There are usually about ten Buddhist monks living at the Letzehof on a permanent basis. Some of the monks are students, others qualified masters who give teachings. Often young monks from Tibet and Mongolia are present. These monks have received a scholarship from the monastery and complete their traditional education within four to five years.

Visiting hours

The meditation hall and the book shop can be visited any time during the day. Meals are served at noon and in the evening at 7:00 pm. If you would like to join us for a meal, please inform the cook! (phone: +43 5522 70611)

Meditation and Prayers

In the mornings and evenings the monks gather to pray. (Daily at 8:30 am and 6:00 pm, except Mondays and Thursdays.) Every two weeks, on the tenth and twenty-fifth day of the Tibetan calendar, all the monks as well as lay students gather for extensive prayers and offerings (Tsok-offering). Visitors are most welcome.

Teachings

Several public seminars are given throughout the year. Buddhist philosophy and meditation are taught by the most outstanding Lamas of our time. On the first and second Wednesday of each month, evening lectures on meditation are held for the general public.

Guided tours

Many schools, organisations and private groups come to visit the monastery each year. You are also most welcome to pass by, stay in the tempel for quiet meditation or ask a monk for information on Buddhism in general or specific topics - free of charge, of course. The languages available for such discussions may depend on the persons present, but usually German, English, French, Tibetan, and Czech are possible.