EVENTS covering important aspects of the Karma Kagyu tradition are held at Marpa House, which  is committed to organising and running teachings and courses.

These course and teachings are given by Lama Chime Rinpoche, by other eminent Lamas and Rinpoches, and by students of Lama Chime Rinpoche. They extend from one-day events to teachings that extend for several days, usually including a weekend so that those who cannot take time off work have an opportunity to attend.
Teachings that attract large numbers of students take place in a decorated marquee in the gardens.

Other events are held such as the annual summer tea party, meetings of the member students to help with planning and
reviewing activities, celebrations of various Tibetan landmarks (e.g. Tibetan new Year), and volunteer weekends to help with
 the maintenance of the the house and gardens. Most of these events are arranged for weekends or bank holidays.

People attending the events reside in the house, in local hotels, or in one of the several ‘bed and breakfast’ homes in the
countryside in, and around, Ashdon.

The events below are planned for the coming weeks. The Marpa House Newsletter has more details.

Please refer to ‘latest news’ for the very latest information and confirmation of the courses/teachings.

February

Shine Practice Day

Sunday 5th
Sessions at 10.30am & 2.30pm

Losar Tibetan New Year of Water Dragon
The Venerable Tenzin will lead the offering prayers to the Dharma Protector Mahakala.
All are welcome to join in the pujas.

Sunday 19th   10.30am & 2.30pm
Monday 20th  10.30am & 2.30pm
Tuesday 21st 10.30am & 2.30pm

Losar day
10.30am - Offering of kataks ‘Calling the Lama from Afar’
2.30pm Lhasang (bonfire)
Losar celebration of offering kataks, a short puja, bonfire and a tea party. All are welcome, please bring home made food contributions for  tea. Any Dharma items no longer needed can be burnt on the bonfire.
 

Wednesday 22nd  


Saturday 25th
Time to be confirmed

March

Shine Practice Day

Sunday 4th
Sessions at 10.30am & 2.30pm

The Venerable Lama Ato Rinpoche
Teachings from the Songs of Milarepa and Patrul Rinpoche’s Words of my Perfect Teacher.

Sunday 11th 
10.30am & 2.30pm

Young Sangha Weekend
This is open to anyone in their twenties and thirties who is interested in Buddhism and meditation. Newcomers are particularly welcome.
Please contact  Ben Henriques via Marpa House if you are interested.
 

Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th

 

April

Introduction to Meditation for Beginners
John Howard will facilitate a weekend with short meditation practice sessions suitable for those new to meditation. There will then be question and answer sessions.

Saturday 31st March & Sunday 1st April
Sessions at 10.00am & 2.00pm
 

Fund Raising Barn Dance in Ashdon Village Hall.

Saturday 21st . Starting at 7.00pm

Volunteers’ Gardening Weekend
Accomodation and meals are provided free to volunteers.
 

Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th

May

May Bank Holiday
We very much hope that Venerable Lama Chime Rinpoche will be giving his traditional teaching weekend, health permitting. No booking can be taken until we have confirmation.

Saturday 5th to Monday 7th

Venerable Tenzin
More Mahamudra - each session will be a talk, meditation and discussion.

Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th
Sessions at 10.30am & 2.30pm