THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF JETSUN MILAREPA, PART 5 (INTENSIVE PRACTICE AND REALISATION)
2025-02-21 20:30 - 2025-02-23 16:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Teachings by: KHENPO TASHI SANGPO

Date: FRI-SUN / 21 – 23 FEBRUARY

Time: Friday 20.30 – 22.00, Saturday & Sunday 10.00 – 12.00 & 14.00 – 16.00

Place: Sakya Tsechen Ling, Kuttolsheim/France & ZOOM

Language: EN

Available translations: FR, SV

Suggested donation: 25€/30 CHF

Milarepa, famous in the ten directions for attaining enlightenment in a single lifetime and for his songs of realisation, is one of Tibet’s most beloved historical figures. His biography, which shows the intensity of his life’s processes, is a great teaching in itself. The extraordinary events in his life unfolded from suffering to black magic, from regret to harsh purification, from rigorous asceticism to the bliss of realisation. Having reached the pinnacle of the path, he instructs and inspires all beings he encounters with the poetic beauty of his vajra chants, through which he teaches all aspects of the Dharma.

Text and prayers can be downloaded HERE

Registration To come to the STL temple, Kuttolsheim (FR), please register a few days in advance for this event using the link below.

KUTTOLSHEIM

Register in advance for this meeting on Zoom at least one day in advance.

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VAJRAYOGHINI TSOG OFFERING
2025-02-22 19:15 - 20:45 | Sakya Tsechen Ling, 5 Rdpt du Vignoble, Kuttolsheim, 67520, France
Time: 19.15 – 20.45​

Guided by: Khenpo Tashi Sangpo

The Tsog ritual is a fast method for the accumulation of merit and wisdom through a group practice of making offerings to special deities. Vajrayana practitioners should perform the Tsog offering twice a month, on 10th and 25th day of the Tibetan lunar calendar. The Vajrayogini Tsog offering is particularly important in the Sakya tradition.

ONLY FOR THOSE WHO ALREADY RECEIVED VAJRAYOGINI EMPOWERMENT FROM A QUALIFIED SAKYA MASTER.WE USE THE TSOG TEXT PREPARED BY HER EMINENCE JETSUN KUSHOK.

If you don’t have this text please practice your own Sadhana.

Please join on time, no late arrivals.

Participation in the temple SAKYA TSECHEN LING, KUTTOLSHEIM.

Join us at the temple in F-67520 Kuttolsheim, France, for this event. No registration needed.

Register in advance for this meeting on Zoom at least one day in advance.

You will receive a confirmation email from “Sakya Dharma Family Admin” with the Zoom link to participate (click “Click Here To Join”) on the day of the event.

ZOOM

This event is offered to you by Khenchen Sherab’s Sakya Dharma Family. We want to make it possible for everyone to participate, however, our Dharma activities are only possible thanks to your kind donations. To ensure the continuity of our activities, please consider supporting your local center. Click HERE for the list of all our Sakya Dharma Family Centers.

TARA RITUAL
2025-02-23 07:00 - 08:00, 2025-05-11 07:00 - 08:00 | Sakya Tsechen Ling, 5 Rdpt du Vignoble, Kuttolsheim, 67520, France
Time: 7.00 – 8.00

Guide: Khenpo Tashi Sangpo

Place: Sakya Tsechen Ling & ZOOM

Free donation

Tara, the Liberator, is a very important female Deity in Tibet. Her nature is that of great compassion indivisible from wisdom, and she is always ready to quickly pacify all obstacles, illnesses, difficulties and suffering. These practices are carried out for the universal peace in general, and for the fast dissolution of the current pandemic in particular.

The Thangtong Gyalpo Prayer can be downloaded HERE.

Register in advance for this meeting on Zoom at least one day in advance.

You will receive a confirmation email from “Sakya Dharma Family Admin” with the Zoom link to participate (click “Click Here To Join”) on the day of the event.

ZOOM

MAHAKALA RITUAL WITH GUTOR
2025-02-27 19:15 - 21:00
Guided by: KHENPO TASHI SANGPO

Date: THU / 27 FEBRUARY

Time: 19.15 – 21.00

Place: Thupten Changchup Ling, Arosio/CH & ZOOM

Language: EN

Available translations: SWE

Free donation

Mahakala is a Dharmapala, a Dharma protector. His task is to protect and safeguard the teachings, the places of practice and study, and the Dharma holders. In addition, he constantly strives to assist all practitioners by helping them overcome all external, internal and secret obstacles that obstruct their progress towards enlightenment. Propitiating Mahakala through ritual allows us to invoke its full power and this is of great support for ourselves, others, the world and the Dharma.

