Visiting Teachers 2026
2026 - Cancelled
Very Venerable
Ringu Tulku Rinpoche
JUNE 2026 TEACHINGS CANCELLED
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Dear Friends,
It is with a heavy heart that we regret to inform you that this years visit from Ringu Tulku Rinpoche will unfortunately not be going ahead, due to some health problems with Rinpoche. We are so sorry for the disappointment that this will undoubtedly cause, but we are sure that you will all agree that Rinpoches health comes first, and we hope and pray that he will be able to visit us when he recovers.
We are currently in the process of issuing full refunds for those who have already paid. If you haven't received anything yet, please drop the office an email and we will arrange that for you at the soonest
Please see below message from Rinpoche, posted on the Bodhicharya Facebook page;
A Message from Ringu Tulku Rinpoche
Dear Friends,"Since I came back to India in November I’ve had a few ups and downs with my health. Recently in March I had a bad chest infection followed by some prostrate issues. I am better now, but need further check ups and more treatment. My teachers also instructed me to get some thorough treatment.
I have therefore decided to cancel my proposed teaching tour in order to look after my health in a proper way for some time. I do not consider my teaching tours as work and I enjoy visiting my friends all over the world. Therefore I will deeply miss seeing you all physically, but I hope I will soon recover and see you soon.
I am not seriously ill and there is no need to worry about me. You will probably see me on some zoom connections anyway.
I will keep you informed about my health issues and send you my prayers and lots of love."
All of us here at Palpung Wales send our sincere and heartfelt wishes to Rinpoche for a swift and full recovery. We are deeply grateful for all his tireless efforts over the years to spread the Dharma, and we especially cherish his visits to Palpung Wales, which have been a great source of inspiration and blessing to our community.
2026 - Date TBC
Her Eminence Mindrolling
Jetsun Khandro Rinpoche
Subject TBC
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To be confirmed
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Details of the teaching programme will be published once agreed with the teacher.
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A schedule of suggested donations will be advised at the time of booking.
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Limited accommodation may be available at the centre for those attending the teaching. We can also advise of alternative places to stay locally once you register.
You can book lunches for the two teaching days. We will let you know more once you register.
July 18th - 19th 2026
Venerable
Chamtrul Rinpoche
The Seven Points Of Mind Training by Geshe Chekawa Yeshe Dorje
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Day 1 - Saturday July 18th 2026, 10am - 4pm.
Day 2 - Sunday July 19th 2026, 10am - 4pm
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Very Venerable Chamtrul Rinpoche has very kindly agreed to visit us again this year to bestow precious Lojong teachings on "The Seven Points of Mind Training by Geshe Chekawa Yeshe Dorje". You can find the text here.
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Suggested donations for the weekend:
£60 Standard (in person)
£50 Concession 1 (in person)
£45 Concession 2 (in person)
£30 online
£20 Concession attending online
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Hot food will be served for lunch in Maitre House, a two minute walk from the centre, for those who have chosen to book with lunch included. Attendees may also bring their own food to eat at the centre. Tea, coffee and snacks will be made available to all attendees.
If you are booking with lunch, please notify us of any dietary requirements on the booking form.
Accommodation at the centre is reserved for event volunteers, but we can provide you with a list of local places to stay. A lift sharing service will be available for those without an independent means of transport who are staying in the local area.
18th -21st September 2025
Venerable Khenpo
Palpung Study & Practice Curriculum
Discovering the Buddha Within
Level 3: Original Purity (Year 3)
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ANNUAL TEACHING DATES IN 2024
(There are 4 teaching days per year, but the timing varies)Thursday 18th - Sunday 21st September
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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The purpose of this curriculum is to explain the essence of the Buddha's teachings in a simple and detailed way. This three-year course follows the Buddha’s teachings on the three wheels of the Dharma, and continues with the sacred transmission of the four tantras that correspond to the three gradual levels of recognition of the ultimate nature of mind and phenomena.
For each level, the teacher will explain the view (intellectual understanding), meditation (experiential understanding), and application (applying this understanding to change one's daily habits) of the topics according to Shravakayana, Mahayana, and Vajrayana. Through these three aspects: View, Meditation, and Action, one will discover the Buddha within oneself.
Full info of the study programme, different levels and what they include is found HERE
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Suggested donations
Depending on your financial situation, there are three options for the suggested donation to cover the costs of organising the teaching:
STANDARD:
£35/day (£140 full course)
CONCESSION 1:
£25/day (£100 full course)
CONCESSION 2:
£20/day (£80 full course)
(Meal cost will be added to this. More details about this to follow soon.)
It is highly recommended that one attends the full 4 days of teachings and practice sessions, but if there is a situation where one needs to skip one or two days, there is a recording available afterwards.
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We don’t unfortunately have accommodation at the Centre for the participants, but we can send you information of local accommodation places once you register.
You can book lunches for the two course days. We will let you know more once you register.
There may be video and still photography taken during the Centre’s courses and events. Images from the events may be used in the Centre's publicity (newsletter / website / Facebook). If you do not wish to have your image used, please contact the Centre manager palpungukoffice@gmail.com.