The Buddhist centre Thar Deu Ling in France is located in Chelles, on the outskirts of Paris and Rennes. It was founded by His Holiness the 101st Gaden Tripa Jetsun Lungrik Namgyal in 1980.
His Holiness the 101st Gaden Tripa Jetsun Lungrik Namgyal
Gaden Trisur Lungrik Namgyal received the titles of both Geshe Lharampa (equivalent to a Ph.D. in Buddhist philosophy) and Geshe Ngarampa (specialist in Tantra) after over 40 years of study and practice.
In 1986, due to his outstanding qualities, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama chose him to represent Tibetan Buddhism at the Rencontres Ecuméniques d’Assise, an interfaith meeting initiated by Pope Jean-Paul II.
In 1983, he was appointed the Abbot of Gyuto Upper Tantric University by His Holiness, and subsequently the Abbot of Gaden Shartse Monastery, one of the most eminent monastic colleges of the Gelug lineage, in 1992. In 1995, he was appointed the rank of Sharpa Choeje and became the second most respected spiritual leader in the Gelug sect.
In 2003, he was named the Gaden Tripa, the spiritual head of the Gelug lineage for a period of seven years. The Gaden Tripa is the lineage successor of Lama Tsongkhapa and the official leader of the Gelug lineage. Since retiring from the position of Gaden Tripa, he also holds the title of Gaden Trisur, which means “Throne Holder Emeritus”. Gaden Trisur Lungrik Namgyal now lives and teaches Buddhism in Paris at Thar Deu Ling Centre which he founded in 1980 shortly after arriving in France.
The exterior of Thar Deu Ling
As a teaching centre, Thar Deu Ling has two locations in France: Rennes and Chelles, Paris. Teachings, meditation practice and retreats are offered on a regular basis at both locations. The centre in Chelles was inaugurated in 2009, and is situated amidst a natural environment which offers conducive conditions for both study and contemplation. Comprised of two buildings, it is located in the north-western region of Paris and was opened under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Losang Yeshe.
The centre also organises special events such as purification retreats, meditation retreats, initiations and special teachings given by Trisur Lungrik Namgyal during various celebrations. Within the city of Paris, teachings and meditation practice sessions are held once a week on Thursday evenings in The Forum, a cultural centre close to the Tour Montparnasse.
The prayer hall of Thar Deu Ling
In July 2011, members and students established an association called Terre de Maitreya. The goal of this association is to promote the teachings and practices of Tibetan Buddhism as preserved within the Gelug lineage. They organise conferences which are open to the public as well as cultural activities related to the practice of Buddhism.
Geshe Losang Yeshe
The resident teacher of Thar Deu Ling is Venerable Geshe Losang Yeshe. Born in 1965 in Kham, Tibet, he studied at Gaden Monastery under the guidance of eminent teachings including His Eminence Kyabje Zemey Rinpoche, His Eminence Kyabje Lati Rinpoche and His Eminence Denma Locho Rinpoche. He passed the Geshe Lharampa exams in 2002 with great success and in June of the same year, he was called to France by Trisur Lungrik Namgyal to teach both Sutra and Tantra at Thar Deu Ling.
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Fong
Posted on July 10, 2016 #1 AuthorAnother great Dharma center of Thar Deu Ling Buddhist Centre. Very heartwarming to read of another center that’s doing well and spreading the teachings of Lama Tsongkhapa. Glad too, to see a resident teacher there and none other than a very qualified Venerable Geshe Losang Yeshe.
Thanks to the foresight and guidance of Gaden Trisur Lungrik Namgyal who founded the center, it has grown into 2 centers in the vicinity of Paris.
Thank you admin of dorjeshugden.org for the very beautiful photos and great information of this wonderful center.
May Thar Deu Ling Buddhist Centre flourish and bring more Dharma to the people of Paris and beyond.
Sofi
Posted on July 23, 2016 #2 AuthorI love reading of holy places, including the Buddhist centre Thar Deu Ling in France. Its centre in Chelles, on the outskirts of Paris and Rennes, is nicely set in nature and I love the prayer hall that emits so much warmth. The founder, His Holiness the 101st Gaden Tripa Jetsun Lungrik Namgyal certainly is an attained Master and so too its current resident Teacher, Venerable Geshe Losang Yeshe. May great dharmic activities flourish in this centre and may the dharma continue to spread to benefit all the people.
Stella Cheang
Posted on October 5, 2016 #3 AuthorIt is encouraging to read that Buddha Dharma from pure lineage is flourishing in the ten directions. Thar Deu Ling in France, founded by His Holiness the 101st Gaden Tripa Jetsun Lungrik Namgyal offers various dharma activities such as purification retreats, meditation retreats, initiations and special teachings given by Trisur Lungrik Namgyal during various celebrations. The resident teacher of Thar Deu Ling is Venerable Geshe Losang Yeshe. He passed the Geshe Lharampa exams in 2002 with great success and in June of the same year, he was called to France by Trisur Lungrik Namgyal to teach both Sutra and Tantra at Thar Deu Ling.
yin ping
Posted on November 5, 2017 #4 AuthorThe main purpose of a Buddhist center is to preserve and practice the Teaching of the Buddha. The survival of the teachings depends upon the existence of the monastic community, who devoted their lives to this important task. His Holiness the 101st Gaden Tripa Jetsun Lungrik Namgyal is one of the great lamas who upholding the holy teachings of Lama Tsongkhapa. He founded Thar Deu Ling Buddhist Centre since 1980 in France.
This Buddhist centre has been a place where the spiritual seekers come for purification retreats, meditation retreats and various dharma teachings. The monastic community used their learning and wisdom to educate the lay followers and guide them through with their ups and downs. It is a place where gives people hope while upholding the precious teachings of the load Buddha.
May Thar Deu Ling Buddhist Centre continue to grow and the dharma spreading to countless people.
Alice Tay
Posted on December 31, 2017 #5 AuthorH.H. the 101st Gaden Tripa Jetsun Lungrik Namgyal is an erudite master where he received the titles of both Geshe Lharampa and Geshe Ngarampa after over 40 years of study and practice. In 1980,
H.H. the 101st Gaden Tripa Jetsun Lungrik Namgyal founded Thar Deu Ling Centre. After he completed the service for 7 years of Gaden Tripa, he continued to teach and spread the pure lineage of Lama Tsongkhapa in Paris at Thar Deu Ling Centre.