Dhagpo Kagyu Ling, Buddhist temple in Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère, France
Dhagpo Kagyu Ling is a Buddhist center with meditation halls, teaching rooms, and sleeping quarters spread across its grounds near the Vézère River. The buildings are arranged to create separate spaces for practice, study, and residential use.
The center was established to bring Tibetan Buddhist teachings to Western Europe and create a stable place for these traditions to take root. Its creation shows how Asian spiritual practices found a home in France during the late 20th century.
The place holds deep ties to Tibetan Buddhism and offers a space where people come to practice and study together. The daily rhythm here follows Buddhist traditions, creating a distinct way of life for those who visit.
The center is reached by road near Landrevie and offers accommodations for visitors taking part in longer programs. Anyone planning a visit should contact ahead, as regular courses and retreats often involve organized groups.
The center offers a progressive learning program that adjusts its content to match each participant's experience level and development. This approach allows newcomers and experienced practitioners to study side by side.
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