Programme Albagnano

Dharma in the Nature 

A week in contact with the five elements to nourish our body and mind

Hikes in the woods, meditations in nature and teachings, including outdoors, with Lama Michel Rinpoche. And… Hatha Yoga sessions, Pranayama, yoga,  healthy lifestyle conference that inspired us with doctors Maria Teresa Anfossi, Elkana Waarsenburg and Rogier Hoenders, evening surprise programmes. We cannot only rely on the doctor to be healthy and feel well. We also need to take responsibility by maintaining a healthy lifestyle. But what is exactly a healthy lifestyle? In this wellness week, we will learn about the five elements in connection with body and mind, the microbiota, the effects of a healthy diet, exercise, relaxation, sleep and more. We will look at the newest scientific evidence and hear talks from therapists and doctors  with clinical experience on this subject. We will learn how a healthy lifestyle can prevent heart disease, cancer and mental health disorders. Possibility of individual meetings for astrological map reading and  treatments and massages with our therapists.

The event is dedicated to our physical well-being, subtle energy healing and inner growth.

The Dharma is precious and priceless. Dharma activities are free to enter and based on free donations, while for other activities we suggest a donation of €30 per day or a  donation within your means.
You can make your offering at the Center’s reception or at the following link.

Reservation is required for extra activities: FOR  BOOKING CLICK HERE

Program

Monday, August 4

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Teachings with Lama Michel Rinpoche – Main Gompa – Live streaming

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Outdoor activities and meditation with Lama Michel Rinpoche

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Conference: “A Healthy and Happy Lifestyle” with Prof. Rogier Hoenders, psychiatrist and mindfulness trainer – Tara Gompa – Live streaming

8:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Documentary Screening: “Heaven on Earth” – Tara Gompa

Tuesday, August 5

7:00 AM – 7:45 AM
Guided meditation with Lama Michel Rinpoche – Main Gompa – Live streaming

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Hatha Yoga with Fernanda Pires –main gompa

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Teachings with Lama Michel Rinpoche – Main Gompa – Live streaming

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Outdoor activities and meditation with Lama Michel Rinpoche

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Conference: “Healthy Eating: What’s Good, What’s Bad, and for Whom” with Dr. Maria Teresa Anfossi – Tara Gompa – Live streaming

8:30 PM
Experiential Art Workshop “Origin”: “Imagine Being Yourself Returning to the Source”
Teatro Selvatico, facilitators Isacco Caraccio and Francesca Aurilio  ONLY IN ITALIAN LANGUAGE – Tara Gompa

Wednesday, August 6

7:00 AM – 7:45 AM
Guided meditation with Lama Michel Rinpoche – Main Gompa – Live streaming

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Hatha Yoga with Fernanda Pires – Main Gompa

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Auspicious Ceremony: “Kiki Soso” and planting of the olive tree “A Peace Tree”, dedicated to the long life of Lama Caroline and the longevity of the five elements, with Lama Michel Rinpoche, Lama Caroline, geshes, and monks (Garden near the Temple)

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Teachings with Lama Michel Rinpoche – Main Gompa – Live streaming

1:00 PM
Birthday lunch celebration for Lama Caroline (reservations required at the reception)

3:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Heruka White Empowerment (Jenang) with Lama Caroline – Main Gompa

7:00 PM
Birthday party for Lama Caroline with pizza and live music – Restaurant area / Offered by the Centre.

Book by 3:00 PM on August 4th at the reception or by sending a WhatsApp message to the number: +39 392 6490330.

Fonti

Thursday, August 7

7:00 AM – 7:45 AM
Guided meditation with Lama Michel Rinpoche – Main Gompa – Live streaming

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Hatha Yoga with Fernanda Pires –Main Gompa

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Teachings with Lama Michel Rinpoche – Main Gompa – Live streaming

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Dharma and Nature: Outdoor activities and meditation with Lama Michel Rinpoche

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Conference: “Nurturing Life through Natural Medicine” with Dr. Elkana Waarsenburg – Tara Gompa – Live streaming

8:30 PM
Ecstatic Dance with Fernanda Lenz – Tara Gompa

Friday, August 8

7:00 AM – 7:45 AM
Guided meditation with Lama Michel Rinpoche – Main Gompa – Live streaming