Program:

Short introduction to the practice of Mahakala and Gutor.

The Mahakala ritual with “Gutor”, performed to dispel the negativities of the past year and for the protection during the new Tibetan New, which begins on 28th February.

Recitation of Heart Sutra: the text can be downloaded HERE

Join us at the temple in Arosio (CH):Please register at least two days before the event to participate in person in Arosio (using the link below).

AROSIO

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ZOOM

MAHAKALA RITUAL WITH GUTOR
2025-02-27 19:15 - 21:00
Guided by: KHENPO TASHI SANGPO

Date: THU / 27 FEBRUARY

Time: 19.15 – 21.00

Place: Thupten Changchup Ling, Arosio/CH & Zoom

Language: EN

Available translations: IT, SWE

Free donation

Mahakala is a Dharmapala, a Dharma protector. His task is to protect and safeguard the teachings, the places of practice and study, and the Dharma holders. In addition, he constantly strives to assist all practitioners by helping them overcome all external, internal and secret obstacles that obstruct their progress towards enlightenment. Propitiating Mahakala through ritual allows us to invoke its full power and this is of great support for ourselves, others, the world and the Dharma.

Program:

Short introduction to the practice of Mahakala and Gutor.

The Mahakala ritual with “Gutor”, performed to dispel the negativities of the past year and for the protection during the new Tibetan New, which begins on 28th February.

Recitation of Heart Sutra: the text can be downloaded HERE

Join us at the temple in Arosio (CH):Please register at least two days before the event to participate in person in Arosio (using the link below).

AROSIO

Register in advance for this meeting on Zoom at least one day in advance.You will receive a confirmation email from “Sakya Dharma Family Admin” with the Zoom link to participate (click “Click Here To Join”) on the day of the event.

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LOSAR / TIBETAN NEW YEAR - CELEBRATION
2025-02-28 10:00 - 11:30
Guided by: KHENPO TASHI SANGPO

Date: FRI 28 FEBRUARY

Time: Friday 10.00 – 11.30

Place: Thupten Changchup Ling, Arosio/CH & ZOOM

Language: EN

Available translations: SWE

Free donation

LOSAR-CELEBRATION – TIBETAN NEW YEAR 2152 OF THE WOOD-SNAKE

Short introduction to Losar and Chotrul Düchen

Serkyem offering, an offering to the Dharmaprotectors.

Afterwards we will hang out the new sets of prayer flags.

Recitation of the 16-Arhat ritual

Long-life prayers for Their Holinesses

The prayers can be downloaded HERE

You can bring something to share with others for lunch.

Join us at the temple in Arosio (CH):Please register at least two days before the event to participate in person in Arosio (using the link below).

AROSIO

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BUDDHA AMITAYUS IN NINE ASPECTS – TEACHING & INITIATION
2025-03-01 10:00 - 2025-03-02 15:30
Teaching given by: KHENPO TASHI SANGPO

Date: SAT-SUN 1-2 MARCH

Time: Saturday & Sunday 10.00 – 12.00 & 13.30 – 15.30

Place: Thupten Changchup Ling, Arosio/CH, NO STREAMING

Language: EN

Available translation: IT

In Vajrayana contexts, Buddha Amitabha in his Sambhogakaya form is referred to as Buddha Amitayus, ‘The Buddha of Boundless Life.’ He is particularly associated with longevity. The two are inseparable but appear as different manifestations.

In the Sakya school, the special long-life yoga associated with the Nine Aspects of Buddha Amitayus is practiced.

This seminar coincides with the beginning of the Tibetan New Year, which astrologically is considered a particularly challenging year. Therefore, it is highly appropriate to transmit and receive this initiation as a means of protection for ourselves and others.Join us at the temple in Arosio (CH):Please register at least two days before the event to participate in person in Arosio (using the link below).

