the Lotus of Transformation

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...

Where all things speak the Dharma

We are opening Booking for our wonderful Weekend retreat. EVENT NOW CLOSED The theme for the Weekend is Amitabha and his realm: Where all things speak the Dharma – imagine a place where everything is a teaching for the Good, everything is alive and flush with...

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...

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...

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...

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...