Programme

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.”

Lama Jigme Rinpoche

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.

Discovery - Access New Resources

Discovery

Accessing new resources

Courses :

  • Exploration allows us to explore the timeless message of the Buddha, the spiritual treasures of the Dhagpo site, and our own inner wealth;
  • Resources allows us to access resources that help us to deal with everyday situations, to live mindfully, and to better understand how we function and relate to others;
  • Introduction allows us to discover the essential elements of Buddhism and to prepare for the Institute and Meditation courses.
Institute - Deepen Your Understanding

Institute

Deepen Your Understanding

Learning the fundamental texts of Buddhism enables you to:

  • Acquire an understanding that changes the way we see ourselves and our environment;
  • Give a direction to our meditation and daily life;
  • Know what needs to be cultivated and abandoned in order to progress on the path.
Meditation - Calming and Clarifying the Mind

Meditation

Calming and Clarifying the Mind

Combined with the key concepts of Buddhism, meditation enables you to:

  • Become familiar with the relaxation and clarity that are helpful in everyday life;
  • Cultivate an inner awareness and practise remaining in the mind’s natural state, free from agitation;
  • Reveal a profound understanding of the true nature of the mind and the world, based on our own experience.

Registration

Register online using the following form:

Zöpa web (online registration)

Register by phone with the reception office +334.73.52.24.34.

To participate in a course, you must register for the entirety of the course and do so at least seven days prior to the course start date.

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

In the Footsteps of the Buddha

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.
Zöpa web (online registration)

DISCOVERY / Exploration

A Day of Discovering Buddhism

Monday, July 14.

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 course 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.
Zöpa web (online registration)

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).
Zöpa web (online registration)

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).
Zöpa web (online registration)

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).
Zöpa web (online registration)

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).
Zöpa web (online registration)

MEDITATION

From Tuesday, August 5 to Sunday, August 10

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).
Zöpa web (online registration)

DISCOVERY / Introduction

Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 August

Introduction to Karma

Karma is not a predetermined destiny! It is the process by which we experience the conditions we encounter, whether they are pleasant or unpleasant. The word karma means ‘action’ and refers to acts that we have performed and that we are performing, motivated by the different states of mind that pass through us. Working on our own mind leads us to gradually free ourselves from the grip of events so that we can approach them in a more constructive and creative way. This course explains how to approach karma in such a way as to turn it into 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).
Zöpa web (online registration)

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.

For more information, please visit the page dedicated to this event.

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

For more information, please visit the page dedicated to this event.

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).
Zöpa web (online registration)

INSTITUTE

From Friday 5 to Sunday 7 September

The Path to Awakening – Chapter 9
Thinley Rinpoche will continue his detailed transmission of A Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life by Shantideva. We are now studying the 9th chapter of this work, which addresses transcendent wisdom. A Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life describes the cultivation of loving-kindness and the mind of awakening (bodhichitta). Putting these fundamental qualities into practice enables us to benefit both ourselves and others, on both a temporary and ultimate level.

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).
Zöpa web (online registration)

INSTITUTE

Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September

The truth of origin – Teaching restitution
The afflicting obscurations – Final part

Based on the teachings of khenpo Chödrak Tenphel Rinpoche.

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.

  • Presenters
    Students from 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).
Zöpa web (online registration)

MEDITATION – EVENT

Nendo Rinpoche, the sixth incarnation of the Nendo Kulha lineage, was born in 1962. Recognised by the 16th Karmapa, he remained with him until the age of 18, then studied in Ladakh (India) and finally completed a three-year retreat during which he practised the six yogas of Naropa. He received many other transmissions, notably from Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. At the age of 25, he was enthroned as the vajra master (Dorje Lopön) of Rumtek Monastery (Sikkim, India), a position he still holds today for Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa. He is currently in charge of Shamar Rinpoche’s monks and is responsible for the activities of the Karma Kagyu lineage in Sikkim. He also heads an important monastery of 150 monks in Kham (Tibet). Nendo Rinpoche is known for his listening skills and his simplicity.

From Friday 19 to Thursday 25 September

Accumulation of Practice of Gyalwa Gyamtso with Nendo Rinpoche

Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 September

Wishes to be reborn in Dewachen
Explanation of the long prayer composed by Chagmé Rinpoche and Amitabha initiation

The Buddha taught many methods for freeing oneself from suffering and its causes. The Aspiration Prayer for Rebirth in the Pure Land of Sukhavati, composed by the learned and accomplished Chagmé Rinpoche, is a simple and direct means based on devotion for gathering the conditions for liberation at the moment of death. Nendo Rinpoche will explain what the pure land of Buddha Amitabha is, how to recite these wishes and what conditions need to be met for them to be effective. He will also give the Amitabha empowerment.

  • Teacher:
    Nendo Rinpoche
  • Useful book:
    Book of Kagyu Meunlams, Rabsel Publications
  • Information:
    Open to all
    Languages: This programme is also available in English and German, upon request at the time of registration.
    Location: Main Temple
    The course begins on Saturday, 27 September at 10 a.m.
  • Contribution per day: €35 (support) / €23 (classic).
Zöpa web (online registration)

DISCOVERY / Introduction

Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 September

Course cancelled

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:
    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).
Zöpa web (online registration)