These are the dates for Benchen Phuntsok Ling's 2024 Summer Seminar in Allmuthen, Belgium.
We are very happy to continue the series of summer seminars in Allmuthen!
However, he will be represented during the course by Khenpo Karma Rigzin Gyatso, who will be accompanied by Dorje Lopön Dondrup Tashi and Umdze Jigme Singye.
Khenpo Karma Tsewang Gyatso has also offered to teach and Umdze Gyurme will support wherever possible.
As every year, there will be a three-day Drölkar (White Tara) ritual in the week before the actual teaching period and a three-day Gönkar (White Protector) retreat after the teaching period.
Daily Schedule:
| Wed. 17.07. to Fri. 19.07. | ||||
| Drölkar (White Tara) Ritual | 09:00 hrs | |||
| Drölkar (White Tara) Ritual | 14:00 hrs | |||
| Sat. 20.07. | ||||
| Opening of the Summer Course | 14:30 hrs | |||
| Sun. 21.07. to Wed. 31.07. | ||||
| Workshops | 09:00 hrs | |||
| Teachings by Khenpo Karma Rigzin Gyatso | 10:00 hrs | |||
| Teachings by Khenpo Karma Tsewang Gyatso | 14:30 hrs | |||
| Thu. 01.08. to Sat. 03.08. | ||||
| Gönkar (White Mahakala) Retreat | 09:00 hrs | |||
| Gönkar (White Mahakala) Retreat | 14:00 hrs | |||
Daily Pujas (rituals):
| Green Tara Puja | 07:00 hrs | |||
| Mahakala Puja | 17:00 hrs | |||
| Chenresig Puja | 20:00 hrs | |||
Khenpo Karma Rigzin Gyatso is one of the Khenpos of the Benchen Nangten Thösam Ling Shedra in Pharping, Nepal.
In 2008 he received full monk vows from the late Kyabje Tenga Rinpoche. After more than 10 years of intensive study, he became a Khenpo in 2018 and has been teaching at the Shedra ever since.
Khenpo Karma Rigzin Gyatso already taught at Benchen Phuntsok Ling during the Summer Course 2021 in the Zoom sessions.
This year he will teach the "Mūlamadhyamakakārikā - The Root Verses on the Middle Way", a famous Mahāyāna Buddhist text composed by the Indian master Nāgārjuna.
Khenpo Karma Tsewang Gyatso (nicknamed Khenpo Nyima) became a monk in 1991 at Benchen Phuntsok Dargyeling Monastery in Kathmandu, Nepal taking the refuge vow from late Kyabje Tenga Rinpoche.
After his basic education he studied at Rumtek Monastery, Sherab Ling Monastery and Sera Jey Monastery for 12 years. In 2010 he completed his studies with the Khenpo degree and was appointed Khenpo of the Benchen Shedra in Pharping, Nepal. After teaching at the Shedra for 8 years, he did a 3 year retreat at the Benchen Retreat Centre. He now administers the Benchen Shedra.
Khenpo Karma Tsewang Gyatso visited Benchen Phuntsok Ling in 2014 and 2017.
This year he will explain the views of the four philosophical schools of Buddhism: Vaibhāṣika, Sautrāntika, Cittamātra, Mādhyamika
Lama Ngawang Tsultrim is the Resident Lama of Europe Benchen Phuntsok Ling.
This year Lama Ngawang will not be teaching any specific topic. He will be available to help with any questions you may have regarding your individual practice.
Daily rates:
| generous | 65 € | rate with additional contribution to support other course participants |
| regular | 55 € | normal rate which should cover the costs |
| reduced | 45 € | for people with low income, e.g. students and trainees |
| sponsor | 5 € | if you are a sponsor of Benchen Phuntsok Ling e.V. |
| early bird | 5 € | if your payment is made before June 1, 2024 |
The daily rate includes teachings, empowerments, meals and accommodation in your own tent or caravan.
Each day counts as a full day, even if you skip a meal or spend the night away from Benchen Phuntsok Ling.
If you arrive after 2pm, you will only be charged for half a day. If you leave before 10am, the day will not be charged.
Please note that everyone is assigned a small helping job on arrival. Without your help these low daily rates cannot be maintained.
Registration Summer Course 2024