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SUMMARY:Āryadeva’s Four Hundred Verses
DESCRIPTION:About this course \nOver the course of seven months\, we will undertake a close and contemplative study of one of the most profound yet practically oriented texts of the Madhyamaka tradition: Four Hundred Verses on the Middle Way (Catuḥśataka) by the great master Āryadeva. \nComposed as a complete path of training\, the Four Hundred Verses occupies a unique place within Mahayana Buddhism. While deeply rooted in Nāgārjuna’s vision of emptiness\, it is especially valued for its step-by-step guidance on how to transform the mind in preparation for realizing the ultimate truth. For this reason\, the text has long been cherished as both a philosophical treatise and a manual for yogic training. \nThe text is structured into sixteen chapters of twenty-five verses each. The first eight chapters focus on the collection of merit\, systematically dismantling unwholesome patterns of thought and behaviour that obstruct the path. Without this ethical and psychological groundwork\, Āryadeva makes clear\, realization of emptiness is impossible. The second eight chapters then turn to the collection of wisdom\, offering incisive reasoning that leads the practitioner toward a correct understanding of reality according to the Madhyamaka view. \nĀryadeva famously summarises this progression as follows: \nAt first\, turn away from non-virtue;\nIn the middle\, dispel misconceptions of self;\nFinally\, go beyond all philosophical views –\n One who understands this is wise indeed.\n (Four Hundred Verses\, VIII.15) \nThroughout the course\, Geshe Namdak will illuminate how the Four Hundred Verses functions as a bridge between ethical self-transformation and profound philosophical insight\, and how it complements and prepares the ground for later Madhyamaka classics such as Entering the Middle Way and Commentary on Bodhicitta. \nThis course offers a rare opportunity to engage deeply with a text that trains the mind not only to understand emptiness\, but to become fit to realize it. \n\n  \nAbout the Author\nĀryadeva (2nd century CE) is one of the most influential figures in the history of Mahayana Buddhism. Born in Sri Lanka\, he became a principal disciple of Ārya Nagarjuna\, and is revered as one of the founders of the Madhyamaka school. His works are studied extensively across the Indo-Tibetan\, Chinese\, and Zen traditions\, and he is traditionally listed among the seventeen great paṇḍitas of Nalanda. \n\n  \nAbout the Teacher\nGeshe Tenzin Namdak completed his university studies in Hydrology before working as an environmental researcher in the Netherlands. He later began formal Buddhist studies at Maitreya Institute\, was ordained by His Holiness the Dalai Lama\, and went on to complete the rigorous twenty-year Geshe degree at Sera Jey Monastic University in India. He also completed the traditional one-year Vajrayana study programme at Gyumé Tantric College. \nGeshe Namdak is currently the Resident Teacher at Jamyang London Buddhist Centre. \n\n  \nSchedule\n\n\n\nMay – November 2026\nTuesdays | 18:30 – 20:00\nStarting Tuesday 5th May\n\n\n\n\n  \nIs this course for me?\nThis is an intermediate level course\, suitable for students who have a foundational understanding of Tibetan Buddhism and an interest in deepening their study and practice. Familiarity with Lam Rim teachings will be essential. \n\n  \nHow to Join\nEnrolment for this course is now open! Click the link below to view sign-up options \nEnrol Now \n\nDonation\nJamyang is a non-profit charitable organisation that relies on the kindness of our donors\, including students and community members. The donations\, or Dana\, given when registering for events and teachings support the Centre’s operations\, allowing us to deliver our activities. If you’re able to give a little more\, that’s wonderful; if a little less\, that’s fine too. These donations help with essentials like feeding residential volunteers\, housing our monastics\, and keeping our doors open. However\, we wish to emphasise that the Dharma is always offered freely and no-one is ever excluded because of their financial status\, please do not hesitate to request a reduced rate. \n 
URL:https://jamyang.co.uk/whats-on/aryadevas-four-hundred-verses/2026-04-14/
LOCATION:Hybrid\, 43 Renfrew Road\, London\, London\, SE11 4NA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Philosophy,Buddhist Practice,Buddhist Studies
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260327T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260327T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170104
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SUMMARY:Compassionate Activism | with Venerable Robina
DESCRIPTION:March is International Women’s Month at Jamyang! An opportunity to spotlight some of the incredible female teachers in our rich tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Join Venerable Robina for this two-part online teaching all about how to practice Compassionate Activism\, and why doing so is especially relevant for our time. \nWhat is Compassionate Activism? \nThe point of Buddhist practice is finally to help others: compassion in action. But our actions – helping our next-door neighbour or helping stop the destruction of the planet – need to be grounded in wisdom. As the Dalai Lama says\, “Compassion is not enough; we need wisdom.” \nFirst we need to develop our own marvelous potential to live our lives with self-confidence\, contentment\, and courage. The key to success is to recognize our own suffering and how it’s caused by our own attachment and anger\, as well as other unhappy emotions. We become intimately familiar with our mind – the whole spectrum of our thoughts\, feelings\, and emotions – and learn to unravel and deconstruct them and\, finally\, change them. As Lama Zopa Rinpoche says\, “We can mold our mind into any shape we like.” \nNow we can go beyond our narrow sense of self and realize everyone else is in the same boat\, now we can begin to be of benefit to others. This brings optimism and confidence that every small action counts and we develop the courage to never give up. The great bodhisattvas are fierce in their determination to never give up on sentient beings. \nAbout the Teacher \nOrdained since the late 1970s\, Ven. Robina has worked full time since then for Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s FPMT. Over the years she has served as editorial director of Wisdom Publications\, editor of Mandala Magazine\, executive director of Liberation Prison Project\, and as a touring teacher of Buddhism. Her life and work with prisoners have been featured in the documentary films Chasing Buddha and Key to Freedom. \nSchedule \nSession 1: Friday 20th March\, 7pm – 8:30pm GMT\nSession 2: Friday 27th March\, 7pm – 8:30pm GMT \nHow to Join? \nThese teachings are offered entirely online. Please register below to receive the zoom link. \nDonation \nJamyang operates on a generosity model. Please select the donation option that is most suitable for your situation. \nJamyang is a non-profit charitable organisation that relies on the kindness of our donors\, including students and community members. The donations\, or Dana\, given when registering for events and teachings support the Centre’s operations\, allowing us to deliver our activities. If you’re able to give a little more\, that’s wonderful; if a little less\, that’s fine too. These donations help with essentials like feeding residential volunteers\, housing our monastics\, and keeping our doors open. However\, we wish to emphasise that the Dharma is always offered freely and no-one is ever excluded because of their financial status\, please do not hesitate to request a reduced rate. \n\nFor Monastics \nWe would like to offer this teaching to ordained sangha members free of charge. If you are ordained sangha please register here.
