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11 Jan 2026
Yongdzin Rinpoche's Quintessential Instructions on Prayer to Tapirihtsa
Khenpo Gelek Jinpa
Nangzher Löpo, together with Tapihritsa, committed for the first time the teachings of the Zhang Zhung Nyen Gyü to writing, in the Zhang Zhung language.
Later, he composed a powerful invocation prayer to Tapihritsa, which encapsulates the very essence of Dzogchen instructions. In our time, our great master Yongdzin Rinpoche wrote a commentary on this exceptional prayer.
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18 Jan 2026
Akhrid Retreat in 8 Sessions
Drubdra Khenpo Tenzin Tsultrim Rinpoche
Drubdra Khenpo invites us on a journey to the roots of the A khrid cycle. This is a rare opportunity for beginners to begin exploring Dzogchen through one of the major Yungdrung Bön cycles, traditionally the first taught at Menri’s meditation school.
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29 Jun 2026
The Art of Healing with Steam in the Tibetan Tradition
Geshe Dennyi & Amchi Nyima
The theme of Amchi Nyima’s teaching is particularly noteworthy: a detailed introduction to Tibetan medicinal baths, commonly known as Lum, recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Geshe Dennyi will continue his teaching on the causes of illness, focusing this year on the karmic origins of disease and the methods for preventing them.
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14 Jan 2026
Sherab Jamma practice and Gutor ceremony
Lamas résidents de Shenten
GuTor (literally “nine offerings”) is traditionally held at the end of the Tibetan year as a powerful time of purification and renewal. This is why we gather for several days of intensive practice before entering the Tibetan New Year in a spirit of clarity and fresh beginning.
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1 Feb 2026
Full Moon Offering Ceremony – Lishu Tagring
Lamas résidents de Shenten
The full moon is traditionally regarded as an especially auspicious time for practice: the “energies” of the cycle are said to be stronger, and the impact of our intentions, prayers, and virtuous actions is considered to be amplified. This is why we gather for the Full Moon Tsok—to practice together, make offerings, purify, and renew our connection to the lineage
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12 Apr 2026
Basics of Bön Philosophy
Tulku Pönse Jigme Tenzin
In this lecture, we will deepen our philosophical inquiry by examining everyday phenomena through the lens of dharma theory. Our exploration will revisit three key disciplines of the Bön tradition: Phenomenology, Epistemology and typologies of the mind, and Ontology.
By interweaving these perspectives, we will gain a clearer understanding of how the objects of ordinary experience are analyzed and comprehended within Bön philosophy.
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29 Jun 2026
Stupa Drawing Workshop
Vinaya Khenpo Samten Tsukphu
Khenpo Samten will share his expertise in the creation of stūpa paintings. He will guide participants through a complete step-by-step process, covering drawing, painting techniques, and the profound spiritual and symbolic meanings of the stūpa.
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2 Aug 2025
Prayers in reverence to H.E. Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche
Khenchen Tenpa Yungdrung Rinpoche
During the 49-day period following the departure of His Eminence Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche, we will gather every Saturday for live Zoom sessions from Nepal — with special prayers and Tsok offerings, led by Khenchen Tenpa Yungdrung Rinpoche and the monastic community.
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8 Aug 2025
Mumed Dalpa & Namkha Thruldzö
Khenchen Rinpoche & H.E. Yongdzin Rinpoche
Given the current context, this three-week retreat will be very different!
In the morning, Khenchen Tenpa Yungdrung Rinpoche will teach from Kathmandu on Mumed Dalpa, as originally planned.
In the afternoon, we will stream the recording of the very first three-week teaching given by His Eminence Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche at Shenten: Namkha Thruldzö, twenty years ago.
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23 Nov 2025
Tsalung & Trülkhor (no solo room left)
Akarpa Rinpoche
Led by Khenpo Akarpa Lama Rinpoche, this course offers a complete introduction to Tibetan yoga. Drawing on various lineages, it seeks to harmonize body, breath (wind), and mind through purifying and energy-activating practices such as Tsa Lung and Trülkhor. The aim is to deepen physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.









