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Chenrezig retreat with Venerable Drubpon Ngawang
We are happy to announce that the Venerable Drubpon Ngawang will be holding a two-day retreat on Chenrezig (via Zoom) on the weekend of Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th March. White in colour, Chenrezig embodies the activity of compassion of all the Buddhas. We will follow the text composed by Drubwang Shakya Shri, entitled 'The Sadhana of the Great Bodhisattva, the Noble and Sublime, called The Bindu of the Most Profound Essence'. A link to download an english version of the text will be sent out soon. This retreat is especially recommended for beginners. There will be two sessions each day, from 9.30 to 11.30 am and from 2 to 4 pm. Once again we are fortunate that Tsunma Ngawang Jinpa will be acting as translator for the retreat The costs of the teachings is £12.50 for a single day or £20 for the weekend. Please follow this link to book. Booking will close on Friday March 18th at 12 noon and the Zoom links will be sent out by email shortly after that We look forward to being online together for this special event With best wishes Drukpa UK |
Guru Yoga teaching via Zoom with Venerable Drubpon Ngawang
We are happy to announce that the Venerable Drubpon Ngawang will be giving a two-day teaching on Guru Yoga (via Zoom) next weekend, on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th September.
There will be two sessions each day, starting at 9.30 am and 2 pm and each session will last two hours. We are also fortunate that Tsunma Ngawang Jinpa will be acting as translator on this occasion
The costs of the teachings is £12.50 for a single day or £20 for the weekend.
Please follow this link to book.
Booking will close on Friday Septemebr 10th at 12 noon and the Zoom links will be sent out by email shortly after that
These teachings are open to all regardless of your level of experience of Buddhism. Many of us will have become more familiar with Drubpon Ngawang's teachings over the last 18 months by following the regular live streamings from the Drukpa Plouray facebook page. These teachings have covered a vast range of topics relating to Buddhism, including the history of the Drukpa Lineage, the essential points of Vajrayana practice, as well as fundamental Buddhist teachings such as the Four Noble Truths. Many of these teachings can also be found on YouTube
Based on a summarised preliminary practice this short Guru Yoga practice has been composed by His Holiness the Gyalwang Drukpa for his western students. Guru Yoga is considered to be highest, most profound practice by allowing us to realise the union of our perfectly pure mind with the Enlightened mind of the Master
Please click here to purchase the Preliminary Practice of Guru Yoga text
We look forward to being online together for this special event
With best wishes
Drukpa UK
Medicine Buddha teaching via Zoom with Venerable Drubpon Ngawang
We are happy to announce that the Venerable Drubpon Ngawang will be giving a two-day teaching on Medicine Buddha (via Zoom) on the weekend of Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th March.
There will be two sessions each day, starting at 9.30 am and 2 pm and each session will last two hours. We are also fortunate that Tsunma Ngawang Jinpa will be acting as translator on this occasion
The costs of the teachings is £12.50 for a single day or £20 for the weekend.
Please follow this link to book.
Booking will close on Friday March 12th at 12 noon and the Zoom links will be sent out by email shortly after that
These teachings are open to all regardless of your level of experience of Buddhism. Many of us will have become more familiar with Drubpon Ngawang's teachings over this year by following the regular live streamings from the Drukpa Plouray facebook page. These teachings have covered a vast range of topics relating to Buddhism, including the history of the Drukpa Lineage, the essential points of Vajrayana practice, as well as fundamental Buddhist teachings such as the Four Noble Truths. Many of these teachings can also be found on YouTube
All of us have many illnesses and in order to heal these illnesses and get the appropriate medicine it is recommended to pray to Sangye Menla (Medicine Buddha). This practice is especially recommended in the current global pandemic.
A link to download an english version of the text will be sent out soon.
We look forward to being online together for this special event
With best wishes
Drukpa UK
Zoom teaching with Venerable Drubpon Ngawang
We are happy to announce that the Venerable Drubpon Ngawang will be giving a two-day teaching via Zoom on the weekend of Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September.
