TOPIC BUDDHA CHENREZIG
Love, compassion and wisdom in dealing with emotions in everyday life
30. August 2025 – 04. September 2025
We cordially invite you to meditate and teach with Lama Jigme Rinpoche and other Dhagpo teachers. There will be an empowerment on Manjushri, Bodhisattva of Wisdom and Learning, as well as on the Green Tara, who embodies swift compassionate action and protection from fears and dangers. We are also pleased to announce a book launch with Lama Jigme Rinpoche.
Lama Jigme Rinpoche is an esteemed author and a prominent teacher in the Karma Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. He serves as the representative of the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Thaye Dorje in Europe. Lama Jigme Rinpoche has played a vital role in intro ducing Tibetan Buddhism to the West and establishing its presence here. He offers teachings and empowerments to students around the world.
PROGRAMME
SATURDAY, 30. August 2025
08h00 – Doors opening
09h00 – Short Chenrezig practice / silent meditation
10h00 – Jigme Rinpoche gives lectures: «Dealing with emotions in everyday life and Chenrezig» «What is the meaning of the refuge and the empowerment»
12h00 – 2 short presentations from Sikkim (India): Rumtek nunnery & Wood temple 12h30 – Lunch break
14h30 – Guided meditation
15h00 – Jigme Rinpoche gives refuge and empowerment on Manjushri
18h00 – Evening break
SUNDAY, 31. August 2025
08h00 – Door opening
09h00 – Short Chenrezig practice / silent meditation
10h00 – Jigme Rinpoche gives lectures:
«Dealing with emotions in everyday life and Chenrezig»
«What is the meaning of the refuge and the empowerment»
12h00 – Short Presentation Dhagpo Dordogne, France
12h30 – Lunch break
14h30 – Guided meditation
15h00 – Jigme Rinpoche gives refuge and empowerment on Green Tara
17h00 – Conclusion of the event
MONDAY, 01. September 2025
19h00 Book Launch with Lama Jigme Rinpoche: «Working with the Emotion».
Emotions have a major influence on our lives. In his book ‘Working with the Emotions,’ Lama Jigme Rinpoche teaches us, in an easily understandable way, Buddhist methods for freeing ourselves from this influence in everyday life. By embarking on an inner process of change, we can attain true freedom.
Explanations by Jigme Rinpoche, readings and an open discussion will introduce the book. He will sing books. This will be rounded off with an aperitif.
Entrance is free.
TUESDAY, 02. September 2025
08h00 – Doors opening
09h00 – Short Chenrezig practice / silent meditation
08h00 – Doors opening
09h00 – Short Chenrezig practice / silent meditation
10h00 – Jigme Rinpoche gives lectures: Dealing with emotions in everyday life using the Chenrezig practice.
12h00 – Sheng Zhen Training
12h30 – Lunch break
15h00 – A glimpse at History: the Karma Kagyu Lineage of Buddhism by students of the Dhagpo Kagyu Ling Institute.
16h30 – Short break
16h45 – Explanations of the practice of Green Tara by Lama Chönyi
18h15 – Short break
18h30 – Chenrezig practice (Sadhana)
19h15 – End
WEDNESDAY, 03. September 2025
08h00 – Doors opening
09h00 – Short Chenrezig practice / silent meditation
10h00 – Jigme Rinpoche gives lectures: Dealing with emotions in everyday life using the Chenrezig practice.
12h00 – Sheng Zhen Training
12h30 – Lunch break
15h00 – A glimpse at History: the Karma Kagyu Lineage of Buddhism by students of the Dhagpo Kagyu Ling Institute.
16h30 – Short Break
16h45 – Explanations of the practice of Green Tara by Lama Chönyi
18h15 – Short Break
18h30 – Chenrezig practice (Sadhana)
19h15 – End
THURSDAY, 4 September 2025
08h00 – Doors opening
09h00 – Short Chenrezig practice / silent meditation
10h00 – Jigme Rinpoche gives lectures: Dealing with emotions in everyday life using the Chenrezig practice.
12h00 – Conclusion
This programme is a guideline and may be subject to last minute changes. It is possible to attend individual days of the Dharma Week
LANGUAGES
Jigme Rinpoche and Dhagpo Institute team speak English. Translation in German
Zoom translation in French
Lama Chönyi teaches in German, translation only on request
SEMINAR FEES
Saturday and Sunday 30.8.-31.8.2025
110 CHF * // 90 CHF ** // 75 CHF ***
Full week 30.8. – 4.9.2025
290 CHF * // 240 CHF ** // 200 CHF ***
Single day
70 CHF * // 55 CHF ** // 45 CHF ***
*Price for late registration: registration and payment by 23.8.2025
**Price for early bookings: registration and payments by 4.8.2025
***Price for Dhagpo Switzerland members
Financial considerations should not be an obstacle to participation. Please write to us
Location of the event
Alte Landstrasse 250, CH-8708 Männedorf.
Above the railway station (by public transport: S7 from Zurich main station).
From Tuesday to Thursday, the event takes place in the small hall (same building).
Accommodation
To be organised individually. For those interested, we recommend booking relatively soon, as it is peak season.
Low-cost suggestions:
- Jugendherberge Rapperswil-Jona
- Jugendherberge Zürich
- We have reserved the Pfadiheim Olymp in Stäfa (34 beds, in two dormitories, 15 CHF per night/person) for you for the week. You can also camp for CHF 10 per night/person.
Reservation/request via
e-mail to: info@dhagpo-switzerland.ch
Bring with you
- Confirmation of registration: This will be sent by e-mail after receipt of payment (this may take about one week). A wristband for admission will be issued upon presentation of the registration confirmation on site.
- Headphones and mobile devices on which Zoom is installed.
- Texts: Chenrezig Sadhana (these texts can also be borrowed on site)
- Own water bottle and/or cup (waste reduction)
- Cash for donations (Dana) for Jigme Rinpoche and project support are recommended