WEEKEND RETREAT WITH THE VENERABLE JIGME THRINLEY RINPOCHE TIBETAN BUDDHIST MEDITATION MASTER This is a continuation of the 37-practice retreat from 2024. There will be a repeat of last year's teachings so that everyone can participate. All are welcome. One of the most famous Tibetan texts on lojong (mind training) is the classic ‘The 37 ... Read more
Buddha Amithayus is a manifestation of the Buddha Amitabha and represents immeasurable life and wisdom that leads to enlightenment/liberation of the individual living being and their environment. In his hand, he holds the bowl containing the nectar of immortality. He is closely associated with the pure land of Sukavathi. The online version can be viewed ... Read more
This course does not take place online. For seven nights the long Schiwa-Lamsab Chod is practiced intensively, four sessions nightly. The participants sleep during the day. This ancient retreat form is in accordance with the Schiwa Lamsab tradition. Venerable Lodro Tulku Rinpoche will be present throughout the entire week and will participate in some of ... Read more
The course has been cancelled because the instructor, Helena Hefti, had an accident. She is doing well so far, but she needs to rest her leg. We are wishing her all the best for a quick recovery. The next planed course with her will be from 4-6 th December 2026 in our House. The colder ... Read more
Course booked out -waiting list -please write to info@ganden.ch Profound Sea of Essence Practice of Tronma Nagmo, (Krodhi Kali) of the black Vajrayogini Prerequisites are experience and commitment in the Annutarayoga practice and previous empowerments and commentary instructions by Lodrö Tulku Rinpoche, in the Chöd practice of at least one of the 4 Chöd ... Read more
The teachings can be viewed anytime during 14 days. Chöd Practice (evening session) can be viewed during 30 days. The initiation will remain online for 20 hours. (Please find schedule below) Chöd Klausur according to the Gyälthang tradition. This precious lineage dates back to the 14th century and traces its lineage to Machig ... Read more
The course will not take place this year At the Vajravarahi and Tummo Meditation Retreat, the group will receive the initiation of Vajravarahi, Red Khakichari. Drupön Lama Kunsang will give teachings, and the group will recite the texts. Vajravarahi is one of the innermost and most important Dakinis, particularly in practices such as the Six ... Read more
We are happy to announce that we will have another relaxing Easter retreat in our beloved Ganden Chökor in April 2023. This is our 8th year returning to Ganden. Come spend a very special Easter Immersion Yoga weekend with us and discover how powerful a short break in the mountains can be. We are going ... Read more
Please notice small changes First evening we start at 7.30 pm and saturday/sunday morning we start at 10 am This course is intended for deepening, but can also be attended by beginners. The practice of Arya Tara goes back a long way in time. Arya Tara has accompanied, supported and significantly influenced all the ... Read more
3-4 blessing empowerments from the collection of 84000 Mahasiddhas, Part 1, as well as an Avalokiteshvara initiation with 4 Buddhas from the Surka collection. It is a great honor that His Eminence Kyabgön Dagyab Rinpoche has agreed to lead a course on Ascension Day 2026. The full program will be announced in the coming weeks. ... Read more
We are thrilled that Her Eminence Mindrolling Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche will once again be teaching at Ganden Chökhor, after all these years sharing her heartfelt power and wisdom. (She visited us annually from 2012 - 2019) We will have more information soon. Please safe the date
Mantra, meditation and contemplation in the Saga Dawa month of June in Ganden Chökhor. Initiation of Buddha Ushnisha Vijaya transcendental wisdom with Lodrö Tulku Rinpoche, short commentary and intensive practice. Annual Ushnisha Vijaya meditation with 4 disciplines from the Tibetan monastery Samdup Gompa of Lodrö Rinpoche. Ushnisha Vijaya is the 4th Tara out of 21 Taras. ... Read more
Course is in english "The Song of spiritual experience" is what the Tibetan master Lama Tsongkhapa called one of his most famous works. The verses describe the "Lam Rim", the graded path to enlightenment (Lam Path - Rim Step), which contains the essence of the thoughts and methods of all Buddhist traditions. Emphasis ... Read more
The tender compassion of bodhicitta is the heart of the entire Mahayana tradition. The Great Compassionate One is a multi-faceted sadhana practice that descended as a Treasure (gTer) to Adzom Paylo Rinpoche on Potu Island in 2014. This is the traditional home of Kuan Yin/Avalokiteshvara, and Lama Rigzin was present on the island that day ... Read more
Mahamudra Chod Venerable Lodrö Rinpoche has been talking about this Mahamudra Chöd retreat for many years. In 2023, we were able to hold it for the first time with a group. The experience and the joy of the participants were overwhelming and we decided to repeat the retreat by popular demand. We are delighted that ... Read more