AROSIO

DHARMA CHAKRA PROGRAM – ABHIDHARMA (22 lessons)
2025-03-04 19:15 - 21:00, 2025-03-25 19:15 - 21:00, 2025-04-08 19:15 - 21:00, 2025-04-22 19:15 - 21:00, 2025-05-06 19:15 - 21:00, 2025-05-20 19:15 - 21:00
Teachings by: H.H. THE 42ND SAKYA TRIZIN RATNA VAJRA RINPOCHE

Course begins 8.10.2024, in total 22 lessons, about 2 Tuesday evenings per month

Date: 4.3. (11), 25.3. (12), 8.4. (13), 22.4. (14), 6.5. (15), 20.5. (16),

Time: 19.15 – 21.00

Place: Thupten Changchup Ling, Arosio/CH & ZOOM

Language: EN

Available translations: IT, DE, FR, NL

Prerequisites: No prerequisites, open to all

Cost: Free of charge with optional donation

DHARMA CHAKRA PROGRAM

Extended Study Program on the Essentials of Classical Buddhist Philosophy

Teachings by H.H. Ratna Vajra Rinpoche

First Year: Abhidharma

19.15: Refuge and meditation on Bodhicitta

19.30: Listening to teachings of H.H. Ratna Vajra Rinpoche with translation

20.30: Meditation: contemplation of the topics discussed and rest in the empty presence.

You can write any questions you may have on the subject HERE. Khenpo Tashi will occasionally answer them in question-answer sessions.

About the Program

From the Buddhist perspective, engaging in the progressive steps of study, contemplation, and meditation acquaints us with wisdom, empowering us with the potential to become great practitioners. The Dharma Chakra Program (DCP) is designed to provide the indispensable elements of the philosophical tradition in a succinct manner. This program is an extraordinary opportunity to develop a deep understanding of the main tenets of classical Buddhist philosophy through one of the most esteemed erudites of our time, His Holiness the 42nd Sakya Trizin, Ratna Vajra Rinpoche.

This extended study program provides the everyday practitioner in the modern world with rare access to the essence of Mahayana philosophy through an unbroken lineage, a privilege traditionally available only in monastic universities.

What You’ll Learn

Year 1: Abhidharma

Year 2: Bodhisattvacharyavatara Chapters 1 – 6Year 3: Bodhisattvacharyavatara Chapters 7 – 10Year 4: MadhyamakaYear 5: Uttaratantra

The Dharma Chakra Program in the European centres founded by Khenchen Sherab:

The Dharma Chakra Program is an initiative of the Sachen Foundation and can be followed online in English by anyone via their dedicated website:

www.sachenfoundation.org/dharmachakra/

In our centres we offer about two meetings per month, both in presence and online, where we listen together to the teachings of H.H. Ratna Vajra Rinpoche with translation into Italian, French, German and Dutch. After the teachings there will be a 30-minute meditation in which we can reflect on the topics covered and then rest a while in the empty presence.

There will be occasional question-and-answer sessions with Khenpo Tashi. Questions should be submitted through this form. On the Sachen Foundation website dedicated to this study programme, you will find additional material in English on the topics discussed, which we will also use in our meetings if necessary.

First Year: Abhidharma (22 lessons)

“The mind is everything. What you think, you become.” -Vasubandhu

The Buddha’s teachings are traditionally classified into three collections: Vinaya, Sutra, and Abhidharma.

Abhidharma is a collection of the Buddha’s highest teachings focused on wisdom training. It examines the nature of reality, the mind, and mental phenomena, guiding us toward a deeper understanding of the nature of reality. Its profound insights into the workings of consciousness and the essence of existence, provide a comprehensive framework for understanding Buddhist psychology and philosophy across all three vehicles or yanas.

In this course, His Holiness the 42nd Sakya Trizin will focus on the Treasury of Abhidharma or Abhidharmakośa, authored by Vasubandhu, a prominent Indian Buddhist scholar and master from the 4th or 5th century. Abhidharmakośa, considered one of the thirteen great texts utilized as the core curriculum in most traditional Tibetan Buddhist centers for teaching or shedras, serves as a seminal work in the Mahayana tradition. It provides a structured overview of Abhidharma teachings and is extensively studied by all Tibetan traditions.

The vast teachings of Abhidharma and Buddhist psychology provide a path to a clear and deep view of the nature of reality, bringing us closer to understanding our minds and freeing ourselves from suffering. The study of, including texts like the Abhidharmakośa, equips practitioners with invaluable insights and tools to deepen their spiritual journey, foster wisdom, and lead a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

These lessons will bring you closer to:

• A deeper understanding of your emotions and thoughts. • Cultivating a stable meditation practice. • Distilling the profound teachings of Tibetan Buddhism. • Learning about the doctrinal differences between the ancient Buddhist schools. • Exploring consciousness and mental processes. • Analysing the nature of reality. • Connecting with the law of karma, impermanence, and emptiness.

