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Drukpa Plouray Buddhist study and meditation center

Drukpa Plouray is the main Buddhist centre of the Drukpa Lineage in Europe. It is under the spiritual authority of His Holiness Gyalwang Drukpa. The spiritual head of the centre is Drubpön Rinpoche. Other Masters of the Drukpa Lineage also regularly conduct teaching and spiritual practice retreats from the lineage. The centre is a member of the French Buddhist Union

His Holiness Gyalwang Drukpa
His Holiness Gyalwang Drukpa

Opening of the center

The Drukpa Plouray Buddhist Centre is open to visitors every day, including Sundays and public holidays, from 2.30 pm to 6 pm

Upcoming practices broadcast live

Practices are regularly broadcast live on Facebook. Monthly calendar on our Facebook page

Upcoming retreats at Drukpa Plouray

Timezone : Paris

Vajrayogini Retreat
Date 04.12.2026 18:00 - 06.12.2026 17:00
Guru Drakpo Kilaya retreat
27.12.2026 18:00 - 01.01.2027 17:00

Upcoming Retreats with Drubpon Rinpoche in the others centers

Drubpön Rinpoche - Drukpa Rennes
07.11.2026 - 08.11.2026
Drubpön Rinpoche - Drukpa Vendée
14.11.2026 - 15.11.2026
Biography and European retreats

Training Courses & Cultural Activities at the Drukpa Plouray centre

BUDDHA’S LIVES TALES

Thangka of Buddha's lives

Through tales or readings, Isabelle Dantzer, storyteller for young and old, invites you to the discovery of Buddha’s previous lives. Readings on some sundays, from 3.00 to 4.00 pm. Optional contribution (3€ minimum recommended).

CHILDREN’S DAY

Children playing
child-friendly guided tour and various activities supervised by professionals.

Videos - Introduction to the center

statue de Gourou Rinpoché du Stupa de Plouray

Video teachings

Coming to the Buddhist center

carte situant le centre Drukpa Plouray

See on Google Maps
See the "Getting to the center" page
Carpooling website

The Drukpa Plouray Buddhist Centre is a member of the French Buddhist Union.

Drukpa dans le monde

carte des centres dans le monde

List of centers, organizations, and major monasteries of the Drukpa lineage

Upcoming events

1 Nov
Lhabab Düchen
01.11.2026
4 Nov
Parnirvana of Tsangpa Gyare, of Pagmo Drukpa and of Adzom Drukpa
04.11.2026
7 Nov
Drubpön Rinpoche - Drukpa Rennes
07.11.2026 - 08.11.2026
14 Nov
Drubpön Rinpoche - Drukpa Vendée
14.11.2026 - 15.11.2026
15 Nov
Public conference
15.11.2026 15:00 - 16:00
21 Nov
Drubpön Rinpoche at Drukpa Nantes
21.11.2026 - 22.11.2026
Programme

Drukpa Associations

Druk Nangsel

Druk Nangsel

Named "Druk Nangsel" in 2008 by His Holiness the Gyalwang Drukpa, the organization carries out the preservation, study, and dissemination of the theological and cultural heritage of the Drukpa lineage within Europe.

  Druk Nangsel Portal
  Druk Nangsel youtube channel
  Online shop
  Free resources

Live To Love
Logo de Live To Love
Drukpa Humanitarian carries out the humanitarian work of His Holiness the Gyalwang Drukpa and has been in existence since 1995. The primary mission of Drukpa Humanitarian is to provide aid to Himalayan populations.
Live To Love France website
Live To Love International website
Drukpa Humanitarian
Logo De Drukpa humanitaire
Drukpa Humanitarian carries out the humanitarian work of His Holiness the Gyalwang Drukpa and has been in existence since 1995. The primary mission of Drukpa Humanitarian is to provide aid to Himalayan populations.

Facebook of Drukpa Humanitarian
Druk Padma Karpo School
Logo de Druk Padma Karpo School
We are an award-winning, non-profit school in the Indian Himalayas for students aged 4 to 16. Sometimes known as "Rancho's School."

Druk Padma Karpo School website
Panoramic view of the centre

Drukpa Plouray - Congregation Pel Drukpay Tcheutsok - European headquarters of the Drukpa lineage
http://www.drukpa.eu - Drukpa Plouray - Bel Avenir - 56770 Plouray – France

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