Taking refuge in the so-called 3 jewels, Buddha, Dharma and Sangha, is more than a one-off ceremony.  Rather, it forms the basis for our entire spiritual path, as it gives us an inner alignment that leads to greater clarity and stability. In this way we are protected from losing ourselves in negative mindsets, disturbing emotions Read More

On the whole Buddhist Path the development of Bodhicitta is the essential point, because the vital point is how we can dissolve the delusion of self-centredness. The 7 Point Mind training includes both relative and absolute Bodhicitta. The more we engage with this teaching, the clearer we will see how it touches upon all aspects Read More

  This year we will conclude  the teachings on Gendün Rinpoche's  Heart Advice of a Mahamudra Master, the final chapter on Preparing for Death. Rinpoche describes the various experiences of practitioners at the moment of dying, and gives explanations on the bardo. In addition, he presents the benefits of tonglen practice as a preparation for Read More