{"id":36692,"date":"2025-09-16T18:00:50","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T16:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dhagpo-switzerland.ch\/?page_id=36692"},"modified":"2026-10-02T10:28:46","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T08:28:46","slug":"dhagpo-appenzell","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dhagpo-switzerland.ch\/en\/dhagpo-appenzell\/","title":{"rendered":"Dhagpo Appenzell"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; min_height=&#8221;0px&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;21px||||false|true&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; 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Living in a complex and ever-changing society can cause confusion and lead to dissatisfaction. Over the past 2,500 years, Buddha&#8217;s teachings have encouraged people to cultivate their inner wealth by developing compassion and discernment.  <\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Even today, the values conveyed by Buddhism help us to live our lives as human beings more meaningfully, by taking care of ourselves, others and the world. 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--><\/p>\n<div class=\"dhagpo-events\" lang=\"en\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"section-head top\">Activities<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <pee class=\"section-note\">Our practice days are open to anyone interested. Please register in advance.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"events\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!-- ===== Chenrezig Practice Day \u00b7 Sat 14 November 2026 ===== --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<article class=\"event\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"date\"><span class=\"day\">14<\/span><span class=\"mon\">Nov<\/span><span class=\"wd\">Saturday<\/span><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"cbody\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"chead\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/dhagpo-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-10-18-at-15.26.38.jpeg\" alt=\"Chenrezig Practice Day at Dhagpo Appenzell\" loading=\"lazy\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"titlewrap\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <span class=\"time\">10:00\u201315:30 \u00b7 full day<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<h3>Chenrezig Practice Day<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee class=\"lead\">A day of Shine meditation and the practice of Chenrezig, the bodhisattva of compassion. Open to everyone, including those new to the practice.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<dl class=\"meta\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<dt>Schedule<\/dt>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<dd><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<ul class=\"plan\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<li><span>10:00<\/span>Arrival<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<li><span>10:30<\/span>Brief introduction, Shine practice<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<li><span>11:30<\/span>Introduction to Chenrezig practice<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<li><span>12:00<\/span>Vegetarian lunch together<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<li><span>14:00<\/span>Brief explanation, Shine practice<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<li><span>15:00<\/span>Conclusion of Chenrezig practice<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<li><span>15:30<\/span>Coffee and cake<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/dd>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<dt>Location<\/dt>\n<dd>Dhagpo Appenzell, Farenschwendi 145, 9044 Wald AR, Switzerland<\/dd>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<dt>Contribution<\/dt>\n<dd>CHF 25.\u2013 incl. lunch, coffee and cake<\/dd>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<dt>Please bring<\/dt>\n<dd>your own practice texts if you have them (some are available on site)<\/dd>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<dt>Registration<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"mailto:sim1@gmx.ch\">sim1@gmx.ch<\/a><\/dd>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/dl>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<details class=\"more\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<summary>More about Shine and Chenrezig practice<\/summary>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<h4>What is Shine meditation?<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<ul><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<li><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> The word means \u201ccalm abiding.\u201d<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<li><strong>Goal:<\/strong> The mind becomes peaceful, clear and stable.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<li><strong>Method:<\/strong> We observe the breath to remain in the present moment.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<h4>About the Chenrezig curriculum<\/h4>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<ul><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<li><strong>Guidance:<\/strong> The program was designed by Shamar Rinpoche and is conducted under the guidance of Lama Jigme Rinpoche.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<li><strong>Goal:<\/strong> Gradually establishing the foundations for Chenrezig meditation in order to transform one\u2019s state of mind and develop a pure view.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<li><strong>Structure:<\/strong> The cycle spans several intensive annual courses and retreats (currently in its 9th year).<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee>Through the practice of Chenrezig \u2013 the source of universal compassion and the knowledge of ultimate reality \u2013 we connect with the nature of our mind, Buddha nature. The power of compassion and the understanding of reality purify the veils of suffering, such as emotional concepts and the mental confusion underlying them.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cAs one of the eight closest disciples of Shakyamuni Buddha, Chenrezig \u2013 Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit \u2013 was present when the Buddha gave teachings on the Bodhisattvayana. Chenrezig is a tenth-bhumi bodhisattva: a bodhisattva whose realization is so radiant and complete that he possesses all the qualities of a Buddha and can be regarded as fully enlightened. His vow is to remain in samsara until all beings are liberated from the suffering and confusion of cyclic existence \u2026 The meditation and recitation practice of the four-armed Chenrezig presented here is a particularly effective method for practitioners. It originates with the 15th-century Tibetan mahasiddha Tangtong Gyalpo, who was himself Chenrezig in human form.