{"id":88645,"date":"2023-01-24T11:23:41","date_gmt":"2023-01-24T11:23:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jamyang.co.uk\/?p=88645"},"modified":"2023-08-14T09:47:07","modified_gmt":"2023-08-14T08:47:07","slug":"meet-some-of-our-friends-grace-gyatso","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jamyang.co.uk\/meet-some-of-our-friends-grace-gyatso","title":{"rendered":"Meet some of our Friends: Grace Gyatso"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Grace offered service as Director of Tushita Meditation Centre in Dharamsala (2008-2014) before moving to the UK to become Executive Director of FDCW (2014-2018). <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, she facilitates Buddhist Meditation introductory courses at Jamyang Buddhist Centre London and supports the Jamyang team in many other ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What does Jamyang community mean to you?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It provides the opportunity to connect with others in positive and meaningful ways.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamyang community is a diverse community of warm-hearted and genuine people.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a place of trust and care.  A place where everyone is welcome.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the most memorable and special experiences at Jamyang Buddhist Centre have been volunteering for special events.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Jamyang is inclusive and welcoming to families – our whole family have been involved in supporting events  e.g. running a stall, cooking for special guests, supporting the setup of events. <\/span> It also provides a space for the Tibetan community to connect and come together such as e.g. for the annual Tibetan New Year festival (Losar). <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When & how did your journey with Jamyang begin?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2014 – an opportunity to serve FPMT as FDCW Executive Director brought myself and my family here from Dharamsala, India. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are your visions for the future Jamyang community?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is clear as human beings on this planet, we are facing times of increasing challenge. Thus, working collectively with other organisations, building bridges so we can respond in a united way <\/span> – be that through local community initiatives, interfaith dialogue and events, collaboration on environmental initiatives etc. Now is a time to be thinking more collectively as one human family. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 What does it mean to have a centre like Jamyang in London?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamyang London Buddhist Centre exists now thanks to the dedication and service of many kind teachers, staff and volunteers over the years.<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamyang London Buddhist Centre <\/span>provides a safe place of refuge; a positive, vibrant “breathing space”; a place of connection and friendship in the heart of a big city. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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