URL:https://jamyang.co.uk/whats-on/compassionate-activism-with-venerable-robina-2/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Philosophy,Buddhist Practice,Buddhist Special Event,Buddhist Studies
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260320T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170104
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SUMMARY:Compassionate Activism | with Venerable Robina
DESCRIPTION:March is International Women’s Month at Jamyang! An opportunity to spotlight some of the incredible female teachers in our rich tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Join Venerable Robina for this two-part online teaching all about how to practice Compassionate Activism\, and why doing so is especially relevant for our time. \nWhat is Compassionate Activism? \nThe point of Buddhist practice is finally to help others: compassion in action. But our actions – helping our next-door neighbour or helping stop the destruction of the planet – need to be grounded in wisdom. As the Dalai Lama says\, “Compassion is not enough; we need wisdom.” \nFirst we need to develop our own marvelous potential to live our lives with self-confidence\, contentment\, and courage. The key to success is to recognize our own suffering and how it’s caused by our own attachment and anger\, as well as other unhappy emotions. We become intimately familiar with our mind – the whole spectrum of our thoughts\, feelings\, and emotions – and learn to unravel and deconstruct them and\, finally\, change them. As Lama Zopa Rinpoche says\, “We can mold our mind into any shape we like.” \nNow we can go beyond our narrow sense of self and realize everyone else is in the same boat\, now we can begin to be of benefit to others. This brings optimism and confidence that every small action counts and we develop the courage to never give up. The great bodhisattvas are fierce in their determination to never give up on sentient beings. \nAbout the Teacher \nOrdained since the late 1970s\, Ven. Robina has worked full time since then for Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s FPMT. Over the years she has served as editorial director of Wisdom Publications\, editor of Mandala Magazine\, executive director of Liberation Prison Project\, and as a touring teacher of Buddhism. Her life and work with prisoners have been featured in the documentary films Chasing Buddha and Key to Freedom. \nSchedule \nSession 1: Friday 20th March\, 7pm – 8:30pm GMT\nSession 2: Friday 27th March\, 7pm – 8:30pm GMT \nHow to Join? \nThese teachings are offered entirely online. Please register below to receive the zoom link. \nDonation \nJamyang operates on a generosity model. Please select the donation option that is most suitable for your situation. \nJamyang is a non-profit charitable organisation that relies on the kindness of our donors\, including students and community members. The donations\, or Dana\, given when registering for events and teachings support the Centre’s operations\, allowing us to deliver our activities. If you’re able to give a little more\, that’s wonderful; if a little less\, that’s fine too. These donations help with essentials like feeding residential volunteers\, housing our monastics\, and keeping our doors open. However\, we wish to emphasise that the Dharma is always offered freely and no-one is ever excluded because of their financial status\, please do not hesitate to request a reduced rate. \n\nFor Monastics \nWe would like to offer this teaching to ordained sangha members free of charge. If you are ordained sangha please register here.
URL:https://jamyang.co.uk/whats-on/compassionate-activism-with-venerable-robina/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Philosophy,Buddhist Practice,Buddhist Special Event,Buddhist Studies
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170104
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T153158Z
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SUMMARY:In Praise of Dependent Origination\, Continued | Yangten Rinpoche
DESCRIPTION:About this teaching\nThis February Yangten Rinpoche will continue his online Saturday morning teachings for the Jamyang community. Following on from his teachings given last year\, Rinpoche will continue his explanation of Lama Tsongkhapa’s revered text\, In Praise of Dependent Origination. The verses\, written after Lama Tsongkhapa attained enlightenment\, express unbounded reverence for the profound reasoning taught by the Buddha so that we may realise emptiness\, the ultimate nature of reality\, and thereby liberate ourselves and others from the suffering of cyclic existence. \nA recording of last years’ teaching can be found at on the Jamyang YouTube channel. Rinpoche will also most likely give a summary of what was covered last time for anyone who was unable to attend the earlier sessions. Students joining for the first time are very welcome. \n  \nAbout the teacher\nBorn in the Kham region of Tibet\, Yangten Rinpoche was recognised as the reincarnation of his predecessor at the age of 10. An alumnus of the illustrious Sera Monastery\, he graduated with the highest possible degree of Lharampa Geshe before completing his studies at Gyuto Tantric College. Since 2008\, at the personal behest of His Holiness the Dalai Lama\, Yangten Rinpoche has been working at the Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in various capacities. For the past few years Rinpoche has been offering teachings at Jamyang\, including his teachings on Tsongkhapa’s Song of Experience\, the Ten Innermost Jewels of the Kadam\, as well as dialgoues with Science & Wisdom Live. Click here to read Rinpoche’s full bio. \n  \nAbout the translator\nGeshe Kelsang Wangmo is a German-born Buddhist nun\, scholar\, and teacher. She is the first woman to ever be awarded the title of Geshe. We are honoured to have her translating for Yangten Rinpoche. \n  \nSchedule\nSession 1: Saturday 7th February\, 10am – 12pm GMT\nSession 2: Saturday 14th February\, 10am – 12pm GMT\nSession 3: Sunday 22nd February\, 10am – 12pm GMT – NEWLY ADDED\nSession 4: Saturday 28th February\, 10am – 12pm GMT \n  \nHow to join\nThese teachings are offered entirely online. Please register below to receive the zoom link. \n  \nDonation\nJamyang operates on a generosity model. Please select the donation option that is most suitable for your situation. \nJamyang is a non-profit charitable organisation that relies on the kindness of our donors\, including students and community members. The donations\, or Dana\, given when registering for events and teachings support the Centre’s operations\, allowing us to deliver our activities. If you’re able to give a little more\, that’s wonderful; if a little less\, that’s fine too. These donations help with essentials like feeding residential volunteers\, housing our monastics\, and keeping our doors open. However\, we wish to emphasise that the Dharma is always offered freely and no-one is ever excluded because of their financial status\, please do not hesitate to request a reduced rate. \nFor Monastics \nWe would like to offer this teaching to ordained sangha members free of charge. If you are ordained sangha please register here.
