Welcome to Karma Tashi Ling's 50th-anniversary celebration and teachings with Ringu Tulku Rinpoche and H. E. Mindrolling Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche on June 13–15!
The 50th Anniversary Celebration of Karma Tashi Ling will be held on Friday, June 13. The day will be marked by celebratory speeches, entertainment, cakes, tea, and coffee. A brand new Commemorative Book will be launched, featuring photos and stories from half a century of efforts to bring Dharma to Norway. Register your attendance HERE.
Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th of June, we have the honor to receive teachings from the venerable Ringu Tulku Rinpoche and Her Eminence Mindrolling Jentsün Khandro Rinpoche. See HERE for tickets.
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Program
Tentative program, changes may occur
Friday, 13 June
Anniversary Celebration
18.00 - 21.00. Anniversary Celebration for the sangha and distinguished guests at Karma Tashi Ling.
Book launch, speeches, entertainment, cakes, and coffee.
Saturday, 14 and Sunday, 15 June:
Teachings with Ringu Tulku Rinpoche and H.E. Mindrolling Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche
10.00 P.M. Teaching with Ringu Tulku Rinpoche: "Meeting Your Self – Tibetan Buddhism Beyond Hope and Fear"
12.00 P.M. Lunch
2.00 P.M. Teachings with H.E. Mindrolling Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche: "Chaos and Dharma – Finding Sanity in a Crazy World"
4:00 P.M. Tea break
4.30 P.M. Cont. teachings & Q&A with H.E. Mindrolling Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche
All activities will take place at Karma Tashi Ling Buddhist Center, Bjørnåsveien 124, 1272 Oslo.
About our Guests of Honor
H.E. Mindrolling Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche
Mindrolling Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche is one of the foremost Tibetan lamas teaching in the West. She has received instruction from many of the greatest masters of the 20th century.
She is the daughter of H.H. Mindrolling Trichen, the head of the Nyingma tradition within Tibetan Buddhism. At the age of two, she was recognized by H.H. the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa as the incarnation of a famous female master - the great Dakini of Tsurphu, Khandro Urgyen Tsomo. In this way, Mindrolling Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche became a lineage holder in the Nyingma and Kagyu traditions. She teaches in fluent English.
Mindrolling Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche Karma Tashi Ling Buddhist Center's spiritual guide has visited us many times. Last time she visited us was in 2019, and we are very happy to welcome her back to Karma Tashi Ling again and look forward to her teachings!
- Read more about H.E. Mindrolling Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche on her website.
Venerable Ringu Tulku Rinpoche
Ringu Tulku Rinpoche is a Tibetan Buddhist Master of the Kagyu Order. He was trained in all schools of Tibetan Buddhism under many great masters, such as H.H. the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa and H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. He took his formal education at Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Gangtok, and Sampurnananda Sanskrit University, Varanasi, India, and has been a Professor of Tibetology in Sikkim for 17 years.
Since 1990, he has been traveling and teaching Buddhism and meditation at more than 50 Universities, Institutes, and Buddhist Centres in Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia, and Asia. He also participates in various interfaith dialogues. He authored several books on Buddhism and some children’s books in Tibetan and European languages.
He founded Bodhicharya, an international organization that coordinates worldwide activities to preserve and transmit Buddhist teachings, promote intercultural dialogues, and support educational and social projects.
- Rinpoche is the Official Representative of H.H. the 17th Karmapa Orgyen Trinley Rinpoche in Europe and the Founder of Karmapa Foundation Europe.
Lunch
We propose a vegan, nut-free, gluten-free lunch option for 100 NOK pr. day. If you have special dietary needs beyond this, please bring your lunch.
Launch of A Limited-Edition Commemorative Book
Honoring Half a Century of Dharma in Norway
For 50 years, Karma Tashi Ling has been a gateway for the Dharma in the Nordics, offering teachings, practice, and community to those interested in walking the path. Now, for the first time, this beautifully crafted, limited-edition coffee table book brings together rare photographs, historical accounts, and reflections on the journey that led to the establishment of one of the oldest Tibetan Buddhist centers in Europe.
With 250 pages of rich content, this extensive book is more than a record of the past—it is a tribute to the teachers, practitioners, and community who have nurtured the Dharma in the Nordics, making it accessible to all who seek it. Whether you have been part of this path for years or are just discovering it, this book serves as both a keepsake and a source of information and inspiration.
By securing your copy in advance, you receive a special part of Karma Tashi Ling’s history and actively support the continuation of the Dharma for future generations. Let this book remind us of the path we walk together and the deep interconnectedness of all those who have helped shape this sacred place.
Where we are
Karma Tashi Ling Buddhist Center is located at Bjørndal, a suburb in southern Oslo. The temple is easy to access by public transport from Oslo city center. The address is Bjørndalsveien 124, 1272 Oslo, and the bus stop Sommero is outside the temple. There are limited parking spaces in the area, so we recommend using public transport. Take t-bane 3 (Mortensrud), from Mortensrud, change to bus 72 Seterbråten. On Sundays you'll need to take bus 71 Bjørndal from Mortensrud, and get off at Nyjordet, a 12 minute walk from the temple.
Ticket policy
Up to one week before the event's start, cancellations will be refunded minus a fee of 4% of the contribution + NOK 10. For cancellations 6 to 2 days before the start of the event, 50% of the participation fee will be refunded. In case of a later cancellation, no refund is given. If you transfer your ticket to someone else, please notify us of the name change by emailing ktl.norway@gmail.com.