Triple Summer Course (Three Independent Summer Programs) with Tulku Dakpa Rinpoche | 2026 - 2028
This is a three-year program made up of three independent summer courses. You can attend one year at a time.
What is the Triple Summer Course Program?
Tulku Dakpa Rinpoche has kindly agreed to teach three complete curricula over the span of the coming three years at Danakosha Ling, Finland. Each curriculum has its own structure, commitments and level of required participation. Some programs allow partial online attendance through Zoom, while others require a higher level of on-site presence, especially in their later stages.
These summer courses provide a rare opportunity to receive profound teachings from authentic lineage sources in a retreat environment. Whether you are completely new to the Dharma or an experienced practitioner continuing long-term study, you will find a program suitable to your level.
Below you can explore each of the three course tracks and read their detailed requirements, schedules and instructions.
Program dates (2026)
- Program 1: Introduction to Mahayana, Vajrayana and Dzogchen - 2 - 8 of July
- Program 2: Relaxing in the Nature of Mind | Meditation instructions - 9 - 18 July
- Program 3: Continuation of the 5-year summer course | Gyuma Ngalso - 20-29 July
All three programs can be taken independently and they all start in July 2026.
Practical introduction to Mahayana, Vajrayana and Dzogchen | 2–8 July 2026
Short description
An accessible introduction to foundational Buddhist practice. Open to all, especially new dharma practitioners. Each year progresses through essential texts that help new practitioners build a stable understanding of Mahayana and the preliminary practices.
This program spans over three years, 2026 – 2028. See the full program below.
Full program
- 2026: The Four Foundations of Mindfulness (Jigme Lingpa) & The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva (Gyalse Thogme).
- 2027: The Words of My Perfect Teacher – Part One.
- 2028: The Words of My Perfect Teacher – completion.
Participation:
On-site or online for years 1–2, on-site only for year 3. You sign up for 1 year at a time.
Price:
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Relaxing in the Nature of Mind | Meditation instructions | 9–18 July
Short description
A rare opportunity to study and practice the complete Semnyid Ngalso Dzogpa Chenpo cycle. A structured three-year journey through Longchenpa’s Excellent Path to Awakening. Ideal for serious practitioners who want systematic meditation instructions and may have missed the earlier 5-year course given at Danakosha Ling.
This program spans over three years, 2026 – 2028. See the full program below.
Full program
- 2026: Verses 1 – 55
- 2027: Verses 56 – 114
- 2028: Verses 115 – 141
Participation:
Online participation allowed in years 1–2, on-site required in year 3. You sign up for 1 year at a time.
Price:
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Relaxing in the Nature of Mind | Resting in Illusion | 20–29 July
Short description
A deep 10-day retreat focusing on the final part of Ngalso Korsum, continuing a teaching cycle begun in 2016. Participation requires previous attendance in the 5-years course on Semnyid Ngalso Dzogpa Chenpo previously given at Danakosha Ling.
This program spans over three years, 2026 – 2028. See the full program below.
Full program
- 2026: Resting in Illusion (Gyuma Ngalso)
- 2027: Karma Lingpa’s Great Liberation Through Hearing in the Bardo – Part 1
- 2028: Karma Lingpa’s Great Liberation Through Hearing in the Bardo – Part 2
Participation:
On-site only. You sign up for 1 year at a time.
Price:
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About Tulku Dakpa Rinpoche
Tulku Dakpa Rinpoche is a renowned teacher in the Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism (also called the Early Translation Tradition). He has graduated from the Mindrolling Monastery’s University of Tibetan Buddhism as a certified lineage holder of both sutra and tantra.
A detailed biography is available at https://tdr.bio/biography
Ready to register?
You can now register for the courses on their individual pages: