Over the course of its fifty-year history, the Lama Tzong Khapa Institute has grown as a place of study, practice, and inner transformation, inspired by the vision of Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche. To celebrate this important anniversary, 2026 will be marked by a series of special events featuring teachers, masters, and leading figures of contemporary Tibetan Buddhism, closely connected to the Institute and to the FPMT tradition.

Each gathering represents a precious opportunity to deepen the study and practice of the Dharma, renew our connection with the international community, and honour the spiritual path that has made ILTK a point of reference in Europe. Throughout the year, the invited guests will accompany participants with teachings, retreats, practices, and celebratory moments that reflect the richness and continuity of this living heritage.

The calendar will open with the celebrations of Tibetan New Year and the blessing of the prayer flags, on February 18–19. On 20.22 March Alexander Berzin will share his profound experience as a scholar and practitioner, followed by Venerable Thubten Chodron (2–6 April), founder of Sravasti Abbey, who will offer her clear and accessible vision of Buddhism in the contemporary world. Between the end of April and the beginning of May (April 30–May 3), Geshe Jampa Gelek will give the Yamantaka initiation.

In June (June 5–7), it will then be the turn of His Eminence Ling Rinpoche, reincarnation of the 6th Ling Rinpoche, the former Senior Tutor of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama

.Between late June and early July (30 June – 5 July), Geshe Tenzin Zopa will guide a period of study and reflection, while in the heart of the summer Serkong Rinpoche (27 July – 2 August) will lead an important time of teachings and connection with the lineage of great masters.

Throughout the year, Venerable Sonam Wangchuk will be a central presence through several periods of teaching and practice (19–26 July, 9–16 august, 23–30 august, and 27 december – 1 january), offering a valuable sense of continuity for students and practitioners. The month of August will also include the presence of  Zong Rinpoche (22 august), together with Venerable Geshe Sherab (17–23 august), further enriching the range of summer events.
There will also be a retreat with teachings by Geshe Tenzin Tenphel (august 6–16, Italian and tibetan Only).

In the autumn, His Eminence Jhado Rinpoche will give teachings 16–23 September.

The year will culminate on 3 December with a great puja and the official celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Institute, coinciding with the birthday of Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Lama Tsongkhapa Day, and the inauguration of the Stupa dedicated to Lama Zopa—a moment of profound celebration, gratitude, and aspiration for the future.

In decembre (4–8), Venerable Robina Courtin will bring her direct and incisive style, internationally known for making the Dharma vivid, relevant, and transformative.

This page brings together and introduces the guests who will make this extraordinary year possible. Each event is an invitation to participate, to deepen our understanding and practice, and to celebrate together fifty years of Dharma, community, and shared vision.