Dhagpo Bern

This meditation group was founded on 17 June 2021. In September 2024, it was named ‘Dhagpo Bern’ by Jigme Rinpoche and is under his direct supervision.

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–

25. April 2026

10.00-16.30 (Arrival from 09.30)
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Dharma Day: Lodjong and Shine (Samatha, peace of mind)
with Fabienne and Sven

Dharma practice day with Lodjong and Shine meditation, explanations and discussion.
Organised by: Dhagpo Bern
Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (arrival from 9:30 a.m.)
Location: Lichtbrücke meditation room, Blumenweg 12, 3084 Wabern/Bern
Lunch: feel free to bring your own picnic
Registration: by 22 April at bern@dhgapo-switzerland.ch
bern@dhagpo-switzerland.ch

02. June 2026
Door opening 17.30, Start 18.00 until ca. 20.30

Information on Dupseng Rinpoche

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Guru Rinpoche Empowerment and Sang Puja (smoke offering ritual for the Swiss Alps) and explanations with Dupseng Rinpoche

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

Organised by: Dhagpo Bern
Location: Lichtbrücke meditation room, Blumenweg 12, 3084 Wabern/Berne
Language: English (simultaneous translation into German, please bring your own mobile phone and headphones)
Cost: Non-members CHF 40 / Members CHF 35, voluntary contribution to Dupseng Rinpoche (Dana)
Payment: Cash on site or with Twint
Getting there: public transport recommended, as there are only a few parking spaces in the neighbourhood
Registration: Places are limited to a maximum of 45 people; after that, we will operate a waiting list. Registration is mandatory. The registration deadline is 28 May 2026. Registration Form. Waiting list since 22 April 2026.

You can purchase a khata and a smoke offering ritual on site for 5 CHF each, payable in cash or via Twint.
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Regular meditation evenings
Dates for 2026 every second Tuesday of the month 19.00-20.30:
28.04./ 12.05./ 26.05./ 02.06. with Dupseng Rinpoche/ 16.06./ 30.06./ Summer break
Site: Lichtbrücke (Meditation room of Robert & Andrea Bürki Urban), Blumenweg 12, CH-3084 Wabern / Berne
Cost: 10 CHF per evening, plus dana (voluntary donation) for instruction
Contact: bern@dhagpo-switzerland.ch
Instructions: Andrea, Robert and Fabienne Fabienne Berlinger has been on the Buddhist meditation path since 1996. She spent 2016-2020 in retreat at the 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 leading 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