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October 2019
Weekend with Jigme Rinpoche
We are very happy to invite you to a weekend of teachings and an empowerment from Jigme Rinpoche. Lama Jigme Rinpoche was born into the family of H.H. the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa, as the brother of Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche. He received extensive teachings from the 16th Karmapa, who during his first visit in the West left him there as his representative. Since that time, Jigme Rinpoche has been guiding Karmapa’s seat in Europe, Dhagpo Kagyu Ling in France. Besides his…
Find out more »November 2019
Weekend with Jan Noutsos and Makis Achladiotis
Welcome to a weekend of meditation and teachings with Jan Noutsos and Makis Achladiotis. Jan Noutsos met Lama Ole Nydahl in Athens in 1997, where he took Buddhist Refuge. Since then he has been involved in the international retreat center Karma Berchen Ling and has been teaching on behalf of Lama Ole since 2005. He lives in Athens, is married and has two children. Makis Achladiotis took Buddhist Refuge with the 16th Karmapa in 1980. Lama Ole Nydahl asked Makis…
Find out more »Saturday night lecture
Join us for a lecture on "The Diamond Way" from Tini Schneider and Hinrich Vollmer. No registration required unless you wish to stay overnight, then please email: join@europe-center.org
Find out more »December 2019
Weekend with Steve James
Join us for a weekend of meditation and teachings on Buddhist Refuge with Steve James. Steve took Buddhist Refuge in 1993 and has been teaching on behalf of Lama Ole since 1999. He was intregal in starting the first Diamond Way Buddhist Centers in the UK, and has helped in the editing of Lama Ole Nydahl's books and meditation texts in English. The lives and works in London. To register, please email: join@europe-center.org Program (Lecture/Q&A €6 each) Friday 06.12 20:00…
Find out more »January 2020
“Dive In“ Meditation Days
Let's ring in the New Year together with 5 days of intensive meditation practice, lectures and story telling evenings with Travelling Teachers. To register, please email: join@europe-center.org Lecture Program 02.01 - Thursday: What is Diamond Way Buddhism? 03.01 - Friday: Meditation in Diamond Way Buddhism 04.01 - Saturday: The Teacher and Student Relationship 05.01 - Sunday: Buddhism in Daily Life All lectures are at 20:00 and cost €6 each.
Find out more »Saturday night lecture
Join us for a lecture on "Death and Rebirth" from Renate Scholz and Ulrike Markusch. No registration required unless you wish to stay overnight, then please email: join@europe-center.org
Find out more »Weekend with Rafał Olech and Artur Przybysławski
Rafał and Artur will join us for a weekend of meditation and teachings on "View, Meditation and Action in Diamond Way Buddhism". In addition to the formal Dharma program there will be a presentation on the history and activity of Diamond Way Buddhism in Poland, complemented with Polish food and entertainement. Artur took Buddhist Refuge in 1994 and has been teaching on behalf of Lama Ole since 2006. He works at Jagiellonian University in Krakow, where he teaches Tibetan language…
Find out more »February 2020
Saturday Night Lecture
Join us for a lecture on "Love and Partnership" by Denica Lilova and Gerhard Waldner. No registration required unless you wish to stay overnight, then please email: join@europe-center.org
Find out more »Cancellation of events and the regular program at the EC
Cancellation of events and the regular program at the EC As you are aware the spread of Covid-19 affecting Europe more and more. Because the Europe Center normally hosts a lot international guests, the decision has been made to put the safety of our friends from around the world and of the local inhabitants of Immenstadt above all else. Therefore, we have cancelled our events and the regular program for March 2020 and cannot offer any accommodation to guests and…
Find out more »July 2020
2020 International Summer Course – Cancelled
We are sorry to announce that as the German government has stated that large events will not be permitted until at least August 31, we have no choice but to cancel the International Summer Course 2020 at the Europe Center. We will be overjoyed to see you back in the Allgäu in 2021.
