These are the dates for the 2026 Summer Seminar at Benchen Phuntsok Ling in Allmuthen, Belgium.
We are happy to continue the series of summer seminars in Allmuthen.
Drubwang Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche will not be able to attend the 2026 Summer Seminar in person.
However, Khenpo Karma Jinpa Tharchin will represent him during the course. Khenpo Karma Jinpa Tharchin will be accompanied by Umdze Lhakpa and Lama Sherab Gyatso. Karma Kunga will provide support as needed.
As in previous years, there will be a three-day Drölkar (White Tara) ritual the week before the teaching period begins, and a three-day Gönkar (White Protector) retreat will take place after the teaching period ends.
Daily Schedule:
| Wed. 22.07. to Fri. 24.07. | ||||
| Drölkar (White Tara) Ritual | 09:00 hrs | |||
| Drölkar (White Tara) Ritual | 14:00 hrs | |||
| Sat. 25.07. | ||||
| Opening of the Summer Course | 14:30 hrs | |||
| Sun. 26.07. to Wed. 05.08. | ||||
| Workshops | 09:00 hrs | |||
| Teachings by Khenpo Karma Jinpa Tharchin | 10:00 hrs | |||
| Teachings by Khenpo Karma Jinpa Tharchin | 14:30 hrs | |||
| Thu. 06.08. to Sat. 08.08. | ||||
| Gönkar (White Mahakala) Retreat | 09:00 hrs | |||
| Gönkar (White Mahakala) Retreat | 14:00 hrs | |||
Additional:
| Riwo Sangchö ritual (Mountain Smoke Offering) and hoisting of new prayer flags | Mon. 27.07. | 09:00 hrs | |||
| Khorwa Dongdruk ritual (Bardo Puja) | Sat. 01.08. | 14:30 hrs | |||
Daily Pujas (rituals):
| Green Tara Puja | 07:00 hrs | |||
| Mahakala Puja | 17:00 hrs | |||
| Chenresig Puja | 20:00 hrs | |||
Khenpo Karma Jinpa Tharchin is one of the Khenpos of the Benchen Nangten Thösam Ling Shedra in Pharping, Nepal.
Khenpo Karma Jinpa Tharchin was born in 1987 in Manang, a place in the Himalayan reagion of Nepal.
In 2000 he became one of the Benchen monks at Kathmandu Monastery, learning reading and writing and all the various rituals of the Karma Kagyu tradition.
He was ordained as Gechul Dompa and Gelong Dompa by late Kyabje Tenga Rinpoche. 2007 he went to the Shedra in Pharping to begin his studies in Buddhist Philosophy, Logic and Buddhist Science under the guidance of Drubwang Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche. After more than 10 years of intensive study, he became a Khenpo in January 2018. Since then he is teaching young children.
Lord Gampopa once said, "For anyone who wishes to see me, studying The Jewel Ornament of Liberation is the same as meeting me."
Gampopa (1079–1153), also known as Dakpo Lhaje, was a great master of the Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. A trained physician, he turned to a spiritual life after losing his wife and children to an epidemic. He then became a monk devoted to the path of liberation.
In search of profound realization, he met the great yogi Milarepa, from whom he received essential Kagyu teachings, including instructions on Mahamudra and the nature of mind. Through intensive meditation practice under Milarepa’s guidance, Gampopa realized the true nature of mind.
Later, Gampopa founded a monastery in Dakpo, where he taught the Mahamudra teachings widely. His disciples carried these teachings throughout Tibet and established the major Kagyu lineages.
Gampopa’s teachings combine the systematic presentation of the path found in the sutras with the direct meditative instructions of the Mahamudra tradition. His writings are among the most important texts of Tibetan Buddhism today.
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 |
| early bird | 5 € | if your payment is made before May 31, 2026 |
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 for the Summer Course 2026 is now open.