ANNOUNCEMENT

Dearest friends,

As we come to terms with the profound loss of our precious teacher’s physical presence, and its impact on us both individually and as a sangha, we are very aware that all of Rinpoche’s students will want to ensure that the long-term spiritual support of Marpa House remains secure, and that Chime Rinpoche’s guidance and wishes in this matter are faithfully followed.

What Rinpoche created here is truly unique. It is the continuity of his unique vision, his love and care for us all, his rich legacy of teachings, his joy, warmth, and skill in presenting the Dharma, and the beautiful way he guided us over so many years that we are deeply committed to preserving.

Therefore, we are delighted to share with you and offer reassurance that, in accordance with Rinpoche’s wishes and our subsequent heartfelt request to Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche, he has very kindly agreed to provide ongoing spiritual guidance for Marpa House. He will help us preserve and sustain Rinpoche’s vision and legacy into the future. We are deeply grateful for this extraordinary support and assistance.

Additionally, in accordance with Chime Rinpoche’s wishes, Lama Kunga Dorje will also support us with spiritual matters. We are profoundly honoured and sincerely grateful to them both for their support.

Of course, other esteemed teachers such as Tulku Pasang Rinpoche, Traleg Khandro, Khenpo Gyurme, Khenpo Tseten, and Venerable Sean Price will continue to visit and share teachings. We also have the reassurance of Lama Alasdair, Lama Klaus, and John Howard, and of Rinpoche’s White Sangha.

Crucially, we also have each other. Between us all, it is our inspiration, our love, our devotion and our continual efforts to practice and embody Rinpoche’s teachings in everyday life that will ensure Rinpoche’s enlightened efforts in bringing the authentic teachings of the Vajrayana here to the West flourish fully.

Marpa House will be open again for personal retreats and overnight guests from 21st May. Our programme here at the House until April 2027 continues to focus on retreats and contemplative practice, as is traditional following a great teacher’s Parinirvana. Next year, we will launch an ongoing programme of teachings and practice based on an outline Rinpoche gave us not long before his Parinirvana. We are also working hard to share the rich archive of teachings that Rinpoche gave us at Marpa House in an easily accessible format for you all.

We hope that this is reassuring. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us if you have any queries.

We very much look forward to seeing you all again soon, and to being together for Rinpoche’s memorial event in September, if not before.

With love,

The Trustees of The Dharma Trust, Marpa House.

Kyabje Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche joins us for 49th Day Prayers and Practices

You are warmly invited to join us online for this very special 49th day since Kyabje Chime Rinpoche’s Parinirvana on the afternoon of 12th May. We are extremely honoured that Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche has very kindly agreed to say a few words via Zoom in the afternoon, which will be followed by prayers and practices. 

Join us online – Tuesday 12th May

49th day since Kyabje Chime Rinpoche’s Parinirvana 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm approx. (BST).
Free of charge. Live-streamed via Zoom.

Timings may be subject to change. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Kyabje Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche

Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche is the grandson and spiritual heir of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, one of the foremost Tibetan Buddhist masters of the 20th century.

Born in 1967, Rinpoche is the seventh in the line of the Rabjam succession. Rinpoche began receiving teachings at the age of three from his revered grandfather and today holds his unbroken lineage.

Kyabje Rabjam Rinpoche is the abbot of Shechen Monastery in Nepal and is the nephew of Kyabje Chime Rinpoche. He has an incredibly close connection with Marpa House.