Activities 2025

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The Four Noble Truths with Acharya Kalsang Phuntsok

The four noble truths are part of the Buddha’s first teachings and also represent the essential essence of his teachings. Buddha encouraged his disciples to use these four themes to explore their own lives and to question discontent, stress and suffering.

Hours:
Saturday 13.00-14.30 and 15.30-17.00
Sunday 10.00-12.00
Organisation: Bodhi Path and Dhagpo Zurich

Site: Praxis für Psychische Gesundheit, Schoffelgasse 7, 8001 Zurich, 4. OG, Lift
Registration: Due to the limited number of places, a definite registration is required. Registration form.
Fees: Saturday CHF 30, Sunday CHF 20 (and free donation to the teacher)
Language: Tibetan/English with German translation

Annual General Meeting of the Dhagpo Switzerland Association

Organisation: Dhagpo Switzerland
Information and registration: info@dhagpo-switzerland.ch
Site: Kleiner Saal im Gemeindehaus, Alte Landstrasse 250, CH-8708 Männedorf (5min walk from railway station)

Fabienne and Sven will give brief explanations of Chenrezig Sadhana and Shine and guide the practice. In between, we loosen up with Qi Gong from Robert.

Organisation: Dhagpo Bern
Site: Meditationsraum Lichtbrücke, Blumenweg 12, 3084 Wabern/Bern
Organisation fee: non-member CHF 20 / member CHF 15. Please bring cash and Dana (voluntary donation).
Bring with you: Chenrezig Sadhana (there are also some texts to borrow), contribution for the lunch buffet. there will be soup for everyone.
Registration: until on 18. February 2025 to info@dhagpo-switzerland.ch

Lodjong – Dharma day: Tonglen meditation/input/sharing

with Lama Irene
Organisation: Dhagpo Männedorf
Site: Raum Kerner im Gemeindehaus, 8708 Männedorf
Registration: maennedorf@dhagpo-switzerland.ch
Fees and exact address here

Invitation to the Tibetan New Year for meditation, dialogue and dinners

Hours:
from 17.00 at Lama Irene’s place
from 19.00 Dinner at the Tibetan restaurant Akama next door
Site: from 17.00 at the appartement of Lama Irene Frei, Tränkebachstrasse 36, 8712 Stäfa
At 19.00 in the Tibetan restaurant Akama, Tränkebachstrasse 36, 8712 Stäfa
Registration: info@dhagpo-switzerland.ch
Dinner: please contact Lama Irene

Preparation day for the Dharma week in Männedorf (Sat 30.8.-Thurs 4.9.25) combined with joint practice

toHours:
10.00-12.30 Shared Chenrezig and Shine (silent meditation) practice
14.00-16.30 Preparation for the Dharma Week in Männedorf (Sa 30.08-Thu. 04.09.2025)
Organisation: Dhagpo Bern
Guidance: Executive Board Dhagpo Association Switzerland
Site: Meditationsraum Lichtbrücke, Blumenweg 12, 3084 Wabern/Bern
Contribution fee: non-members CHF 20 / members CHF 15. Please bring cash with you-
Bring with you: Chenrezig Sadhana (there are also some texts to borrow). Your own picnic for lunch.
Registration: until on 3. April 2025 toinfo@dhagpo-switzerland.ch.Participation also possible half-day.

Je Karma Trinley Rinpoche teaches «The path and View of a Bodhisattva»

Hours:
10.00-12.00 Teachings
14.30 -16.30 Teachings
16.30-17.00 shared practice
Organisation: Dhagpo Bern
Site: Meditationsraum Lichtbrücke, Blumenweg 12, 3084 Wabern/Bern
Organisation fee: non-members CHF 40 / members CHF 30 a day. Dana (optional donation for Rinpoche and translation). Please pay in cash or with Twint on site.
Language: English with simultaneous translation into German via Zoom channel, bring your own cell phone and headphones
Lunch: Tibetan/Indian vegetarian meal for CHF 15 per person
Registration for the course/lunch: There is room for max. 40 persons. Committed until 20. April 2025 specify on which day (with or without lunch) you are coming: info@dhagpo-switzerland.ch

