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. These meditation evenings include: silent meditation, dharma explanations with instructions, mindful communication/exchange, and a short practice of Tschenresi (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–
11. and 12. October 2025
Arrival from 09.30
Information about Lama Trinlé
Who is Lama Trinlé Dordjé (Carlo Pani)?
Before devoting himself fully to the spiritual path and ordaining, Lama Trinlé Dorje worked for twenty years in the fields of sports and corporate coaching (including for the Olympic Committee), as well as with various human resources, relaxation and counselling techniques for people at the end of life or with an illness.
After practising Zen meditation for six years, he met Kalu Rinpoche and Lama Gendun Rinpoche. He completed four traditional three-year retreats at the Kundreul Ling Retreat Centre (Le Bost), where he currently lives. He teaches the Dharma internationally in French and English.
Lama Trinlé Dordjé teaches Shine/Lhaktong (Samatha/Vipassana) meditation
Shine / Lhaktong are taught in the style of the Karma Kagyu Mahamudra tradition.
Hours:
10.00-12.30 Teachings / Practice
14.00 -16.30 Teachings / Practice
Organisation: DHAGPO BERN
Site: Meditation room Lichtbrücke, Blumenweg 12, 3084 Wabern/Berne
Fees: Organisation fee CHF 25 (CHF 20 for DS members) per day. Dana (voluntary donation for Lama Trinlé Dordjé and translation). Please pay in cash or with Twint on site.
Language: English with simultaneous translation into German (in the room via Zoom channel, please bring your own mobile phone and headphones)
Lunch: contribution for the lunch buffet or picnic
Registration: By 8 October to: info@dhagpo-switzerland.ch
23. November 2025
Arrival from 09.30
Green Tara: Practice, Input and Exchange
with Fabienne Berlinger and Sven Wikgolm
Hours:
10.00-16.30
Organisation: DHAGPO BERN
Site: Meditation room Lichtbrücke, Blumenweg 12, 3084 Wabern/Berne
Fees: Organizational fee CHF 25 (CHF 20 for DS members) + Dana (voluntary donation). Please pay in cash or with Twint on site.
Lunch: contribution for the lunch buffet or picnic
Bring along: If available, Green Tara sadhana (we have some available to borrow)
Registration: Please register by 19 November at: info@dhagpo-switzerland.ch
Regular meditation evenings
Site: Lichtbrücke (Meditation room of Robert & Andrea Bürki Urban), Blumenweg 12, CH-3084 Wabern / Berne
Fees: On a voluntary donation basis (Dana) according to Buddhist tradition.
Contact: fabienne.berlinger@dhagpo-switzerland.ch
Lead: Fabienne Berlinger has been on the Buddhist path of meditation since 1996. She spent 2016-2020 in retreat at ‘Grüner Baum’ (Ekayana Institute). Since then she has dedicated her life to Dharma activity. When she is not on site, other experienced practitioners take over the leadership 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
The Path To Awakening: How Buddhism’s Seven Points of Mind Training Can Lead You to a Life of Enlightenment and Happiness by Shamar Rinpoche
Heart Advice from a Mahamudra Master by Gendun Rinpoche