URL:https://jamyang.co.uk/whats-on/in-praise-of-dependent-origination-continued-yangten-rinpoche-3/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Philosophy,Buddhist Practice,Buddhist Special Event,Buddhist Studies
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260222T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260222T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170104
CREATED:20260209T164904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T164904Z
UID:10003589-1771754400-1771761600@jamyang.co.uk
SUMMARY:In Praise of Dependent Origination\, Continued | Yangten Rinpoche
DESCRIPTION:About this teaching\nThis February Yangten Rinpoche will continue his online Saturday morning teachings for the Jamyang community. Following on from his teachings given last year\, Rinpoche will continue his explanation of Lama Tsongkhapa’s revered text\, In Praise of Dependent Origination. The verses\, written after Lama Tsongkhapa attained enlightenment\, express unbounded reverence for the profound reasoning taught by the Buddha so that we may realise emptiness\, the ultimate nature of reality\, and thereby liberate ourselves and others from the suffering of cyclic existence. \nA recording of last years’ teaching can be found at on the Jamyang YouTube channel. Rinpoche will also most likely give a summary of what was covered last time for anyone who was unable to attend the earlier sessions. Students joining for the first time are very welcome. \n  \nAbout the teacher\nBorn in the Kham region of Tibet\, Yangten Rinpoche was recognised as the reincarnation of his predecessor at the age of 10. An alumnus of the illustrious Sera Monastery\, he graduated with the highest possible degree of Lharampa Geshe before completing his studies at Gyuto Tantric College. Since 2008\, at the personal behest of His Holiness the Dalai Lama\, Yangten Rinpoche has been working at the Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in various capacities. For the past few years Rinpoche has been offering teachings at Jamyang\, including his teachings on Tsongkhapa’s Song of Experience\, the Ten Innermost Jewels of the Kadam\, as well as dialgoues with Science & Wisdom Live. Click here to read Rinpoche’s full bio. \n  \nAbout the translator\nGeshe Kelsang Wangmo is a German-born Buddhist nun\, scholar\, and teacher. She is the first woman to ever be awarded the title of Geshe. We are honoured to have her translating for Yangten Rinpoche. \n  \nSchedule \nSession 1: Saturday 7th February\, 10am – 12pm GMT\nSession 2: Saturday 14th February\, 10am – 12pm GMT\nSession 3: Sunday 22nd February\, 10am – 12pm GMT – NEWLY ADDED\nSession 4: Saturday 28th February\, 10am – 12pm GMT \n  \nHow to join\nThese teachings are offered entirely online. Please register below to receive the zoom link. \n  \nDonation\nJamyang operates on a generosity model. Please select the donation option that is most suitable for your situation. \nJamyang is a non-profit charitable organisation that relies on the kindness of our donors\, including students and community members. The donations\, or Dana\, given when registering for events and teachings support the Centre’s operations\, allowing us to deliver our activities. If you’re able to give a little more\, that’s wonderful; if a little less\, that’s fine too. These donations help with essentials like feeding residential volunteers\, housing our monastics\, and keeping our doors open. However\, we wish to emphasise that the Dharma is always offered freely and no-one is ever excluded because of their financial status\, please do not hesitate to request a reduced rate. \nFor Monastics \nWe would like to offer this teaching to ordained sangha members free of charge. If you are ordained sangha please register here.
URL:https://jamyang.co.uk/whats-on/in-praise-of-dependent-origination-continued-yangten-rinpoche-4/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Special Event,Buddhist Studies
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jamyang.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/YR-Dependent-Origination-Web-Banner-2026.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170104
CREATED:20251205T105536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T102716Z
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SUMMARY:In Praise of Dependent Origination\, Continued | Yangten Rinpoche
DESCRIPTION:About this teaching\nThis February Yangten Rinpoche will continue his online Saturday morning teachings for the Jamyang community. Following on from his teachings given last year\, Rinpoche will continue his explanation of Lama Tsongkhapa’s revered text\, In Praise of Dependent Origination. The verses\, written after Lama Tsongkhapa attained enlightenment\, express unbounded reverence for the profound reasoning taught by the Buddha so that we may realise emptiness\, the ultimate nature of reality\, and thereby liberate ourselves and others from the suffering of cyclic existence. \nA recording of last years’ teaching can be found at on the Jamyang YouTube channel. Rinpoche will also most likely give a summary of what was covered last time for anyone who was unable to attend the earlier sessions. Students joining for the first time are very welcome. \n  \nAbout the teacher\nBorn in the Kham region of Tibet\, Yangten Rinpoche was recognised as the reincarnation of his predecessor at the age of 10. An alumnus of the illustrious Sera Monastery\, he graduated with the highest possible degree of Lharampa Geshe before completing his studies at Gyuto Tantric College. Since 2008\, at the personal behest of His Holiness the Dalai Lama\, Yangten Rinpoche has been working at the Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in various capacities. For the past few years Rinpoche has been offering teachings at Jamyang\, including his teachings on Tsongkhapa’s Song of Experience\, the Ten Innermost Jewels of the Kadam\, as well as dialgoues with Science & Wisdom Live. Click here to read Rinpoche’s full bio. \n  \nAbout the translator\nGeshe Kelsang Wangmo is a German-born Buddhist nun\, scholar\, and teacher. She is the first woman to ever be awarded the title of Geshe. We are honoured to have her translating for Yangten Rinpoche. \n  \nSchedule\nSession 1: Saturday 7th February\, 10am – 12pm GMT\nSession 2: Saturday 14th February\, 10am – 12pm GMT\nSession 3: Saturday 28th February\, 10am – 12pm GMT \n  \nHow to join\nThese teachings are offered entirely online. Please register below to receive the zoom link. \n  \nDonation\nJamyang operates on a generosity model. Please select the donation option that is most suitable for your situation. \nJamyang is a non-profit charitable organisation that relies on the kindness of our donors\, including students and community members. The donations\, or Dana\, given when registering for events and teachings support the Centre’s operations\, allowing us to deliver our activities. If you’re able to give a little more\, that’s wonderful; if a little less\, that’s fine too. These donations help with essentials like feeding residential volunteers\, housing our monastics\, and keeping our doors open. However\, we wish to emphasise that the Dharma is always offered freely and no-one is ever excluded because of their financial status\, please do not hesitate to request a reduced rate. \nFor Monastics \nWe would like to offer this teaching to ordained sangha members free of charge. If you are ordained sangha please register here.
URL:https://jamyang.co.uk/whats-on/in-praise-of-dependent-origination-continued-yangten-rinpoche-2/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Special Event,Buddhist Studies
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jamyang.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/YR-Dependent-Origination-Web-Banner-2026.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170104
CREATED:20251205T105039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T102058Z
UID:10003335-1770458400-1770465600@jamyang.co.uk
SUMMARY:In Praise of Dependent Origination\, Continued | Yangten Rinpoche
DESCRIPTION:About this teaching\nThis February Yangten Rinpoche will continue his online Saturday morning teachings for the Jamyang community. Following on from his teachings given last year\, Rinpoche will continue his explanation of Lama Tsongkhapa’s revered text\, In Praise of Dependent Origination. The verses\, written after Lama Tsongkhapa attained enlightenment\, express unbounded reverence for the profound reasoning taught by the Buddha so that we may realise emptiness\, the ultimate nature of reality\, and thereby liberate ourselves and others from the suffering of cyclic existence. \nA recording of last years’ teaching can be found at on the Jamyang YouTube channel. Rinpoche will also most likely give a summary of what was covered last time for anyone who was unable to attend the earlier sessions. Students joining for the first time are very welcome. \n  \nAbout the teacher\nBorn in the Kham region of Tibet\, Yangten Rinpoche was recognised as the reincarnation of his predecessor at the age of 10. An alumnus of the illustrious Sera Monastery\, he graduated with the highest possible degree of Lharampa Geshe before completing his studies at Gyuto Tantric College. Since 2008\, at the personal behest of His Holiness the Dalai Lama\, Yangten Rinpoche has been working at the Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in various capacities. For the past few years Rinpoche has been offering teachings at Jamyang\, including his teachings on Tsongkhapa’s Song of Experience\, the Ten Innermost Jewels of the Kadam\, as well as dialgoues with Science & Wisdom Live. Click here to read Rinpoche’s full bio. \n  \nAbout the translator\nGeshe Kelsang Wangmo is a German-born Buddhist nun\, scholar\, and teacher. She is the first woman to ever be awarded the title of Geshe. We are honoured to have her translating for Yangten Rinpoche. \n  \nSchedule\nSession 1: Saturday 7th February\, 10am – 12pm GMT\nSession 2: Saturday 14th February\, 10am – 12pm GMT\nSession 3: Saturday 28th February\, 10am – 12pm GMT \n  \nHow to join\nThese teachings are offered entirely online. Please register below to receive the zoom link. \n  \nDonation\nJamyang operates on a generosity model. Please select the donation option that is most suitable for your situation. \nJamyang is a non-profit charitable organisation that relies on the kindness of our donors\, including students and community members. The donations\, or Dana\, given when registering for events and teachings support the Centre’s operations\, allowing us to deliver our activities. If you’re able to give a little more\, that’s wonderful; if a little less\, that’s fine too. These donations help with essentials like feeding residential volunteers\, housing our monastics\, and keeping our doors open. However\, we wish to emphasise that the Dharma is always offered freely and no-one is ever excluded because of their financial status\, please do not hesitate to request a reduced rate. \nFor Monastics \nWe would like to offer this teaching to ordained sangha members free of charge. If you are ordained sangha please register here.
