European Sakya Centers founded by Khenchen Sherab

PRAYERS FOR THE BIRTHDAYS OF HIS HOLINESS THE 14th DALAI LAMA & HIS HOLINESS THE 43rd SAKYA TRIZIN GYANA VAJRA RINPOCHE
2025-07-05 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Zurich)
Date: 5-6 July 2025 16:00Place: Triest/Italy

With great joy and devotion we celebrate the birthday of these two great Masters who contribute greatly to spreading the precious Dharma universally.

We offer them all our prayers and aspirations that they may enjoy long life and good health.

In particular, we turn our hearts towards His Holiness the Dalai Lama on the important milestone of his ninetieth birthday. He continues to be a light in this world, tirelessly pursuing his activities for peace and for the benefit of all beings without exception. May the fruits of his incredible work soon lead the whole of humanity to a more harmonious, loving and conscious way of living.

With great auspice, these important birthdays coincide with the visit of His Holiness the 42nd Sakya Trizin Ratna Vajra Rinpoche to the Sakya Centre in Trieste on 5 – 6 July, and will be celebrated on that occasion, where a good birthday cake will also be offered.

Prayer for the Long Life of His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama

by Kyabgön Sakya Gongma Rinpoche

༧རྒྱལ་བ་ཀུན་གྱི་ཐུགས་རྗེ་གཅིག་འདུས་པ། །

gyalwa kun gyi tukjé chik düpa

Embodiment of all the victorious buddhas’ compassion,

དེང་འདིར་སྡོམ་བརྩོན་དམ་པའི་རྣམ་རོལ་གྱིས། །

deng dir dom tsön dampé namrol gyi

Manifesting here and now as a noble holder of the vows,

འཇིག་རྟེན་ཞི་བདེའི་དཔལ་ལ་འགོད་མཛད་པའི། །

jikten zhi dé pal la gö dzepé

To bring the splendour of peace and happiness to the world—

ཡོངས་རྫོགས་བསྟན་པའི་བདག་པོར་ཞབས་བརྟན་གསོལ། །

yong dzok tenpé dakpor zhap ten söl

Master of all the teachings, may your life remain secure!

#Arosio/Switzerland, Visit of H.H. the 42nd Sakya Trizin
2025-07-08 09:30 - 17:00
https://sakyapa.eu/hh42-2025

THE SHAMATHA PATH OF CALM ABIDING & VIPASSANA - Teachings and Meditations
2025-07-11 20:30 - 2025-07-13 16:00
Teachings by: LAMA SHERAB SANGPO

Date: FRI-SUN / 11 – 13 JULY

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

Place: Sakya Tsechen Ling, Kuttolsheim/France

Language: EN

Available translations: FRSuggested donation: 25€/30 CHF

Shamatha (in Sanskrit) or zhinä (ཞི་གནས་ in Tibetan) refers in Buddhism to calm abiding, the first stage of Buddhist meditation practices -opened by taking refuge and developing the enlightened mind, and concluded by the sharing of merits- allowing this state to be developed in order to then move on to the second stage, the practice of vipassanā (in Sanskrit) or lhagtong (ལྷག་མཐོང་ in Tibetan), that of insight wisdom.

Teachings and meditations will alternate throughout the seminar.

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
2025-07-13 07:00 - 08:00, 2025-09-21 07:00 - 08:00, 2025-10-19 07:00 - 08:00, 2025-11-16 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.

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VAJRAYOGHINI TSOG OFFERING
2025-07-20 19:15 - 20:45, 2025-08-18 19:15 - 20:45, 2025-09-16 19:15 - 20:45, 2025-10-16 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.

SUMMER RETREAT ON SHRI VAJRAPANI BHUTADAMARA
2025-08-02 16:00 - 2025-08-09 11:00
SUMMER RETREAT ON SHRI VAJRAPANI BHUTADAMARA

Teachings by: KHENPO TASHI SANGPO

Date: SAT 2.8. – SAT 9.8.2025

Time: Saturday 2.8. at 16.00 – Saturday 9.8. after breakfast

Place: Sakya Tsechen Ling, Kuttolsheim/France & online through ZOOM

Language: EN

Available translations: FR, IT, DE, NL

The Sakya Tsechen Ling Institute is pleased to organise this Shri Vajrapani Bhutadamara summer retreat.

During this retreat we focus on the practice of Shri Vajrapani Bhutadamara. This year is a black year according to the Tibetan calendar, and Shri Vajrapani Bhutadamara is of great power in removing all obstacles, both individual and universal.