The reference texts can be downloaded HERE

Join us at the temple in Arosio (CH):Please register at least two days before the event to participate in person in Arosio (using the link below).

AROSIO

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CHOTRUL DÜCHEN - CELEBRATION
2025-03-14 20:30 - 22:00 | Sakya Tsechen Ling, 5 Rdpt du Vignoble, Kuttolsheim, 67520, France
Guided by: KHENPO TASHI SANGPO

Date: FRI 14.3.

Time: Friday 20.30 – 22.00,

Place: Sakya Tsechen Ling, Kuttolsheim/France & ZOOM

Language: EN

Available translations: FR, SWE, DE

Free donation

CHOTRUL DÜCHEN is one of the four great buddhist celebrations: The first fifteen days of the Tibetan year commemorate the event when Lord Buddha performed a different miracle each day to instill devotion and increase merit among heretics.

Program:

Short introduction to Chotrul Düchen

Sutra of Remembering the Three Jewels

The Three-Part Sutra: Confession before the thirty-five Buddhas

Buddha Shakyamuni prayer

16 Arhat-ritual

Longlife-prayers for Their Holinesses

The texts can be downloaded HERE

Register in advance for this meeting on Zoom at least one day in advance.

You will receive a confirmation email from “Sakya Dharma Family Admin” with the Zoom link to participate (click “Click Here To Join”) on the day of the event.

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BUDDHA AMITAYUS - TEACHING & INITIATION
2025-03-15 10:00 - 2025-03-16 16:00
Teachings by: KHENPO TASHI SANGPO

Date: SAT-SUN / 15-16 MARCH

Time: Saturday & Sunday 10.00 – 12.00 & 14.00 – 16.00

Place: Sakya Tsechen Ling, Kuttolsheim/France, NO STREAMING

Language: EN

Available translations: FR

In Vajrayana contexts, Buddha Amitabha in his Sambhogakaya form is referred to as Buddha Amitayus, ‘The Buddha of Boundless Life.’ He is particularly associated with longevity. The two are inseparable but appear as different manifestations.

In the Sakya school, the special long-life yoga associated with the Nine Aspects of Buddha Amitayus is practiced.

This seminar coincides with the beginning of the Tibetan New Year, which astrologically is considered a particularly challenging year. Therefore, it is highly appropriate to transmit and receive this initiation as a means of protection for ourselves and others.Registration To come to the STL temple, Kuttolsheim (FR), please register a few days in advance for this event using the link below.

KUTTOLSHEIM

TARA RITUAL
2025-03-16 07:00 - 08:00, 2025-04-13 07:00 - 08:00 | Sakya Tsechen Ling, 5 Rdpt du Vignoble, Kuttolsheim, 67520, France
Time: 7.00 – 8.00

Guide: Lama Sherab Sangpo

Place: Sakya Tsechen Ling & ZOOM

Free donation

Tara, the Liberator, is a very important female Deity in Tibet. Her nature is that of great compassion indivisible from wisdom, and she is always ready to quickly pacify all obstacles, illnesses, difficulties and suffering. These practices are carried out for the universal peace in general, and for the fast dissolution of the current pandemic in particular.

The Thangtong Gyalpo Prayer can be downloaded HERE.

Register in advance for this meeting on Zoom at least one day in advance.

You will receive a confirmation email from “Sakya Dharma Family Admin” with the Zoom link to participate (click “Click Here To Join”) on the day of the event.

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Amitayus- TEACHINGS & INITIATION
2025-03-22 10:00 - 2025-03-23 16:00
Teaching given by: KHENPO TASHI SANGPO

Date: SAT-SUN 22-23 MARCH

Time: SAT 10.00 -12.00 & 15.00 -17.00, SUN 10.00 -12.00 & 14.30 -16.30

Place: Sala ACTIS, via Corti 3, Trieste

Language: EN

Available translation: IT

In Vajrayana contexts, Buddha Amitabha in his Sambhogakaya form is referred to as Buddha Amitayus, ‘The Buddha of Boundless Life.’ He is particularly associated with longevity. The two are inseparable but appear as different manifestations.

In the Sakya school, the special long-life yoga associated with the Nine Aspects of Buddha Amitayus is practiced.

