Program
June to September 2025
The program of Dhagpo Kundreul Ling
Cultivate Your Inner Wealth
Everyone aspires to lasting happiness free from all suffering. Living in a complex and constantly changing society generates confusion and dissatisfaction. For twenty-five centuries, the Buddha’s teachings have invited us to cultivate our inner wealth by developing kindness and discernment.
Even today, the values conveyed by Buddhism lead us to better express our humanity by taking care of ourselves, others, and the world. Through the three aspects of practice– study, meditation and daily practice – we become more aware of how we perceive our environment and our true nature.
“To study means to learn the Dharma. It involves reflecting upon it, pondering its meaning precisely and understanding it. This is what will allow one to take the teaching as a reference. And it is on this foundation that meditation or practice will be supported by study.”
Choosing a Course
How can we identify the teachings that correspond to our needs in Dhagpo Kundreul Ling rich and varied program? To help us orient ourselves, the courses are divided into three areas:
Discovery, Instituteand Meditation.
Institute
Deepen Your Understanding
Studying the essential notions and fundamental texts of Buddhism allows us to:
- Acquire knowledge that changes our vision of ourselves and our environment;
- Give a direction to our meditation and our daily life;
- Know what to cultivate and what to give up in order to progress on the path.
Registration
Register online using the following form:
Register by phone with the reception office +334.73.52.24.34.
Fees
In order to make the teachings accessible to as many people as possible, we offer workshops, meals, and accommodation at a reasonable cost.
- A Support contribution provides access to teaching for a greater number of people.
- A Classic contribution allows us to maintain the quality of our welcome.
DISCOVERY / Exploration
Saturday June 28 and Sunday June 29 Course cancelled
Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 August
Two days to explore the site, its purpose, and its artistic heritage. This weekend offers an opportunity to discover the fundamental principles of Buddhism by exploring the exceptional murals of the Main Temple. It is also a chance to familiarise oneself with Buddhist meditation by connecting with the timeless path of wisdom traveled and taught by the Buddha.
- Speakers:
The residents of the community.
- nformation :
On-site meals and accommodation available.
Open to all.
Languages: This program is also available in English and German, upon request at the time of registration.
Location: Please visit the welcome office on arrival.
- Contribution to teaching, €20 per day.
DISCOVERY / Exploration
Sunday, July 20.
Saturday, August 2.
Take a day to discover the location and its artistic heritage, and participate in an introduction to meditation in the main temple of Dhagpo Kundreul Ling.
Option 1
10:30 AM: Guided tour of the Main Temple.
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM: Introduction to Buddhist meditation.
Option 2
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM: Introduction to Buddhist meditation.
4:30 PM: Guided tour of the Main Temple.
- Speakers:
The residents of the community.
- Information :
Please register at least 48 hours in advance.
On-site meals are available, and a picnic area is provided.
Open to all.
Languages: This program is also available in English and German, upon request at the time of registration.
Location: Please visit the welcome office on arrival.
- Contribution to teaching: €17 per day.
DISCOVERY / Introduction
Saturday, 21 to Sunday, 22 of June
Introduction to Buddhist Meditation
The practice of meditation leads to a more peaceful and at ease mind. As our mind becomes relaxed, events that usually disturb us lose their importance and we consider them less dramatically. Through meditation, the mind gradually learns to no longer be distracted by circumstances. When the mind is not affected by internal and external movements, it is able to discover its own stability and tranquility. A stable, undisturbed mind leads us to experience less suffering in our life.
- Speakers:
Emmanuelle Charenton and Sylvain Clénet.
- Useful book:
Boundless Awakening: The Heart of Buddhist Meditation, by Shamar Rinpoche.
- Information :
Languages: This program is also available in English and German, by request at the time of registration.
Location: Temple of Laussedat.
The course starts at 10am.
- Contribution per day: €21 (support) / €14 (classic).
