warm welcome to
Nalanda Monastery
One of the largest Tibetan Buddhist monasteries in the West, established in 1981 by Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche and located in the South of France. Named after Nalanda Monastery in ancient India, we offer a conducive environment for monastics, programs in Buddhist Philosophy, meditation retreats and opportunities to serve.
Community news & announcements
Video: Introduction to Nalanda Monastery and its new retreat place – Maitreya Pure Land.
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Saturday 28 May 19:00 - 20:00
Medicine Buddha puja
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Sunday 29 May 19:00 - 20:30
Chittamani Tara puja
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Saturday 4 June 19:00 - 20:00
Medicine Buddha puja
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Sunday 5 June 19:00 - 20:30
Chittamani Tara puja
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Free guided tours in French: 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00.
The tours are free but any donations, no matter how small, are always welcome.
Closed on these Sundays: 22 May (due to events at the monastery).
Study & practice
Debate course
1-month residential & online
with Geshe Losel
starting 9 Jan 2023
STEPPING OUT ON THE PATH
5-month residential & online
with Geshe Losel
starting Feb 2023
masters program
7-year residential & online
with Geshe Gyaltsen
starting Feb 2023
basic program
5-year residential & online
with Geshe Jamphel
starting Sep 2023

Founder of Nalanda Monastery

Current Abbot

Resident Teacher

Resident Teacher

Current Director

Assistant Director