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 2012 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

9 January - 26 March

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.

Tuesday Evenings

Tara Puja

10 January - 27 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.

From the end of January, puja will be followed by:

Lam Rim Chenmo

with Ven. Geshé Lobsang Thinley

31 January - 27 March, 7.45 - 9.00pm

The Great Stages of the Path, compiled by Lama Tsongkhapa, is a logical progression of meditations that encompass all the teachings of the Buddha. Geshé Thinley will be teaching from the Higher Scope section of this text - the path of the Bodhisattva. He teaches informally, leaving time for questions. Suitable for all.

(Note: Geshé Thinley will be in India until 28 January)

Thursday Evenings

Training the Mind

12 January - 29 March, 7.30 - 9.00pm

We will be reviewing the "Seven Point Mind Training" written by Geshé Chekawa in the 12th century, using a commentary by Nam-kha Pel called "Mind Training Like the Rays of the Sun". Selected verses and commentaries from the text will be introduced each evening, followed by reflection and discussion.

We are joined by Ven. Geshé Lobsang Thinley and, until mid-February, Ven. Geshé Konchok Wangdu. Suitable for all.

Weekends

We have not yet arranged a weekend course for this programme, but we may insert one at a later date.

Tsog Days

The following are Tsog Days during this programme:

(Festival Day: Saturday 25 March - Buddha's Day of Miracles)