Patron of the Center - His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Thinley Lhundup

 

 

His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Thinley Lhundup, the 37th throne holder of the Drikung Kagyu Lineage and 7th reincarnation of the Chetsang Rinpoche.
His Holiness is a manifestation of Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara).

Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang, Konchog Tenzin Kunsang Thrinle Lhundrup, was born in 1946 into the aristocratic family of Tsarong in Lhasa. Many prodigious signs and visions accompanied his birth.

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Patron of the Center - His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche

 

 

Garchen Rinpoche is considered one of the most important masters of the Drikung Kagyu tradition.

His lineage of incarnations can be traced back to Gardampa Chodingpa, a heart-disciple of Kyobpa Jigten Sumgon, the founder of the Drikung Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism.

In 1997 Rinpoche first visited the West and founded many Drikung Garchen centers in the USA and in Europe. He travels tirelessly to the various centers and monasteries in Asia, America, and Europe.

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Drikung Kagyu Gangri Chagchen Dargye Ling - Kailash, the Place where Mahamudra blossoms

The Practice of Mahamudra at the Mountain Kailash

In his vision to transfer the three Holy Mountains of Tibet to the western world, H.H. Drikung Kyabgon Thinley Lhundup connected the Milarepa Retreat Center to the Holy Mount Kailash. H.E.Garchen Rinpoche announced that the practice of Mahamudra should become here a main target and should be tought and practiced continously. During the inauguration in 2012, he gave to the center the auspicious Tibetan name Drikung Kagyu Gangri Chagchen Dargye Ling – Kailash, the place where Mahamudra shall flourish.

Since the inauguration of the center in 2012 a regular program of teachings, retreats and drubchens is being offered for the practice of Mahamudra, led by high Tibetan masters and also by western teachers. There is also a seperate, protected area where disciples have the opportunity to withdraw for a longer period, for long-term retreat, and to study and practice in a traditionel Three-Years-Retreat intensively the key-points of the tantric path, to carry out the practice of the five-fold path of Mahamudra along with the profound path of the six Dharmas of Naropa.

 

PROGRAM PREVIEW 2025

 

More information coming soon!

JANUARY 2025:

17.-19.01.25 Nungye Retreat with Drubpon Sanghe

FEBRUARY 2025

07.-09.02.25 Meditation in Action: Observation with Drubpon Rachel and Giorgio Savigliano

MARCH 2025:

07.-09.03.25 Meditation in Action: Relaxation with Drubpon Rachel and Giorgio Savigliano

APRIL 2025:

18.-20.04.25 Meditation in Action: Loving Kindness with Drubpon Rachel and Giorgio Savigliano

May 2025:

10.-11.05.25 Continuation of the Lujong Teachings und Practice with Drubpon Kunsang

16.-18.05.25 Meditation in Action: Deep Listening with Drubpon Rachel and Giorgio Savigliano

31.05.-07.06.25:Mani Retreat with H.E. Sopa Rinpoche

JUNE 2025:

20.-22.06.25 Meditation in Action: Trust in Wisdom with Drubpon Rachel and Giorgio Savigliano

JULY 2025:

05.-13.07.25 Tibetan Yoga with Drubpon Rachel and Giorgio Savigliano

AUGUST 2025:

23.-30.08.2025  Hevajra Drubchen with H.E. Choeze Kuchen Rinpoche

SEPTEMBER 2025

13.-14.09.25 Continuation of the Lujong Teachings und Practice with Drubpon Kunsang

19.-24.09.25 Phowa Retreat with H.E. Choeze Kuchen Rinpoche

NOVEMBER 2025

01.-16.11.25 Vajrayogini Retreat with Drubpon Rachel and Giorgio Savigliano

Current Informations

 

 

New Chairwoman of the Board Elke Bartussek

 

On November 22, 2023, Dr. Liane Pitsos handed over the chairmanship of the Garchen Foundation to Ms. Elke Bartussek and thus completely withdrew from Board work.

Elke Bartussek has been a Drikungpa since 1984. Already in 1986, she was able to get to know and appreciate His Holiness Drikung Kyabgon Thinle Lhundup during his first visit to Germany.

From the very beginning, she was engaged in the Dharma, especially in the field of organization. So then in 1997, H.E.  Ayang Rinpoche commissioned her and Dr.  Liane Pitsos with the honorable task of hosting the first visit of H.E. Gar Rinpoche in Germany and Europe and to accompany him for three months.

Further responsible activities followed, for both the Amitabha Foundation and the Tara Foundation.

In “wordly” life, Elke has worked for many years as a health consultant and for over 20 years as a marketing coordinator for Naturkost Elkershausen, an organic wholeseller in Göttingen.

 

 

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