A Nyungne retreat is a Buddhist practice, which helps to purify negative imprints in the mind (Karma) and to build up merit and wisdom at the same time. For one Nyungne 2 1/2 days of practice are needed, for which one takes vows, which include being silent, fasting, generating the attitude of a Bodhisattva and...
Summer! Everything in the garden is growing (like crazy) and we are happy for everybody who would like to be part in taking care of the garden, the stupa area and the terraces! We would like to combine our activity in the center with practice and follow the recommendation of Lama Jigme Rinpoche by starting...
Acharya Tenzing Wangpo continues the study series that Lama Jungne had started about one of the most important Buddhist texts, 'The Jewel Ornament of Liberation' from the Buddhist master Gampopa. During the last course in April Tenzing Wangpo continued with the 9th chapter about Bodhicitta, the enlightened mind, and will now come to the Bodhisattva...
During our summer break this year the center is closed from Friday, July 22 to Friday, August 12. The stupa place is accessbile for everybody all the time though. With best wishes for a relaxing and beautiful summer, the team from Bodhi Path Renchen-Ulm
Our garden is actually longing for helping hands - for the beds, the stupa place and everything around. At the same time we would also like to prepare the house for the upcoming visit of venerable Nedo Rinpoche who will give a wonderful course here So we are happily looking forward to all who would...
We are excited to welcome the venerable 6. Nedo Kuchung Rinpoche from Rumtek again! This time Rinpoche will explain us how to develop Bodhicitta, the enlightened mind. At the same time this course is a great opportunity to take the Bodhisattva vows. Love and compassion are the two elements of Bodhicitta, the enlightened mind, which...
Let's care together for the center's garden, the stupa place and everything around as well as for the center itself as the house needs some preparation for the upcoming course with Lama Jigme Rinpoche. It might also be possible that the apples want to be harvested... ;-). So we are happily looking forward to all...
We are excited to announce another course in the series of Chenrezi courses, that Jigme Rinpoche started in January 2020! This course is mainly meant for those who had written a letter to Rinpoche before the first Chenrezi course, declaring their motivation to join this series about the Chenrezi practice. Still the course is accessible...
‘The Shastra Distinguishing Consciousness and Primordial Wisdom’ is an important work of Buddhist philosophy and practice written by the renowned Buddhist master, the 3rd Karmapa Rangjung Dorje (1284-1339). It is one of the core texts of the Kagyu Tradition. Lama Jampa Thaye's excellent explanations will grant us access to this text about Namshe and Yeshe,...
WE ARE VERY SORRY TO INFORM YOU THAT THE COURSE WITH KHENPO WAS CANCELLED! HIS EUROPE TOUR IS POSTPONED UNTIL SPRING NEXT YEAR! After a long break due to Corona we are happy to announce the second visit of Khenpo Gyaltsen Zangpo, who will now continue the series of courses about 'The Gateway to Knowledge'....
Let's care together for the center's garden, the stupa place and everything around as well as for the center itself as the house needs some preparation for the upcoming course with Khenpo Gyaltsen Zangpo. So we are happily looking forward to all who would like to help taking care of the garden and the house!...
Meditation according to Buddha's teachings is a necessary support on the path to liberation. The different forms, starting with the meditation of calm abiding, serve the training of the mind. It is about being less disturbed by constantly arising inner distractions, and gaining a calm and peaceful mind. This is the basis for any progress...
Acharya Tenzing Wangpo continues the study series that Lama Jungne had started about one of the most important Buddhist texts, 'The Jewel Ornament of Liberation' from the Buddhist master Gampopa. During the last course in April Tenzing Wangpo taught about the 9th chapter, the Bodhisattva Vows and he will now continue with it. Gampopa explains...
Finally in person again: With this course Dongsang Shabdrung Rinpoche continues his longterm cycle of teachings about the ‚Introduction to the Middle Way' of the great Indian master Chandrakirti. Although this is a very profound text about the buddhist term 'emptiness', which is not easy to comprehend without instructions, Shabdrung Rinpoche explains it in a...
Bod.hi Path Study Course: "The Four Noble Truths" Lama Jungne offers this alternative program to face-to-face courses in response to many requests for this. This cycle of teachings refers to the first teaching given by Shakyamuni Buddha immediately after his enlightenment. In it he explains the entire path of liberation, starting from our momentary reality,...
We are taking a winter break: from 23 December to 08 January 2023 inclusive. During this time the center will be closed and there will be no online meditations. From Monday, January 9, the center will be open again and the regular practice evenings will take place as usual. Mondays 6 pm Chenresig practice, in...
