Drukpa Plouray Buddhist study and meditation center

Plouray, September 27, 2025

To all Dharma Friends,

Year after year, the Enlightened Activity of His Eminence Kyabje Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche continues to grow and unfold for the benefit of all beings and the flourishing of the glorious Drukpa Lineage.
In Ladakh, he provides valuable spiritual support to many monasteries and, more generally, to the entire population. In addition to his numerous participations in spiritual events, he pays particular attention to the smooth running of the Pema Karpo School in Shey, where more than a thousand students are enrolled.
He is also in charge of the Druk Thupten Sang-Ngag Tcheuling monastery in Darjeeling, where, thanks to his care, the monks enjoy the best conditions, both spiritual and material.
Also in charge of all Drukpa centers in Europe, despite a busy schedule, His Eminence has accepted my invitation to Drukpa Plouray, where from December 28 to January 2, he will lead a Guru Drakpo retreat during which he will teach and give us valuable advice on how to remove obstacles on the path to Enlightenment, particularly in these troubled times when heightened negative emotions are causing great suffering in the world.

His Eminence will arrive on the 27th in the late afternoon, and the retreat program will begin on the 28th at 10:00 a.m. At 3:00 p.m., he will give a talk entitled “Advice from the Heart for Difficult Times.”
His Eminence's schedule in Europe is limited, so I invite you all to come to Drukpa Plouray for this exceptional event.
Some may think, “I don't have time” or “I'm very busy,” but all of this is created and decided by our minds. The Buddha's teachings are like nectar, and many conditions must come together to have the great fortune to taste them. It is therefore crucial for all motivated practitioners not to miss the opportunities that come their way.
Personally, I have a strong connection with the 1st Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche, whom I knew for thirty years and served for more than twelve years. I can say that he was a Master of boundless kindness. Like his predecessor, His Eminence the 2nd Kyabje Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche is also endowed with immense qualities. Chenrezik in person, his mind is perfectly pure. 
Authentic spiritual Masters like him are becoming increasingly rare these days. 

I therefore invite you to seize this exceptional opportunity to receive the blessing of his presence and his Enlightened Activity.

Yours sincerely,
Drubpön Ngawang Tenzin Pagsam Yongdu