The teachings will be based on the Guru Dewa text and will cover some of the fundamental aspects of Buddhist philosophy, as well as explanations on the generation and completion stages of Vajrayana Buddhism,
There will be two sessions each day, starting at 10 am and 2 pm and each session will last two hours. We are also fortunate that Tsunma Ngawang Jinpa will be acting as translator on this occasion
The costs of the teachings is £12.50 for a single day or £20 for the weekend.
Please follow this link to book.
Booking will close on Friday September 25th at 12 noon and the Zoom links will be sent out by email shortly after that
These teachings are open to all regardless of your level of experience of Buddhism. Many of us will have become more familiar with Drubpon Ngawang's teachings over these last few months by following the regular live streamings from the Drukpa Plouray facebook page. These teachings have covered a vast range of topics, including the history of the Drukpa Lineage, the essential points of Vajrayana practice, as well as fundamental Buddhist teachings such as the Four Noble Truths. Many of these teachings can also be found on YouTube
Guru Dewa refers to the great bliss, the realisation of emptiness and also the pure land of Guru Padmasambhava. A pdf of the Guru Dewa text, which is entitled The Essential Heart Drop, can be obtained from the Druk Nangsel online shop and printed copies can be purchased via the Drukpa UK website
We look forward to being online together for this special event
With best wishes
Drukpa UK
Covid Update
Our regular practice sessions have been suspended during the Coronavirus crisis - we will let you know when they resume.
Sengey Tsewa teaching with the Venerable Drubpon Ngawang
We are happy to announce that the Venerable Drubpon Ngawang will be giving teachings on Sengey Tsewa, in London in March 2020.
Sengey Tsewa or "The Revelry with the Lion" is a particular practice of Prajnaparamita. Dakini Machig Labdron offered the teaching of Sengey Tsewa to the Omniscient One - Kunkhyen Pema Karpo (the Fourth Gyalwang Drukpa 1527 - 1592) - through his guru Ava Dhutipa. Ever since then it has been the main practice of many yogis of Tibetan Buddhism. The beneifits of Sengey Tsewa practice can be categorised into two parts :
1. Through the practice of non-attachment (Shunyata) towards one's own body, one will be able to free oneself from sufferings such as diseases and unwanted incidents, and accumulate merits to eventually attain the form of Buddha (Rupakaya)
2. Through the practice of non-attachment (Shunyata) towards one's own conceptual thoughts, one will be liberated from the mental distractions and eventually attain the full realisation (Dharmakaya) of complete omniscience (Wisdom of Buddha).
His Holiness the Twelfth Gyalwang Drukpa
All are welcome to attend these teachings
Programme :
Saturday March 7th, 2.30 to 6.30 pm - Sengey Tsewa teachings and practice
Sunday March 8th, 10.30 am to 1 pm - Continuation of Sengey Tsewa teachings and practice
Sunday March 8th 2.30 to 6.00 pm - Sengey Tsewa practice with tsok
Venue:
The City College, University House, 55 East Road, London N1 6AH.
The nearest underground station is Old Street on the Northern Line. Follow the signs to Subway 1 then take the set of steps on the left, which brings you out into City Road, Walk up City Road for about 100 yards and at the traffic lights bear to your right, where East Road begins. Keep walking for another 200 yards and you will see the City College on the other side of the road . We are meeting in the common room on the 2nd floor.
Please note that there is no lift in the building.
To bring:
A cushion if you prefer to sit on the floor (there are plenty of chairs available).
Sengey Tsewa and Rosary of Jewels texts if you have them - copies of the Sengey Tsewa text will be available for purchase at the venue, price £12. Please also bring your bell and damaru if you have them.
Price:
Saturday £15, Sunday £20, whole weekend £30 - payable at the door
We look forward to seeing you there
with best wishes
Riwo Sang Tcheu teachings with Venerable Drubpon Ngawang
We are happy to announce that the Venerable Drubpon Ngawang will be giving teachings in London in September 2019 on the new Riwo Sang Tcheu text.