This seminar coincides with the beginning of the Tibetan New Year, which astrologically is considered a particularly challenging year. Therefore, it is highly appropriate to transmit and receive this initiation as a means of protection for ourselves and others.

Those interested are asked to register in advance at the Centre.

For information and seminar registration

tel. 0039/40 571048 – sakyatrieste@gmail.com

VAJRAYOGHINI TSOG OFFERING
2025-03-24 19:15 - 20:45, 2025-04-23 19:15 - 20:45, 2025-05-22 19:15 - 20:45 | Sakya Tsechen Ling, 5 Rdpt du Vignoble, Kuttolsheim, 67520, France
Time: 19.15 – 20.45​

Guided by: Lama Sherab Sangpo

The Tsog ritual is a fast method for the accumulation of merit and wisdom through a group practice of making offerings to special deities. Vajrayana practitioners should perform the Tsog offering twice a month, on 10th and 25th day of the Tibetan lunar calendar. The Vajrayogini Tsog offering is particularly important in the Sakya tradition.

ONLY FOR THOSE WHO ALREADY RECEIVED VAJRAYOGINI EMPOWERMENT FROM A QUALIFIED SAKYA MASTER.WE USE THE TSOG TEXT PREPARED BY HER EMINENCE JETSUN KUSHOK.

If you don’t have this text please practice your own Sadhana.

Please join on time, no late arrivals.

Participation in the temple SAKYA TSECHEN LING, KUTTOLSHEIM.

Join us at the temple in F-67520 Kuttolsheim, France.

Register in advance for this meeting on Zoom at least one day in advance.

You will receive a confirmation email from “Sakya Dharma Family Admin” with the Zoom link to participate (click “Click Here To Join”) on the day of the event.

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This event is offered to you by Khenchen Sherab’s Sakya Dharma Family. We want to make it possible for everyone to participate, however, our Dharma activities are only possible thanks to your kind donations. To ensure the continuity of our activities, please consider supporting your local center. Click HERE for the list of all our Sakya Dharma Family Centers.

BHUTADAMARA - TEACHINGS & INITIATION
2025-03-28 19:30 - 2025-03-30 16:30
Teachings by: KHENPO TASHI SANGPO

Date: FRI-SUN / 28 – 30 MARCH

Time: Friday: 19:30 – 21:00 hrs.

Sat/Sun: 10:00-12:00 & 14:30-16:30 hrs.

Place: Sakya Thegchen Ling, Den Haag/The Netherlands

Language: EN

Available translations: NL

Bhutadamara is a manifestation of Vajrapani, the ‘holder of the vajra’ and an important bodhisattva in Tibetan Buddhism. Bhutadamara protects against obstacles and negative forces on the path to enlightenment. ‘Bhutadamara’ means subduer of demonic forces. Despite his wrathful appearance, he stems from compassion. His activity is aimed at liberating beings from suffering, through a practice of both power and compassion.

In the Sakya tradition, Bhutadamara’s retreat is completed at the beginning of the path, even before preparatory practices (Ngondro) or retreats to purify karmic obstacles (Ley rung).

Streaming is offered to those living far away or unable to come to the centre because of sickness or other valid reasons. The Sunday morning (initiation) is not streamed.

CONTRIBUTION

At the temple: €15 per half-day (minima €7) or €75 (minima €35) for the whole weekend. Online: € 7 per half-day session (minima € 3). If this contribution is still too burdensome, please contact the treasurer of Sakya Thegchen Ling about this.Click here to Register

THE BLISSFUL PATH TO AWAKENING: A GURU YOGA, BY JAMYANG KHYENTSE CHÖKYI LODRÖ
2025-04-05 10:00 - 2025-04-06 15:30
Teaching given by: KHENPO TASHI SANGPO

Date: SAT-SUN 5-6 APRIL

Time: Saturday & Sunday 10.00 – 12.00 & 13.30 – 15.30

Place: Thupten Changchup Ling, Arosio/CH & ZOOM

Language: EN

Available translation: IT, SWE

Fee: in-person 50 CHF/€, online 30 CHF/€

Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö (1893-1959) was one of the most eminent Tibetan Masters of the past century. Among the various works he composed, we find a short yet powerful Guru Yoga practice in connection with Buddha Avalokiteśvara, the personification of great compassion. On the occasion of the anniversary (see event 14.4.) of Khenchen Sherab, the founding lama of our centers, Khenpo Tashi will give the transmission and explanations of this practice. Khenchen Sherab was renowned for his boundless compassion and loving attitude, making it particularly auspicious to receive a Guru Yoga in which Avalokiteśvara and our precious Master are merged indivisibly.

