"Wake up and smile! - happiness workshop"

We are very pleased to welcome back Charlie Morley. In this new workshop lucid dreaming teacher Charlie Morley expands the focus from lucid dreaming to "lucid living" as part of an exploration into how we can be more awake, more aware and more joyfully happy in our daily lives.

Using a combination of scientifically verified techniques, Dharmic reflections, and creative writing exercises (all set within the framework of compassionate acceptance and psychological awakening) the workshop aims to reframe our perception of happiness and allow us to re-connect with the "gratitude attitude" of joyful acceptance.

Booking for this course is advised.

Suggested Donations: £30 per day concessions are available for unwaged or low wage

May 4, 2012 - May 6, 2012
Visit to Samye Ling for Chod Puja - Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche Birthday Celebrations

On Sunday the 6th of May, 2012, Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche celebrates his 72nd birthday. Every 12th year is an important one within the astrological Tibetan Calendar and this year the 6th May will be the Dragon day of the Dragon month of the Dragon year.

As it is a special year for Rinpoche, the Samye Ling Sangha and all those who have completed a long retreat will do three days of Chod practice as a celebration and offering to Rinpoche on this very special day.

We hope that many of the people who have completed a long retreat will participate. Everyone is welcome to come to support and enjoy this beautiful and inspiring practice.

There will be two sessions of the long Chod on each of Friday 4th and Saturday 5th May, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, and the prayers will finish with a grand Tsok on the morning of Sunday 6th May.

There will be no course fee but donations are welcome. Normal accommodation rates apply.

Dalai Lama UK Visit 2012

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Tibet House Trust is delighted to announce that His Holiness the Dalai Lama will be visiting the UK from 16th to 23rd June 2012.

The key themes throughout the visit will be the promotion of His Holiness’ message, particularly to young people, of non-violence, dialogue and universal responsibility.

The visit will start in Manchester on 16th June with an event with His Holiness, especially for young people followed, on 17th and 18th, by a Public Talk and three sessions of Buddhist teachings.

On the 19th June there will be a Public Talk in London and then His Holiness will visit Scotland on 22nd and 23rd.

The Box Offices for Manchester Arena and the Royal Albert Hall, London will open mid March.

For further information: www.dalailama2012uk.org This website will be kept updated as details of the programme are confirmed.

Drawing on the finest depictions of the Buddha from the Victoria and Albert's renowned Asian collections, this new gallery explores the major Buddhist sculptural traditions of Asia.

Forty-seven Buddhist master works are shown in a spacious, naturally-lit environment, avoiding the use of cases wherever possible. The sculptures are grouped primarily by geographical region, showing the individual responses of local Asian traditions to Indian Buddhist teachings. Each room explores the development of Buddhist doctrines as they are reflected in sculptural form. Sculptures dating from between the 2nd and 19th centuries in a wide variety of media including stone, gilded metal and lacquered wood are displayed.

Features include early Indian and Sri Lankan traditions and the life events of the Buddha; the last phase of Indian Buddhism and the transference of the doctrines to the Himalayan regions of Tibet and Nepal; and a look at the Mahayana and Vajrayana teachings which were so important to Tibet and elsewhere in Asia.

Other displays include works from South East Asia, primarily from Thailand, Burma and Java, and an exploration of the Theravada teachings which were to be of central importance to the region. Works from China and Japan are displayed; the religious themes including the varied Mahayana doctrines which formed the most important schools.

Details to follow. Gary and Sharon's charity:

DCWC Nepal Charity
We established the charity DCWC Nepal here in the UK in 2004 to help to develope the poor people of Nepal with an emphasis on health and education for women and children. Since that time the charity has gone on to build eleven schools and a hospital by the end of 2009 and is continuing to grow rapidly into 2010. The work we do is a conscious effort to practice right livelihood, and to extend our principles of practicing selflessness, humility and compassion. Our travels in Buddhist countries took us into ...

Introductory Six Session Course in

Kum Nye Yoga

starting Tuesday May 8th 10 - 12 noon

at Khandro Ling Centre, Pierce St, Macclesfield

£30 for course or £7.50 per session

Free Taster Sessions 17th and 24th April

10 – 12 noon

This course introduces students to a series of simple movements which when performed in a mindful way increase awareness, balance, self-understanding and an attitude of kindness and humour towards oneself.

It emphasises the oneness of body and mind as it promotes their flexibility

It is entirely secular and suitable for all levels of fitness.

It is good for people with experience of meditation, or none at all, or for those who find it difficult to meditate whilst sitting still.

It does not require special clothing. Just wear what is comfortable and allows freedom of movement.

For more information contact Liz Pentreath on 0794 666 0893
or Anne Buxton on 0798 967 8738