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 centre has recently moved from Cardiff to Brynmawr. For full details of the centre and its ongoing work kindly go (here) and for projects that need your help and support (here).
Dorje Chang Prayer - a day of teaching on this lineage prayer with prayers, meditation and contemplation. 10am-12am, 2pm-4pm
His Eminence Kalu Rinpoche will give the Chenrezig empowerment and teachings on Sunday 25th April, at 10am. Click here to download pdf application form (limited places). More information HERE. After his visit to Wales, he will be in London and Brighton, further details and tickets can be found at www.bestplaceto.be.
The Very Ven. Mingyur Rinpoche will continue the Mahamudra Course & give public teachings. August 15-19th 2010.
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 Phowa 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 in Swansea - 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 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: to be connected...
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A Blessing for the year 2010 from the Kenting Tai Situpa
A New Karmapa article
in the Shambala Sun
Mingyur
Rinpoche article in the
Shambala Sun
Special blessings may be arranged with Lama Rabsang. Although he can bless a union, he may not yet legally wed a couple.
If you need special prayers (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.
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.
