Retreat & Inauguration Ceremony
The Great Enlightenment Stupa
Her Holiness Mindrolling
Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche
Tulku Dakpa Rinpoche
Welcome to the celebration of the Enlightenment Stupa!
We are thrilled to announce a truly remarkable occasion—the completion of the final step in constructing the magnificent Great Enlightenment Stupa at Danakosha Ling, Finland. Under the expert guidance of our esteemed teacher, Tulku Dakpa Rinpoche, every detail has been lovingly crafted in accordance with sacred traditions, resulting in a stupa of profound beauty and power.
To mark this historic milestone, we invite you to join us for an inspiring 5-day program featuring transformative teachings and practices. This special event will be overseen by Her Holiness Mindrolling Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche and Tulku Dakpa Rinpoche, along with Khenpos, nuns and monks from Mindrolling Monastery.
Her Holiness has graciously agreed to confer the Dorje Sempa empowerment—a revered rite in the sublime Mindrolling tradition—and to lead a traditional drubchod practice retreat with the global sangha at Danakosha Ling.
Whether you are a dedicated practitioner eager to experience the full program or a friend of the tradition wishing to witness the celebration, there is a place for you. The main inauguration will take place on August 4th!
Inauguration Program
- July 31st: Dorje Sempa Empowerment -
- Starts at 3PM
- August 1st - 3rd - Mingling Dorsem Drupchod (Vajrasattva drubchod)
- 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- August 4th - Main Program - Stupa Inauguration
- 9:30 AM Starting Time
About the Great Enlightenment Stupa
The Great Liberation Enlightenment Stupa recently constructed in Finland is one of the largest stupas in Northern Europe. Its measurements, design, materials, and especially its inner relics and contents are of exceptional quality, built according to the traditional specifications described in stupa texts.
The stupa’s inner contents primarily include Buddha relics among the four types of relics, mandalas of the two pure aspects, over one thousand tsa-tsas containing one hundred and eight stupas, as well as mantras of the deities of the three roots, the Heart of Dependent Origination, the Five Great Dharanis, auspicious prayers and aspirations. Such comprehensively equipped stupas are extremely rare in the world.
Read more about the Great Enlightenment Stupa here
The main purpose of this stupa is to:
- Pacify diseases, famine, and conflicts in this region and throughout the world to bring about world peace
- Generate loving-kindness, compassion, bodhicitta (enlightened mind), and profound wisdom in the mindstreams of limitless beings
- Help beings develop genuine friendship and care for each other to enjoy complete happiness and prosperity
- Ultimately help all beings realize the primordially pure nature of mind and swiftly attain complete enlightenment
According to tradition, a proper stupa must have three components:
- The throne (from foundation to steps)
- The causal stupa (from first level to vase)
- The resultant stupa (from vase to top ornament)
The specific parts include:
- Base section: foundation, three steps, throne face, relic chamber, lotus and steps (8 levels forming the throne)
- Middle section: ten virtues, four levels, vase support, vase, upper vase support and upper vase (forming the causal stupa)
- Top section: lotus holding parasol, thirteen wheels, dharani chamber, parasol, parasol cover, moon, sun, and jewel pinnacle (forming the resultant stupa)
The golden pinnacle represents the unified symbols of the Five Buddha Families, symbolizing how the precious teachings of the Buddha, both scripture and realization, spread in all directions, illuminating beings’ minds with the light of wisdom.
The benefits of stupas are infinite, as taught in many Buddhist scriptures. These include both temporary and ultimate benefits:
Temporary benefits include eighteen blessings such as:
- Being born into noble families
- Having an excellent appearance
- Having great influence and many followers
- Enjoying prosperity and fame
- Being respected by gods and humans
- Attaining universal monarchy
- Having a long life
- Having a strong body with excellent features
- Taking rebirth in higher realms
Ultimate benefits include:
- Fulfillment of wishes
- Accumulation of vast merit
- Attainment of all excellent qualities
- Extended lifespan
- Seeing countless Buddhas at the time of death
- Taking rebirth in pure Buddha realms
- Receiving prophecies directly
- Attaining irreversible progress on the path to enlightenment
This translation aims to capture both the technical details and the profound spiritual significance of this remarkable stupa project.
Her Holiness Minling JetsĂĽn Khandro Rinpoche Â
Her Holiness Minling JetsĂĽn Khandro Rinpoche was born as the eldest daughter of the 11th throne holder of Mindrolling, Tri Gyurme Kunzang Wangyal. When she was about two years old, the 16th Karmapa Rigpe Dorje recognized her as the reincarnation of Khandro Rinpoche, the Great Dakini of Tsurphu. Her father, the great throne holder, raised her with immense love and bestowed upon her all the lineages of empowerments, transmissions, and essential instructions.
