Sunday 7th December 10:30 am & 2:30 pm Free of charge Lunch is available at extra cost but needs to be booked in advance with the secretary (£7). We are delighted that Gabrielle McCarthy is going to lead December’s session for us. Gabrielle is a long-standing student of Kyabje Chime Rinpoche and is currently on staff. Shamatha (or ‘Shi-Neh’) is the foundation for all further meditation practice. It is designed to create the calm, stable, supple mind necessary to work with other meditation techniques as well as being a practice in its own right. These sessions are suitable for meditators of all levels.

We are delighted that Khandro has very kindly agreed to offer us some teachings via Zoom. This is a very positive course, and helpful if we are feeling burdened by past actions, and how we can literally lighten not only our perspective but the actual weight of karma. PROGRAMME ‘Talking About Karma: Lightening the Karmic Load through Meditation and Contemplation’ Suggested donation: £25 each day Day One Saturday 20th December 9:30 am – 11:00 am approx. Suggested Donation: £25 Book Day One ticket >> Day Two Sunday 21st December 9:30 am – 11:00 am approx. Suggested Donation: £25 Book Day Two ticket >>  We hope that you can join us online for these wonderful sessions with Traleg Khandro. Please book your place. Traleg Khandro (Felicity), long-time student and wife to the late Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche IX, studied Buddhism under Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche’s guidance for many years and has undertaken numerous extended meditation retreats. Khandro has given commentary on Traleg Rinpoche’s teachings in Australia, America, Europe, the U.K., and South East Asia. At Rinpoche’s request, Khandro received traditional LuJong (Tibetan Yoga) training after qualifying as a Hatha Yoga instructor. Khandro also has a degree in Psychology.

We will be marking the New Year by reciting the Heart Sutra and other practices together for Rinpoche’s long life and good health. In person and online via Zoom. From 2 pm. Free of charge. Wishing beings everywhere a happy, healthy, kind, peaceful and meaningful 2026! Contact the House Secretary via mail@marpahouse.org.uk or call on +44 (0) 1799 584 415 for more details and the Zoom link (which will be sent out closer to the time).

We will be offering a morning of Green Tara practice together at the house for Rinpoche’s long life and good health. Contact the House Secretary via mail@marpahouse.org.uk or call on +44 (0) 1799 584 415 for more details.  

Sunday 4th January 10:30 am & 2:30 pm Free of charge Lunch is available at extra cost but needs to be booked in advance with the secretary (£7). Meditation Sunday – These sessions are suitable for meditators of all levels, with guided meditation from experienced sangha members, and are offered free of charge. We hope you can join us. Shamatha (or ‘Shi-Neh’) is the foundation for all further meditation practice. It is designed to create the calm, stable, supple mind necessary to work with other meditation techniques as well as being a practice in its own right. These sessions are suitable for meditators of all levels.

Sunday 1st February 10:30 am & 2:30 pm Free of charge Lunch is available at extra cost but needs to be booked in advance with the secretary (£7). Meditation Sunday – These sessions are suitable for meditators of all levels, with guided meditation from experienced sangha members, and are offered free of charge. We hope you can join us. Shamatha (or ‘Shi-Neh’) is the foundation for all further meditation practice. It is designed to create the calm, stable, supple mind necessary to work with other meditation techniques as well as being a practice in its own right. These sessions are suitable for meditators of all levels.

These Dharma protector practices are performed annually before Losar to avert obstacles for the year ahead. Saturday 14th, Sunday 15th, and Monday 16th of February at 2:30 pm each day.

Losar – Tibetan New Year of the Male Fire Horse Losar Tashi Delek! Losar is a wonderful holiday and time of celebration. We will have a bonfire, offer khataks and practice ‘Calling the Lama from Afar’ together. We hope you can join us for an auspicious start to the Tibetan New Year! Our love, best wishes and aspirations for the New Year, may all beings be peaceful and happy and may loving kindness and wisdom prevail. Join us at the house from 2:30 pm.

Losar – Tibetan New Year of the Male Fire Horse Losar Tashi Delek! Losar is a wonderful holiday and time of celebration. For anyone who cannot attend on Losar Day itself, please join us for a bonfire and tea party on the closest Saturday. Please also bring vegetarian food to share. We will also offer khataks and practice ‘Calling the Lama from Afar’ together. Our love and good wishes for the New Year, may you and all beings be peaceful, healthy and happy, and may we swiftly realise our true nature! Join us at the house from 2:30 pm.

We will be offering a morning of Green Tara practice together at the house for Rinpoche’s long life and good health. Contact the House Secretary via mail@marpahouse.org.uk or call on +44 (0) 1799 584 415 for more details.  

Free meals and accommodation in exchange for some hard work! Day volunteers are also very welcome. We welcome enthusiastic volunteers to help our hard-working staff spruce up the House and garden. No special knowledge or skills required, and tools are provided. Please come and join in! It is a rewarding way to spend time at Marpa House at no cost. It is also an excellent opportunity for those considering a staff role to get a taste of what it might be like! 10:00 am until 4:00 pm each day. Please do not hesitate to contact the secretary at 01799 584415 or email mail@marpahouse.org.uk for further information.