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Hatha Yoga with Fernanda Pires –Main Gompa

10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Excursion to Pollino with Lama Michel Rinpoche, picnic lunch or meal at a local restaurant (reservation required, limited seats)

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Dharma and Nature: Conference “Gut Microbiota: Tiny Beings as Friends, Foes, or Opportunists. How to Cultivate Good Health” with Dr. Maria Teresa Anfossi – Tara Gompa – Live streaming

Saturday, August 9

7:00 AM – 7:45 AM
Guided meditation with Lama Michel Rinpoche – Main Gompa – Live streaming

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Hatha Yoga with Fernanda Pires –Main Gompa

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Teachings with Lama Michel Rinpoche – Main Gompa – Live streaming

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Dharma and Nature: Outdoor activities and meditation with Lama Michel Rinpoche

4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Welcome Ceremony for the Group: “Kaki Bike Tour 2025 – Lakes of Peace”

• 4:30 PM- 6:00 PM Kaki Tree Ceremony at the tree – Speech by Lama Michel Rinpoche, connected to the project and the path of Dharma and Nature – Readings and speeches by the Kaki Tree Committee – Moment of collective and symbolic reflection with European persimmons
• 5:00 PM- 6:00 PM Gong Bath offered by the Kaki Tree Committee. A sound meditation session open to all, led by Maria Adele Capucci – Yoga room or outdoors

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Conference: “The Celestial Dance of the Planets: How to Use Indian Astrology to Discover Your Inner Potential” with Vedic Astrologer Guilherme Fortunato – Tara Gompa – Live streaming

8:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Prayers and light offerings dedicate to peace in Palestina and Israel with Lama Michel Rinpoche, geshes and monks

Sunday, August 10

7:00 AM – 7:45 AM
Guided meditation with Lama Michel Rinpoche – Main Gompa – Live streaming

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Hatha Yoga with Daniel Calmanowitz – Main Gompa

9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
The Yurt and the Spiritual Heritage of Mongolia:

• 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM: History of the Albagnano Yurt and Stories from the 2024 Mongolia Journey – Main Gompa
• 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM: Chöd Puja and Practice (led by monks and chöd practitioners) with the opportunity to visit the yurt in small groups – Mongolian Yurt

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Introduction to the Buddhist philosophy – Main Gompa – Live streaming

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Fermentation Workshop: “Everything Can Become a Ferment” with Carmen Rolandi and Dr. M. Teresa Anfossi – bring a glass jar and a food item you would like to ferment– Terrace in front of the restaurant

It is recommended to wear comfortable clothing, bring a cushion for outdoor activities, a swimsuit and a towel, and a yoga mat.

Medicine Buddha Puja

A ritual of prayers and offerings to the Medicine Buddha, the one who dwells in the Pure Land like Lapis lazuli, dedicated to healing all manifest and symptomless physical and mental illnesses and to progressing quickly on the spiritual path until enlightenment.

The Dharma is precious and has no price. Therefore, in accordance with tradition, an offering can be made for this activity according to each person’s possibilities and choice.
You can make your offering at the reception of the Centre or at the following link

Prayers and light offerings dedicated to peace in Palestine and Israel with Lama Michel Rinpoche, geshes and monks

The Yurt and the Spiritual Heritage of Mongolia

9:30 AM – 10:15 AM: History of the Albagnano Yurt and Stories from the 2024 Mongolia Journey – Main Gompa

10:15 AM – 11:00 AM: Chöd Puja and Practice (led by monks and chöd practitioners) with the opportunity to visit the yurt in small groups – Mongolian Yurt

Introduction to Buddhist philosophy with Francesco Prevosti

from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm

the event will be broadcast in streaming

the teaching will be in Italian and English language.

For those who wish to have lunch at the Center, reservations must be made by Saturday at 10.00 pm in the office.

The Dharma is precious and has no price. Therefore, in accordance with tradition, an offering can be made for this activity according to each person’s possibilities and choice.
You can make your offering at the reception of the Centre or at the following link

Astrological Healing Practices NgalSo

The stack of auspiciousness – Tashi Tsegpa

Lama Gangchen’s astrological healing practices allow us to acquire awareness of the relationship that exists between our actions of body and mind and the five elements of the cosmos.

