Exceptional public talk - Sunday, December 28, 2025
EXCEPTIONAL PUBLIC TALK
Date: Sunday, December 28, 2025
Speaker: His Eminence Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche
Venue: Drukpa Plouray Buddhist Centre
Theme: Heart Advice for Difficult Times
PRESENTATION
In a world beset by uncertainties and upheavals, His Eminence Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche will offer precious teachings from the Buddhist tradition to navigate hardships with serenity and wisdom.
This public lecture is open to all, practitioners and non-practitioners alike, who wish to find inner resources to face contemporary challenges.
HIS EMINENCE DRUKPA THUKSEY RINPOCHE
A spiritual master of the Drukpa lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche is internationally recognized for the clarity and accessibility of his teachings.
A major spiritual figure in Ladakh, he plays an essential role in preserving and transmitting Buddhist teachings in this Himalayan region. His commitment is notably expressed through the Druk White Lotus School, a model school which he directs and which embodies his vision of holistic education combining academic excellence, spiritual values, and environmental stewardship. This internationally acclaimed institution offers children in Ladakh quality education while preserving their cultural heritage.
Beyond education, Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche is actively involved in the NGO Live to Love, through which he develops projects for animal welfare and environmental protection. His compassion extends to all living beings, reflecting the profound values of Buddhism applied to contemporary ecological issues.
His educational, humanitarian, and environmental work demonstrates a vision of Buddhism rooted in concrete action in service of life in all its forms.
Combining spiritual depth with pragmatism, Drukpa Thuksey Rinpoche transmits with kindness an ancient wisdom adapted to the realities of the modern world. His teachings, imbued with compassion, offer practical tools for cultivating inner peace and developing resilience in the face of our era's challenges.
THE DRUKPA PLOURAY BUDDHIST CENTRE
Founded in 1985 and recognized as a religious congregation, the Drukpa Buddhist Centre of Plouray is a place of practice, study, and retreat dedicated to the Drukpa tradition. Nestled in a verdant setting in the heart of the Breton forest, the centre offers a space of peace and contemplation conducive to spiritual practice.
Since its creation, it has become an important meeting point for Buddhist practitioners from France and Europe and a place open to all those who wish to discover traditional Buddhist philosophy and practices.
The Drukpa Lineage
The Drukpa tradition is one of the main schools of Himalayan Buddhism. It is present in Tibet, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Australia, South America, North America, and Europe, where it has its European headquarters in Plouray. Renowned for its practical approach to the Buddha's teachings and its emphasis on meditation and active compassion, the Drukpa Lineage dates back to the 12th century and has played a major role in preserving and transmitting Buddhist teachings through the ages.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Venue: Drukpa Plouray Buddhist Centre, Bel Avenir, 56770 Plouray, Brittany
Time: 3:00 PM
Admission: Free
Access: Open entry
Audience: General public
Language: English translated into French
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