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee class=\"src\">Introduction from Shamar Rinpoche\u2019s book <em>Chenrezig<\/em><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/details>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"tags\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <a class=\"pill\" href=\"mailto:sim1@gmx.ch?subject=Registration%3A%20Chenrezig%20Practice%20Day%2C%2014%20November&#038;body=Dear%20Dhagpo%20Appenzell%20team%2C%0A%0AI%20would%20like%20to%20register%20for%20the%20Chenrezig%20Practice%20Day%20on%20Saturday%2C%2014%20November.%0A%0AName%3A%0ANumber%20of%20people%3A%0A%0AThank%20you%21\">Register now<\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <a class=\"pill ghost\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mahamudra-art.com\/dharma-place\">Dharma Place<\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!-- ===== Kagyu Monlam Practice Day \u00b7 Sat 19 December 2026 ===== --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<article class=\"event\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"date\"><span class=\"day\">19<\/span><span class=\"mon\">Dec<\/span><span class=\"wd\">Saturday<\/span><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"cbody\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"chead\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<div class=\"titlewrap\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <span class=\"time\">9:30\u201318:00 \u00b7 full day<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<h3>Kagyu Monlam Practice Day<small>with the livestream from Bodhgaya and Kundreul Ling<\/small><\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee class=\"lead\">A vast gathering of aspirations for the well-being of all beings: together we recite the Monlam aspiration prayers, joined with practitioners around the world.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<dl class=\"meta\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<dt>Schedule<\/dt>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<dd><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/p>\n<ul class=\"plan\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<li><span>9:30<\/span>Arrival<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<li><span>10:00<\/span>Joint Monlam recitation<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<li><span>12:00<\/span>Shared vegetarian lunch<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<li><span>14:00<\/span>Joint Monlam recitation<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->              <\/p>\n<li><span>18:00<\/span>Concluding Chenrezig practice<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            <\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->            In between: individual breaks, walks, coffee and cake.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/dd>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<dt>Location<\/dt>\n<dd>Dhagpo Appenzell, Farenschwendi 145, 9044 Wald AR, Switzerland<\/dd>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<dt>Contribution<\/dt>\n<dd>CHF 25.\u2013 incl. lunch, coffee and cake<\/dd>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<dt>Registration<\/dt>\n<dd><a href=\"mailto:sim1@gmx.ch\">sim1@gmx.ch<\/a><\/dd>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/dl>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<details class=\"more\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <\/p>\n<summary>More about the Kagyu Monlam<\/summary>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee>The Kagyu Monlam is a vitally important event for Buddhist practitioners of the Karma Kagyu school. For a full week, participants join together to recite aspiration prayers for the well-being of all beings.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee>This year\u2019s 24th Kagyu Monlam is taking place in Bodhgaya, India \u2013 the site where Buddha Shakyamuni attained enlightenment. Thaye Dorje, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, will lead the aspiration prayers beneath the Bodhi tree, accompanied by great practitioners of the lineage.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee>The Kagyu Monlam offers people from around the world the opportunity to come together and recite prayers born of the profound wisdom of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. The power of these aspirations is multiplied when thousands of practitioners gather to unite their wishes for the well-being and spiritual development of all.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/details>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"tags\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <a class=\"pill\" href=\"mailto:sim1@gmx.ch?subject=Registration%3A%20Kagyu%20Monlam%20Practice%20Day%2C%2019%20December&#038;body=Dear%20Dhagpo%20Appenzell%20team%2C%0A%0AI%20would%20like%20to%20register%20for%20the%20Kagyu%20Monlam%20Practice%20Day%20on%20Saturday%2C%2019%20December.%0A%0AName%3A%0ANumber%20of%20people%3A%0A%0AThank%20you%21\">Register now<\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.27.8\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.27.8\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_divider _builder_version=\"4.27.8\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"25px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_5,3_5\" _builder_version=\"4.27.8\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_5\" _builder_version=\"4.27.8\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.8\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p>\n<h4>About us<\/h4>\n<p>Frank, Simona and Jamya are long-standing students of Lama Jigme Rinpoche and have been taking part in the progressive study and meditation curriculum, the Chenrezig Cycle, at Dhagpo Kagy\u00fc Ling since 2017.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"3_5\" _builder_version=\"4.27.8\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_image src=\"https:\/\/dhagpo-switzerland.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DSC_0188.jpeg\" title_text=\"DSC_0188\" _builder_version=\"4.27.8\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dhagpo AppenzellMeditation spot on the edge of the forest in the hills of Appenzellerland. 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