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THE BLISSFUL PATH TO AWAKENING: A GURU YOGA, BY JAMYANG KHYENTSE CHÖKYI LODRÖ
2025-04-11 20:30 - 2025-04-13 16:00
Teachings by: KHENPO TASHI SANGPO

Date: FRI-SUN / 11 – 13 APRIL

Time: Friday 20.30 – 22.00, Saturday & Sunday 10.00 – 12.00 & 14.00 – 16.00

Place: Sakya Tsechen Ling, Kuttolsheim/France & ZOOM

Language: EN

Available translations: FRSuggested donation: 25€/30 CHF

Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö (1893-1959) was one of the most eminent Tibetan Masters of the past century. Among the various works he composed, we find a short yet powerful Guru Yoga practice in connection with Buddha Avalokiteśvara, the personification of great compassion. On the occasion of the anniversary (see event 14.4.) of Khenchen Sherab, the founding lama of our centers, Khenpo Tashi will give the transmission and explanations of this practice. Khenchen Sherab was renowned for his boundless compassion and loving attitude, making it particularly auspicious to receive a Guru Yoga in which Avalokiteśvara and our precious Master are merged indivisibly.

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COMMEMORATION OF KHENCHEN SHERAB GYALTSEN AMIPA
2025-04-14 10:00 - 20:30
Guided by: KHENPO TASHI SANGPO

Date: MON / 14 APRIL

Time: Monday 10.00 – 12.00 & 19.15 – 20.30

Place: Sakya Tsechen Ling, Kuttolsheim/France & ZOOM

Language: EN

Available translations: FR, DE, IT, NL

Free donation

This year, Monday 14th April, marks the 11th anniversary of Khenchen Sherab (1931 – 2014), founding Master of our centres and highly realised being. Invoking his blessings on this special anniversary is extremely powerful and the benefits are sure to be experienced by all.

Program:

10.00 – 12.00 Vairocana ritual

19.15 – 20.45 Guruyoga Lama Chöpa

There is no better method than Guruyoga to invoke spiritual blessings and the Lama Chöpa is the most appropriate and effective ritual for the most important celebrations.

The profound Guruyoga ritual Lama Chöpa will be practised in the evening accompanied by many special offerings prepared for the occasion.

Who would like to participate in these offerings (e.g. flowers, fruits, incense, etc) can send a contribution HERE

In your heart, a spacious sky of love,clouds of compassion fully gather,with the rain of activity falling down,you ripen the harvest of ones to be tamed.Khenchen Sherab Gyaltsen Amipa, at your feet I bow!

(adapted from a Milarepa’s vajra song)Register in advance for this meeting on Zoom at least one day in advance.You will receive a confirmation email from “Sakya Dharma Family Admin” with the Zoom link to participate (click “Click Here To Join”) on the day of the event.

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THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF JETSUN MILAREPA, PART 5 (INTENSIVE PRACTICE AND REALISATION)
2025-05-03 10:00 - 2025-05-04 15:30
Teachings by: KHENPO TASHI SANGPO

Date: SAT-SUN 3-4 MAYTime: Saturday & Sunday 10.00 – 12.00 & 13.30 – 15.30

Place: Thupten Changchup Ling, Arosio/CH & ZOOM

Language: EN

Available translations: IT

Suggested donation: 25€/30 CHF

Milarepa, famous in the ten directions for attaining enlightenment in a single lifetime and for his songs of realisation, is one of Tibet’s most beloved historical figures. His biography, which shows the intensity of his life’s processes, is a great teaching in itself. The extraordinary events in his life unfolded from suffering to black magic, from regret to harsh purification, from rigorous asceticism to the bliss of realisation. Having reached the pinnacle of the path, he instructs and inspires all beings he encounters with the poetic beauty of his vajra chants, through which he teaches all aspects of the Dharma.

Text and prayers can be downloaded HERE

Join us at the temple in Arosio (CH):

Please register at least two days before the event to participate in person in Arosio (using the link below).

AROSIO

Register in advance for this meeting on Zoom at least one day in advance.

You will receive a confirmation email from “Sakya Dharma Family Admin” with the Zoom link to participate (click “Click Here To Join”) on the day of the event.

