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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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Labab Duchen
LABAB DUCHEN (Tib. ལྷ་བབས་དུས་ཆེན་, Wyl. lha babs dus chen) is one of the four Buddhist festivals commemorating four events in the life of the Buddha, according to Tibetan traditions. Lhabab Düchen occurs on the 22nd day of the ninth lunar month according to Tibetan calendar. The programme will be...
Shiné “Calm Abiding” Meditation Retreat 2025
Meditation retreat in Dharma City 31 Jan - 2 Feb 2025 REGISTER NOW Cultivate calm mind and develop your inner qualities These days, stress and incessant activity create obstacles to calmness and serenity of mind. The aim of this retreat is to discover a wide range of methods for resourcing...
Shiné “Calm Abiding” Meditation Retreat
How to calm the mind? Join us for this training in calm abiding, and let's develop together a state of clarity and stability of the mind. Learn more about why to meditate and about our MEDITATION RETREATS. REGISTER NOW Meditation retreat in Dharma City, 11 and 12 October 2024 Guided by...
New Adventures
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.
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
Which one is your favourite chapter?
Latest Article
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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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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