Past events – Centre Culturel Tibétain

February 13, 2024

Nubchen Sangye Yeshe and the early tradition of dzogchen – 2 Lectures by Dr. Dylan Esler – 6 and 13 March, at the CCT

Picture: Nubchen Sangye Yeshe, mural in Mindrolling Monastery (Dehradun, India) © Photo: D.Esler We are pleased to announce a series of 2 lectures given by Dr. Dylan Esler on Nubchen Sangye Yeshe and the early tradition of dzogchen. Nubchen Sangye Yeshe (ca. 844–10th century) is a unique and fascinating figure in early Tibetan history. Placed in the direct lineage of Padmasambhava, the great tantric master who helped establish Buddhism on Tibetan soil in the eighth century, Nubchen Sangye Yeshe lived […]

February 10, 2024

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 […]

February 7, 2024

Lecture with Tenzin Pamo – The 3 turnings of the wheel, the 3 baskets and an explanation of Kangyur and Tangyur

This lecture will be in English and can be followed online. We are happy to in invite you to a special evening on Wednesday, February 14th, as we have the honour of welcoming Tenzin Pamo for a lecture at the Phuntsok Chö Ling temple in Rotterdam. Date: Wednesday 14 FebruaryTime: 19.30 – 21.00Place: Oostkousdijk 17b, Rotterdam, and onlineThe lecture is free, but you are welcome to give a donation to Phuntsok Chö Ling. Please register here so you can receive […]

November 12, 2023

Public Lecture – Emotions

The Centre Culturel Tibétain is happy to invite you to an enlightening public lecture on the topic of ‘Emotions’ by renowned Tibetan Buddhist Lama Jigmé Namgyal. In this captivating event, Lama Jigmé Namgyal will delve into the depths of human emotions, shedding light on why we experience them and how we can manage them effectively. The lecture will be translated into English by Dr. Dylan Esler. Event Details: During this lecture, Lama Jigmé Namgyal will explore the nature of emotions, both […]

February 22, 2023

CTT Losar Celebration: Sunday 26 Feb 2023, 4 pm

Happy Losar! May the year 2023, the year of the Water Hare/Rabbit, be full of peace and happiness for all. Please join us for a Losar celebration at our Centre! Date: Sunday, 26 February, 2023Time: 16:00 – 18:00Place: Centre Culturel TibétainAddress: 1, rue Charlotte Engels, L-1482 Luxembourg We will be celebrating with food and drink as a potluck festivity: please bring your favorite food and/or beverages to share! Friends, […]

January 6, 2023

Chöd study weekend – 3-5 February Luxembourg

Deep teachings on Dudjom Lingpa’s Chöd Lama Jigmé will be teaching on the practice of Chöd. Chöd is a Tibetan word that literally translates into ‘cutting through’. It is practiced as a skillful means to cut through obstacles like our own disruptive emotions, also referred to as inner enemies. Lama Jigmé teaches from a very short and unbroken, authentic lineage. These teachings encompass the essence of the Mahayana and Sutrayana teachings and can give the practitioner direct insight and experience […]

November 7, 2022

The Moment of Death: Cause of Fear or Opportunity?

The Centre Culturel Tibétain is happy to announce that Lama Jigme Namgyal will give a public lecture on the subject “The Moment of Death: Cause of Fear or Opportunity?”. The lecture will be translated into English by Dr. Dylan Esler. Please register here. The Moment of Death: Cause of Fear or Opportunity? Whether we like it or not, death concerns each and everyone of us. It is not an if but rather a when and a how. According to the Buddha’s teachings, when we die our […]

October 5, 2022

Mental Health Week – Meditation instructions and discussion with Lama Jigmé Namgyal

To mark the Mental Health Week of the WHO, Lama Jigmé will hold a special meditation session at the Centre Culturel Tibétain. Mental peace in challenging times – meditation instructions and discussion Place:Centre Culturel Tibétain1, rue Charlotte EngelsLuxembourg, L-1482 Date and Time:Monday, 10 October 2022 – 17:00 – 18:00 Language:English Free event. No registration required. Donation is welcome

September 5, 2022

Introduction to Phowa, Luxembourg, 1-2 October 2022

Phowa (Tibetan: འཕོ་བ) or the transference of consciousness, is a powerful method which enables you, if you practice it well during your life, to transfer your consciousness to a pure field at the time of death. There are many levels of transference. By becoming familiar with this method during your lifetime, the moment of death is no longer something to fear, but rather becomes a moment of spiritual triumph and liberation. As you might know, Lama Jigmé holds some very special instructions […]

March 26, 2022

DROKPA འབྲོག་པ། – A Tribute to the Last of the Tibetan Nomads – Ciné Utopia 22 April

The Centre Culturel Tibétain is happy to announce that it is organizing a special cinema event on Friday, 22 April 2022, in Ciné Utopia. Drokpa is a documentary film directed by Yan Chun Su.Drokpa premiered at the Margaret Mead Film Festival at the American Museum of Natural History in NYC in October 2016 and it received the EDA Award for Best Female-Directed Feature film at the 2017 DOXA Documentary Film Festival. Set in the high plateau of eastern Tibet, Drokpa is […]