His Eminence Jhado Rinpoche
Thursday 15 to Friday 23 October 2026
We are very happy to announce that His Eminence Jhado Rinpoche will give a 9 days series of teachings and initiations in Nalanda during his 2026 European tour!
His Eminence Jhado Rinpoche is one of the greatest living masters in the Gelug tradition. He received an excellent education as well as many oral transmissions and initiations from His Holiness the Dalai Lama and others great teachers of different traditions.
Rinpoche is renowned for his sharp intelligence and erudition, his ability to teach to Western students, his humility and immense kindness.
Jhado Rinpoche accepted to give:
– the Most Secret Hayagriva initiation
– the Guhyasamaja initiation
– the Experiential Commentary on the Guru Puja
– the Commentary on the Eight Verses of Mind Training
Please, refer to the schedule here below.
Nalanda Monastery has invited Geshe Thubten Sonam-la and few others monks to make the special tormas and help during both initiations.
A Short Biography
1954: Tenzin Jungne was born in a nomadic family in the area of Namtso Lake, 220 km north of Lhassa in Tibet.
1957: He was enthroned as the 6th reincarnation of the Abbot of Jhado Monastery.
1959: After fleeing Tibet, Rinpoche lived briefly in Nepal and later spend several years in North India where he completed his basic studies.
1964: Rinpoche received his novice ordination from His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
1973: Rinpoche received his full ordination from the late Ling Rinpoche.
1972 to 1990: Rinpoche studied in Sera Jey Monastery (South India) and then at the Gyutö Tantric Monastic University.
1991: Rinpoche passed successfully the examination of Geshe Lharampa, the highest level of education in the Gelug tradition. He then went on to continue his studies at the Gyutö Tantric college lower Dharamsala.
1992 to 1996: Rinpoche served at a teacher at Namgyal Monastery (Dharamsala) the personal monastery of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
1997 to 2004: Rinpoche was appointed as the Abbot of Namgyal Monastery.
Program and schedule at Nalanda Monastery
Thursday 15 and Friday 16 October
14.30 to 17.30
Most Secret Hayagriva initiation
(only onsite)
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Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 October
14.30 to 17.30
Guhyasamaja initiation
(only onsite)
Monday 19 to Thursday 22 October
9.30 – 12.00
Experiential Commentary
on the Guru Puja (Nyamtri)
12.30 – 14.00: lunch
14.30 – 16.00
Experiential Commentary
on the Guru Puja (Nyamtri)
16.00 – 16.30: tea break
16.30 – 17.30
Experiential Commentary
on the Guru Puja (Nyamtri)
18.00 – 19.00: dinner
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Friday 23 October
09.30 – 12.00
Experiential Commentary
on the Guru Puja (Nyamtri)
Final session and tsog
12.30 – 14.00: lunch
14.30 – 17.00
Commentary on the
Eight Verses of Mind Training
What are the commitments ?
In order to receive the Most Secret Hayagriva initiation (wang), one will have to take the bodhisattva vows and the tantric vows.
The commitment is to recite the six sessions of Guru Yoga daily. There might be some additional commitments such as a daily recitation of few mantras, etc.
In order to receive the Guhyasamaja initiation (wang), one will have to take the bodhisattva vows and the tantric vows.
The commitment is to recite the six sessions of Guru Yoga daily. There might be some additional commitments such as a daily recitation of few mantras, etc.
The commitment to receive the Experiential Commentary on the Guru puja (nyamtri) is to recite the Guru Puja (or Lama Chöpa) daily for life (it means to read the LC verses only without the tsog, it takes about 15 to 20mn). There is no exception. Rinpoche said if he accepts exception, his commentary can not be a nyamtri. It would be a general explanation on the seven limbs, etc.
A nyamtri is given through a fourfold explanation. The explanation of the topic for each day will be done three times daily. At the beginning of the session on the next day, the explanation is given for the fourth time before continuing with the next topic for the day.
Translations
The language in the speakers will be Tibetan & English.
French and Spanish translations will be on radios (Spanish translation has to be confirmed). Due to the large number of people, Nalanda can not provide radios and headphones for all. Please bring your personal FM radio with headphone.
Minimum suggested donation
To organize such an important event, Nalanda Monastery has to cover a lot of various costs: participation to the journey of His Eminence Jhado Rinpoche and His attendants, to the journey of the Sera Jey monks, a cook, food, translators, offerings, flowers, etc.
Therefore, we are requesting all the participants a minimum suggested donation:
150€ for the Commentary on the Guru puja
60€ for each initiation
30€ for the Commentary on the Eight Verses of Mind Training
If you can not afford such a participation, please kindly write to the director at director@nalanda-monastery.eu
Accommodation and meal costs are extra.
The participation for the Sangha is free.
Sangha will benefit 50% discount on accommodation and meal.
Registration is mandatory
Due to safety regulations, the number of places in the gompa is limited to 110.
If you are NOT among the first 110 to register, you will have to attend the teachings and initiations in the ‘Zen garden’ on a big screen. Places will be allocated according to the date of payment of registration.
Registration will close on Tuesday 6 October 2026.
Deadline for payment of registration participation: Monday 12 October 2026.
In order to help us organize the event as effectively as possible, if you want to assist to some or all the teachings and initiations onsite, please kindly register here:
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