In the beginning of the daily fourth session there will be teachings on the sadhana.

PARTICIPATION PREREQUISITES FOR TEACHINGS & MEDITATION SESSIONS:

Already having received the initiation of Shri Vajrapani Bhutadamara from a qualified Sakya master.

OR participation in the initiation of Shri Vajrapani Bhutadamara conferred by Khenpo Tashi Sangpo at the beginning of the retreat on 2.8. at 16.00 o’clock to the participants in the temple (without streaming)

TRANSLATIONS:

The teachings will be given in English and translated into French.

Translations in another language – Italian, German, and Dutch – will be arranged if we receive a min. number of requests per language by 15th July 2025.

PROGRAM OF THE RETREAT:

Saturday 2 August 2025

16.00 – 18.00 Initiation of Shri Vajrapani Bhutadamara (no streaming, only for participants in the temple)

18.30 – 20.00 First meditation session on Shri Vajrapani Bhutadamara

Sunday 3.8. – Friday 8.8.2025

07.00 – 08.00 Meditation on Shri Vajrapani Bhutadamara

10.00 – 11.30 Meditation on Shri Vajrapani Bhutadamara

14.00 – 15.30 Meditation on Shri Vajrapani Bhutadamara

17.00 – 18.00 Teaching on the sadhana of Shri Vajrapani Bhutadamara

18.00 – 19.00 Meditation on Shri Vajrapani Bhutadamara & Mahakala ritual.

Saturday 9 August 2025

07.00 – 08.00 Meditation on Shri Vajrapani Bhutadamara & Long-life prayers for Their Holinesses

End of the retreat.

10.00 – 11.00 Tara Ritual (optional)

CONTRIBUTION:

Min. € 70.- for online or on-site retreat (not including food and accommodation).

For on-site retreat, and after pre-registering specifying your wishes for accommodation and meals, you will receive a specific email indicating your contribution to the costs.

You can make your payment in one of the ways described at https://sakyatsechenling.eu/en/online-payment/ .

We thank you much in advance.

REGISTRATION & PARTICIPATION LINK:

In order to participate, we invite you to register by clicking HERE FOR ON-SITE RETREAT or HERE FOR ONLINE RETREAT until 15th July at the latest.

Those who wish to participate on-site are invited to register early as the number of places is limited.

Together with the receipt/confirmation of your registration you will receive further information and for online retreat the participation link.

TARA RITUAL
2025-08-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Sakya Tsechen Ling, 5 Rdpt du Vignoble, Kuttolsheim, 67520, France
Time: 10.00 – 11.00

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.

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DHARMA CHAKRA PROGRAM – ABHIDHARMA (22 lessons)
2025-09-09 19:15 - 21:00, 2025-09-23 19:15 - 21:00, 2025-10-14 19:15 - 21:00, 2025-10-28 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: 9.9. (19), 23.9. (20), 14.10. (21), 28.10. (22 FINAL)

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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THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE OF JETSUN MILAREPA, PART 6 (INTENSIVE PRACTICE AND REALISATION)
2025-09-13 10:00 - 2025-09-14 15:30
Teachings by: KHENPO TASHI SANGPO

Date: SAT-SUN 13-14 SEPTEMBER

Time: 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 7 (INTENSIVE PRACTICE AND REALISATION)
2025-09-19 20:30 - 2025-09-21 16:00
Teachings by: KHENPO TASHI SANGPO

Date: FRI-SUN / 19 – 21 SEPTEMBER

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

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

On Sunday, Khenpo Tashi will lead long life prayers for His Holiness Gongma Trichen Rinpoche, who, according to the Tibetan calendar, celebrates his birthday on September 22nd this year. We sincerely offer our heartfelt best wishes, with the aspiration that His Holiness may enjoy good health and a long life, and that he may continue to turn the Wheel of Dharma.

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

KUTTOLSHEIM

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RITUAL OF THE MEDICINE BUDDHA
2025-09-30 19:15 - 21:00
Guided by: KHENPO TASHI SANGPO

Date: 30 September

Time: 19.15 – 21.00

Place: Thupten Changchup Ling, Arosio/CH & ZOOM

Language: TIB (ritual), EN (guided meditation)

Available translation: IT, FR

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.Additionally Khenpo Tashi will guide a short meditation on the Medicine Buddha.

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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«THE JEWEL LAMP” A PRAISE OF BODHICITTA BY KHUNU RINPOCHE (1895 – 1977), FOLLOWED BY MEDITATION ON BODHICITTA
2025-10-07 19:15 - 21:00
Teachings by: KHENPO TASHI SANGPO

Date: TUE 7.10.

