Dhagpo Bern
The focus of our shared meditation is loving kindness, based on the buddhist teachings. We practice with the wish to deepen the understanding of our mind. We have the aspiration to develop a better understanding of ourselves and all living beings, to become freer and thus able to face life’s challenges in a more skillful and beneficial way for ourselves and also for others. The meditation evenings include: silent meditation, Dharma explanations with guidance, mindful communication / discussion, and a short practice of Chenrezig (the Bodhisattva of Awakened Compassion).
«Happiness cannot be found through great effort and willpower, but is already here, right now, in relaxation and letting go.»
– Gendun Rinpoche–
Activities
Oct
Shine & Lhaktong Meditation
Teachings and shared practice of Shine (calm abiding, shamatha) and Lhaktong (insight, vipashyana) in the style of the Karma Kagyu Mahamudra tradition — with Lama Trinlé Dordjé (Carlo Pani).
White Tara: Practice, Input, Exchange & Mindful Movement
Main session with Fabienne Berlinger, interspersed with mindful body exercises with Andrea Bürki Urban and Robert Urban. The practice stabilises meditation and health; gentle exercises loosen the body and awaken the mind. Experienced practitioners and newcomers welcome.
Chenrezig World Peace Meditation with Midwinter Fire
To close the year: Chenrezig practice and a midwinter fire for world peace, followed by biscuits, tea and punch outdoors (dress warmly, bring a headlamp). Indoors in bad weather — with Fabienne Berlinger, Andrea Bürki Urban and Robert Urban.
Dec
End-of-Year Retreat with practice and teachings by Lama Jigme Rinpoche
Together, we will listen to and discuss the teachings given by Lama Jigme Rinpoche during Dharma Week 2026 in Männedorf; we will practise and move (see the flyer for the detailed programme) with Andrea Bürki Urban, Robert Urban, Fabienne Berlinger and Sven Wikgolm.
Feb
2027
The Nature of Mind – Recognising, Understanding and Finding Freedom
This weekend we explore why the mind plays such a central role in Buddhism and why investigating it and meditating are so important. The mind shapes our perception, our thinking and our relationship with the world. Understanding it therefore means understanding something fundamental about our entire experience.
We look at the teachings of Gampopa, the great Tibetan master of the 11th and 12th centuries, and ask: what is the nature of mind, and how can we recognise it? Through study, reflection and meditation we explore a direct approach to the mind. In this way we learn to relate more consciously to happiness, suffering and thoughts, and discover a path to true freedom — with Je Karma Trinley Rinpoche.
About Je Karma Trinley Rinpoche
Je Karma Trinley Rinpoche is a highly respected tulku of the Karma Kagyu lineage. The 1st Je Karma Trinleypa was an important Tibetan master of the late 15th and early 16th centuries, a disciple of the 7th Karmapa and teacher of the 8th Karmapa, Mikyö Dorje.
The present 4th Karma Trinleypa was born in Nepal and recognised at the age of four by Shamar Rinpoche as his reincarnation. In 2010 he was enthroned during the Kagyu Monlam in Bodh Gaya in the presence of the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa and the 14th Shamarpa.
Alongside nine years of study at the renowned Sakya College, he earned master's degrees in philosophy, Buddhist studies and Tibetan philosophy. He has also received important empowerments and teachings from masters such as the 14th Shamar Rinpoche, the 42nd Sakya Trizin and Lama Sherab Gyaltsen Rinpoche. This combination of thorough training and spiritual practice makes him a versatile and empathetic teacher.
Regular Activities
Regular practice and meditation evenings in Bern.
other
Tue
Dharma and Meditation Evening (Bern)
Dhagpo Bern · Fabienne Berlinger, Andrea & Robert Bürki Urban
These meditation evenings include: silent meditation (Shine/Samatha), Dharma teachings, discussion and a group study of the Lojong mind training book "Bring mind training to life" by Shamar Rinpoche. Lojong mind training helps us to skilfully utilise challenges and difficulties in our daily lives to develop wisdom and compassion. We conclude each evening with a short practice of Chenrezig (the Bodhisattva of Awakened Compassion). Everyone is warmly welcome, including newcomers!
evening
Zoom Evening – White Tara Practice
Fabienne Berlinger guides the main practice; afterwards there is time for questions about your own practice. No registration needed. Zoom room opens at 19:20.
About us
Instructions:
Fabienne Berlinger has been on the Buddhist path of meditation since 1996. She spent the years 2016–2020 on retreat at the Grünen Baum (Ekayana Institute). Since then, she has dedicated her life to Dharma activities and is under the guidance of Lama Jigme Rinpoche. When she is not present, Andrea and/or Robert take charge of the Bern Sangha.
Andrea, Fabienne (Lalita), Robert
We look forward to meeting you and exploring and sharing together the Buddhist path (Dharma) towards liberation and universal compassion.
Literature recommendation
- Bringing mind training to life by Shamar Rinpoche
- Heart advice from a Mahamudra Master by Gendun Rinpoche