Dispelling the Darkness of Suffering
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Dispelling the Darkness of Suffering

In person study group - open to all

One Saturday a month, 12 noon - 1.30pm (including lunch break)

The monthly study sessions will combine study with practice, specifically focusing on the special 'sending and taking' (tong-len) practice that is at the core of the lo-jong approach.

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Discriminating the Three Vows
Study group Liz Thomas Study group Liz Thomas

Discriminating the Three Vows

In person study group

One Saturday a month, 12 noon - 3pm (including lunch break)

Currently focussing on Sakya Pandita’s famous work ‘Discriminating the Three Vows’, as taught by Lama Jampa Thaye in London and Bristol 2023 -25

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The Four Buddha Days
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The Four Buddha Days

Vajrayana pujas - open to all

Four Saturdays in the year

The Tibetan Buddhist calendar has four main days in the year. These commemorate events in the life of the Buddha.

At Dechen London we celebrate these events with special prayers on the nearest Saturday in the calendar. Anyone is welcome to sit in on Buddha days, even if you have not taken refuge.

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Green Tara - liberating compassion that protects from fear
Vajrayana practice Liz Thomas Vajrayana practice Liz Thomas

Green Tara - liberating compassion that protects from fear

Vajrayana puja

One Saturday a month (subscribe to newsletter to receive notification of dates)

The goddess Tara is revered in all traditions of Vajrayana Buddhism as the embodiment of the liberating activity of all buddhas. As such her initiation and meditation are especially effective means of awakening one’s innate capacity for enlightened compassion. 

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