Tharpaling
Retreat Center
Tharpaling (Island of Liberation) is Ngakde's retreat center offering seminars, retreats, pujas and sadhanas (meditation rituals). Beautifully situated in the Bavarian Forest, far away from the hectic everyday life of modern cities, Tharpaling is a very special retreat place.
Our offers especially for the newly interested
In the center Tharpaling regular events including retreats, pujas, seminars and lectures take place. Ngakde members can register Online for all events. Current events can be found on the Events-Calendar. Further information can also be requested by telephone or e-mail. Non-members please register directly via the contact information below.
Retreat for Newly Interested
Every year we offer retreats for anybody who is interested in Buddhism in general
or specially in Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhism and the Nyingma lineage.
These short retreats are conducted in German language in our retreat center Tharpaling. If you are
located elsewhere or speak a different language feel free to contact us.
Introduction to Meditation
We also offer general meditation introductions and personal consultations.
If you are interested to become a student yourself and want to start with the Ngöndro,
please contact the regional groups where you can get instuctions.
Summer Retreats in Tharpaling
Every summer Rinpoche comes to Tharpaling for several months and gives teachings, empowerments and private interviews.
Find the full schedule on our Events page.
Please note that Rinpoche only gives private interviews to seriously practicing students.
Incense Ritual Riwo Sang Chöd
All regional groups perform the offering ritual Riwo Sang Chöd on a regular basis.
Feel free to join in and eventually learn to do it yourself.
Unless otherwise indicated, please contact the telephone number or e-mail address given at the coresponding event description for further information and bookings.
Directions
Tharpaling is located in the Bavarian Forest in Germany between Passau and Deggendorf. Ngakde members also meet regularly in regional groups in Germany, Austria and Canada.
Contact
Phone: +49 8554 943666 0
Email: tharpaling(æ)ngakde.org
Address:
Schartenweg 11
D-94169 Solla
Germany