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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Wednesday 6 July
Celebrating the 87th Birthday of His Holiness the Great 14th Dalai Lama
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Friday 8 July - Saturday 16 July
Introduction to Buddhism Retreat
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Friday 8 July - Saturday 16 July
Introduction to Buddhism Retreat
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Saturday 9 July 19:00 - 20:30
Lama Chopa Tsog
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Friday 8 July - Saturday 16 July
Introduction to Buddhism Retreat
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Sunday 10 July 19:00 - 20:30
Chittamani Tara puja
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Friday 8 July - Saturday 16 July
Introduction to Buddhism Retreat
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Friday 8 July - Saturday 16 July
Introduction to Buddhism Retreat
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Friday 8 July - Saturday 16 July
Introduction to Buddhism Retreat
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Friday 8 July - Saturday 16 July
Introduction to Buddhism Retreat
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Friday 8 July - Saturday 16 July
Introduction to Buddhism Retreat
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Friday 8 July - Saturday 16 July
Introduction to Buddhism Retreat
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Saturday 16 July 19:00 - 20:30
Medicine Buddha puja
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Sunday 17 July 19:00 - 20:30
16 Arhats 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.
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