From Kyabje Taklung Tsetrul Rinpoche, she received numerous profound teachings including the complete Kama and Terma empowerments of the Nyingma (Early Translation) school, as well as Dzogchen teachings such as Gongpa Zangthal. From Kyabje Trulshik Rinpoche, she received many empowerments, instructions and oral transmissions, particularly those of the Mindrolling lineage. Kyabje Trulshik Rinpoche strongly urged her to take on the title and responsibilities of Mindrolling JetsĂĽnma, following the tradition of previous Mindrolling JetsĂĽnmas.
Tulku Dakpa Rinpoche
Tulku Dakpa Rinpoche was born on 25th November 1975 as a son of Venerable Lama Thubten Kalsang and Yongdu Wangmo. He was recognized by H.H. Mindrolling Trichen Rinpoche as the 3rd reincarnation of the Tibetan master Drubwang Rogza Sonam Palge Rinpoche. He was one of the heart-disciples of the first Dodrupchen Rinpoche and Do Khyentse Yeshe Dorje.
Tulku Dakpa Rinpoche is currently residing permanently in Finland where he is the founder and spiritual guide of Danakosha Ling, the mother dharma center of Rinpoche’s activity. He also guides Rangjung Osel retreat center, a private retreat center in southern Finland as well as Danakosha Sweden.

He frequently gives teachings to different levels of Buddhist practitioners and practices together with the sangha. Starting in 2016, Rinpoche kindly taught the entire Great Chariot, Relaxing in the Nature of Mind of the Great Perfection by Gyalwa Lonchen Rabjam, as well as the history of Buddhism to a group of fortunate students over the course of 6 years. His great generosity of teachings brings new wisdom of the path of enlightenment to people’s lives. His great knowledge, compassionate heart, dedicated nature and ability to guide beings are indeed very much appreciated.
Rinpoche also travels to different places in Europe, Asia and USA for giving teachings in different dharma centers. He is the first Tibetan Buddhist master residing permanently in Finland.
Great Vajrasattva Empowerment, Drubchod & Retreat - 31st July - 3rd August
Great Vajrasattva Drubchod Retreat and Associated Consecration Ritual
In Tibetan Buddhism, the drubchod is an important gathering of great practitioners in the Tantric tradition, where the mandala of the deity is opened and both mental offerings and substances are offered, along with the practice of the generation and great perfection stages.
During the drubchod participants come together under the guidance of revered masters to engage in a series of meditative practices, recitations, and ritual acts. These activities symbolically sever the ties to habitual patterns and delusions, paving the way for a clearer understanding of one’s true nature.
The Minling Dorsem, or Mindroling Vajrasattva practice, revealed by Dharma King Terdak Lingpa, is a profound treasure teaching encompassing the essence of all buddha families, mandalas, deities, and mantras with limitless enlightened qualities. The Great Sutra of the United Intent of All Buddhas highlights seven benefits of merely hearing Vajrasattva’s name, including rebirth in a pure realm and developing supernatural powers.
This practice uniquely unifies Generation Stage, Completion Stage, and Dzogchen teachings, combining the heart essence of Guru Padmasambhava, Vimalamitra, and Vajra Humkara. Transmitted through a lineage beginning with Vajrasattva and passing to Terdak Lingpa, the treasure was discovered in Guru Rinpoche’s secret cave. Its blessings remain unbroken, and many masters have practiced it as their essential teaching, achieving realization and preserving its pure transmission.
Main consecration day: 4th of August
The stupa will be consecrated through ritual, led by Her Holiness Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche and Tulku Dakpa Rinpoche, attended by monks and nuns and the entire sangha.
During the day, speeches will be held to mark this historical event as well as entertainment to add to the festive spirit.
Only attending during the consecration is free of charge but you should register and let us know if you would like to participate in the meals.
Conferral of certificates to students of Danakosha Ling Institute
Those who have studied the Great Chariot, Relaxing in the Nature of Mind of the Great Perfection by Gyalwa Longchen Rabjampa will be conferred a certificate of completing their studies. There are two certificates, one being only the sutra part and one being the complete certificate of both sutra and tantra.

All students are required to attend.
