A Garland  of Jewels by Chogyal Phakpa

10:30am - 1:00pm

This celebrated text by Chogyal Phagpa was composed as a manual of instructions for the 13th century Mongol Prince Gibek Timur. In 204 verses it covers the entire Buddhist path, from the level of a beginner to that of full enlightenment. The first part of the teaching provides guidance for a good life; the second one outlines the path for liberation and the final major section  - the distinctive features of the Mahayana path. The text is beautifully written which makes it especially accessible.

The Initiation of White Tara

2:30pm - 4.30pm

The goddess Tara is revered in all traditions of Vajrayana Buddhism as the embodiment of the liberating activity of all buddhas. White Tara is one of the three deities of longevity whose practice is renowned for bestowing the blessings of long life and thus increasing the opportunity for spiritual practice.

The Precious Rosary of the Supreme Path

10.30am - 4.30pm  

Also known as The Jewel Rosary, The Precious Rosary of the Supreme Path by the great Kagyu master Gampopa, is a treasury of advice on practising genuine dharma. It unifies the two streams of spiritual instructions that descended from the early Kadam tradition and the Mahamudra lineage of Indian and Tibetan masters.

Gampopa himself declared that to receive this text and its companion work, The Jewel Ornament, would generate a blessing that was equal to that of meeting him face to face.

This teaching will be the third part of the text begun in Harrogate in September 2018.

Is Buddhism a Religion?

7:00 - 8:00pm

Lama Jampa Thaye will give a public lecture suitable for anyone with an interest in Buddhism.

For further details please see the local website.

Parting from the Four Attachments by Sakya Pandita

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Famed for its simplicity and directness, Parting from the Four Attachments is one of the most prized teachings of the Sakya tradition. To introduce this system of practising meditation, Lama Jampa will teach Sakya Pandita's especially powerful condensed form of the teaching.

This teaching is suitable for both beginners and experienced practitioners.

For further details please see the local website.

Initiation of Chenrezi*

7:30pm

Chenrezi is revered in all traditions of Buddhism as the supreme embodiment of enlightened compassion. This initiation bestows the authority to meditate on Chenrezi. It is one of the most widespread meditation practices in Vajrayana Buddhism.

Transmission for Padmasambhava Guru Yoga meditation*

8:30pm

This transmission will enable one to practice the sadhana of Padmasambhava Guru Yoga if recommended to do so by one’s Lama.

*Please note that in order to attend these teachings one must have made a formal commitment to the Buddhist path through the act of taking refuge. Please contact the centre for further information.

The Significance of Receiving Initiations and The Stages of Practice

10:30 am - 1:00pm

In this session Lama Jampa will talk about the path of Vajrayana Buddhism, in particular explaining the method and purpose of receiving initiations and the type and stages of practice that this enables us to engage in.

Initiation of Green Tara*

7 April 2:30 pm

The goddess Tara is revered in all traditions of Vajrayana Buddhism as the embodiment of the liberating activity of all buddhas. As such her initiation and meditation are especially effective means of awakening one’s innate capacity for enlightened compassion. 

*Please note that in order to attend these teachings one must have made a formal commitment to the Buddhist path through the act of taking refuge. Please contact the centre for further information.

For further details please see the local website .

The Eight Verses of Mind Training by Geshe Langri Thangpa

10:30 am - 1:00pm and 2:30 - 4:30 pm

The system of meditation practice known as mind training (LOBJONG in Tibetan) is one of the most popular and widely-practised in Buddhism. Geshe Langri Thangpa’s work is one of the most celebrated spiritual teachings in Tibetan Buddhism. It offers us a method of transforming adverse circumstances into positive aspects of the path of awakening compassion.

For further details please see the local website .

Awakening Clarity and Kindness

7:00pm - 9:00pm

In this talk Lama Jampa will explain how we can awaken our innate qualities of clarity and kindness, by turning away from our clinging to distraction and habitual patterns of mind. By gradually training in detachment from materialism, people, power and the other myriad ways our ego seeks to comfort and magnify itself, we can clear away the confusion and awaken to true wisdom and natural kindness and compassion. In Buddhism we call this taking refuge – choosing a virtuous path for the benefit of ourselves and ultimately all sentient beings.

For further details please see the local website.

Three Brief Teachings on Lojong

10:30 am  - 12:30 pm

These three short texts drawn from the famous collection known as  'One Hundred teachings of Mind Training'  present extraordinary instructions for developing wisdom and compassion. With an unparalleled directness, they allow us to transform all situations, positive and negative, into the path of awakening.

The Initiation of White Sarasawati

2:30 - 4:30 pm

Saraswati is famous as one of the principal wisdom deities in Vajrayana Buddhism and as a patroness of poetry and music. Thus many great masters have cultivated her meditation for the many qualities that it bestows. Lama Jampa will give the initiation of White Saraswati from the Bodong lineage.    