All information can be found on: https://dhagpo-switzerland.ch/dhagpo-bern-2/

15. Karmapa Guru Yoga – Dharmatag
Dharma-Praxistag mit 15. Karmapa Guru Yoga Meditation, Erklärungen und Austausch.

with Lama Irene
Organisation: Dhagpo Männedorf
Site: Raum Kerner im Gemeindehaus, 8708 Männedorf
Registration: maennedorf@dhagpo-switzerland.ch
Fees and exact address here

Shared practice, farewell/acknowledgement to the old and election of the new board of the Dhagpo Switzerland association

Organisation: Dhagpo Switzerland
Site: Meditationsraum Lichtbrücke, Blumenweg 12, 3084 Wabern/Bern
Organisation fee: optional donation
Registration: until 2. May 2025 to info@dhagpo-switzerland.ch
It is also possible to join via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9491031166

Medicinbuddha – Dharmaday
Dharma practice day with Medicine Buddha meditation, explanations and dialogue.

with Lama Irene
Organisation: Dhagpo Männedorf
Site: Raum Kerner im Gemeindehaus, 8708 Männedorf
Registration: maennedorf@dhagpo-switzerland.ch
Fees and exact address here

White Tara – Dharma Day: Introduction/Meditation/Exchange

with Lama Irene
Organisation: Dhagpo Männedorf
Site: Raum Kerner im Gemeindehaus, 8708 Männedorf
Registration: maennedorf@dhagpo-switzerland.ch
Fees and exact address here

Hours:
13.30-15.00 Tseringma Empowerment
15.30-17.00 Teaching on the Dharma protector Tseringma and what ‘protection’ means in the Dharma
17.00-17.30 Practice, Farewell

An initiation requires ‘Refuge’, Rinpoche gives it to those who want it and do not yet have it.

Organisation: Dhagpo Bern
Site: Meditationsraum Lichtbrücke, Blumenweg 12, 3084 Wabern/Bern
Organisation fee: non-members CHF 50 / members CHF 40. Dana ( optional donation for Rinpoche and translation). Please pay cash or with Twint on site.
Language: English (simultaneous translation into German, please bring your own mobile phone and headphones)
Registration: There is room for max. 40 persons. Submit a firm commitment by 9 June: info@dhagpo-switzerland.ch

Guidance: Board of the Dhagpo Switzerlan Association
Site: Small community hall in the community centre, Alte Landstrasse 250, 8708 Männedorf, (5min walk from the train station)
Organisation fee: non-members CHF 25 / members CHF 20, please bring cash.
Bring along: Chenrezig Sadhana (there are also some texts to borrow)
Registration: until 25 June 2025 to info@dhagpo-switzerland.ch
info@dhagpo-switzerland.ch

Lodjong – Dharma day: Tonglen meditation/input/sharing

with Lama Irene
Organisation: Dhagpo Männedorf
Site: Kleiner Gemeindesaal, Alte Landstrasse 250, CH-8708 Männedorf (5min walk from the train station)
Registration: maennedorf@dhagpo-switzerland.ch
Fees and exact address here

Dharma week with Lama Jigme Rinpoche in Männedorf / Zurich

Site: Grosser Gemeindesaal, Alte Landstrasse 250, CH-8708 Männedorf (5min walk from the railway station)
Organisation: Verein Dhagpo Switzerland

Regular activities

Dharma and meditation evening (Wabern/Bern)
Dhagpo Bern, Fabienne Berlinger, Andrea & Robert Bürki Urban
Info & Registration: fabienne.berlinger@dhapgo-switzerland.ch

Shared practice and study of Lama Jigme Rinpoch’s “Handbook of Ordinary Heroes” (Bülach)
Meditatin Group Bülach, Ruth Hebeisen and Barbara Gugerli
Information and registration: ruth.hebeisen@bluewin.ch

Zoom Evening Dharma Group-Gampopa

Everyone is welcome – including newcomers

Topic: The Jewel Ornament of Liberation by Gampopa (1079 – 1153)
Chapter 17, The liberating quality of wisdom
Fees: Donation (Dana) here
Registration: maennedorf@dhagpo-switzerland.ch

Zoom Zugang von Lama Irene
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9817120901?pwd=OUN6emZTazlaZ1lLNS9oV3NIQzNCQT09
Meeting ID: 981 712 0901
Passwort: 385908

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