Read more about certificate conferral
For those who have completed six full years of study of the following texts authored by the crown jewel of Tibet’s ocean of accomplished scholars, the Lord of Victorious Ones Longchen Rabjam:
- “The Rest of Natural Mind” (Semnyi Ngalso)
- Its extensive commentary “The Great Chariot”
- The practical instruction “The Excellent Path to Enlightenment”
- “The Ocean of Excellent Explanations: A Religious History”
These great treatises cover:
The thorough examination of the Buddhist ground, path, and fruition. The presentation of the ground is compatible with science, the path aligns with psychology, and the fruition explains how to attain mental peace through liberation from the illness of afflictive emotions. Additionally, it encompasses the systems of:
- Ground: The paths and stages of the Hearers
- Path: The paths and stages of the Mahayana
- Fruition: The paths and stages of the Secret Mantra Vajrayana
All these culminate in the essential meaning of the Clear Light Great Perfection’s presentation of ground, path, and fruition. In essence, studying and practicing these profound instructional texts that distill the heart of all Buddhist scriptures and their commentaries through hearing, contemplation, and meditation is exclusively for individuals of exceptionally fortunate karma, not for everyone.
Two types of certificates will be conferred:
- Sutra Section Certificate: For those who complete study through chapter eight of the “Rest of Natural Mind”
- Integrated Sutra-Tantra Certificate: For those who complete the entire corpus including both Sutra and Tantra sections along with the religious history
Inauguration Program
- July 31st: Dorje Sempa Empowerment
- Starts at 3PM
- August 1st - 3rd - Mingling Dorsem Drupchod (Vajrasattva drubchod)
- 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- August 4th - Main Program - Stupa Inauguration
- 9:30 AM Starting Time
Practical Details
Due to the limited space in Danakosha Ling, we will offer a few options for participant´s accomodations:
- Shared dormitory (30 min walk from Danakosha Ling)
- Shared room in Danakosha Ling
- Hotel in the nearby town Forssa (we provide pick-ups and drop-offs morning/evening)
- Bring your own tent (no extra fee)
All details will be announced in the beginning of April. Consider signing up below to get a notice once the registrations open!
Registration details
Registration for August 4th (Inauguration day) is open again. Sign up using the form!
Registration for the full retreat remains closed.
You can donate to the expenses of the event below.
Staying at Danakosha Ling
Included in the fee:
- Staying in your own tent on our land
- Staying in a school gymnasium (1,5 km walking distance from Danakosha Ling)
Staying in a tent during summer is quite comfortable even though you should bring a proper sleeping bag and camping mattress etc.
Those staying in the school gymnasium should bring their own bed sheets/sleeping bags. The hall is shared between men and women but toilets and showers are separate.
Hotel stay (not included in price)
You can stay at a hotel in the nearby town of Forssa which we are cooperating with. If you stay at this hotel, we willl pick you up and drop you off during the event (once in morning and once in evening).
- Single room 65€ /night
- Double room 85€ /night
If you are interested to know more about this option and book a room, please visit https://www.mesku.fi/forssa/
Let them know you are attending the event at Danakosha Ling.
Sharing in meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included in the price.
Vegetarian food will be cooked for everyone and we will try to accommodate those with allergies as best we can.
We will be unable to take food preferences into account and we might ask for a doctor’s certificate if necessary.
Rules and schedule
The detailed daily schedule, as well as rules of conduct at Danakosha Ling will be put up at accessible places around the premises. All participants should arrive in good time before the program starts for registration and getting settled in.
Please note that smoking, drugs and alcohol is not allowed on the premises.
Those that come to the event are expected to respect the rules of Danakosha Ling and to be respectful and flexible as last minute changes to the schedule are possible.
Thank you.
Inauguration Program
- July 31st: Dorje Sempa Empowerment -
- Starts at 3PM
- August 1st - 3rd - Mingling Dorsem Drupchod (Vajrasattva drubchod)
- 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- August 4th - Main Program - Stupa Inauguration
- 9:30 AM Starting Time
Price and payment
Price 480€ (no discounts, same price to everyone)
Registration fee 100€ (non-refundable and included in the total price) is paid in advance by PayPal, the rest paid in cash upon registration at Danakosha Ling.
It is possible to attend only during the inauguration ceremony on the 4th of August. You can do so for free. You should still register and let us know if you will join for lunch (20€ payed in cash on site)
The price includes:
- Empowerment July 31st
- Drubchod retreat for 3 days
- Main inauguration eventÂ
- Accommodation in a tent or in a dormitory
- Meals
The event has passed.
Support the Stupa!
There are many costs surrounding the stupa and inauguration, where lamas, khenpos, nuns and monks all need to be flown in from India as well as fed and accomodated.Â
If you have the means and the wish to support this, along with flowers and other offerings, we are happy to receive your donations as per below.Â
Please transfer your donation using the PayPal link or bank account below. Remember to mark your donation with the reference number (bank transfer).
Danakosha Ling
IBAN: FI79 5080 0620 1119 08
BIC/SWIFT: OKOYFIHH
Bank Name – OP (Jokioisten Osuuspankki)
Bank address – Keskuskatu 12, 31600, Jokioinen, Finland
Reference number: 7809
We collect and handle donations in accordance with our fund raising permit.