Events & Programs
Join our vibrant community for regular teachings, celebrations, and spiritual gatherings. Our events welcome practitioners of all levels and backgrounds, fostering a supportive environment for spiritual growth.
Monthly • First Saturday
Community Dharma Teaching
His Holiness Taklung Matul Rinpoche and senior teachers offer accessible dharma talks covering fundamental Buddhist principles, meditation guidance, and practical wisdom for daily life. These sessions include Q&A periods and group discussion.
Annually • March
Taklung Monastery Anniversary
Celebrate the founding of our monastery with special ceremonies, traditional music, cultural performances, and communal feasting. This joyous occasion brings together our global community to honor our heritage and renew our commitment to the dharma.
Quarterly
Intensive Meditation Retreats
Three to seven-day retreats offering deep immersion in contemplative practice. These retreats include guided meditation, dharma study, noble silence periods, and individual guidance from qualified teachers.
Weekly • Sunday
Community Meditation
Open meditation sessions for practitioners of all levels. Begin with guided shamatha practice, followed by silent sitting, and conclude with dedication prayers. Perfect for newcomers and experienced meditators alike.
Special Occasions
Traditional Pujas & Ceremonies
Throughout the lunar calendar, we perform traditional ceremonies including Tara Puja, Mahakala ceremonies, and seasonal celebrations. These powerful rituals generate merit and blessings for all participants and sentient beings.
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Study Groups
Regular study groups explore classical Buddhist texts including Gampopa's "Jewel Ornament of Liberation," Shantideva's "Bodhisattvacharyavatara," and Taklung-specific commentaries on Mahamudra practice.
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Seasonal Celebrations
We observe major Buddhist holidays including Vesak, the anniversary of Buddha's enlightenment, and Tibetan New Year with special prayers, teachings, and community gatherings.
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Teacher Training
For dedicated practitioners, we offer comprehensive teacher training programs covering Buddhist philosophy, meditation instruction, and the skillful means necessary to guide others on the spiritual path.
In the southern region of darkness realm, the great righteous persons like Ugyen Pema Juney (Padma Sambhava) and Zhabdung Ngawang Namgyal visited and blessed all the environments and living beings. In this region, the Buddhism flourished like the sunlight in the darkness, after which the famous Buddhist country known as Bhutan came into existence.
"May all beings be free from suffering and the causes of suffering. May all beings find happiness and the causes of happiness."
Taklung Wosel Jewai Ling Monastery
Drugyel, Paro : Bhutan
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