, a teaching will take place in the Main Temple. Therefore, there will be no guided tours on that day.
Guided tours will resume from Sunday 2nd February at the usual times.
Guided tours for groups and schools
By reservation at the welcome office.
Tour of the Library
The Dhagpo Kundreul Ling library opened its doors to the public in February 2023. As an integral part of the international network of libraries of the Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism, its purpose is to preserve and make the teachings of the Buddha accessible to as many people as possible
The library is accessible for guided tours on Sundays, by prior request at the welcome office.
Price: €3
On-site services and accessibility
The welcome office team is here to provide information and answer your questions.
Toilets are located next to the car park and at the entrance to the Main Temple.
Two car parking areas are available on the site.
It is possible to have a picnic on site.
If you have lost something, lost items are brought to the welcome office.
Parking spaces are reserved for people with disabilities. They are located at the entrance to the path leading to the Main Temple. The temple is accessible to people with reduced mobility via a ramp.
Please note
The Dhagpo Kundreul Ling site provides an environment conducive to study and meditation. Please respect the peacefulness of the place.
The entire site is smoke-free and alcohol-free.
Please remove your shoes before entering the temple.
Please do not touch the frescoes in the temple.
Animals are not allowed in the temple.