Teachings are offered by Rinpoche, his students and by other visiting teachers. The first Sunday of most months is devoted to silent group meditation, and many other events also take place. Details of these are included in our regular newsletter, website and emails. If you would like to receive these, please get in touch with the Secretary with your details.

In the spirit of putting the teachings into practice, students can help financially, and/or by serving on the Committee and other volunteer roles.

You can also apply to live as a staff member, for up to a year, working within the discipline and guidelines of the House and practising meditation. Financial donations are also always welcome.     

The Kagyü or ‘oral tradition’, also known as the ‘practice lineage’, of Tibetan Buddhism teaches a system of meditation known as Mahamudra, first taught by Indian masters in the 11th century, including Tilopa and his disciple, Naropa, then two great Tibetan masters, Marpa and his disciple, Milarepa.

This tradition of oral instruction, ripened by study and meditation practice, bearing the fruit of realisation which, in turn, is communicated from teacher to disciple, has continued up to the present day.

This is what is emphasised at Marpa House, although visitors of all traditions, or none, wishing to spend time in meditation and reflection within the environment offered by the House are welcome.