Time: 19.15 – 21.00

Place: Thupten Changchup Ling, Arosio/CH & ZOOM

Language: EN

Available translation: IT, SWE

Free donation

From Shantideva’s Bodhisattvacharyavatara:

‘Anything positive in this world comes from the altruistic mind, anything negative in this world comes from selfishness. What need is there to add more?

Ordinary beings act only for their own sake, Buddhas act for the sake of others. That is the difference between these two.’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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NGÖNDRO: THE MANDALA OF THE UNIVERSE
2025-10-11 10:00 - 2025-10-12 15:30
Teaching given by: KHENPO TASHI SANGPO

Date: SAT-SUN 11-12 OCTOBER

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

Place: Thupten Changchup Ling, Arosio/CH & ZOOM

Language: EN

Available translation: ITFee: in-person 50 CHF/€, online 30 CHF/€

The mandala offering is one of the uncommon preliminary practices of Tibetan Buddhism. It is a swift and effective method for accumulating merit — one of the two essential factors for spiritual progress — by symbolically offering, in the form of the mandala of the universe, all of one’s own wealth and virtues, along with those of others, as well as all the beauty and positive qualities existing everywhere.

During this seminar, Khenpo Tashi will guide us in properly learning this profound and captivating ritual offering, rich in meaning and transformative power.

If you have a mandala offering set, you are welcome to bring it with you.

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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NGÖNDRO: THE MANDALA OF THE UNIVERSE
2025-10-17 20:30 - 2025-10-19 16:00
Teachings by: KHENPO TASHI SANGPO

Date: FRI-SUN /17 – 19 OCTOBER

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

Suggested donation: 25€/30 CHF

The mandala offering is one of the uncommon preliminary practices of Tibetan Buddhism. It is a swift and effective method for accumulating merit — one of the two essential factors for spiritual progress — by symbolically offering, in the form of the mandala of the universe, all of one’s own wealth and virtues, along with those of others, as well as all the beauty and positive qualities existing everywhere.

During this seminar, Khenpo Tashi will guide us in properly learning this profound and captivating ritual offering, rich in meaning and transformative power.

If you have a mandala offering set, you are welcome to bring it with you.

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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TEACHINGS ON THE HEART SUTRA
2025-10-25 10:00 - 2025-10-26 16:00
Teachings by: KHENPO TASHI SANGPO

Date: 25-26 OCTOBER

Time: 10.00 – 12.00 und 14.00 – 16.00

Place: Yeshe Chöling, Jahnstr. 6,79117 Freiburg/DE. Tel: 0761-72412,

Streaming through Teams, after registration at Veronika Lederer

Language: Englisch

Translation: German

Recommended donation: € 30.-

The Heart Sutra, or Sutra of Supreme Wisdom, is one of the most popular Mahayana Buddhist sutras and is considered the essence of the Prajnaparamita texts.

If we lack the wisdom that can discriminate accurately between reality and fantasy, we lack the most important tool for fulfilling our own and other’s worldly and spiritual positive aims. In a state of unawareness and confusion, we can only guess what will be helpful for us or for someone else, and often we’re wrong. With far-reaching discriminating awareness – the perfection of wisdom – coupled with compassion and a Bodhicitta aim, we can become a Buddha and know in full the most effective and appropriate methods for benefiting each and every being there is.

TEACHINGS AND INITIATION ABOUT GURU RINPOCHE, PADMASAMBHAVA
2025-10-31 19:30 - 2025-11-02 16:30
Teachings by: KHENPO TASHI SANGPO

Date: FRI-SUN / 31 OCTOBER – 2 NOVEMBER

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

Place: Sakya Thegchen Ling, Laan van Meerdervoort 200A, Den Haag/The Netherlands

Language: EN

Available translations: NL

Contribution: In the temple: €15 per session (reduced rate: €7) or €75 (€35 reduced) for the weekend. Online (if available): €7 per session (reduced rate: €3). If the contribution is a challenge, please contact the treasurer of Sakya Thegchen Ling to discuss options.

Practical Information: On Saturday and Sunday, you are warmly invited to join the communal lunch at the center.

Join us for a three-day program of teachings and empowerment with Khenpo Tashi on Guru Rinpoche (± 717 CE), lovingly known in Tibet as “the Precious Master.”: Padmasambhava.

