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.
With Geshema Namdol Phuntsok Book through Trybooking here. Followed by Cake and Chai in Tara Hall
Please come and enjoy a sumptuous dinner and share time with our special guest Geshema Namdol Phuntsok. This is the final event of her time with us this year. The dinner is also a fundraiser for the Khachoe Ghakyil Ling Nunnery, to help look after the 330 nuns who live there. The dinner will be…
Venue and times to be confirmed closer to the date.
This powerful practice over three sessions helps purify any negative karma created in this and previous lives...like a detox for the mind. Lama Yeshe (FPMT’s founder) said there is no negativity the meditation cannot purify. Sessions will be led by Buddha House resident teacher Gen Thubten Dondrub. No initiation is necessary, though an understanding of…