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In the first half of 2012 we worked on the construction of a third retreat house. From the 28th of July until the 14th of August and from the 20th […]

At the end of our practice year we had the chance to receive teachings from Khenpo Chöchok. From the 27th February to 7th March we studied with him two treaties […]

2011 was a year mainly dedicated to practice. From Losar to Losar (March 2011-February 2012), we had a year of practice in Marfond. On the one hand, we had a […]

”Have no fear of difficulties but consider them as a blessing of the Three Jewels. If you have problems, know them to arise in your mind because of your own […]

On the 5th of September 2011 Beru Khyentse Rinpoche visited us in the late afternoon. In a relaxed atmosphere Rinpoche took his time to answer our questions. His presence was […]

On the 7th of March 2011 a one year retreat started in Dedröl Ling . During the two weeks prior to this, we practiced middle-length Mahakala and performed a Sang […]

The whole center participated in a three month retreat guided by Lama Henrik from August to November 2010. Afterwards, the group dedicated some weeks for buddhist studies, before starting a […]

A group of ten practitioners concluded their 3-year retreat on Thursday 27th of May, the auspicious day of Buddha’s enlightenment. Before they left the retreat boundaries (the Drubkang) a sang […]

After the generous contribution of many dharma friends who had followed our call for donations last winter, we could now install our new heating system. The new system has replaced […]

Before Losar, the tibetan New Year, we practiced the Middle-length Mahakala Puja for several days both in the center and in the Drubkhang. This is done in order to remove […]

“Marfond heats to 108° Celsius!” Dear Friends, We are now preparing to install a new heating system. The new system would replace our current one which heats the main residential […]

In the beginning of November we had a nine day group retreat with all the residents and some old practitioner friends who support us in our work. The retreat schedule […]

Khenpo Ngedön who resides in Spain came to Dhagpo Kagyü Ling from the 24th-30th of October to teach the “Gateway to Knowlegde” in accordance with the wish of Gyalwa Karmapa […]

The spontaneous visit of Sabchu Rinpoche took place in a very fresh and open atmosphere. Even though young in age (born in 1983), he could brilliantly answer all our questions, […]

On the 9th of August – under an unceasing shower of rain- we recieved the Gyalwa Karmapa, who first spent an extensive time in the Drubkhang with our ten 3- […]

We felt fortunate, that Mipham Rinpoche kept his word by coming to Dedrol Ling every year, which happened to be at the beginning of August this time. First of all […]

“Mahamudra – The Ocean of True Meaning” by the 9th Karmapa Wangchuk Dorje republished in German and newly published in English Lama Henrik revised his first german translation of “Mahamudra […]

During their visit in Dhagpo Kagyu Ling from the 12th -16th of June Beru Khyentse Rinpoche and his son, the young Jamgön Kongtrul Rinpoche, came to visit Dedrol Ling. They went […]

From the 27th of April to the 2nd of May Lama Walli gave explanations on the Ngedön Gyamtso (Mahamudra – The Ocean of True Meaning) from the 9th Karmapa Wangchug […]

News July 09 In the meantime the wood paneling for the outside of the walls was completed and the ramp for wheel-chair access was built. Inside, the doors were installed and […]

For the occasion of the Tibetan new year (25.02) elaborate practices were performed, both before and after the actual day. From the 17th-23rd of February Middle-Length Mahakala was done everyday […]

The White Tara statue, which we received this summer from Nepal is now in our central shrine of the meditation hall (gom.pa). We were very fortunate that Sherab Gyaltsen Rinpoche […]

From the 10th – 12th of November we had the pleasure to have Lama Lhundrup in our center. He is residing at the monastary of Kundrol Ling (Le Bost), Auvergne, […]

In the first week of August Gyalwa Karmapa Trinley Thaye Dorje came to visit Dedrol Ling. He was welcomed by his parents as well as the residents and visitors. He […]