MEDITATION
From Tuesday, July 1st, to Sunday, July 6
Course cancelled
Bodhisattva Chenrezig – Practice Accumulation
Cultivating Universal Compassion
One aspect of wisdom is the expression of the qualities of the awakened mind present in everyone. Chenrezig represents universal compassion and om mani padme houng is the mantra associated with him. Meditating on Chenrezig gradually dispels the veils that cover our inner wealth and matures compassion within us. This course is an opportunity to deepen the understanding of this practice and to apply oneself to it more intensively.
- Speaker :
Lama Teundroup Puntso.
- Required text:
The practice of Chenrezig.
- Information:
Having taken refuge is essential.
Languages: This program is also available in English and German, upon request at the time of registration.
Location: Temple of Laussedat.
The course starts at 10am.
- Contribution per day: €21 (support) / €14 (classic).
DISCOVERY / Introduction
Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 July
Introduction to Buddhist Meditation
The practice of meditation leads to a more peaceful and at ease mind. As our mind becomes relaxed, events that usually disturb us lose their importance and we consider them less dramatically. Through meditation, the mind gradually learns to no longer be distracted by circumstances. When the mind is not affected by internal and external movements, it is able to discover its own stability and tranquility. A stable, undisturbed mind leads us to experience less suffering in our life.
- Speakers:
Tenzin Wangtchouk and lama Teundroup Puntso.
- Useful book:
Boundless Awakening: The Heart of Buddhist Meditation, by Shamar Rinpoche.
- Information :
Languages: This program is also available in English and German, by request at the time of registration.
Location: Temple of Laussedat.
The course starts at 10am.
- Contribution per day: €21 (support) / €14 (classic).
MEDITATION
From Wednesday, July 23 to Sunday, July 27
Bodhisattva Karmapa – Accumulation of Practice
Connecting with the Blessing
The meditation associated with the 16th Karmapa, known as Guru Yoga, is a method of connecting with the qualities of the awakened mind and bringing them to life within ourselves. In order to engage in this Guru Yoga, it is first necessary to become familiar with the various phases of the ritual. Practicing the formal aspects of the ritual prepares us to better understand its deeper meaning.
- Speaker:
Sylvestre Brechotte.
- Required text:
Guru Yoga practice of the 16th Karmapa
- Information:
Having taken refuge is essential.
Languages: This program is also available in English and German, upon request at the time of registration.
Location: Temple of Laussedat.
The course starts at 10am.
- Contribution per day: €21 (support) / €14 (classic).
MEDITATION
Accumulation of Buddhist meditation practice
The practice of meditation leads to a more peaceful and at ease mind. As our mind becomes relaxed, events that usually disturb us lose their importance and we consider them less dramatically. Through meditation, the mind gradually learns to no longer be distracted by circumstances. When the mind is not affected by internal and external movements, it is able to discover its own stability and tranquility. A stable, undisturbed mind leads us to experience less suffering in our life.
- Speakers:
Lama Teundroup Puntso and Sylvain Clénet.
- Useful book:
Boundless Awakening: The Heart of Buddhist Meditation, by Shamar Rinpoche.
- Information:
This course is intended for those already familiar with the practice of meditation. For an introduction to Buddhist meditation, see the sessions of June 21-22, July 19–20 and September 27–28.
Languages: This program is also available in English and German, by request at the time of registration.
Location: Temple of Laussedat.
The course starts at 10am.
Le stage débute à 10h.
- Contribution per day: €21 (support) / €14 (classic).
DISCOVERY / Introduction
Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 August
Introduction to Karma
Karma is not a matter of fate! It is the process through which we experience the conditions we encounter—whether pleasant or unpleasant. The term karma means “action” and refers to actions we have carried out and continue to carry out, driven by the various states of mind that pass through us. Working on our own mind gradually helps us free ourselves from the grip of events, allowing us to approach them in a more constructive and creative way. This course offers an explanation of how to understand and approach karma as a process of inner transformation.
- Speakers:
Lama Tcheudreun and lama Dorjé Puntso.
- Information :
Languages: This program is also available in English and German, by request at the time of registration.
Location: Temple of Laussedat.
The course starts at 10am.