Riwo Sang Tcheu literally means Smoke Offering in the Mountain and is a powerful practice of Guru Rinpoche for purification and the removal of obstacles. The teachings are open to all
Programme :
Saturday September 14th, 2.30 to 6.30 pm - Riwo Sang Tcheu Teachings and practice
Sunday September 15th, 10.30 am to 1 pm - Riwo Sang Tcheu Teachings and practice
Sunday September 15th, 2.30 to 6.00 pm - Riwo Sang Tcheu Teachings and practice
Venue:
We are meeting at The City College, University House, 55 East Road, London N1 6AH. The nearest underground station is Old Street. Follow the signs to Subway 1 then take the set of steps on the left, which brings you out into City Road, Walk up City Road for about 100 yards and at the traffic lights bear to your right, where East Road begins. Keep walking for another 200 yards and you will see the City College on the other side of the road . We are meeting in room 38 on the 3rd floor.
Please note that there is no lift in the building.
To bring:
A cushion if you prefer to sit on the floor (there are plenty of chairs available).
Rosary of Jewels text if you have it - some copies will be available at the venue
Price:
Saturday £20, Sunday £20, whole weekend £35 - payable at the door
Look forward to seeing you there
with best wishes
P'owa Teaching by Venerable Drubpon Ngawang
We are happy to announce that the Venerable Drubpon Ngawang will be giving teachings in London next weekend - October 6th and 7th.
Programme :
Saturday October 6th, 2.30 to 6.30 pm - P'owa Teachings and practice
Sunday October 7th, 10.30 am to 1 pm - P'owa teachings and practice
Sunday October 7th, 2.30 to 6.00 pm - Amitabha Tsok
Venue:
We are meeting at The City College, University House, 55 East Road, London N1 6AH. The nearest underground station is Old Street. Follow the signs to Subway 1 then take the set of steps on the left, which brings you out into City Road, Walk up City Road for about 100 yards and at the traffic lights bear to your right, where East Road begins. Keep walking for another 200 yards and you will see the City College on the other side of the road . We are meeting in room 38 on the 3rd floor.
Please note that there is no lift in the building - if you require assistance with the stairs please contact us in advance and we will try to provide somebody to help.
To bring:
A cushion if you prefer to sit on the floor (there are plenty of chairs available).
Rosary of Jewels and P'owa texts if you have them - copies will be available at the venue
Price:
Saturday £15, Sunday £20, whole weekend £30 - payable at the door
Financial donations towards the Tsok are welcome
Look forward to seeing you there
with best wishes
Guru Drakpo Kilaya - Teachings and practice with Venerable Drubpon Ngawang
Guru Drakpo Kilaya is one of the wrathful manifestations of Guru Padmasambhava and this practice overcomes obstacles and serious illnesses.
Programme :
Saturday April 7th, 2.30 to 6.30 pm - Guru Drakpo Kilaya Teachings and practice
Sunday April 8th, 10.30 am to 1 pm - Guru Drakpo Kilaya Teachings and practice
Sunday April 8th, 2.30 to 5.00 pm - Guru Drakpo Kilaya Tsok
Venue:
We are meeting at The City College, University House, 55 East Road, London N1 6AH. The nearest underground station is Old Street. Follow the signs to Subway 1 then take the set of steps on the left, which brings you out into City Road, Walk up City Road for about 100 yards and at the traffic lights bear to your right, where East Road begins. Keep walking for another 200 yards and you will see the City College on the other side of the road . We are meeting in room 38 on the 3rd floor.
Please note that there is no lift in the building - if you require assistance with the stairs please contact us in advance and we will try to provide somebody to help.
To bring:
A cushion if you prefer to sit on the floor (there are plenty of chairs available).
Rosary of Jewels and Guru Drakpo Kilaya texts if you have them - copies will be available at the venue
Price:
Saturday £15, Sunday £20, whole weekend £30 - payable at the door
Donations towards the Tsok are welcome
Look forward to seeing you there
Prayers for the swift return of Bairo Rinpoche
We request all followers and friends of the Drukpa Order to join in continuous prayers for the swift rebirth of His Eminence Zhichen Bairo Rinpoche, the beloved father of His Holiness the Gyalwang Drukpa