Bodhi Path Dargye Ling

01/05/2026

On the auspicious occasion of Buddha Jayanti 2026, we respectfully honor the birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana of Lord Gautama Buddha. This sacred day reminds us of the timeless values of wisdom, compassion, and peace that His teachings offer to all beings. May we take this opportunity to reflect deeply, cultivate kindness, and contribute positively to the harmony of our communities and the world. May the light of the Dharma guide us all on the path to greater understanding and liberation..

08/04/2026

Bodhipath Heidelberg / Teaching on kindness and compassion—how to care for yourself and others—continues Saturday the 11th at 10:00 AM and throughout the day. Looking forward to meeting you soon.

19/11/2025

01/11/2025

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Maniwa Lama Sherab Rinpoche Final Cremation Ceramony with Five kind of Fire puja.

24/09/2025

"To achieve true understanding of the dharma and our present situation, we must develop something other than the simple reflection and attention we use at the moment. We must develop non-doing, non-fabrication, non-intervention. Usually, when we look at something, we immediately classify it into this or that category: 'This is good, this is bad, this is right, this is not right, I like it, I don't like it, this must continue, this must stop,' ...
We thus bring to bear on all things a gaze that not only allows us to see them, but immediately transforms them. It is no longer simply an object, a being, a thought, or an action that we are looking at; it is an object that pleases or displeases us, an unpleasant or pleasant thought, a pleasant or unpleasant being, etc. If we truly want to turn our minds toward the dharma, we must train ourselves in another way of seeing things, to simply consider them as they are, without labeling them as good or bad, without interfering with reality. This is the goal of contemplation. We first train ourselves, in contemplation, in this non-intervention, this non-action of the mind, and then, little by little, this extends to daily life; we then truly see things as they are. As long as we operate in an interventionist manner, as long as the mind intervenes and mental phenomena are added, we remain on the surface of things, without understanding or knowing them; we perceive an envelope, we don't really appreciate things or situations.
On the other hand, when we train ourselves in non-action, not only do we understand things, but we also feel them, we perceive them; they truly become part of our consciousness, one could say. When we apply this non-action of the mind to reflecting on the preciousness of human existence, to reflecting on the nature of the mind, to reflecting on the nature of dharma, etc., not only do we intellectually understand what it is about, but we also know it, we possess it, we live this understanding. Then we can say that we have truly turned our minds towards the dharma."
💎Lama Jigme Rinpoche 💎

09/09/2025

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06/09/2025

𝗜𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘄𝗮 𝗟𝗮𝗺𝗮 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽 𝗚𝘆𝗮𝗹𝘁𝘀𝗲𝗻 𝗥𝗶𝗻𝗽𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗲 (𝟭𝟵𝟱𝟬–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱)

With deepest sorrow and unwavering devotion, we share the passing of the Venerable Maniwa Lama Sherap Gyaltsen Rinpoche, who entered Parinirvana on the night of August 3rd, 2025. His departure is an immeasurable loss to the Kagyu Lineage and to all beings who were touched by his compassion, wisdom, and tireless dedication to the Dharma.

Lama Rinpoche was among the rarest of practitioners—utterly devoted to Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion. Through decades of heartfelt dedication, he completed seven cycles of Dungdrup, which is equivalent to 700 million recitations of the Mani mantra (Om Mani Padme Hung). This is an extraordinary accomplishment that few in our time have achieved. Through this, he earned the revered and sacred title of Maniwa—a master of compassion in both name and essence.

Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche once described him as “a great bodhisattva,” acknowledging the depth of his realization and the boundless compassion he extended to all beings.

As we reflect on his Parinirvana, we are reminded of the words of Heuther, conveyed by the Karmapa:

“𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗮𝗺𝗮 𝗥𝗶𝗻𝗽𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗲’𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗿𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗗𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝘆. 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗻𝗼 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗻 𝘂𝘀... 𝘀𝗼 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗳 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹.”

The 49-day period following the Parinirvana of a great master is a sacred time—an opportunity for us to engage deeply in practice, to recite prayers, and to carry forward the aspirations of such a precious teacher. Let us take this time to embody the love, patience, and clarity that Lama Rinpoche offered so freely, and dedicate our practice to the awakening of all beings.

Though his physical form has dissolved, the brilliance of Lama Rinpoche’s presence continues to shine. His consciousness, kindness, and joy remain within our hearts. Let us hold firmly to that light and walk the path with renewed clarity, humility, and faith.

𝘔𝘢𝘺 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘯𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘣𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨.
𝘔𝘢𝘺 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘴𝘸𝘪𝘧𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘳𝘪𝘱𝘦𝘯.
𝘔𝘢𝘺 𝘸𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘯𝘰𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴.
𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘺 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘦 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦.
𝘖𝘮 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘪 𝘗𝘢𝘥𝘮𝘦 𝘏𝘶𝘯𝘨!

05/09/2025

With a heart weighed down by grief, I offer this humble tribute to my most precious Root Lama, Maniwa Lama Sherab Gyaltsen Rinpoche. To imagine this world without his compassionate presence, his guiding wisdom, and his gentle smile is almost unbearable. He was not merely a teacher—he was the very embodiment of awakened compassion, an enlightened master whose every breath was dedicated to the liberation of beings.

For countless disciples, Rinpoche was a true refuge: a living expression of the Buddha’s kindness in this degenerate age. His words dispelled confusion, his gaze awakened faith, and his actions gave life to the teachings of the great masters of the past. To be in his presence was to know the warmth of unconditional love and the clarity of profound wisdom. Truly, he was a lama who upheld the noble qualities of the lineage, an authentic heir of the enlightened activity of the buddhas.

Though his physical form has now dissolved into space, Rinpoche abides beyond birth and death. Like the infinite expanse of the sky, his enlightened mind is indestructible and ever-present. Like the rainbow that appears yet never fades, his blessings continue to shine and will guide us unceasingly. The ordinary eye perceives loss, but the eye of devotion knows that our Lama is inseparable from the awakened state.

In this time of profound sorrow, let our grief become the fire that strengthens our devotion. Let our tears be the waters that nourish our practice. May we remain united, never faltering, carrying forward the vast vision and compassionate activity that Rinpoche entrusted to us. To honor him is to live his teachings—to practice guru yoga with unshakable faith, to embody compassion in every action, and to walk without hesitation upon the path of awakening.

Dearest and most revered Lama, Maniwa Lama Sherab Gyaltsen Rinpoche, your kindness will never be forgotten. Your voice, your blessings, your boundless love—these will forever remain alive in the hearts of your disciples. Though we weep at your passing, we rejoice in knowing that your enlightened presence is never apart from us, in this life, in the bardo, and in all lives to come. May your enlightened activity flourish limitlessly, for the welfare of beings without number.

With deepest respect, your sincerely devoted follower,

Jamgon Kongtrul Ngedon Mingyur Drakpa Senge