Karma Mingyur Ling (Montchardon) is located in France, in the mountains between Grenoble and Valence.
In 1976, the 16th Gyalwa Karmapa asked Lama Tonsang to construct and guide this center. It is the first place in Europe where eight traditional stupas were built.

Photos: Thule G. Jug

Mahakalapuja with Gyalwa Karmapa Later Gyalwa Karmapa gives Refuge and Bodhisattva vow Photos: Thule G. Jug

Arrival of Gyalwa Karmapa

It is the second visit of Gyalwa Karmapa in Geneva. He was invited by Kagyu Shenpen Kunkyab, the local Karma Kagyu center under the guidance of Lama Monlam.