Centers & Institutes

The history of the lineage is central to understanding the importance of Venerable Sonam Tenzin Rinpoche’s endeavours to bring the Barom Kagyu lineage to the west. The Kagyu lineages are historically known as the practice lineages, in which oral instruction is of pre-eminent importance. This emphasis is reflected in the literal meaning of Kagyu.

Bodhicharya is a non-profit Educational & Cultural Association founded by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche in 1997. Activities include collecting, transcribing, translating, and publishing Buddhist teachings and educational materials, and supporting educational and healthcare projects around the world.

The Bodhicharya Germany eV was founded in 2001. For the purpose of the association and for the purpose of the center include study and practice of Buddhist teachings for cultivating mental peace and stability, inter-cultural exchange and a variety of activities in education, health and social affairs.

Buddhistisches Geistestraining / Buddhist Mind Training / Nangpa'i Lojong. Tel. 49-2655-962 840

The Chicago Ratna Shri Sangha is a non-profit organization dedicated to the practice of Tibetan Buddhism as passed down in the Drikung Kagyu Lineage founded by Lord Jigten Sumgon in the 12th Century. Born in Tibet Lord Jigten Sumgon (Rinchen Phel or Ratna Shri in Sanskrit) was an emanation of Buddha Shakyamuni and was considered to be one of the greatest disciples of Phagmo Drupa, who named him as his successor.

Dag Shang Rimé Chöling es un centro cultural de estudios budistas dependiente de Dag Shang Kagyu, monasterio y centro de retiros fundado en 1984 por S. E. Kalu Rinpoche en Panillo-Huesca (prepirineo aragonés). Desde entonces el Ven. Lama Drubgyu Tenpa es director y guía espiritual.