We are pleased to announce that the Centre Culturel Tibétain will be hosting Igor Berkhin, a long-term meditation practitioner, Buddhist translator and teacher authorized by the prominent Dzogchen master Chögyal Namkhai Norbu, for a public talk and a workshop on Friday 29 and Saturday 30 November. Public Talk – What is so special about the Dzogchen teaching?Workshop – Presence and awareness Biography:Igor Berkhin was born in the former Soviet Union and he began his spiritual path in the 1980s, behind the […]
Meditation Course – Meditation Techniques – in Phuntsok Chö Ling, Rotterdam
Basic course on meditation and Buddhism In this meditation course, the experienced teacher Lama Jigmé Namgyal shares the core principles of Buddhism and meditation in a warm and understandable way. This way you can grow step by step, at your own pace. In our authentic Tibetan Buddhist temple, located in the heart of Delfshaven, we welcome everyone with an interest in meditation, both beginners and advanced. This course is specially designed for beginning and new students with an interest in […]
Bardo weekend – Rotterdam – 22, 23 and 24 November
Teachings with Lama Jigme The truth is that everyone has a life and everyone will die one day, here no distinction is made between religious, cultural or social background. According to the wisdom of Buddha, we can actually use our lives to prepare for death. In the Buddhist approach, life and death are seen as a whole, with death being the beginning of a new chapter in life. Death is a mirror in which the full meaning of life is […]
Meditation: basic techniques
with Carolina Embracing regular group practice For beginners, participating in group meditation can be especially beneficial compared to practicing alone. Being part of a group provides a supportive environment to practice meditation. This course is led by facilitators who will guide participants in posture and other basic techniques. This course allows beginners to practice together. It covers basic meditation techniques and includes brief group meditation sessions. This course in not online. Dates: Sundays from 5.00 pm to 5.45 pm on the following dates: […]
Phuntsok Chö Ling program
Below you can find the program of the Tibetan Buddhist Center Phuntsok Chö Ling, in case you want to follow Lama Jigmé’s teachings online or at the Temple in the Netherlands. Program Below are all upcoming events. Click here for the link to the full agenda. 31 OCT to 12 DEC (every Thursday) 19:30-21:00 Meditation Course: Transience Learn the basics of meditation and Buddhism More information Register now 03 NOV to 08 DEC (every Sunday) 18:00-19:30 Meditation Course – Meditation Techniques Basic […]
Special visit to Geshe Zopa
On Sunday 13 October 2024, Lama Jigmé was specially invited to visit Geshe Zopa, Abbot of Gomang Shedrub Choekorling Monastery near Geneva, where he was treated to lunch and warm hospitality. During their meeting, Lama Rinpoche shared updates on our sangha’s exciting projects, including PCL, CCT, and Golog, filling the room with joy.
Courses Autumn 2024
We are pleased to announce that the registration for the upcoming courses starting in September 2024 are open. Course Teacher When Meditation: basic techniques (beginner’s class) Carolina Sundays: 5.30 pm – 6.30 pmstarting 15 September Kum Nye – Tibetan Yoga Nicole Bechtold Tuesdays: 7.00 pm – 9.00 pmstarting 17 September Always Remembering: Heartfelt Advice for Your Entire Life Lama Jigmé Mondays: 7.30 pm – 8.30 pmstarting 16 September The Words of My Perfect Teacher. Part II – Internal Preliminaries Lama […]
Losar 2024 – Year of the Wood Dragon
The Centre Culturel Tibétain wishes you a happy Losar, the Tibetan New Year! Lama Jigmé sends the following message, inviting us to reflect on the importance of inner peace and happiness and to strive for a more compassionate and loving world. Hello! Happy Losar! As you may know, this week marks Losar, the Tibetan New Year, so I extend my heartfelt wishes for a joyous and prosperous Losar to all of you and your families. The Tibetan calendar follows a […]