Palpung Changchub Dargyeling is a Tibetan Buddhist Centre in Wales a seat of the Kenting Tai Situpa with resident teacher, Lama Rabsang. There is regular group practice, courses and teachings as well as retreats and visits from great Tibetan teachers. All are very welcome.
The Ven. Mingyur Rinpoche is unable to come to the UK this year, and so Lama Rabsang will be teaching the Year Four Mahamudra course with Lama Chodrak translating.
You may now book to the Six Paramitas and Mahamudra teachings (Sunday 15th-19th August). More information can be found HERE. The booking form is HERE.
The visit of H.E. Kalu Rinpoche was a great blessing for one and all - his open candour was refreshing and inspirational, some photos may be found here. More images to come.
Lama Rabsang will be teaching the Six Paramitas (the perfection of generosity, morality, patience, diligence, one-pointed concentration and insight), on August 15th-16th, and he will present the Mahamudra Course - Year Four August 17th-19th to the students on Mingyur Rinpoche's Mahamudra Course.
In October 16th-17th
Lama Rabsang will be teaching 'Meditation & Mindfulness' in
the beautiful location of
The Cornwallis, Nr. Diss, Norfolk,
(accommodation is available). The location is
particularly inspirational and the course is open to all,
Buddhist or not, experienced or not. For more information
and to book, please go
here, or call Zangmo on
01379
687360.
Lama Rabsang will continue the regular teaching schedule (see here), and he plans to lead four week-long group retreats in 2010, (see here) including Karma Pakshi (2nd Karmapa) and Mindfulness Retreats.
Meditation classes are held on Tuesday nights 7pm-8pm, please wear loose clothing. No previous experience necessary as instructions can be given. There is no Buddhism taught or prerequisite to be a Buddhist, this is simply meditation instructions. More information can be found here.
Every Wednesday evening 7pm-9pm there are teachings held inSwansea - the sessions are open and can be meditation instructions, Buddhist teachings, or question and answer sessions. They are led by Lama Rabsang. More information: Anzella: 01792 524282, or just turn up at: 7 Benbow Close, Sketty, Swansea, SA2 8LH.
Every Month on one Sunday Lama Rabsang teaches meditation in Llannidloes in the Reading Room on the first floor of the Town Hall, Great Oak Street, Llannidloes, (use the side entrance), from 3.00-4.30pm. Everyone is very welcome. The upcoming dates are 28th March, 2nd May, 6th June, 4th July & 1st August. Contact Barbara: 01686 413555, or Marg: 01686 413281 for more details.
Every Sunday evening 4pm-5pm the centre holds a group Chenrezig Practice. Chenrezig is the embodiment of compassion and probably the most popular deity in Tibet. His mantra, Om Mani Peme Hung, is carved on rocks and mountain sides throughout Tibet. It is the inspiration for countless folk songs and a good introduction to Tibetan Buddhist practice for new-comers. The prayers are open to everyone. To read a commentary on the Chenrezig practice kindly go here.
Courses are given regularly at the centre by the resident teacher, Lama Rabsang, and by visiting teachers. A one day teaching suggested donation is £15. Weekend teaching suggested donation £30.
See here for the teaching schedule.
The centre offers several group prayer sessions every month. Offerings of flowers, food, light or incense may be made if you wish.
To see the upcoming Group Practices and auspicious days kindly go (here).
For teachings you can read, watch or listen to online (or download onto your computer), go to:
Palpung Changchub Dargyeling
The Chapel, 96 King Street, Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale, NP23 4SY
Phone: 01495 313395
Have your say, leave comments, ask questions, keep in touch with the community.
The
new centre phone number: 01495 313395.
For
details of the centre's projects that need your help and
support, go here.
What will it take to establish a truly Western Dharma?
New from Tai Situ Rinpoche in
Tricycle.
A Karmapa article
from the Shambala Sun
If you need special prayers (births, deaths, weddings, for long-life, general blessing, removal of obstacles, and so on), said for yourself, your friends or family, please contact Lama Rabsang at the centre. Although he can bless a union, he may not yet legally wed a couple.
If you have personal questions or wish to request teachings, you may call or email the centre to arrange a private interview with Lama Rabsang.