Acharya Tenzing Wangpo continues the study series about one of the most important Buddhist texts, 'The Jewel Ornament of Liberation', composed by the highly realized Buddhist master Gampopa. During the last course Tenzing Wangpo taught about the 9th and 10th chapter, the Bodhisattva Vows and the training in Bodhicitta of aspiration. This time he will...
In addition to the practice of meditation, study and contemplation are essential for developing on the Buddhist path. The Bodhi Path Instructors offer a new, longer-term online study program that provides a good initial foundation for understanding the Buddhist path. The study base for this is the 'Jewel Ornament of Liberation' by Gampopa, a text...
The new year has begun and the garden starts to wake up. Let's care together for the center's garden, the stupa place and everything around as well as for the center itself as the house needs some preparation for the upcoming course with Khenchen Samdrup Rinpoche. So we are happily looking forward to all who...
Khenchen Samdrup Rinpoche, a high scholar of the Dzongsar Shedra in India, is coming to Europe and we are excited that he will also come to teach here. On the last weekend of February, 24-26, this highly accomplished scholar will give a course on the four pillars of vigilance, also called the four foundations of...
In addition to the practice of meditation, study and contemplation are essential for developing on the Buddhist path. The Bodhi Path Instructors offer a new, longer-term online study program that provides a good initial foundation for understanding the Buddhist path. The study base for this is the 'Jewel Ornament of Liberation' by Gampopa, a text...
Acharya Tenzing Wangpo continues the study series about one of the most important Buddhist texts, 'The Jewel Ornament of Liberation', composed by the highly realized Buddhist master Gampopa. During the last course Tenzing Wangpo taught about the training in Bodhicitta of application, the training in the paramitas. This time it will be about the second...
It's spring time! What a great time to care for the garden and everything around. At the same time we would like to prepare the house for the upcoming course with Lama Jigme Rinpoche. So we are happily looking forward to all who would like to help taking care of the garden and the house!...
We are excited to announce another course in the series of Chenrezi courses, that Jigme Rinpoche started in January 2020! This course is not only meant for those who had written an application letter to Rinpoche before the first Chenrezi course, but it is also accessible for those who are familiar with this practise and...
In addition to the practice of meditation, study and contemplation are essential for developing on the Buddhist path. The Bodhi Path Instructors offer a new, longer-term online study program that provides a good initial foundation for understanding the Buddhist path. The study base for this is the 'Jewel Ornament of Liberation' by Gampopa, a text...
A Nyungne retreat is a Buddhist practice, which helps to purify negative imprints in the mind (Karma) and to build up merit and wisdom at the same time. For one Nyungne 2 1/2 days of practice are needed, for which one takes vows, which include being silent, fasting, generating the attitude of a Bodhisattva and...
It's spring time! What a great time to care for the garden and everything around. So we are happily looking forward to all who would like to help taking care of the garden and the house! We would like to combine our activity in the center with practice and follow the recommendation of Lama Jigme...
Acharya Tenzing Wangpo continues the study series about one of the most important Buddhist texts, 'The Jewel Ornament of Liberation', composed by the highly realized Buddhist master Gampopa. During the last course Tenzing Wangpo taught about the training in Bodhicitta of application, the training in the paramitas. This time will be about the third paramita...
In addition to the practice of meditation, study and contemplation are essential for developing on the Buddhist path. The Bodhi Path Instructors offer a new, longer-term online study program that provides a good initial foundation for understanding the Buddhist path. The study base for this is the 'Jewel Ornament of Liberation' by Gampopa, a text...
May - isn't that a great month for taking care of the garden? At the same time we would like to prepare everything around for the upcoming main course with Jigme Rinpoche. So we are happily looking forward to all who would like to help taking care of the garden and the house! We would...
It is with great joy that we announce the annual main course with Lama Jigme Rinpoche! Rinpoche's exceptional teachings connect us with the profound Buddha Dharma and because of Rinpoche's longtime experience of the modern life style in the West he knows how to facilitate the approach for us. His warm-hearted way to grant access...
Our beloved teacher and founder of the Bodhi Path Organization, Künzig Shamar Rinpoche, entered parinirvana here at his European seat on June 11 in 2014. Since then, every year a 3-days ceremony is provided in honor of Shamar Rinpoche (the 14. Shamarpa). We are very happy that Gendün Rinchen, Lama Yeshe Sangmo and other ordained...
In addition to the practice of meditation, study and contemplation are essential for developing on the Buddhist path. The Bodhi Path Instructors offer a new, longer-term online study program that provides a good initial foundation for understanding the Buddhist path. The study base for this is the 'Jewel Ornament of Liberation' by Gampopa, a text...
