We are opening Booking for our wonderful Weekend retreat. Queen Ngang Chung asked of Padmasambhava, the lotus-born guru, "Give me a few words of great import, and effective verse which I can memorise. Though I have not renounced the world, I would like to cherish...
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Vision and Transformation – a path to happiness
A great new course for newcomers and regulars alike. We will offer skilled guidance through a great path to happiness.
Radical Dharma & Meditation – a newcomers course
Radical Dharma& Meditation The course begins 13 January 2026 Buddhism is about becoming happier, but it takes a radical approach to this: namely that happiness comes from inside. But more than this, we can change this inner dynamic to create more happiness - a...
Vision and Transformation – following the Path of the Buddha
VISION AND TRANSFORMATIONBuddhism for the head and the heart. Buddhism offers us an inspiring vision of what it means to be a human being, but it doesn’t stop there. It also gives us ways to transform our emotions – and our life – in the light of this vision. This...
radical dharma – newcomers course
Buddhism is about becoming happier, but it takes a radical approach to this: namely that happiness comes from inside. But more than this, we can change this inner dynamic to create more happiness - a deep richness that is reachable by anyone. For this six week course...
The Great Sangha Night
We are delighted to offer an evening of ritual - with the distinct possibility of unveiling the new shrine in a unique ceremony: an enactment of entering the ritual space of practice. The evening will unusually begin at 5.45 with a shared meal. Please bring...
The bright qualities of the Buddhas
The simile of the water drops - Water drops fill a water jar drop by drop, Gradually, from the first incidence to the last one. Just so the first thought is the [initial] cause of supreme enlightenment; Gradually are the bright qualities fulfilled in the Buddhas....
Opening to Freedom
Opening to Freedom - the Three Great Myths 6pm Friday 15th November to 4pm Sunday 17th November The Three Myths are: self-development, self-surrender and self-discovery. They offer us three different views of practice which can open us up towards true freedom and...
The Return Journey
The Return Journey - an evening of poetry. Date: Sunday 18th August, 2024! We are delighted that Eli is treating us to a collection of his poems. These are based on his experiences and exploration of Buddhism. Eli is a published poet and has performed to the...
transform the roof
The centre, as with all things, needs upkeep. You might have noticed the waterfall that occurs when there is a down pour. This is not a fantastic feature designed to create a mythical scene from a Classical Chinese picture. (I hope that doesn't come as a shock). The...