Lam Rim Bristol Buddhist Centre

Patrons: Kyabje Rizong Rinpoche, Khensur Denma Lochö Rinpoche
Spiritual Director: Ven. Geshé Damchö Yönten
Resident Teacher: Ven. Geshé Lobsang Thinley

Spring 2010 Programme

Buddhist teachings are traditionally given freely, but the Centre relies on voluntary support. If you wish to contribute, suitable donations are: evening/day classes £3.50/£1.50; weekend courses per day £10/£5 waged/unwaged. At weekends, a light lunch is normally available but you are welcome to bring your own food.

The complete downloadable programme for the Centre is available here

Monday Evenings

Basic Meditation

4 January - 22 February

Drop-in meditation classes. Simple guided meditations to develop a peaceful mind and a happy heart. Suitable for all - just come along in time for a 7.30 start.

1 March - 22 March

We are offering a structured 4-week course to learn and practice a range of meditation practices for greater awareness, a peaceful mind and a happy heart in a stable group. You are therefore asked to commit yourself to all 4 weeks. Please let us know at one of the drop-in sessions, call 0117 963 9089 or email john.french@lamrim.org.uk to reserve a place. All are welcome to join the course on 1 March. Only those who have joined the 4-week course will be able to attend for its duration.

Tuesday Evenings

Tara Puja

5 January - 23 March, 7.00 - 7.45pm

Chanting and mantra recitation to overcome obstacles and negativities - a meditational offering to the enlightened activity of all the Buddhas.

The Six Perfections

with Ven. Geshé Lobsang Thinley

5 January - 23 March, 7.45 - 9.00pm

The Six Perfections (Generosity, Ethics, Patience, Joyous Effort, Concentration, Wisdom) are the practices of the Bodhisattva - a being who seeks Enlightenment to help free all sentient beings from the bondage of cyclic existence. Geshé Thinley teaches informally, leaving time for questions. Suitable for all.

Thursday Evenings

A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life

7 January - 25 March, 7.30 - 9.00pm

Shantideva's Bodhicaryavatara serves both as a guide to practice and as an expression of the aspiration to benefit all sentient beings. Written in the early eighth century, Shantideva's observations and advice can be as helpful today as they were then. Selected readings from his text will be followed with a short discourse, reflection and discussion. We are joined by Ven. Geshé Lobsang Thinley. Suitable for all.

Weekends

Chenrezig Retreat Day

Saturday 30 January, 10.30am - 3.00pm

Meditation & chanting: Lama Chöpa with Ven. Geshé Lobsang Thinley, followed by a shared lunch, then the Chenrezig Sadhana (a chanted meditation to cultivate compassion), with the long life prayer for His Holiness the Dalai Lama.

Buddha Nature

with Ven. Geshé Lobsang Thinley

Saturday 6 March, 10.00am - 4.30pm

Within all beings is a potential to become a Buddha. What does this mean? How can we identify Buddha Nature, and what is the benefit of doing so? Suitable for all.

Tsog Days

The following are Tsog Days during this programme:

(Festival Day: Sunday 28 February commemorates Buddha's Day of Miracles)