URL:https://jamyang.co.uk/whats-on/in-praise-of-dependent-origination-continued-yangten-rinpoche/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Special Event,Buddhist Studies
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://jamyang.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/YR-Dependent-Origination-Web-Banner-2026.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170104
CREATED:20250701T124418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T170824Z
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SUMMARY:Chandrakirti's Entering the Middle Way | Geshe Tenzin Namdak
DESCRIPTION:About this series \nWednesday evenings at Jamyang are dedicated to courses in advanced philosophy. Join our Resident Teacher\, Geshe Tenzin Namdak\, as he helps us investigate the finer points of the philosophy of emptiness and the Buddhist understanding of the nature of reality from various perspectives\, and through the works of the great Buddhist scholars of the past. \nAbout this course\nOver two years\, we’ll embark on a profound voyage through a text of incomparable stature within the Buddhist cannon: Entering the Middle Way\, by the revered master\, Chandrakirti. We are often reminded by Geshe Namdak that His Holiness the Dalai Lama reads Chandrakirti every day\, a clear testament to the indispensability of his work for all Buddhist practitioners training in the Nalanda tradition. \nIn Entering the Middle Way\, Chandrakirti interprets and upholds Nagarjuna’s philosophical position as put forward in his root text on wisdom\, while drawing upon the structure of the Ten Grounds Sutra to supplement this analysis of the nature of reality with an exposition of the bodhisattva grounds\, or the stages of realisation a practitioner must traverse on the way to enlightenment. Chandrakirti\, therefore\, ‘enters’ Nagarjuna’s text by way of the profound view\, as well as the vast activities of the bodhisattva. The comprehensive treatment of both method and wisdom\, as well as Chandrakirti’s formidable scholarship\, are just a couple of the reasons why Entering the Middle Way has endured as one of the most prized treasures of the Nalanda tradition. \nGeshe Namdak will open the door to this text and reveal its many riches to us over the span of two years. It goes without saying that this is a very special and rare opportunity\, which we are delighted to share with you. Please join us on what we anticipate will be an incredibly meaningful journey. \nAbout Geshe Tenzin Namdak\nAfter completing his university studies in Hydrology\, Geshe Namdak worked as an environmental researcher in the Netherlands. He began studying Buddhism at Maitreya Institute and was eventually ordained by His Holiness the Dalai Lama before completing the 20-year Geshe degree at Sera Jey monastic university in India\, as well as the traditional one-year Vajrayana study program at Gyume Tantric College. He is now Resident Teacher of Jamyang London Buddhist Centre. \nSchedule\nWednesdays | 18:30 – 20:00 \nHow to join\nSign up for the full course below\, or for an individual class. If you would like to set up a monthly subscription to donate towards the course\, please do so here: https://jamyang.co.uk/product/chandrakirti
URL:https://jamyang.co.uk/whats-on/chandrakirtis-entering-the-middle-way-geshe-tenzin-namdak-39/
LOCATION:Main Gompa at Jamyang\, 43 Renfrew Road\, London\, London\, SE11 4NA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Philosophy,Buddhist Studies
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251107T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251107T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170104
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SUMMARY:Professor Bob Thurman: The Great 14th as Mahāvajradhara
DESCRIPTION:About the Event\nWe’re thrilled to welcome Professor Robert A. F. Thurman to Jamyang on Friday 7 November at 6.30pm for an evening lecture and live Q&A. \n\n\nSpeaking on the topic of The Great 14th Dalai Lama as Guru Mahāvajradhara\, the occasion is an historic one for our community. This will be the very first time Professor Thurman—renowned author\, pioneering translator of Buddhist texts\, and the first Westerner ordained as a Tibetan Buddhist monk by His Holiness the Dalai Lama—will be giving a dialogue at Jamyang.\n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\nA leading voice in bringing Tibetan wisdom to the West\, he is co-founder of Tibet House US and the Menla Healing Center\, and holds the Jey Tsong Khapa Chair of Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies at Columbia University. This is an extraordinarily rare opportunity to engage directly with one of the most influential scholars of Buddhism of our time.\n  \nAccessibility + Monastic Registration\nWe believe everyone should have the opportunity to receive the Dharma. If you’d like to attend but need support with the donation\, please email gateway@jamyang.co.uk – Monastics are also invited to attend free of any recommended donation using the same email contact.
