Live webcast link:
Author: gavinerickson
-
His Eminence Gyalwa Dokhampa to visit in January
Gyalwa Dokhampa, more popularly known as ‘Khamtrul Rinpoche’, was born in 1981, into the family of His Holiness, the present Gyalwang Drukpa and spiritual head of the Drukpa Lineage. He was recognised by both His Holiness the Dalai Lama and His Holiness the Gyalwang Drukpa as the ninth incarnation of the Gyalwa Dokhampa.
He went on to study at Druk Thupten Sangag Choeling Monastery in Darjeeling in India, where he spent his childhood and teenage years under the guidance of his principal teacher, His Holiness the Gyalwang Drukpa. Later he completed a nine-year course to attain his Master’s degree in Buddhist Philosophy from Tango Monastic University in the Royal Kingdom of Bhutan.The Gyalwa Dokhampa emphasises that Buddhism is not a religion, but rather a way to find happiness. He also works to make Buddhist ideals relevant to a modern lifestyle, so that they may be integrated into everyday life, less through self-help than through selflessness and generosity to others – as we give to others, we give to ourselves. He is also the author of the book ‘The Restful Mind’ – a New Way of Thinking, a New Way of Life.PROGRAMMEFriday January 10th, 7 – 9.30 pmThe Restful MindPublic talk with panel discussion, book signing and receptionAsia House, 63 New Cavendish Street, London W1G 7IP£20Saturday January 11th, 10.30 am to 6 pmGreen Tara Teaching and Initiation by His Eminence Gyalwa DokhampaSunday January 12th, 11 am to 5 pmGreen Tara Puja by the Venerable Drubpon Ngawang and Monks(please note change of Sunday programme)Drukpa UK Centre, Leeder House, 6 Erskine Road, London NW3 3AJ£70 (£40 per day)Online booking is now closed but places are still available at all events – send an email or call 020 8964 2337 to make a ‘pay at the door’ booking -
The Restful Mind – New book by His Eminence Gyalwa Dokhampa
The Restful Mind
A New Way of Thinking, A New Way of Life
by His Eminence Gwalya Dokhampa
Hodder & Stoughton Trade Paperback, £13.99
Publication date: 1st August 2013
The restless mind is frightened of silence, easily bored, and busy, busy, busy.
The restful mind is creative and alert, relaxed and confident.
The step from one to the other is all in the way we think.
His Eminence Gyalwa Dokhampa has a real understanding of the pressures of modern life and how
our crowded minds have left us too little space to stretch and grow. In this new book, The Restful Mind,
he shows us new ways to calm both body and mind, become more aware, better able to deal with
problems and appreciate the moment.
Covering the three things you need to help you get started, the key tools of the restful mind, reasons
for, and how to meditate, the importance of daily breathing, the art of letting go, and nourishing the
body to nourish the mind, The Restful Mind is a retreat for you and your mind. It also teaches
practical ways to combat stress, and prevent it from getting the better of us, at work and in family life,
as well as the importance of mindfulness.
It is with our mind that we create our world. Here’s how to open it up and let the world in.
With a wide international following His Eminence Gyalwa Dokhampa is a young, charismatic teacher of the Drukpa school of Buddhism who understands the pressures of modern life and gives us practical ways to calm and focus our minds.
His Eminence the Gyalwa Dokhampa, more popularly known as ‘Khamtrul Rinpoche’ teaches worldwide, bringing a young and vibrant viewpoint to traditional Buddhist teachings.
The next in our series of workshops on
The Restful Mind
will take place on Sunday November 24th, 3 – 5.30 pm
at the Drukpa UK Centre, 6 Erskine Road, London NW3 3AJ
(red door opposite Manna restaurant – nearest tube Chalk Farm)
Price £12
Booking not necessary