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Lhabab Düchen
On the 22nd of November is Lhabab Düchen,
the day Buddha is said to have descended from Tushita into our world.
“Whatever virtue you do that day, it is very important to do it. We need virtue. Virtue is like our food. Generally, we eat and drink. Why? Because we know our body needs that. Otherwise, it’s so complicated to do things. In the same way, mind needs virtues to dispel the darkness of the mind. When the darkness of the mind, ignorance, disturbing emotions, obscurations, hindrances, are dispelled or eliminated, mind becomes clearer, mind is shining. Gradually you become enlightened, and when you are enlightened, you become the same as the Buddha. How much can you then be of benefit! It is unbelievable.”
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Saturday Meditation Courses Fall 2024
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Sunday talk with Patrul Rinpoche on 37 Practices of the Bodhisattva
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Shiné “Calm Abiding” Meditation Retreat 2025
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Practice in honour of Dza Patrul Rinpoche
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Practice in honour of Mipham Rinpoche
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Nangchö Mönlam ནང་ཆོས་སྨོན་ལམ། 2025
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Vajrasattva Drupchen
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Shedra 2025 Cycles I – II- III
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Teaching Cycle
The Words of My Perfect Teacher
A Complete Translation of a Classic Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism. Patrul Rinpoche makes the technicalities of his subject accessible through a wealth of stories, quotations, and references to everyday life.
Which one is your favourite chapter?
HOW TO FOLLOW A SPIRITUAL FRIEND
Part 1 – Chapter 6
ACTIONS: CAUSE AND EFFECT
Part 1 – Chapter 4
Taking Refuge
Part 2 – Chapter 1
AROUSING BODHICITTA
Part 2 – Chapter 2
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A Little Inner Smile
Once you have the view, although the delusory perceptions of samsara may arise in your mind, you will be like the sky; when a rainbow appears in front of it, it’s not particularly flattered, and when the clouds appear, it’s not particularly disappointed either. There is a deep sense of contentment. You chuckle from inside as you see the facade of samsara and nirvana; the view will keep you constantly amused, with a little inner smile bubbling away all the time.
Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche
“We can free ourselves from any kind of suffering
if we understand the true nature of mind.”
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A Visit from Tulku Migmed Dorje Rinpoche
We were honoured to host Tulku Migmed Dorje Rinpoche, together with his wife, at Dharma City during the summer shedra. As the eldest son of Chhimed Rigdzin Rinpoche (Khordong Terchen Tulku Chhimed Rigdzin Rinpoche), the lineage holder of the Khordong and the Northern Treasures (Jangter, byang gter) traditions in the Nyingma school of Tibetan Buddhism, Rinpoche’s visit strengthened even more the connection between Patrul Rinpoche’s lineage and the Jangter lineage.
Sunday talk with Patrul Rinpoche
Dzogchen Ranyak Patrul Rinpoche will continue teaching on 37 Bodhisattva Practices.
It will take place every Sunday, starting 22 September at 10:00 – 12:00 CET.
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Don’t miss out
Powa Retreat in Dharma City
6 – 8 July
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Nangchö Mönlam in Dharma City
12 – 16 July
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Vajrasattva Drupchen in Dharma City
1 – 12 August
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