Past events – Centre Culturel Tibétain

January 28, 2025

Public Talk – ‘Emotions’ by Lama Jigmé

Date: Sunday 2 February, 2 pm to 5 pmWhere: Centre Culturel Tibétain, 1 Rue Charlotte Engels, L-1482 Luxembourg (entrance at the back of the building, through the shared garden)(possibility to follow online: a zoom link will be sent to you after registration)Language: EnglishPrice: €20 (online €15) Event Details: During this lecture, Lama Jigmé Namgyal will explore the nature of emotions, both positive and negative, and provide insights into how we can gain control over them. He will share valuable teachings on how to handle emotions, offering practical guidance […]

December 23, 2024

Vajrasattva Study Weekend – Rotterdam – 24,25 & 26 January 2025

Vajrasattva Study Weekend Teaching and Practice with Lama Jigme Meditation is nowadays an important tool for many who are looking for peace and balance. Scientific research substantiates the benefits, such as a calmer mind and an increased sense of well-being. Many meditation techniques focus on calming the mind by focusing attention on, for example, the breath, a sound or a visual object. While this can have positive effects, the deeper meaning of meditation often remains unattainable without a more powerful […]

December 11, 2024

Refuge: Awaken Within – 14-16 February 2025 – Rotterdam

Refuge: Awaken Within Vipassana meditation & Tibetain yoga with Lama Jigme Namgyal Taking Refuge and Prostration PracticesFor those beginning their journey in Tibetan Buddhism, taking refuge and practicing prostrations are essential steps to establishing a solid foundation for spiritual growth. These practices are part of Ngöndro, the preparatory practices in Tibetan Buddhism, which cleanse and prepare the mind and body for more advanced meditation and teachings. Taking Refuge:This practice involves dedicating oneself to the path of enlightenment by seeking guidance […]

October 25, 2024

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 […]

October 23, 2024

Igor Berkhin – Public Talk on Dzogchen and Workshop on presence and awareness – 29 and 30 November 2024

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 […]

October 19, 2024

Phowa Study Week (Rotterdam) – Organized by Phuntsok Chö Ling

Phowa Study Week October 25 – November 1 Join Phuntsok Chö Ling for a profound Phowa Study Week with Lama Jigmé Namgyal, where you’ll embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth. Death is Certain, But Fear is Optional Regardless of our beliefs or backgrounds, we will all face death one day. The uncertainty of when and how it will happen can evoke fear and anxiety. But what if you could confront death with confidence and clarity? That’s where […]

September 23, 2024

Bardo – Exploring the Transition of Life and Death (Part 2), 28-29 September 2024

The Centre Culturel Tibétain is happy to invite you to another special weekend teaching with Lama Jigmé Namgyal on September 28-29, in Luxembourg at our Centre. Given the interest expressed by many people, Lama Jigmé has decided to extend the teachings he gave in June. This event is open to everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs. Details (2-day event): More information here: https://tibetculture.lu/v3/events/event/bardo-exploring-the-transition-of-life-and-death-part-2

May 21, 2024

Bardo – Exploring the Transition of Life and Death, 15-16 June 2024

The Centre Culturel Tibétain is happy to invite you to a special weekend teaching with Lama Jigmé Namgyal on June 15-16, in Luxembourg at our centre. This event is open to everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs. Details (2-day event): More information here: https://tibetculture.lu/v3/events/event/exploring-the-tr…-and-death-bardo/

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 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 […]