URL:https://jamyang.co.uk/whats-on/professor-bob-thurman-at-jamyang-london/
LOCATION:Hybrid\, 43 Renfrew Road\, London\, London\, SE11 4NA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Philosophy,Buddhist Practice,Buddhist Special Event,Buddhist Studies
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251021T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251021T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170104
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SUMMARY:Nagarjuna's Commentary on Bodhicitta
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we embark upon a 3-month exploration of this inspiring text. Guided by Geshe Tenzin Namdak\, we will delve into Arya Nagarjuna’s poetic instructions that help guide the committed practitioner in developing Mahayana Buddhism’s most revered mind\, the mind of Bodhicitta. \n  \nNagarjuna’s Commentary on Bodhicitta\n\nCourse Details\n\nDates: September 9th – November 18th\, 2025\nSchedule: Tuesdays\, 6:30-8:30 PM (UK)\nFormat: In-person & Online\nLocation: Jamyang London Buddhist Centre\, Kennington\nTeacher: Geshe Tenzin Namdak\n\nRegister Now \n\n  \nAbout the Author\nArya Nagarjuna (2nd-3rd century) is widely regarded as the second Buddha and the trailblazer of the Madhyamika school of Buddhist philosophy. His coming was prophesied by Shakyamuni himself as the teacher who would appear when the karma of beings was ripe\, to expound and clarify the Buddha’s profound teaching on emptiness. \n  \nAbout the Text\nIt is rare to find a classical text that exhibits such a well-balanced and coherent structure as the Bodhicittavivarana. Nagarjuna’s Commentary on Bodhicitta explains the two bodhicittas (conventional and ultimate)\, the two truths and interdependence\, and delves into approaches for realizing emptiness. \n  \nAbout the Teacher\nAfter completing his university studies in Hydrology\, Geshe Namdak worked as an environmental researcher in the Netherlands. He began studying Buddhism at Maitreya Institute and was eventually ordained by His Holiness the Dalai Lama before completing the 20-year Geshe degree at Sera Jey monastic university in India\, as well as the traditional one-year Vajrayana study program at Gyume Tantric College. He is now Resident Teacher of Jamyang London Buddhist Centre. \n  \nSign Up Now
URL:https://jamyang.co.uk/whats-on/nagarjunas-commentary-on-bodhicitta-1-5/
LOCATION:Hybrid\, 43 Renfrew Road\, London\, London\, SE11 4NA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Philosophy,Buddhist Practice,Buddhist Studies
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250903T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250903T203000
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Buddhism with Yangten Rinpoche
DESCRIPTION:Yangten Rinpoche at Jamyang\nAn Introduction to Buddhism with Yangten Rinpoche \nWednesday 3 September\, 6:30pm • Jamyang London \nJoin us for an evening with Yangten Rinpoche as he introduces the foundations of the Buddha’s teachings in a clear\, accessible way. Whether you’re brand new to meditation or a long-term student\, this is a rare chance to hear a High Lama share the heart of the Dharma for today’s world. \nAll welcome. \nVen. Yangten Tulku Rinpoche (Lobsang Tenpai Gyaltsen) is a highly respected Gelug lineage teacher\, recognised as a reincarnate lama at the age of 10 and a close disciple of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. After completing his Geshe Lharampa degree at Sera Mey Monastery and advanced tantric studies at Gyuto Tantric College\, Rinpoche has served His Holiness directly at Dharamsala for many years\, while also teaching internationally. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nEvent Overview\n🗓 Date & Time: \n\nWednesday 3 September | 6.30–8.30pm (Public Talk – introduction to Buddhism)\n\n📍 Location: Jamyang Buddhist Centre\, London\n💻 Online: Livestream via Zoom (details sent on registration) \n  \n  \n\nAccessibility + Monastic Registration\nWe believe everyone should have the opportunity to receive the Dharma. If you’d like to attend but need support with the donation\, please email gateway@jamyang.co.uk – Monastics are also invited to attend free of any recommended donation using the same email contact.
URL:https://jamyang.co.uk/whats-on/introduction-to-buddhism-with-yangten-rinpoche/
LOCATION:In-person\, The Old Courthouse\, 43 Renfrew Road\, London\, London\, SE11 4NA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Meditation,Buddhist Philosophy,Buddhist Practice,Buddhist Special Event,Buddhist Studies
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250222T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250222T120000
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CREATED:20250129T134631Z
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SUMMARY:In Praise of Dependent Origination\, Part 2 | Yangten Rinpoche
DESCRIPTION:About this teaching\nThis February we welcome Yangten Rinpoche back to Jamyang\, this time for an online teaching. Following on from his teachings given last year\, Rinpoche will continue his explanation of Lama Tsongkhapa’s revered text\, In Praise of Dependent Origination. The verses\, written after Lama Tsongkhapa attained enlightenment\, express unbounded reverence for the profound reasoning taught by the Buddha so that we may realise emptiness\, the ultimate nature of reality\, and thereby liberate ourselves and others from the suffering of cyclic existence. \nThere is no recording of last years’ teaching available unfortunately but don’t worry if you missed it\, Rinpoche will most likely give a summary of what was covered last time. Students joining for the first time are very welcome. \n  \nSchedule \n\nSaturday\, 22nd February: 10am – 12 midday\n\n  \nAbout the teacher\nBorn in the Kham region of Tibet\, Yangten Rinpoche was recognised as the reincarnation of his predecessor at the age of 10. An alumnus of the illustrious Sera Monastery\, he graduated with the highest possible degree of Lharampa Geshe before completing his studies at Gyuto Tantric College. Since 2008\, at the personal behest of His Holiness the Dalai Lama\, Yangten Rinpoche has been working at the Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in various capacities. For the past few years Rinpoche has been offering teachings at Jamyang\, including his teachings on Tsongkhapa’s Song of Experience\, the Ten Innermost Jewels of the Kadam\, as well as dialgoues with Science & Wisdom Live. Click here to read Rinpoche’s full bio. \n  \nAbout the translator\nGeshe Kelsang Wangmo is a German-born Buddhist nun\, scholar\, and teacher. She is the first woman to ever be awarded the title of Geshe. We are honoured to have her translating for Yangten Rinpoche. \n  \nHow to join\nRegister below to attend. \n  \nDonation\nJamyang operates on a generosity model. Please select the donation option that is most suitable for your situation. \nJamyang is a non-profit charitable organisation that relies on the kindness of our donors\, including students and community members. The donations\, or Dana\, given when registering for events and teachings support the Centre’s operations\, allowing us to deliver our activities. If you’re able to give a little more\, that’s wonderful; if a little less\, that’s fine too. These donations help with essentials like feeding residential volunteers\, housing our monastics\, and keeping our doors open. However\, we wish to emphasise that the Dharma is always offered freely and no-one is ever excluded because of their financial status. 