- Contribution per day: €21 (support) / €14 (classic).
EVENT
Exceptional exhibition of the Relics of Buddha
From Thursday 21 to Wednesday 27 August
Dhagpo Kundreul Ling has the immense honor to welcome the relics of Shakyamuni Buddha from August 21 to 27.
In the presence of His Eminence Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche, this exceptional event offers a unique opportunity to connect with the jewel of the Buddha and his spiritual influence.
EVENT
His Eminence the 4th Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche: The Torch of Certainty Third and Fourth Parts
From Thursday 21 to Saturday 23 August at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling
From Sunday 24 to Tuesday 26 August at Dhagpo Kundreul Ling
Each of us has obtained a human existence. Its purpose is to enter the doorway of the Dharma, and for this it is necessary for our minds to turn toward the Dharma. In order for our minds to turn toward the Dharma, it is necessary to know the qualities of the three jewels and to develop convinced trust in them. This trust will not appear so long as we do not keep death and impermanence in mind. This is why we must begin by familiarizing ourselves with the impermanent nature of all things. The reminder of impermanence is born from understanding that it is difficult to find a human existence endowed with freedoms and wealths. The four common preliminary practices are the roots of practice.
His Eminence Lodro Thaye, the First Jamgon Kongtrul, Preface of The Torch of Certainty
During these few days, His Eminence the 4th Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche, Mingyur Drakpa Senge, continues to explain the work composed by his predecessor, Lodrö Thaye, His Eminence the 1st Jamgon Kongtrul.
The Torch of Certainty is an essential commentary of the Kagyu lineage that presents the foundation practices of mahamudra: the common ones (precious human existence, impermanence, actions – causes and effects – and the defective nature of the cycle of existence) and the uncommon ones (refuge and the development of enlightened mind, the practice of Vajrasattva, the mandala offering and the guru yoga). These practices enable the mind to turn away from samsara and prepare for the practice of Vajrayana.
- Important:
Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche will confer the empowerment of Dorje Sempa according to the tradition of Marpa, the morning of August 23 at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling and of Gampopa on August 24 at Dhagpo Kundreul Ling.
- Information:
These teachings follow on from the explanations given by Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche at Dhagpo Kundreul Ling and Dhagpo Kagyu Ling which began in 2024.
Languages: The teaching is given in English and translated into French. The teaching is also available in German, by request at the time of registration.
Location: Main Temple.
- Contribution per day: €35 (support) / €23 (classic).
The 4th Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche
Early Life and Recognition
Birth and Lineage
The 4th Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche, born on December 17, 1995, in Nepal, is the son of the 2nd Beru Khyentse Rinpoche, a revered master and lineage holder of the Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. Born as foretold, his arrival was prophesied by the late Chobgye Trichen at the Great Manjushri’s Temple.
Recognition and Naming Ceremony
In 1996, the young Jamgon Rinpoche met the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje, who bestowed upon him the name Karma Mingyur Dragpa Senge Thinle Kunkhyab Pal Sangpo, confirming his recognition.
The 14th Dalai Lama conducted the hair-cutting ceremony a year later. Under the guidance of Beru Khyentse Rinpoche, the 14th Dalai Lama reaffirmed Jamgon Kongtrul as the reincarnation in 2000.
Education
Rinpoche’s early education included the Tibetan language and foundational practices of the Karma Kamtsang lineage.
During his teenage years, he studied at the Sakya Institute, known for its rigorous discipline and comprehensive curriculum.
Rinpoche received the three sets of complete vows: self-liberation, Mahayana and Vajrayana vows.
He delved into the study of significant Buddhist philosophies, achieving notable results in Madhyamika and Bodhicaryavatara.
Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche received transmissions and empowerments from eminent lineage masters, including the Chenrezig empowerment from Trinley Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa and the Hevajra empowerment from His Holiness Kyabgon Gongma Trichen Rinpoche, and many other transmissions from different lineages.
Three-Year Retreat and Current Activities
In the period from 2018 to 2022, Rinpoche completed a traditional three-year retreat in Pharping.
