The Dharma Centre holds regular courses throughout the year, most of which are open to all regardless of belief. A few are restricted to people who have received certain teachings or empowerments, full details are given below when necessary. If you feel you would still like to attend a restricted course, kindly talk with Lama Rabsang.
The suggested donation for courses is £15 a day, (£30 for two days). All money goes to the running of the centre. If you would like to make an offering to the teacher, kindly do so separately at the end. If you can not afford, or object to these suggested donations - make no offering.
To book accommodation during a course, email the centre.
Sat 15th-Sun 16th ~ Medicine Buddha Weekend: Lama Rabsang will give instructions and the oral permission to practice (if needed) and there will follow a weekend of Medicine Buddha practice. 10am-12am, 2pm-4pm daily.
Sat 29th-Sun 30th ~ Working with Negative Emotions: Lama Rabsang will present teachings on how to transform negative emotions into positive ones. With group practice. 10am-12am, 2pm-4pm daily.
Sat 10th ~ Prayer and Devotion: Prayer & devotion in Tibetan Buddhism. A talk and opportunity to practice - led by Lama Rabsang. 10am-12am, 2pm-4pm.
Sat 24th-Sun25th ~ Meditation in daily Life: How to benefit from integrating meditation and the teachings into your daily life and make practical use of all you learn. Lama Rabsang. 10am-12am, 2pm-4pm daily.
Sun 15th-Mon 16th ~ The Six Paramitas. On Sunday Aug.15th 10-12am, 2-4pm; Monday Aug 16th 10-12am, 2-4pm The Six Paramitas is the practice of perfecting generosity, morality, patience, diligence, one-pointed concentration and insight. Taught by Lama Rabsang.
Tue 17th-Thu 19th ~ Mahamudra Course (year 4) 10am-4pm (with lunch break). Restricted. Lama Rabsang will be continuing the Mahamudra Teachings for those students who have attended the previous years courses, or for those who have completed the extensive Mahamudra teachings. If you are unsure whether to attend or not, kindly contact Lama Rabsang at the centre. Lama Chodrak will help with translating.
Sat 9th-Sun 10th ~ Approaching Mahamudra: Lama Rabsang will present the Four Ordinary and Four Extraordinary Foundations, ideal for those wishing to start the preliminary practices (Ngondro), and for everyone wanting an introduction to Buddhist philosophy and practice. 10am-12am, 2pm-4pm daily.
Sat 20th-Sun 21st ~ Ngondro Weekend: An opportunity start the Preliminary Practices in earnest (for those attending the previous weekend) and to get a boost through group practice. Both weekends 10am-12am, 2pm-4pm daily.
Sat 27th ~ Tonglen Meditation: Lama Rabsang will give teachings on the Giving/Taking Meditation that is greatly beneficial in developing love and compassion towards all beings. 10am-12am, 2pm-4pm.
Sat 18th-Sun 19th - The Nature of Mind: Lama Rabsang will lead the students of the Mahamudra Course of Mingyur Rinpoche in Mahamudra group practice and discussions. Private interviews with Lama will also be scheduled. This course is restricted to students on a Mahamudra course or to those who have previously received the pointing-out instructions. 10am-12am, 2pm-4pm daily.
