Sakya Tsechen Ling Tibetan Buddhist Temple
" The Tibetan Buddhist temple of Kuttolsheim is located at the top of a hill. The Dalai Lama has been here since 1978 and visited twice in the 1980s! "
Kuttolsheim is home to a Tibetan Buddhist temple, an inter-regional meeting centre for members and supporters. In 1982 and 1987 the Dalai Lama, the spiritual and temporal leader of Tibetan Buddhism visited the temple of the European Sakya Tsehen Ling Institute built in 1978 in the village. Guided tours by appointment only are possible. A leader will explain Tibetan Buddhism in the conference and prayer room. Practical notes: the public will have to take off their shoes and contribute to the costs.
- Altitude : 187m
- Distance to the nearest station (km) : 19km
- Type of visits proposed : Guided tour for groups with reservation
- Languages spoken : French, German, English
Opening times and days are liable to change according to circumstances. Please take all the necessary precautions.