The Dharma Centre was opened on 8th December 2004 and first located in Llandrindod Wells, moving to Cardiff in February 2008, and finally purchasing the property in Brynmawr on the 30th June 2009. It was opened at the request of many students of the Tai Situ Rinpoche that they may have a place where they could find appropriate teachings, advice and guidance in their practice and study of the Buddha's teachings, and to that end the Kenting Tai Situpa appointed Lama Rabsang as the head of the centre.
On Sundays and Tuesdays meditation instructions are offered to one and all "Buddhism-free". But for those who wish to learn something about Buddhism, Lama Rabsang is available for private interviews, there are regular courses, and the centre has a library of books, tapes and videos.
There are group practices that anyone can join. The Tibetans follow the lunar calendar, and that's why the dates jump around each month, but, for example, the Milarepa Tsok Prayers are on every full moon. Whenever the occasion is important for you then you can bring small offerings for the shrine, such as flowers, candles, fruit, biscuits and so on. Whenever you meet your teacher after a long absence, or for an important occasion such as an empowerment or for teachings that are precious to you, then it is also traditional to offer a white scarf (kata) with money in an envelope.
Any kind of Dharma activity is focus to help every sentient being to uplift from suffering of Samsara and to achieve Buddhahood and also to bring harmony and peace in this world. Especially a proper Dharma Centre with genuine spiritual activity will serve the lineage of Buddha Dharma. I am delighted to know that Palpung Changchub Dargye Ling in the UK are having their opening ceremony on a very auspicious day and that this centre will carry the lineage of the Palpung congregation of Tibetan Buddhism, to preserve and propagate the unbroken pure lineage of Buddha Dharma and to serve humanity and every sentient being. The Palpung Changchub Dargye Ling Centre in the UK is also a branch of Palpung Sherabling, which is the main seat of the lineage of Tai Situpas in India. Dharma Centres are established only on the request and interest of people who wish to have a proper Dharma place and teacher. Currently Lama
Rabsang of Palpung Sherabling Monastery is appointed as resident Lama of Palpung Changchub Dargyeling. He is a qualified Lama who also has good experience to train the students in Dharma practice and administering the centre. I do believe that you all will learn proper Dharma under Venerable Lama and uphold the great lineage of Buddhism to serve humanity and world peace. Relatively speaking, the proper function of a Dharma Centre is to assist the needs of every student according to their Dharma needs for the benefit of everyone. I wish to encourage every Dharma member and supporters to continue your moral and financial support in order that this Dharma Centre flourishes. I send my sincere prayers and congratulations for the opening ceremony of Palpung Changchub Dargyeling in the UK. Yours in the holy Dharma. The Twelfth Kenting Tai Situpa - December 8th 2004
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The centre will occasionally hold fund-raising events such as raffles and 24hr sponsored prayer marathons. Your support would be much appreciated.