Kagyu-Dzong, Buddhist temple in the Bois de Vincennes, 12th arrondissement of Paris, France

Kagyu-Dzong is a Tibetan and Bhutanese-style temple near the Bois de Vincennes Pagoda in the 12th arrondissement of Paris. Its white facade has a doorway between two red pillars with yellow stripes and painted capitals, a painted frieze of blue, red and gold geometric patterns, and a white balustrade with a blue diamond lattice. A second building has a pale grey facade, a dark blue balcony with white cross-shaped openings, and four red columns at the entrance.

The temple was founded in 1974 by Lama Gyurme and received its official opening in 1985 after construction funded through private donations. This establishment made it one of the first Tibetan Buddhist centers to take root in Paris.

The center hosts regular meditation sessions, Buddhist teachings, and group discussions rooted in Tibetan Buddhist practice. Visitors can observe and participate in these gatherings, which form the heart of daily activity here.

The site is easily accessible by public transportation to the 12th arrondissement and offers meditation sessions for both beginners and experienced practitioners. Check in advance which activities are happening and whether registration is needed before arriving.

Since 2006, the temple has organized an annual Peace and Light festival that combines artistic and cultural events. This yearly initiative helps support the financing of a Peace Temple project in Normandy.