Khenpo Tsering Samdrup (Dharma Mitra), in Belgrade October 17-19, 2025
Khenpo Tsering Samdrup was educated at the Nalanda Higher Buddhist Institute in Rumtek, Sikkim, where he graduated as an Acharya. He was later awarded the title of Khenpo by the XVII Karmapa and Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche at the Karmapa International Buddhist Institute. After that, on the recommendation of Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche, he was sent to Europe to teach the Dharma in various Dharma centers.
In 2002, along with other Khenpo teachers, he was sent to Kalimpong, where he became a lecturer at the newly established Buddhist institute Shri Diwakar Vihara. He was soon appointed as the head of this institute, and he held that position and teaching role for about six years.
Around 2007, Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche sent him to the United States, where he became a resident teacher at one of the Bodhipath centers in California. Today, he is a US citizen and resident teacher at the Bodhipath Center in San Luis Obispo, and regularly travels and teaches at all Bodhipath Centers in the US.
Together with Professor Sempa Dorje, Khenpo Tsering had for many years the responsibility of leading KIBI (Karmapa International Buddhist Institute), which was entrusted to him by Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche and the XVII Karmapa. Although he no longer holds the position of manager, he still teaches at KIBI as a teacher. He also regularly travels and teaches in South America, Europe, Southeast Asia and the USA.
RELATIVE AND ABSOLUTE BODYCITY: THE MIND OF ENLIGHTENMENT
How to understand the two levels of reality and recognize the natural state of mind
We invite you to an exceptional lecture that will change the way you perceive yourself and the world around you.
At the heart of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy lie two key and often misunderstood concepts: Relative (conventional) and Absolute (ultimate) Truth – in Tibetan, Kundzob and Döndam.
These two aspects of experience are not just dry philosophical theory. They are a practical map for understanding our daily suffering, confusion and, ultimately, the path to authentic freedom and deep peace of mind – a state of enlightenment.
In this lecture we will explore:
Two realities: What is meant by the “relative” illusion of everyday life and the “absolute” nature of reality itself.
Mind of Enlightenment (Bodhicitta): How compassion recognized in the relative world is a direct link to the wisdom of the absolute.
From Theory to Practice: How We Can Integrate These Deep Understandings into Our Daily Relationships, Challenges, and Meditation.
Recognizing the Natural State: What it means to “see things as they are” and how it removes the foundation of suffering.
This lecture is not only intended for experienced practitioners but for anyone who is curious to deepen their understanding of the mind and explore the ancient wisdom that offers answers to contemporary questions.
Program schedule
Friday, October 17
- 19:00 – gathering
- 19:30–21:00 – lecture
Saturday, October 18
- 09:30 – gathering
- 10:00–12:30 – lecture
- 12:30–15:00 – lunch break
- 15:00–17:00 – lecture
Sunday, October 19
- 09:30 – gathering
- 10:00–12:30 – lecture
- 12:30–15:00 – lunch break
- 15:00–17:00 – lecture
Location
Budmanijeva 17, on Zvezdara, Yoga Studio Bliss is written on the gate. It is a street parallel to Kralja Aleksandra Boulevard, above the Cluj factory. You enter the street from Mita Ružića Street. Trams 5, 6, 7, 14 depart from the city, get off at the penultimate stop. Bus 79 (from the pool on May 25) – 2nd stop after Cvetkova pijaca. Bus 46 leaves from the Railway Station.
Costs and payment
Individual lectures: 1,000 dinars on Friday, 3,000 dinars each on Saturday and Sunday.
The entire course is 6,000 dinars in total.
Lectures are free for pupils and students
Important: Anyone who is unable to pay the amount in full should contact us, as it is possible to pay in installments. Payment is necessary to cover the travel and accommodation costs of the teacher. Lack of money is not a reason for not attending lectures. Get in touch to make an agreement.
Donation – “DANA” in Tibetan
The value of Buddhist teachings is immeasurable.
Our teachers put in selfless effort and effort to impart these precious teachings to us and help us on the path of spiritual awakening. In accordance with our capabilities, we thank them with a donation, an expression of our generosity, the first of the six paramitas that are the foundation of an enlightened mind.
Notes
You can also forward this invitation to those who are new to Buddhism or who are not members of our center. But they must register in advance.
Due to limited places, be sure to announce your arrival. The center has zafu meditation cushions, you don’t have to bring your own, but if you need a chair – let us know in good time because the number is limited.
Apply as soon as possible. You can send an application with a contact (email and mobile phone number), as well as a request for additional information regarding logistics to the address: bodhipathbgd@gmail.com or call 063 250 644 Ivana or 064 823 62 14 Mila.