Losar is a celebration in itself, but also marks the passing of Lama Thubten Yeshe at the age of 49 in the early morning of Losar 1982. He was a charismatic visionary who founded the FPMT and inspired thousands of students including his main disciple our Spiritual Director Lama Zopa Rinpoche. Their organisation has grown…
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…
Gen Dondrub will read a story from "Big Love" which is the early history and tales of Lama Yeshe & FPMT
Today we celebrate the death of Lama Yeshe with a Memorial Lama Chopa Puja. 7pm Guru Puja (Tibetan Lama Chopa Puja) This is an offering to the Guru that is performed twice a month, on 10th & 25th of the lunar calendar. Although it is a practice of highest yoga tantra, Lama Zopa Rinpoche encourages all…
Come into the Gompa or join in through the Buddha House Facebook Page. Each week a different topic from the "Graduated Path to Enlightenment" (Lam Rim) is explored. Some understanding of Mahayana Buddhism would be helpful but it's not essential. Recommended Donation $5
Come into the Gompa or join through Buddha House Facebook page. Beginning simply, with a gentle focus on mindfulness of the breath, these classes are suitable for students of any level. The basic technique can lead to a greater awareness in daily life, as well as providing additional benefits for relaxation, stress reduction and contentment.…
Come into the Gompa or watch live on Buddha House Facebook for an hour of gentle nurturing meditation. 10am-11am every Tuesday morning. There is a different meditation each time, so you can attend and watch regularly or periodically as it suits you. You do not need to be Buddhist or an experienced meditator to participate…
Suitable only for those who have previously studied Tibetan Buddhism and are serious about setting up a daily practice Assemble the tools you need to develop a successful daily practice and find out the elements necessary to generate realizations. Get some tips for making every action you do meaningful… with Buddha House Resident Teacher Gen…
Everyone welcome to this puja which is recited in English. Offerings for the Altar are always welcome. Lama Zopa recommends us to practice regularly together to remove obstacles, create harmony, and help Buddha House to flourish. Buddha Shakyamuni personally selected the Sixteen Arhats from amongst his disciples and requested them to protect the Dharma. At…
Come into the Gompa or join in livestreamed through the Buddha House Facebook Page Every Thursday at 10am till 11am Take time out from the stresses and bustle of day-to-day life for an hour of peace and calm. You will be guided through two meditations designed to relax and give a sense of inner peace.…
7.00pm Thursdays 15, 22, 29 February and 7, 14, 21 March Online and In Person Gen Thubten Dondrub will be giving a series of six talks on the text Parting From the Four Attachments. This classic text from the Sakya tradition gets straight to the heart of the obstacles to our Dharma practice and how…
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…