URL:https://jamyang.co.uk/whats-on/in-praise-of-dependent-origination-part-2-yangten-rinpoche/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Special Event,Buddhist Studies
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241026T170000
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SUMMARY:What Happens When We Die? Meditation on Death | Geshe Tenzin Namdak
DESCRIPTION:About this teaching\nThe Buddha taught that of all mindfulness meditations\, mindfulness of death is supreme. Even the moment of his own death was used as a teaching on the ephemerality of our existence. The Buddha’s last words exhorted his disciples to remember that all compounded phenomena are subject to decay\, to spur them on in their quest for liberation. \nContemplation on death can be a destabilising exercise\, but like many things that push us out of our comfort zone\, great value can often be found in it. When we truly internalise the notion of our own impermanence\, we are motivated to make the most of our lives\, cultivating a disinterest in the superficial and mundane pursuits that we normally spend our days being distracted by. And when we reflect deeply on the subjective experience of the dying process\, outlined in meticulous detail in the Buddhist scriptures\, we prepare ourselves for our own final hour. \nDrawing upon the traditional meditation structure of the three roots used to develop conviction in the inevitability of our death\, as well as the schema of the death dissolutions which delineates the stages of consciousness that occur at the time of death\, Geshe Tenzin Namdak will equip us with techniques to meditate on this profound topic. \nAbout Geshe Tenzin Namdak\nAfter completing his university studies in Hydrology\, Geshe Namdak worked as an environmental researcher in the Netherlands. He began studying Buddhism at Maitreya Institute and was eventually ordained by His Holiness the Dalai Lama before completing the 20-year Geshe degree at Sera Jey monastic university in India\, as well as the traditional one-year Vajrayana study program at Gyume Tantric College. He is now Resident Teacher of Jamyang London Buddhist Centre. \nSchedule \n\n10:00 – 11:30\n12:00 – 13:00\n14:30 – 15:30\n16:00 – 17:00\n\nRecordings\nRecordings of the sessions will be made available to those who have registered shortly after the event. \nHow to join\nBook your ticket below. Attend in-person or online.
URL:https://jamyang.co.uk/whats-on/what-happens-when-we-die-meditation-on-death-this-halloween-geshe-tenzin-namdak/
LOCATION:Hybrid\, 43 Renfrew Road\, London\, London\, SE11 4NA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Meditation,Buddhist Studies
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240930T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240930T200000
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SUMMARY:The Faults of Meat | with Geoffrey Barstow
DESCRIPTION:Should all Buddhists be vegetarian? This is a question that has been debated amongst Buddhist practitioners for millennia\, and is still very much debated today. Nowadays\, with a large scale global meat industry and for the most part\, a somewhat removed relationship with the food we consume\, our practice of non-harm\, compassion and dependent origination seem all the more necessary\, and yet all the more complex. The question of Buddhist food ethics extends to all forms of consumption\, not limited to vegetarianism and seems at least as pertinent now as it was during the time of the Buddha. \nMost of us are unable to opt out of the global system of food production\, but we are able to choose how we live within that system. This is why Jamyang made the recent move to become a plant-based Dharma centre. It was a response to the situation we find ourselves in\, a response that is grounded in our practice of non-harm\, compassion and dependent origination. \nWe hope that this conversation will shed light on these issues and inspire us to be continually mindful of what and how we consume. \n \nJoin us for what promises to be a fascinating conversation about Buddhist food ethics\, with scholar and author Geoffrey Barstow as he talks about his latest publication\, ‘The Faults of Meat: Tibetan Buddhist Writings on Vegetarianism.’ \nAbout the speaker\nGeoffrey Barstow is an American religious historian and Buddhist scholar whose research focuses on Tibetan Buddhist ideas about animal ethics and vegetarianism. He is assistant professor of religious studies at Oregon State University and a student of Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche. \nRecordings\nA recording of the session will be made available to those who have registered shortly after the event. \nHow to join\nBook your ticket below to receive the Zoom link for this session. You can also join us at the centre to participant in this online conversation together from the gompa. Please donate what you can\, your donations help to cover our costs so that we may continue bringing talks like this to the community. The recommended donation for this session is £10.
URL:https://jamyang.co.uk/whats-on/the-faults-of-meat-with-geoffrey-barstow/
LOCATION:online
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Studies
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240919T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240919T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170104
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SUMMARY:Exploring Buddhism
DESCRIPTION:Registration for Exploring Buddhism 2024 is now open \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat will I learn?\n\n\nOur regular Thursday evening classes will take place over 18 months\, with regular study breaks and a winter holiday. During this time the topics covered will be: \n\n Exploring the Mind and Philosophy \n\n\n\nExploring the Mind\n\n\n\nExploring the View\, Tenets and the Middle Way\n\n\n\nExploring the Fundamentals of Reasoning and Debate\n\n\n\nExploring the Sutra Grounds and Paths\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat do I need to know?\n\n\n\n\nClasses will take place on Thursday evenings.\n\n\n\nYou’ll access recordings of classes and materials through our learning platform.\n\n\n\nYou’ll learn through a combination of classes\, review sessions and discussion sessions.\n\n\n\nYou’ll learn through a combination of in-person and online learning\, or exclusively online\, according to your preference.\n\n\n\nOfficial course certification from FPMT is available.\n\n\n\nBe part of a supportive community of fellow student-practitioners.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse Schedule\n\n\n\nTeachings: Weekly | Thursdays | 18:30 – 20:00 Review Sessions: Monthly | Saturdays | 9:30 – 11:30 View the full course schedule \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat will it cost?\n\n\n\nWe rely on the generous donations of students to run our centre\, so we provide recommended donation tiers to help students gauge what level of monthly donation they can offer to support the costs of running the course. \n\n\n\nHowever\, we run all our Buddhist programmes on a Generosity Model. This means nobody is turned away due to lack of funds. All are welcome to enrol\, regardless of financial circumstances. \n\n\n\nAccess to the course materials will be available to students for 1 year after the end of the course. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow do I enrol?\n\n\nClick here to register \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://jamyang.co.uk/whats-on/exploring-buddhism-2-4/
