These are the dates for Benchen Phuntsok Ling's 2025 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 Lhakpa Yeshe. He will be accompanied by Umdze Karma Losal Tenzin and Chöpön Karma Bimal.
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. 23.07. to Fri. 25.07. | ||||
| Drölkar (White Tara) Ritual | 09:00 hrs | |||
| Drölkar (White Tara) Ritual | 14:00 hrs | |||
| Sat. 26.07. | ||||
| Opening of the Summer Course | 14:30 hrs | |||
| Sun. 27.07. to Wed. 06.08. | ||||
| Workshops | 09:00 hrs | |||
| Teachings by Khenpo Lhakpa Yeshe | 10:00 hrs | |||
| Teachings by Khenpo Lhakpa Yeshe | 14:30 hrs | |||
| Thu. 07.08. to Sat. 09.08. | ||||
| Gönkar (White Mahakala) Retreat | 09:00 hrs | |||
| Gönkar (White Mahakala) Retreat | 14:00 hrs | |||
Addional:
| Riwo Sangchö ritual (Mountain Smoke Offering) and hoisting of new prayer flags | Tue. 29.07. | 09:00 hrs | |||
| Khorwa Dongdruk ritual (Bardo Puja) | Sun. 03.08. | 14:30 hrs | |||
Daily Pujas (rituals):
| Green Tara Puja | 07:00 hrs | |||
| Mahakala Puja | 17:00 hrs | |||
| Chenresig Puja | 20:00 hrs | |||
Khenpo Lhakpa Yeshe is one of the Khenpos of the Benchen Nangten Thösam Ling Shedra in Pharping, Nepal.
Khenpo Lhakpa Yeshe was born in 1992 in the Nubri Valley in northern central Nepal.
In 2001 he took refuge vows from the late Kyabje Tenga Rinpoche and became one of the Benchen monks at Kathmandu Monastery, learning reading and writing and all the various rituals of the Karma Kagyu tradition.
In 2007 he received full monk vows from the late Kyabje Tenga Rinpoche. He then 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 and has been teaching at the shedra ever since.
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 | 8 € | if your payment is made before June 10, 2025 |
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 2025 is now open.