As a lineage holder, he now divides his time between personal retreat and teaching activities.
In 2017, Rinpoche embarked on his first European tour, bestowing teachings and empowerments upon thousands of students in various European countries, such as France, Germany, Hungary and Poland.
European Tour and Global Outreach
Together with his father, Beru Khyentse Rinpoche, they lead the KhyenKong (Khyentse-Kongtrul) centers in Singapore, Budapest (Hungary) and Warsaw (Poland). Rinpoche has also expanded his activities online, offering more opportunities for students worldwide to attend teachings and receive transmissions from this highly realized master.
Source of the biography: https://jamgon-kongtrul.org/PRESENTATION/
DISCOVERY / Introduction
Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 August
Introduction to Refuge
Taking refuge is the commitment that marks the beginning of the path. The objects of refuge are the Three Jewels: the Buddha (awakening), the Dharma (the teaching), and the Sangha (the guides). Connecting with refuge brings a spiritual dimension to our lives and offers support throughout the path; in this way, we can begin to develop the enlightened qualities that lie within each of us.
Lama Dorjé Puntso and Sherab Kunzang will explain the various meanings of the Three Jewels and how to apply refuge in daily life.
- Speakers:
Lama Shérab Kunzang and lama Dorjé Puntso.
- Information :
Languages: This program is also available in English and German, by request at the time of registration.
Location: Temple of Laussedat.
The course starts at 10am.
- Contribution per day: €21 (support) / €14 (classic).
INSTITUTE
Thinley Rinpoche has received various transmissions in Buddhist philosophy and meditation from many qualified masters. His teachings, delivered in French, convey the depth of Buddhist thought in a simple and accessible manner.
- Teacher:
Thinley Rinpoché.
- Recommended Readings:
The Way of the Bodhisattva by Shantideva, Padmakara Editions
The Nectar of Manjushri’s Speech (commentary on The Way of the Bodhisattva) by Kunzang Palden, Padmakara Editions.
- Information:
Languages: This program is also available in English and German, by request at the time of registration.
Location: Main Temple.
The course starts at 10am.
- Contribution per day: €35 (support) / €23 (classic).
INSTITUTE
Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September
A few days after attaining enlightenment, the Buddha taught for the first time the Four Noble Truths: the truth of suffering, the truth of the origin of all suffering, the truth of cessation, and the truth of the path. The second truth explains how different states of mind and the actions that result from them are the causes for the appearance of worlds and beings. This second truth is the cause of the first, the truth of suffering; it is to be abandoned.
It is presented in two parts: actions and afflicting obscurations. The afflicting obscurations are the causes of actions. Their definitions, the cause of their appearance, the way they function and unfold, etc. are explained. These detailed explanations allow us to develop more clarity about the different states of mind that we experience in order to identify those that are to be cultivated and those that are to be abandoned. This teaching is based on the eighth chapter of Entry Into the State of a Pandita composed by 1st Ju Mipham Rinpoche, an eminent and accomplished scholar of the 19th century.
During the previous course, the following of this part was explained; in this course, we will finish its detailed explanation.
- Speakers:
The students of the Institute.
- Information:
Languages: This program is also available in English and German, by request at the time of registration.
Location: Temple of Laussedat.
This teaching will take place both in-person and simultaneously online via Zoom. For connection details specific to this course, please contact the welcome office.
The course starts at 10am.
- Contribution per day: €21 (support) / €14 (classic).
MEDITATION – EVENT
During the second half of September, Nendo Rinpoche will be present at Dhagpo Kundreul Ling to conduct ritual practices.
DISCOVERY / Introduction
Introduction to Buddhist Meditation
- Speakers:
Lama Trinlé Dorjé and Sylvain Clénet.
- Useful book:
Boundless Awakening: The Heart of Buddhist Meditation, by Shamar Rinpoche.
- Information:
Languages: This program is also available in English and German, by request at the time of registration.
Location: Temple of Laussedat.
The course starts at 10am.
- Contribution per day: €21 (support) / €14 (classic).