Duldzin Dragpa Kadampa Buddhist Centre
 
Courses and events
 

Details of National, International and local events and half-day courses are available here together with online booking facilities:

Month
Location

 
 
July / August
 
 

Spring summer fest 2010Summer Festival 2010
Date: Jul 23 - Aug 7
Venue: Manjushri KMC, Ulverston, Cumbria UK

Week 1: Empowerment of Amitayus and Commentary
to 'Eight Steps to Happiness'

Week 2: Empowerment and Commentary
to the Practice of Great Mother Prajnaparamita

During the first week of this, the nineteenth NKT Summer Festival, the Deputy Spiritual Director will grant the blessing empowerment of Buddha Amitayus, and give teachings based on Eight Steps to Happiness.

Gen-la Kunsang will grant the Amitayus empowerment on Saturday July 24 and then give four days of teachings. This will be followed by a two-day meditation retreat based on these teachings.

On Sunday August 1, Gen-la Dekyong will grant the empowerment of Great Mother Prajnaparamita.

This will be followed by a three-day commentary to this practice and then a two-day retreat. Both these empowerments and all the teachings are open to everyone.
Read more or book online

Making a booking
Please book in advance
Book online with our secure online payment system
• Call us on 01992 571 354
• Email info@duldzindragpa.org
• Post us this booking form. (Viewable with Adobe Acrobat Reader)

For each event, a non-refundable, non-transferable £10 deposit is required. Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the start of the course.


Where local events are held
Duldzin Dragpa KBC
5a Buttercross Lane,
Epping, Essex CM16 5AA
Tel: 01992 571 354
Email: info@duldzindragpa.org
Directions: See local map

 
September
  Learn to meditate: the basics
with Resident Teacher Ai Peng McBretney

Time: 10.00am - 1.00pm (followed by lunch)
Date:  Sat 18 Sep
Fee: £20 (including vegetarian lunch)

If our mind is peaceful, we will be free from worries and mental discomfort and experience true happiness and relaxation. This course provides an opportunity to learn how to use our experience of meditation to positively affect all aspects of our daily life. Book online

 
October

  Achieving a stress-free life
with Resident Teacher Ai Peng McBretney

Time: 10.00am - 1.00pm
Date:  Sat 16 Oct
Fee: £20 (including vegetarian lunch)

When our mind is under the influence of negative thoughts we are out of touch with reality and not seeing things as they really are. It is not surprising that our lives are so often filled with frustration. Find out how we can overcome our disappointments and lead a happy and stress-free life. Book online
 
 
October / November
 
  Fall Festival 2010, Brazil
with Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

Date: Oct 22 - 29
The official opening of the Kadampa Buddhist Temple at KMC Brazil. The empowerment and commentary to the practice of Je Tsongkhapa and blessing transmission of Modern Buddhism: the Path of Compassion and Wisdom


The Festival will begin on Friday October 22 with a special Wishfulfilling Jewel puja with tsog offering led by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, marking the Official Opening of the Kadampa Buddhist Temple at KMC Brazil.

On Saturday October 23 Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso will grant the Blessing Empowerment of Je Tsongkhapa. This is a special opportunity to make a strong connection with the Wisdom Buddha Je Tsongkhapa and to receive his blessings.

From Sunday October 24 to Tuesday October 26 Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso will give a three-day commentary to the meditation practice of Je Tsongkhapa, and a blessing transmission of Modern Buddhism: The Path of Compassion and Wisdom.

This will be followed by a two-day retreat led by Gen-la Dekyong on the teachings given by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Read more or book online


 
 
November
 
  Dorje Shudgden empowerment
with Resident Teacher Ai Peng McBretney

Time: 10.15am - 4.30pm
Date:  Sat 27 Nov
Fee: £30 (including vegetarian lunch)

Dorje Shugden is a manifestation of all the Buddha's wisdom appearing in the aspect of a Dharma Protector. He is our supreme spiritual friend who protects us from negative forces that prevent success in our spiritual practice, and who supports us by blessing our mind, increasing our wisdom and providing all the necessary conditions that we need to complete the spiritual path.

Receiving this empowerment is a special method to make a strong connection with the Wisdom Buddha Dorje Shugden and be protected and cared for by him. Book online

 
 
December
 
  Learn to meditate: the basics
with Resident Teacher Ai Peng McBretney

Time: 10.00am - 1.00pm
Date:  Sat 11 Dec
Fee: £20 (including vegetarian lunch)

If our mind is peaceful, we will be free from worries and mental discomfort and experience true happiness and relaxation. This course provides an opportunity to learn how to use our experience of meditation to positively affect all aspects of our daily life. Book online
 
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