Lamrim retreat at Institut Vajra Yogini with Venerable Gendun (on site or zoom)
Summer 2026

Location: Institut Vajra Yogini, Marzens, France, or online at Zoom
Intended for: Anyone familiar with Lamrim, especially FPMT PEBA students.
Dates: May 31 to June 28, 2026
Guide: Ven. Losang Gendun
Participation: It is possible to participate for a minimum of two consecutive weeks, at any time during the retreat. Arrivals and departures must be on Sundays.
The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment, written by Je Tsongkhapa, is one of the most recognized and comprehensive expositions of the Buddha’s teachings. it is synthesizing the 84,000 methods taught by the Buddha into a clear, practical, step-by-step path. This masterpiece continues the lineage of the Indian master Atisha and represents the culmination of the Lamrim tradition.
Lama Zopa Rinpoche, the true heir to this profound Tibetan heritage, has always stressed that, for the Dharma to take true root in the West, it must be embodied, not just studied. Practitioners must develop lived realizations of Lamrim.
To further this vision, we warmly invite committed practitioners – especially those with a solid foundation in Lamrim and FPMT PEBA students – to join us for a month-long guided Lamrim retreat. This is a rare opportunity to integrate the stages of the path, supported by an experienced guide, a structured daily practice and a community of sincere fellow practitioners.

Venerable Losang Gendun has spent nearly four decades in Buddhist practice, living as a fully ordained Bhikshu in the Tibetan tradition for the past twenty years. His training spans ten years of monastic study across France, India, Nepal, and Myanmar, and more than four years in solitary retreat in both Tibetan and Burmese Theravāda traditions. For the past eighteen years he has taught Buddhist philosophy, psychology, and meditation worldwide within the FPMT, serving the vision of H.H. the Dalai Lama and Lama Zopa Rinpoche. In 2023 he founded The Buddha Project, offering long-term guidance for serious meditators and fostering dialogue between Buddhist traditions, contemplative science, and the arts. Its core program is the four-year FPMT In-Depth Meditation Training.
◆ WEEK 1 - MAY 31 TO JUNE 7
1. Enter the path
2. Basic scope teachings of importance for all dharma practitioners
The refuge
Karma
◆ WEEK 2 - JUNE 7 TO 14
3. Intermediate scope teachings of importance for all dharma practitioners
Samsara and Nirvana
4. High-capacity practitioners
◆ WEEK 3 - JUNE 14 TO 21
The six perfections
◆ WEEK 4 - JUNE 21 TO 28
5. Lama Cheupa's practice and how to enter the Vajra Vehicle
6. Rereading the path
| Monday to Saturday | ||
| 1 | 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM | Ganden Lha Gyama |
| 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Mindful breakfast | |
| 2 | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Guided meditation on the Lamrim |
| 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Tea break | |
| 3 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Guided meditation on the Lamrim |
| 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Mindful lunch and karma yoga | |
| 4 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Silent meditation on the Lamrim |
| 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Tea break | |
| 5 | 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Silent meditation on the Lamrim |
| 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Tea break | |
| 6 | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Teaching and Q&A (discussion groups on Saturdays) |
| 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Light mindful dinner | |
| 7 | 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Vajrasattva purification practice and dedication |
| Sunday | ||
| 1 | 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM | Ganden Lha Gyama |
| 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Mindful breakfast | |
| 2 | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Silent meditation on the Lamrim |
| 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Tea break | |
| 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Free time for study and meditation | |
| 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Mindful lunch and karma yoga | |
| 2:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Free time for study and meditation | |
| 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Light mindful dinner | |
| 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Introduction for new participants | |
| The last Sunday (June 28) | ||
| 1 | 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM | Ganden Lha Gyama |
| 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | Mindful breakfast | |
| 2 | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Final dedication session |
| 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Victory lunch | |
The retreat will be organized by Institut Vajra Yogini, a Buddhist center located in a magnificent 19th-century château in the French countryside near Toulouse. For further information, please contact
Arrival of participants - Sunday, May 31, 2026
Presentation - Sunday, May 31, 2026
First session - Sunday, May 31, 2026
End of full retreat (4 weeks) - Sunday, June 28, 2026
It is not possible to arrive before or leave after the booked period, except:
- at the start of the retreat (May 31): it is possible to arrive before this date;
- at the end of the retreat (June 28): it is possible to extend your stay.
You may have lunch on the Sunday following the end of your retreat. To do so, please note this in the comments section when making your reservation. For the last Sunday (June 28), lunch is included in the package.
Lam Rim retreats can be taken for 2 weeks, 3 weeks or 4 full weeks.
Registration priority
Terms of payment
| Hosting option | Total incl. VAT / 2 weeks |
|---|---|
| Dormitory | 506,73 € |
| Room for 2 | 702,73 € |
| 3/4" bedroom | 632,73 € |
| Single room | 1 038,73 € |
| Single room + bathroom | 1 136,73 € |
| Campsite | 434,91 € |
| Hosting option | Total incl. VAT / 3 weeks |
|---|---|
| Dormitory | 766,22 € |
| Room for 2 | 1 060,22 € |
| 3/4 bedroom | 955,22 € |
| Single room | 1 564,22 € |
| Single room + bathroom | 1 711,22 € |
| Campsite | 658,49 € |
| Hosting option | Total incl. VAT / 4 weeks |
|---|---|
| Dormitory | 875,63 € |
| Room for 2 | 1 208,83 € |
| 3/4" bedroom | 1 089,83 € |
| Single room | 1 780,03 € |
| Single room + bathroom | 1 946,63 € |
| Campsite | 751,03 € |
Sangha members benefit from a 50% discount on all rates, whether for full board, participation without accommodation or online participation.
| Duration | Rate |
|---|---|
| 2 weeks | 216 € |
| 3 weeks | 324 € |
| 4 weeks | 432 € |
| Duration | Rate |
|---|---|
| 2 weeks | 353,85 € |
| 3 weeks | 536,90 € |
| 4 weeks | 719,95 € |
This retreat is guided in English. Simultaneous translation into French will be provided for :
The above fees cover only part of the Institute's operating costs. Lam Rim teachings are offered at no cost, in a spirit of sharing, gratitude and conscious generosity.
They are not free: their continued existence depends on the voluntary support of participants.
Every contribution helps to support the teachers, make these retreats possible and keep this place of peace and inner transformation alive.
Your donation is an offering from the heart, a way of radiating the light of the teachings.