Emotions in Buddhist Psychology

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Lama Jampa Thaye will explain the Buddhist perspective on emotions based on his academic and meditative background. 

For full details please see the Valencia Bodhi Path website.

Initiation of Sanjay Menla - Medicine Buddha*

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

His color is a bright lapis lazuli blue. The left hand is in the meditation mudra and holding a begging bowl. The right one is in the mudra of giving and holding a myrobalan plant (Arura). His practice heals the suffering of the disease whose root cause is greed, hatred and delusion.

*Please note that in order to attend this teaching you must have made a formal commitment to the Buddhist path through the act of taking refuge. Please contact the centre if you would like to take refuge with Lama Jampa before the teaching.

The Triple Vision by Konchok Lhundrub

Saturday 26 January 10:30 - 12:30 and 15:00 - 17:00

In 2019 Lama Jampa will continue with his teaching and transmission of this important text, which is an explanation of the first part of Lamdre, the path and its fruit. This next part covers the development and practice of loving kindness and compassion in Buddhism.

His Holiness the Sakya Trichen says of the text: 
"For those fortunate practitioners who want to achieve liberation, this text is like a staircase, an excellent medicine which eliminates the suffering of living beings, and a valuable object which surpasses even the wish-granting jewel."

For further details please see the local website.

Why do we Meditate?

7:30pm - 9:00pm

In this evening lecture Lama Jampa will explain the basics and benefits of meditation.

For full details please see the local website.

A Garland  of Jewels by Chogyal Phakpa

10:30am - 1:00pm

This celebrated text by Chogyal Phagpa was composed as a manual of instructions for the 13th century Mongol Prince Gibek Timur. In 204 verses it covers the entire Buddhist path, from the level of a beginner to that of full enlightenment. The first part of the teaching provides guidance for a good life; the second one outlines the path for liberation and the final major section  - the distinctive features of the Mahayana path. The text is beautifully written which makes it especially accessible.

The Initiation of White Ganapati

2:30pm - 4.30pm

Ganapati is a key Vajrayana wealth deity. Receiving such initiations and the instructions for practice contained in them empowers us to bring about the supportive and harmonious conditions so important for progress in dharma. This particular lineage of Ganapati was brought to Tibet by this he great master Atisha and preserved in the Kadam and Sakya traditions.

The Initiation of Green Tara 

10:30 am - 12 noon

The goddess Tara is revered in all traditions of Vajrayana Buddhism as the embodiment of the liberating activity of all buddhas. As such her initiation and meditation are especially effective means of awakening one’s innate capacity for enlightened compassion. 

Instructions for Green Tara Meditation

2:00 - 4:00 pm

Attendance at the initiation is a prerequisite for receiving these teachings in the afternoon.

For further information please see the local website.

A Talk on the Buddhist Path

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

In this talk Lama Jampa will explain how we can awaken our innate qualities of clarity and kindness, by turning away from our clinging to distraction and habitual patterns of mind. By gradually training in detachment from materialism, people, power and the other myriad ways our ego seeks to comfort and magnify itself, we can clear away the confusion and awaken to true wisdom and natural kindness and compassion. In Buddhism we call this taking refuge – choosing a virtuous path for the benefit of ourselves and ultimately all sentient beings.

For full details please visit the local website: www.dechen.us

Three Brief Teachings on Lojong

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

These three short texts drawn from the famous collection known as  'One Hundred teachings of Mind Training' present extraordinary instructions for developing wisdom and compassion. With an unparallelled directness, they allow us to transform all situations, positive and negative, into the path of awakening.

The Initiation of White Sarasawati

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Saraswati is famous as one of the principal wisdom deities in Vajrayana Buddhism and as a patroness of poetry and music. Thus many great masters have cultivated her meditation for the many qualities that it bestows. Lama Jampa will give the initiation of White Saraswati from the Bodong lineage.

The Eight Verses of Mind Training

10:30am - 1:00pm

The system of meditation practice known as mind training (LOJONG in Tibetan) is one of the most popular and widely-practised in Buddhism. Geshe Langri Thangpa’s work is one of the most celebrated spiritual teachings in Tibetan Buddhism. It offers us a method of transforming adverse circumstances into positive aspects of the path of awakening compassion.

Initiation of Manjusri Arapatsana

2:30 - 4:30pm

Manjushri is the supreme embodiment of wisdom in Buddhism. For this reason his meditation is undertaken by those who seek to develop a profound understanding of the teaching.

Please note that in order to receive this initiation on must have made a formal commitment to the Buddhist path through Taking Refuge. If you would like to take refuge before the initiation please contact info@dechen.london.