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THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF JETSUN MILAREPA, PART 6 (INTENSIVE PRACTICE AND REALISATION)
2025-05-09 20:30 - 2025-05-11 16:00
Teachings by: KHENPO TASHI SANGPO

Date: 9 – 11 MAY

Time: Friday 20.30 – 22.00, Saturday & Sunday 10.00 – 12.00 & 14.00 – 16.00

Place: Sakya Tsechen Ling, Kuttolsheim/France & ZOOM

Language: EN

Available translations: FR, SV

Suggested donation: 25€/30 CHF

Milarepa, famous in the ten directions for attaining enlightenment in a single lifetime and for his songs of realisation, is one of Tibet’s most beloved historical figures. His biography, which shows the intensity of his life’s processes, is a great teaching in itself. The extraordinary events in his life unfolded from suffering to black magic, from regret to harsh purification, from rigorous asceticism to the bliss of realisation. Having reached the pinnacle of the path, he instructs and inspires all beings he encounters with the poetic beauty of his vajra chants, through which he teaches all aspects of the Dharma.

Text and prayers can be downloaded HERE

Registration To come to the STL temple, Kuttolsheim (FR), please register a few days in advance for this event using the link below.

KUTTOLSHEIM

Register in advance for this meeting on Zoom at least one day in advance.

You will receive a confirmation email from “Sakya Dharma Family Admin” with the Zoom link to participate (click “Click Here To Join”) on the day of the event.

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RITUAL OF THE MEDICINE BUDDHA
2025-05-13 19:15 - 21:00
Guided by: KHENPO TASHI SANGPO

Date: 13 MAY

Time: 19.15 – 21.00

Place: Thupten Changchup Ling, Arosio/CH & ZOOM

Free Donation

There are many aspects of illness and everyone is affected in one way or another. There are physical illnesses, mental illnesses, illnesses caused by hindering forces and there are also illnesses that affect animals, the environment and humanity itself. We live in a time when diseases are rampant, creating imbalances at various levels and this creates great suffering for many beings. Ritualism, in this case related to the Medicine Buddha, is a special method taught by the Buddha through which we can all make our subtle contribution so that all this can be pacified.

Join us at the temple in Arosio (CH):Please register at least two days before the event to participate in person in Arosio (using the link below).

AROSIO

Register in advance for this meeting on Zoom at least one day in advance.You will receive a confirmation email from “Sakya Dharma Family Admin” with the Zoom link to participate (click “Click Here To Join”) on the day of the event.

ZOOM

THE DEEP PATH OF MEDITATION IN TIBETAN BUDDHISM: SAMATHA, VIPASSANA AND THE CORE INSTRUCTIONS
2025-05-23 19:30 - 2025-05-25 16:30
Teachings by: MIKE BORTOLOTTI

Date: FRI-SUN / 23 – 25 MAY

Time: Friday: 19:30 – 21:00 hrs., Sat/Sun: 10:00-12:00 & 14:30-16:30 hrs.

Place: Sakya Thegchen Ling, Den Haag/The Netherlands

Language: EN

Available translations: NL

Costs: € 11 (per session)/€ 55 (per weekend), for minima € 5 (per session)/€ 25 (per weekend). If this contribution is still too much for you, please contact the treasurer of Sakya Thegchen Ling. You can transfer the amount in advance to bank account number [REDACTED] in the name of Sakya Thegchen Ling The Hague, stating ‘weekend Mike Bortolotti’.

Lunches: Saturday and Sunday, you are invited to have lunch at the centre.

By practising authentic meditation, we can effectively transform our minds. Intellectual knowledge is indispensable to understand the right path, but if it is not accompanied by an authentic meditative experience, we will not be able to control our mind and disturbing emotions. Integrating knowledge and meditation is the secret of spiritual development. This has allowed many practitioners to achieve realisation. At the same time, this is the biggest challenge for Westerners, who tend to get lost, intellectual knowledge is then at best combined with a weak meditative ability.

During this weekend, we study the main meditative methods of Tibetan Buddhism and learn to distinguish the different approaches. We start with instruction on Samatha, the basis of all meditation, and then cover Vipassana, the transcendental insight. Samatha and Vipassana finally lead to the deep core instructions, through which we train ourselves to dwell in open awareness and recognise the true nature of mind.

Reference texts:

Self Liberating Meditation, Patrul Rinpoche.

Meditation in the Himalayan Buddhist Tradition, Khorchak Tulku Rinpoche.

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