The care of the garden and the terraces are now already under the sign of preparation for the visit of Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa. On this and the following garden day there is a special focus on making everything in this spirit. So we are happily looking forward to all who...
In addition to the practice of meditation, study and contemplation are essential for developing on the Buddhist path. The Bodhi Path Instructors offer a new, longer-term online study program that provides a good initial foundation for understanding the Buddhist path. The study base for this is the ‘Jewel Ornament of Liberation’ by Gampopa, a text...
The care of the garden and the terraces are now already under the sign of preparation for the visit of Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa. With this day we enter the 'high' phase of the preparation and put a special focus on making everything in this spirit. So we are happily looking...
IMPORTANT: The tickets at Eventim are sold out! This means all available seats are fully booked, we are very sorry. It is still possible however to experience Gyalwa Karmapa in the center in Montchardon (where the places are however also limited) or also in Dhagpo Kagyu Ling, from 11-15 August, see www.dhagpo.org. Love and Compassion...
We are taking a summer break and therefore the center will be closed from Friday, July 28 up to and including Sunday, August 20! The regular practice program will start again on Monday, August 21. The Stupa Terrace, however, is still accessible at any time. We wish everyone a relaxing and wonderful summer!
After our summerbreak is the garden longing for caring hands again and we are happily looking forward to all who would like to help taking care of the garden and the house! We would like to combine our activity in the center with practice and follow the recommendation of Lama Jigme Rinpoche by starting the...
Apple harvest is coming up! Please, come in numbers to help with the harvest and other work in the garden and around the house - we look forward to an active day with all who want to help. As per Jigme Rinpoche's recommendation, we will begin at 10 am with Chenresig practice , which we...
‘The Shastra Distinguishing Consciousness and Primordial Wisdom’ is an important work of Buddhist philosophy and practice written by the renowned Buddhist master, the 3rd Karmapa Rangjung Dorje (1284-1339). It is one of the core texts of the Kagyu Tradition. Lama Jampa Thaye's excellent explanations (here the 2nd part) will grant us access to this text...
We are excited to announce another course in the series of Chenrezi courses, that Jigme Rinpoche started in January 2020! This time there will be additional times for practise and studies as you will see in the schedule below. Following the way it is organized in Dhagpo, there will be study sessions given on Saturday...
Acharya Tenzing Wangpo continues the study series about one of the most important Buddhist texts, 'The Jewel Ornament of Liberation', composed by the highly realized Buddhist master Gampopa. During the last course Tenzing Wangpo taught about the training in Bodhicitta of application, the training in the paramitas. This time will be about the fourth paramita...
In addition to the practice of meditation, study and contemplation are essential for developing on the Buddhist path. The Bodhi Path Instructors offer a longer-term online study program that provides a good initial foundation for understanding the Buddhist path. The study base for this is the ‘Jewel Ornament of Liberation’ by Gampopa, a text that...
Despite summer temperatures, autumn has already announced itself and there are so many things in the garden that would like to be maintained. We are looking forward to all who want to help in the garden (or even in the house)! According to the recommendation of Jigme Rinpoche we start with the Chenrezig practice ,...
We are very sorry to inform you that the announced course with the 4th Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche had to be cancelled. Please read the message of his secretary's office: "Dear Friends, We would like to share the following information regarding His Eminence's 4th Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche's European Tour, scheduled for this year from 23 August...
Meditation according to the Buddha's teachings is a necessary support on the path to liberation. The various forms, starting with the meditation of calm abiding (Shamatha or Shiné), serve to train the mind. The point is to become freer from the constant, inner distractions, to attain a calmer, more peaceful mind. This is the foundation...
Even in November there is still a lot to 'fix' in the garden and at the same time there are various activities in the house. All friends who want to help in the garden or in the house are most welcome to join! Following the recommendation of Jigme Rinpoche we start with the Chenrezig practice,...
In addition to the practice of meditation, study and contemplation are essential for developing on the Buddhist path. The Bodhi Path Instructors offer a longer-term online study program that provides a good initial foundation for understanding the Buddhist path. The study base for this is the ‘Jewel Ornament of Liberation’ by Gampopa, a text that...
Acharya Tenzing Wangpo continues the study series about one of the most important Buddhist texts, 'The Jewel Ornament of Liberation', composed by the highly realized Buddhist master Gampopa. During the last course Tenzing Wangpo taught about the training in Bodhicitta of application, the training in the paramitas. This time will be about the fifth paramita...