The Year of the Wood Snake – Losar

The Year of the Wood Snake – Losar

The period starting from the first day until fifteenth day of this  lunar month is known as Chotrul Duchen, commemorating the event when Buddha Shakyamuni performed a different miracle each day to instill devotion and increase merit   Patrul Rinpoche’s...
Happy New Year 2025

Happy New Year 2025

Dear friends, Zangdok Palri Institute is delighted to announce the dates of 2025 Drupchen retreats, Shedras, Monlams and other study cycles. All events can be found in our Calendar and Newsletter.   Have a wonderful year filled with happiness and meaningful...
Lhabab Düchen

Lhabab Düchen

On the 22nd of November is Lhabab Düchen, the day Buddha is said to have descended from Tushita into our world. “Whatever virtue you do that day, it is very important to do it. We need virtue. Virtue is like our food. Generally, we eat and drink. Why? Because we know...
To honour the great masters

To honour the great masters

Practice together Recently, Patrul Rinpoche suggested practicing together on days dedicated to   the four great masters who were extremely dedicated and important to our lineage. We are going to meet for tsok or other group practice in honour of:    ...
Sunday talk with Patrul Rinpoche

Sunday talk with Patrul Rinpoche

Training the mind with the “Thirty-Seven Practices of the Bodhisattva”   Dzogchen Ranyak Patrul Rinpoche will continue teaching on 37 Bodhisattva Practices. It will take place every Sunday, starting 22 September at 10:00 – 12:00 CET until the text is...
Don’t miss out

Don’t miss out

Powa Retreat6 – 8 July Powa is a powerful practice for directing our consciousness at the time of death, also known as the means for “enlightenment without meditation”. This retreat is a special opportunity for receiving introductory teachings through a highly...