Find out more »June 2022
Course with Lama Jigme Rinpoche | 10–12 June 2022
We are happy to welcome you to a weekend course with Jigme Rinpoche from June 10 to 12. Program Friday, 10 June: 20.00 – Ngöndro Teachings Saturday, 11 June: 12.00 – Marpa Empowerment Sunday, 12 June: 16.00 – Guru Yoga Teachings Accommodation and food We will provide camping places and food on site. As the EC falls under nature protection rules, camping is limited to a certain number of places (a few hundred) and only around the weekend – from…
Find out more »Weekend course with Traveling Teachers | 17–19 June
Dear friends, We would like to inform you that Lama Ole’s lecture on June 18 will not take place. Instead we will have a weekend course with Traveling Teachers and we would be happy if you still joined us for the program below. Please note that it is still possible to camp and stay overnight. Friday 20:00 - Panel: “Meditation” Saturday 9:00 - Common 16th Karmapa meditation 10:30 -Ngondro explanations 18:00 - Presentation of the 3 projects 20:00 -…
Find out more »Course with Lama Ole Nydahl | 20–26 June
Dear friends, as you know Lama Ole has invited all his students that want to spend time with him to come to the Europe Center. We are very excited and want to make his wish possible. As the weekend with Jigme Rinpoche showed we can handle a lot of people at the Europe Center and are well prepared for it. Nevertheless during the week conditions are different and somewhat limited. Therefore we need your support and understanding. We can offer…
Find out more »July 2022
Weekend course with Lama Ole Nydahl | 1-3 July
We are happy to welcome you to a weekend with Lama Ole Nydahl. Dates 1–3 July Registration There are separate registrations for the time during the week and for the weekend. If you are at the EC during the week and at the weekend, you will need to register twice! Registration for Monday – Friday (camping at the EC): Register here Registration for the weekend, staying on-site (camping at the EC): Register here Registration for the weekend, staying off-site (staying somewhere else):…
Find out more »Weekend course with Lama Ole Nydahl | 8-10 July
We are happy to welcome you to a weekend with Lama Ole Nydahl. Dates 8–10 July Registration Registration for the weekend, staying on-site (camping at the EC): Register here Registration for the weekend, staying off-site (staying somewhere else): Register here Program Friday: 20.00 – Panel with travelling teachers Saturday: 10.30 – Ngöndro Explanations/Basic topis; 16.00 – Session with Lama Ole Nydahl Sunday: 10.30 – Panel with travelling teachers Accommodation and food We will provide camping places and food on site. If…
Find out more »Summer Course Building-up Weekend 1 | July 15–17
Come and join the fun & friendship of preparing for the 2022 International Summer Course. We are eager to have your help, regardless of your strength or skill level. Please register beforehand through this link. Please bring a tent and be ready to camp as dormitory space is very limited and given to people with special needs.
Find out more »Summer Course Building-up Weekend 2 | July 22–24
Come and join the fun & friendship of preparing for the 2022 International Summer Course. We are eager to have your help, regardless of your strength or skill level. Please register beforehand through this link. Please bring a tent and be ready to camp as dormitory space is very limited and given to people with special needs.
Find out more »Summer Course Building-up Weekend 3 | July 29–31
Come and join the fun & friendship of preparing for the 2022 International Summer Course. We are eager to have your help, regardless of your strength or skill level. Please register beforehand through this link. Please bring a tent and be ready to camp as dormitory space is very limited and given to people with special needs.
Find out more »August 2022
Summer Course 2022 | Aug 01–14
Come and join us for the International Summer Course 2022. More information & registration: www.summercourse.ec
Find out more »Dismantling Weekend | Aug 19-21
Come and join the fun & friendship of dismantling the 2022 International Summer Course. The course itself has finished but you can still give a hand to transform the Europe Center grounds back into their former state and make it seem like nothing ever happened. We are eager to have your help, regardless of your strength or skill level. Please register beforehand through this link. Finding a place to sleep is a bit of a flexible thing this weekend but rest…
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