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.
On-site services and accessibility

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

→ How to get to Dhagpo Kundreul Ling?
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)
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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 September to June:

  • Wednesday: 3 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

If you would like to discover the temple and Buddhist meditation, we regularly offer Days of Discovering Buddhism .
→ For more information, please see to our programme.

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Please note that:

  • A study retreat is taking place in the Main Temple during the month of January.

    The Main Temple is open to visitors:
    – Sunday to Wednesday: 4pm to 8pm
    – Thursday: 12.30pm to 8pm
    – Friday and Saturday: 10am to 8pm

    There are no guided tours organised this month.

    For further information, please go to the Welcome Office.

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 open for guided tours on Sundays at 3.30pm and 4.30pm and by appointment via the welcome office.
Price: €3

On-site services and accessibility

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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.
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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.