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Our Collective Framework for Community Life
Our internal rules are finally here — and we’re so happy to share them with the Sangha! They grew out of our collective reflection and are designed to bring more clarity and harmony to our community life. In the past, we weren’t always fully prepared for every situation; these guidelines help us handle things more thoughtfully and consistently in the future. Think of them as a shared commitment to keeping Dharma City welcoming and peaceful for everyone.
To walk through these guidelines together and answer any questions, we invite you to join us for a presentation on May 3rd at 12:15 in Dharma City. Take a read — and we look forward to seeing you there!
Upcoming Events
Public talk in Schoten
General Introduction on Buddhism & Long Life Initiation Patrul Rinpoche was asked to give general introduction on Buddhism and the long-life initiation of Rigdzin Dupa. This is the invitation letter from Geshe Tseten Puntsok. It will be on Tuesday, 03/03/2026, from 11:00 to 14:30. Lunch will...
Sunday talk with Patrul Rinpoche 15 Feb
About meditation This weekend during Meditation Course in Dharma City Patrul Rinpoche agreed to talk about meditation. Sunday 10.00 - 12.30 It will take place in Dharma City with streaming online.
The Bodhicaryāvatāra Offering Practice
The Bodhicaryāvatāra Offering Practice “This year we have a special offering day. It's called the offering of the Bodhicaryāvatāra. And this special celebration to practice offering was created by Dza Patrul Rinpoche. When Dza Patrul Rinpoche was in Shri Singha and taught the Bodhicaryāvatāra (or...
New Adventures
The Words of My Perfect Teacher
A Complete Translation of a Classic Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism. Patrul Rinpoche makes the technicalities of his subject accessible through a wealth of stories, quotations, and references to everyday life.
HOW TO FOLLOW A SPIRITUAL FRIEND
Part 1 – Chapter 6
ACTIONS: CAUSE AND EFFECT
Part 1 – Chapter 4
Taking Refuge
Part 2 – Chapter 1
AROUSING BODHICITTA
Part 2 – Chapter 2
Which one is your favourite chapter?
Latest Article
The Offering of the Bodhicaryāvatāra
Why Do We Celebrate the Offering of the Bodhicaryāvatāra — and Who Was Śāntideva? This year, a new event has been introduced by Ranyak Patrul Rinpoche: the Offering of the Bodhicaryāvatāra, a special day of practice established by the great Dza Patrul Rinpoche. So who was Śāntideva, and why does his work inspire such a celebration? Śāntideva...
“We can free ourselves from any kind of suffering if we understand the true nature of mind.”
Reading Room
Sunday talks with Patrul Rinpoche coming back soon
Dzogchen Ranyak Patrul Rinpoche will continue teaching on Sunday mornings.
It will take place from the first Sunday of November until Christmas 2025.
Truthful Speech
Message from Patrul Rinpoche
Written by Patrul Rinpoche, 28 October 2012 – Letter About the Winter Retreat 2012
If you ask me what I am currently concerned about, I would say that I am deeply concerned about the teachings of the Buddha. The Buddha’s teachings are very, very important for everybody. They are useful not only for us, but beneficial and very important for all sentient beings.
The Black Guru Rinpoche Statues Project
The black diamond-carved Guru Rinpoche statues, which contain iron beads, relics and scriptures, can last for hundreds of years in outdoor environment. According to Guru Rinpoche’s prediction, they can be placed on mountains, rivers or caves, in lakes or in the ocean around the world to suppress and resolve various disasters and wars, liberating all sentient beings in the six realms into Buddhahood.