10 February to 24 February 2024 Monlam was established by Lama Tsongkhapa. It begins on Losar (Tibetan New Year) and culminates on the Day of Miracles (Chotrul Duchen). Any actions done during Monlam, both auspicious and harmful, are multiplied. It is therefore a very powerful time to practise and increase one’s commitment to both practice…
Talking about death won’t kill you. In a relaxed and friendly space, it can raise awareness and create lively and interesting conversation. When we talk about death, it can help us to accept that death is a normal part of life. Date: Saturday 17 February Time: 9.45 for 10 am start. Full 2 hour session…
The Great Prayer Festival ends in the first auspicious day for the year, the Day of Miracles. The first to the fifteenth day of the Tibetan new year commemorates the special time when Guru Shakyamuni Buddha displayed a different miracle every day for fifteen days. All fifteen days are merit multiplying days, when the merit…
Program for the day... 1pm -3pm Setting Up Extensive Offerings 3pm - 4pm Chanting the Names of Noble Manjushri 4pm - 5pm Extensive Offering ceremony 5pm - 5.30pm Soup & Bread will be served - Please rsvp to spc@buddhahouse.org for catering purposes. 5.30pm - 8pm Lama Chopa Puja with Tsog Offering “Making offerings on the…
This program aims to help children develop universal ethics for a happy life. Activities that encourage a caring attitude and mindfulness, include a short meditation, stories, children's yoga and role play. Children between the ages of 4 and 10 years are welcome to attend and must be accompanied by an parent/carer for the duration of…
Saka Dawa is the most important Tibetan Buddhist festival day, celebrating Lord Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and parinirvana. Buddhists around the world engage in many auspicious and merit-making activities such as sponsoring or engaging in beneficial pujas, practices, and prayers; and making extensive offerings to teachers, holy objects, and auspicious charitable activities. Buddha House has a full programme of…
The Fire Puja is a Tantric practice and open to committed Buddhists. Led by Gen Dondrub, and registration is essential - please contact spc@buddhahouse.org. Please bring a plate of afternoon tea to share.
Everyone welcome to the screening of "The Geshema is Born" in Tara Hall. The story of Geshema Namdol Phuntsok's life and journey to become a Geshema. No need to book - just come along! Tea, coffee and cake will be served after the screening.
Meditating on Green Tara is a very powerful way to identify and connect with our own inner potential for wisdom and compassion. The energy that comes from this practice is also said to free us from fear and protect us from dangerous situations. This event is open to those who have some understanding of Tibetan…
Known in English as “Turning the Wheel of Dharma,” Chokhor Duchen commemorates the anniversary of Guru Shakyamuni Buddha’s first teaching. It is said that for seven weeks after his enlightenment, the Buddha did not teach. Afterward, Indra and Brahma offered a Dharmachakra and a conch shell and requested Guru Shakyamuni Buddha to teach. Accepting, Guru…
Talking about death won't kill you! In a relaxed and friendly space, it can raise awareness and create lively and interesting conversation. When we talk about death it can help to accept that death is a normal part of life. Come and enjoy a cuppa and cake in an inclusive non-judgemental gathering. All aged 16…
With Geshema Namdol Phuntsok Followed by Cake and Chai in Tara Hall Book through Trybooking here.