It’s our indescribably precious teacher, Kyabjé Chime Rinpoche’s birthday! Although Rinpoche himself is still in retreat, we would love to invite you to share his birthday with us. Saturday 11th October Free of charge 2:30 pm: Offering of Khataks & ‘Calling the Lama From Afar’  (via Zoom and in-person). Approx 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm: Tea party/bonfire & watching a teaching of Rinpoche’s together (in-person only) We are delighted to invite you to share our precious teacher’s 86th birthday celebrations with us.  We will mark his birthday together as a sangha, and we very much hope you can join us. We will be reciting ‘Calling the Lama from Afar’ and offering khataks. We also watch a video of celebrating Rinpoche’s together, hopefully a teaching. This event is offered free of charge; however, donations are very welcome. Zoom link for ‘Calling the Lama From Afar’ will be available from the secretary at mail@marpahouse.org.uk

We are utterly delighted, and incredibly honoured, that Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche has very kindly accepted our invitation to give teachings and empowerments at Marpa House. PROGRAMME Saturday 25th October 9:30 am – 11:30 am Teachings from ‘The Heart Treasure of the Enlightened Ones’ Part One The ‘Heart Treasure of the Enlightened Ones’ is Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche’s commentary on Patrul Rinpoche’s teachings on path, meditation and view. This commentary is a beautiful, clear, complete guide, and we are delighted that Rinpoche will be sharing this profound teaching with us. 2:30 pm – 6:00 pm Green Tara initiation Tara is the female Buddha of compassion and enlightened activity. This initiation is for the practice we perform daily in Marpa House. Chenrezik initiation Chenrezik (Avalokitesvara) is the peaceful Buddha of compassion, and this initiation is for the practice of four-armed Chenrezik that we perform daily in Marpa House. Dorje Sempa (Vajrasattva) initiation Vajrasattva is said to be sovereign of all the buddha families and mandalas, and of special importance in Dzogchen and Mahamudra practice. His practice and hundred-syllable mantra have the ability to purify samaya, remedy all harmful acts and obscurations, and lead one to complete enlightenment. The programme is very full. Timings […]

We are utterly delighted, and incredibly honoured, that Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche has very kindly accepted our invitation to give teach at Marpa House. These teachings will be livestreamed. The initiations and empowerments taking place on the same day are only available to in-person attendees. PROGRAMME Teachings from ‘The Heart Treasure of the Enlightened Ones’ The ‘Heart Treasure of the Enlightened Ones’ is Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche’s commentary on Patrul Rinpoche’s teachings on path, meditation and view. This commentary is a beautiful, clear, complete guide, and we are delighted that Rinpoche will be sharing this profound teaching with us. Part One Saturday 25th October 9:30 am – 11:30 am Part Two Sunday 26th October 9:30 am – 11:00 am This ticket will gain entry to the teachings online for both days. This is an incredible opportunity to receive teachings from such a realised and authentic master. Rabjam Rinpoche is a highly revered international teacher. He has an especially close connection to Marpa House and is a much-loved, warm, generous presence for us all. We hope that you can join us online for this wonderful occasion. Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche, born in 1967, is the grandson and spiritual heir of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. Since […]

We are utterly delighted, and incredibly honoured, that Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche has very kindly accepted our invitation to give teachings and empowerments at Marpa House. PROGRAMME Sunday 26th October 9:30 am – 11:00 am Teachings from ‘The Heart Treasure of the Enlightened Ones’ Part Two The ‘Heart Treasure of the Enlightened Ones’ is Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche’s commentary on Patrul Rinpoche’s teachings on path, meditation and view. This commentary is a beautiful, clear, complete guide, and we are delighted that Rinpoche will be sharing this profound teaching with us. 11:15 am – 1:45 pm Konchok Chidu empowerment ’The Universal Embodiment of the Precious Ones’:  this empowerment is for an important ‘three roots’ practice of Guru Rinpoche, thereby accumulating blessings, activity and accomplishments. The programme is very full. Timings may vary, and we cannot guarantee start/finish times. Please arrive promptly and be patient with timings – thank you for your understanding. This is an incredible opportunity to receive transmissions from such a realised and authentic master. Rabjam Rinpoche is a highly revered international teacher. He has an especially close connection to Marpa House and is a much-loved, warm, generous presence for us all. We hope that you can join us for this […]

Sunday 2nd November 10:30 am & 2:30 pm Free of charge Lunch is available extra but needs to be booked in advance with the secretary (£7). We are delighted that Brian Richardson will lead the Shamatha meditation on 2nd November for us. Brian has been a student of Kyabje Chime Rinpoche for many years, is part of the White Sangha and has also served on the committee of Marpa House. 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 7th December 10:30 am & 2:30 pm Free of charge Lunch is available 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.