Guru Rinpoche, one of the most revered masters in Tibetan Buddhism, brought the profound Vajrayana teachings from India to Tibet and, at the invitation of King Trisong Detsen, helped establish the Dharma by overcoming the obstacles to building Tibet’s first monastery at Samye.

Within the Sakya tradition, Guru Rinpoche is honored as the embodiment of the compassion of all buddhas and the wisdom of the lineage masters. His teachings guide us to transform challenges into opportunities and develop deeper clarity about the nature of our own mind.

This event offers a special opportunity to connect with Guru Rinpoche’s blessings, practices, and inspiration.

THE HEART SUTRA
2025-11-08 10:00 - 2025-11-09 15:30
Teaching given by: KHENPO TASHI SANGPO

Date: SAT-SUN 8-9 NOVEMBER

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

Place: Thupten Changchup Ling, Arosio/CH & ZOOM

Language: EN

Available translation: IT

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

The Heart Sutra, or Sutra of Supreme Wisdom, is one of the most popular Mahayana Buddhist sutras and is considered the essence of the Prajnaparamita texts.

If we lack the wisdom that can discriminate accurately between reality and fantasy, we lack the most important tool for fulfilling our own and other’s worldly and spiritual positive aims. In a state of unawareness and confusion, we can only guess what will be helpful for us or for someone else, and often we’re wrong. With far-reaching discriminating awareness – the perfection of wisdom – coupled with compassion and a Bodhicitta aim, we can become a Buddha and know in full the most effective and appropriate methods for benefiting each and every being there is.The text can be downloaded HERE

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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LHABAB DÜCHEN - CELEBRATION
2025-11-11 19:15 - 21:00
Guided by: KHENPO TASHI SANGPO

Date: TUE 11.11.

Time: 19.15 – 21.00

Place: Thupten Changchup Ling, Arosio/CH + ZOOM

Language: EN

Available translations: IT, FR

Free donation

LHABAB DÜCHEN – the festival of the descent from heaven – is one of the four major Buddhist holidays.

Buddha’s mother Mayadevi was reborn in Indra’s heaven. To repay her kindness and to liberate her, and also to benefit the gods, Buddha spent three months teaching in the realm of the gods. He descended to earth in Sankisa, which is located in modern Uttar Pradesh, and which is counted among the eight holy places.

Khenpo Tashi Sangpo will give an introduction on this special day.

Afterwards we recite the Heart Sutra, including the part for removing obstacles, followed by meditation.

The text can be downloaded HERE

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

AROSIO

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VAJRAYOGHINI TSOG OFFERING
2025-11-14 20:30 - 22:00 | Sakya Tsechen Ling, 5 Rdpt du Vignoble, Kuttolsheim, 67520, France
Time: 20.30 – 22.00​

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.

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THE HEART SUTRA
2025-11-15 10:00 - 2025-11-16 16:00
Teachings by: KHENPO TASHI SANGPO

Date: SAT/ SUN / 15-16 NOVEMBER

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

Place: Sakya Tsechen Ling, Kuttolsheim/France & ZOOM

Language: EN

Available translations: FR

Suggested donation: 25€/30 CH

The Heart Sutra, or Sutra of Supreme Wisdom, is one of the most popular Mahayana Buddhist sutras and is considered the essence of the Prajnaparamita texts.

If we lack the wisdom that can discriminate accurately between reality and fantasy, we lack the most important tool for fulfilling our own and other’s worldly and spiritual positive aims. In a state of unawareness and confusion, we can only guess what will be helpful for us or for someone else, and often we’re wrong. With far-reaching discriminating awareness – the perfection of wisdom – coupled with compassion and a Bodhicitta aim, we can become a Buddha and know in full the most effective and appropriate methods for benefiting each and every being there is.The text 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

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PRAYERS FOR THE COMMEMORATION OF KHENPO DAKPA WÖSER
2025-11-29 09:00 - 10:30
Guided by: LAMA SHERAB SANGPO

Date: 29.11.

Time: 9.00 – 10.30

Place: Sakya Tsechen Ling, Kuttolsheim/France & ZOOM

Eight years ago, on 29.11.2017 our dear Khenpo Dakpa Woeser, who was a resident lama at SAKYA TSECHEN LING, Kuttolsheim/France for 26 years, passed away.

Everyone is welcome to participate in this commemoration at the temple and/or to engage in their own meditations and practices.

We recite the following prayers in his memory:

Medicine Buddha ritual

Samantabhadra prayer (Sakya Monlam prayerbook page 123)

The text can be downloaded HERE

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