LOCATION:Hybrid\, 43 Renfrew Road\, London\, London\, SE11 4NA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhist FPMT Study Programme,Buddhist Practice,Buddhist Studies,Exploring Buddhism
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240703T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240703T200000
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SUMMARY:Chandrakirti's Entering the Middle Way
DESCRIPTION:About this series\nWednesday evenings at Jamyang are dedicated to courses in advanced philosophy. Join our Resident Teacher\, Geshe Tenzin Namdak\, as he helps us investigate the finer points of the philosophy of emptiness and the Buddhist understanding of the nature of reality from various perspectives\, and through the works of the great Buddhist scholars of the past. \nAbout this course\nOver two years\, we’ll embark on a profound voyage through a text of incomparable stature within the Buddhist cannon: Entering the Middle Way\, by the revered master\, Chandrakirti. We are often reminded by Geshe Namdak that His Holiness the Dalai Lama reads Chandrakirti every day\, a clear testament to the indispensability of his work for all Buddhist practitioners training in the Nalanda tradition. \nIn Entering the Middle Way\, Chandrakirti interprets and upholds Nagarjuna’s philosophical position as put forward in his root text on wisdom\, while drawing upon the structure of the Ten Grounds Sutra to supplement this analysis of the nature of reality with an exposition of the bodhisattva grounds\, or the stages of realisation a practitioner must traverse on the way to enlightenment. Chandrakirti\, therefore\, ‘enters’ Nagarjuna’s text by way of the profound view\, as well as the vast activities of the bodhisattva. The comprehensive treatment of both method and wisdom\, as well as Chandrakirti’s formidable scholarship\, are just a couple of the reasons why Entering the Middle Way has endured as one of the most prized treasures of the Nalanda tradition. \nGeshe Namdak will open the door to this text and reveal its many riches to us over the span of two years. It goes without saying that this is a very special and rare opportunity\, which we are delighted to share with you. Please join us on what we anticipate will be an incredibly meaningful journey. \nAbout Geshe Tenzin Namdak\nAfter completing his university studies in Hydrology\, Geshe Namdak worked as an environmental researcher in the Netherlands. He began studying Buddhism at Maitreya Institute and was eventually ordained by His Holiness the Dalai Lama before completing the 20-year Geshe degree at Sera Jey monastic university in India\, as well as the traditional one-year Vajrayana study program at Gyume Tantric College. He is now Resident Teacher of Jamyang London Buddhist Centre. \nSchedule\nWednesdays | 18:30 – 20:00 \nHow to join\nSign up for the full course below\, or for an individual class. If you would like to set up a monthly subscription to donate towards the course\, please do so here: https://jamyang.co.uk/product/chandrakirti
URL:https://jamyang.co.uk/whats-on/chandrakirtis-entering-the-middle-way-geshe-tenzin-namdak-18/
LOCATION:Hybrid\, 43 Renfrew Road\, London\, London\, SE11 4NA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Philosophy,Buddhist Studies
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240626T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240626T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T170104
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SUMMARY:Chandrakirti's Entering the Middle Way
DESCRIPTION:About this series\nWednesday evenings at Jamyang are dedicated to courses in advanced philosophy. Join our Resident Teacher\, Geshe Tenzin Namdak\, as he helps us investigate the finer points of the philosophy of emptiness and the Buddhist understanding of the nature of reality from various perspectives\, and through the works of the great Buddhist scholars of the past. \nAbout this course\nOver two years\, we’ll embark on a profound voyage through a text of incomparable stature within the Buddhist cannon: Entering the Middle Way\, by the revered master\, Chandrakirti. We are often reminded by Geshe Namdak that His Holiness the Dalai Lama reads Chandrakirti every day\, a clear testament to the indispensability of his work for all Buddhist practitioners training in the Nalanda tradition. \nIn Entering the Middle Way\, Chandrakirti interprets and upholds Nagarjuna’s philosophical position as put forward in his root text on wisdom\, while drawing upon the structure of the Ten Grounds Sutra to supplement this analysis of the nature of reality with an exposition of the bodhisattva grounds\, or the stages of realisation a practitioner must traverse on the way to enlightenment. Chandrakirti\, therefore\, ‘enters’ Nagarjuna’s text by way of the profound view\, as well as the vast activities of the bodhisattva. The comprehensive treatment of both method and wisdom\, as well as Chandrakirti’s formidable scholarship\, are just a couple of the reasons why Entering the Middle Way has endured as one of the most prized treasures of the Nalanda tradition. \nGeshe Namdak will open the door to this text and reveal its many riches to us over the span of two years. It goes without saying that this is a very special and rare opportunity\, which we are delighted to share with you. Please join us on what we anticipate will be an incredibly meaningful journey. \nAbout Geshe Tenzin Namdak\nAfter completing his university studies in Hydrology\, Geshe Namdak worked as an environmental researcher in the Netherlands. He began studying Buddhism at Maitreya Institute and was eventually ordained by His Holiness the Dalai Lama before completing the 20-year Geshe degree at Sera Jey monastic university in India\, as well as the traditional one-year Vajrayana study program at Gyume Tantric College. He is now Resident Teacher of Jamyang London Buddhist Centre. \nSchedule\nWednesdays | 18:30 – 20:00 \nHow to join\nSign up for the full course below\, or for an individual class. If you would like to set up a monthly subscription to donate towards the course\, please do so here: https://jamyang.co.uk/product/chandrakirti
URL:https://jamyang.co.uk/whats-on/chandrakirtis-entering-the-middle-way-geshe-tenzin-namdak-16/
LOCATION:Hybrid\, 43 Renfrew Road\, London\, London\, SE11 4NA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Buddhist Philosophy,Buddhist Studies
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