new temple
Covão da Águia in Monchique, portugal
The new center
Kangyur Rinpoche Foundation started the construction of the New Temple and Cultural Center of Covão da Águia, in Monchique, in April 2025, under the inspiration, guidance and supervision of Pema Wangyal Rinpoche and Jigme Khyentse Rinpoche and in accordance with the vision of Amala – Jampa Chökyi.
KANGYUR RINPOCHE FOUNDATION
The Kangyur Rinpoche Foundation, KRF, was founded in 2003 to promote the values and further the altruistic mission that always defined Kangyur Rinpoche and his family.
The Foundation organizes a variety of events to make Tibetan culture accessible in Portugal. These include conferences and teachings featuring renowned masters in Tibetan traditions. KRF also organises annual retreats as well as more frequent regular programs of study and contemplation.
Through the guidance of Jigme Khyentse Rinpoche and Tulku Pema Wangyal Rinpoche, KRF also promotes Buddhist publications, mainly by supporting of the work of Padmakara’s Lusophone branch, so it can make accessible essential teachings from classic and modern Buddhist literature, namely the texts connected with philosophy and practice.