According to the teaching of Buddha, reading these precious sutras eliminates interferences in life, bad dreams, bad omens and terror in the mind and gives happiness, well-being and the three perfections of auspiciousness, happiness and goodness.

The Dharma is precious and has no price. Therefore, in accordance with tradition, an offering can be made for this activity according to each person’s possibilities and choice.
You can make your offering at the reception of the Centre or at the following link

How to Meditate

10:30 am – 1:00 pm and 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

During the course, Lama Thubten will teach how to meditate on four points of the Lam Rim, the gradual path to enlightenment. The meditation will focus on calm abiding and meditative concentration. Each day, attention will be directed to one of the following steps:

• The preciousness of human rebirth

• Impermanence and death

• Karma, the law of cause and effect

• The flaws of samsara

The course is open to everyone, regardless of their prior knowledge of these topics.

The Dharma is precious and has no price. Therefore, in accordance with tradition, an offering can be made for this activity according to each person’s possibilities and choice.

You can make your offering at the reception of the Centre or at the following link

Celebrations for the International Dorje Shugden Day

with the assembly of lamas, geshes, monks and the Tibetan community 

On the occasion of the 28th International Day dedicated to the Ganden Nyengyu lineage and its protector Dorje Shugden, all monasteries in Tibet, Nepal, India and Mongolia and Dharma centers in Europe, the Americas, Asia and around the world are organizing, on this day, various rituals and sacred ceremonies and thus pray together for the long life of Dharma holders, for harmony among practitioners of the spiritual path, for the resolution of crises and conflicts in the world and for the pacification of natural disasters.

Sunday 24th  August

10.30 am to 1.00 pm

‘SangSo’ incense offering ceremony – Garden

Kangso  included guru puja

Ritual offering to the protector of the teachings of the NgalSo Ganden Nyengyu tradition. Based on the text the Melodious Victorious Drum in All Directions by Kyabje Pabongka Dorje Chang. 2.30 pm to 6.00 pm

Kangso  included  and Tsog offering – main temple

Yoga and the 5 elements

Programme

26th august
10:30 am – 1:00 pm First session
3:00pm – 5:00pm Second session
8:30pm – 9:30pm Third session

from 27th to 30th august
7:00 – 8:30 First session
11:00 – 13:00 Second session
15:00 – 17:00 Third session
20:30 – 21:30 Fourth session

31st august
7:00 – 8:30 First session
11:00 – 13:00 Second session
15:00 – 17:00 Third session

Yoga is the science of self-realization, a path to take care of ourselves, of our body-mind in which we use natural energies to elevate our spirit and connect with the divine within us.

The 5 elements – earth, water, fire, wind and space – are the basis for building this path. During the week we will learn to use these energies for our personal and collective yogic path.

Knowing our nature, the changes that occur in the lunar and solar cycles and the characteristics of the places where we find ourselves is fundamental for the path of awareness and personal growth.

Each day will be dedicated to a specific element:

First day: Earth

Second day: Water

Third day: Fire

Fourth day: Wind

Fifth day: Space

Each of the yoga practices will be declined according to the element and carried out in an environment suitable for awakening the potential connected to it: asana, pranayam, meditation, chanting of mantras, Vedic rituals, yoga philosophy, advice on nutrition, self-massage and use of spices for cosmetic purposes.

Finally, on the sixth day, we will use the five elements in the kitchen to prepare foods suited to our nature and capable of restoring balance in the body-mind.

Bring comfortable clothes, a blanket, yoga mat, shoes for outdoor excursions.

Participation can be daily or for the entire workshop

Reservation required contact the reception: reception@kunpen.it

Four mandala of Tara Chittamani puja

Tara Chittamani is a special practice in Tibetan Buddhism which helps us to connect and identify with the pure crystal energy of the female divinity Tara, also known as the Liberator and Swift Heroine for the speed which characterises her intervention. The special energy of Tara, who is the consort of Buddha Amoghasiddhi, the Supreme Healer of fear, is a precious method to overcoming all external, internal and secret fears and to progressing quickly on the spiritual path until enlightenment.

The Dharma is precious and has no price. Therefore, in accordance with tradition, an offering can be made for this activity according to each person’s possibilities and choice.
You can make your offering at the reception of the Centre or at the following link