A Roadmap to Enlightenment – How to Practice the Stages of the Path (Lamrim)
October 01 – October 09, 2026
9-Day Intermediate-Level Course Led by Venerable Tenzin Thegchog
The Lamrim, or “Stages of the Path,” is considered one of the most important frameworks in Tibetan Buddhism. It serves as a complete, step-by-step manual that organizes the vastness of Buddhist wisdom into a clear and logical sequence for daily practice.
By following the roadmap laid out in the famous text Foundation of All Good Qualities by Lama Tsongkhapa, we can gain clarity about where to start with our practice and what to do next; it builds a stable mind that is less easily shaken by life’s ups and downs, and transforms everyday challenges into opportunities for growth and compassion.
Teacher
Born in Germany, Venerable Tenzin Thegchog studied literature, psychology and philosophy in Berlin. After working in geriatric care and as a caregiver for homeless people, he became a high school teacher of German literature and philosophy.
He became acquainted with Buddhism in 1993 and practiced Vietnamese and Japanese Zen for ten years. In addition he translated books by Thich Nhat Hanh and H.H. the Dalai Lama for various publishers.
In 2015, he began studying the FPMT Masters Program in Buddhist Studies of Sutra and Tantra at Instituto Lama Tsongkhapa in Italy, and was ordained as a novice monk in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition in the same year. He later received full ordination by H.H. the Dalai Lama.
From 2019 to 2024, Venerable Thegchog lived at Nalanda Monastery, France where he continued his studies of the Masters Program, worked as teaching assistant during a 2-year Lamrim course and helped coordinating several courses taking place at Nalanda.
Since June 2025 Venerable Thegchog is our resident teacher.
Course Details
For more information about Intermediate Courses, including a typical schedule and how to register, please see our Intermediate Course Page.