Teachings

Teachings are offered by Rinpoche, his students, and other visiting teachers. The first Sunday of most months is devoted to silent group meditation, and many other events also take place. If you would like to receive our printed newsletter or be added to our e-mailing list, don’t hesitate to contact us with your details.

In the spirit of putting the teachings into practice, students can help financially and/or by serving in a volunteer role.

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.

Kagyu Lineage

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 House’s environment are welcome.