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.

Photo of the retreat center Tharpaling in the German Bavarian Forest

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.

Program Overview

Overview of events in Tharpaling. Members can register Online. New interested parties who do not have an account with Ngakde yet please use the contact data below for further information and registration.

Dzogchen Belehrungen

Starts: September 07, 2024
Ends: September 22, 2024
Location: Tharpaling

Rinpoche gibt in geschlossenem Retreat Dzogchen Belehrungen für Mahayoga Praktizierende.

Directions and Contact

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