Category: Event

  • Training the Mind in Matchless Compassion

    Training the Mind in Matchless Compassion

    Pith Instructions of the Glorious Virupa with Asanga Vajra Rinpoche

    🧘🏻‍♀️ Type:

    In-person and online

    📆 Date:

    Saturday 12 September 2026

    ⏱️ Time:

    6pm – 7.30pm

    📍 Addr.:

    London Centre, 330 Caledonian Road, London N1 1BB

    💰 Fee:

    £25 suggested donation

    We are honoured to welcome back His Eminence Asanga Vajra Rinpoche who will teach on the text: ‘Training the Mind in Matchless Compassion: Pith Instructions of the Glorious Virupa’. This is a practical mind training which guides us through clear, contemplative steps, to generate a truly open heart—beginning with compassion for our greatest enemy and gradually extending it to embrace all beings. This teaching reminds us that kindness and compassion are not just aspirations or sentiments, but are the very ground from which the all the awakened qualities of our buddha nature can grow.

    // More about Rinpoche

    Khöndung Asanga Vajra Rinpoche was born in Seattle in 1999, is a direct descendant of the illustrious Khön clan which founded the Sakya tradition of Tibetan Buddhism and is furthermore regarded as the third successive body incarnation of the great master Zimwok Tenzin Nyendrak of Phenyul Nalendra.

    Asanga Rinpoche began his monastic training at the age of five in Nepal and received teachings from eminent masters of Tibetan Buddhism. From 2014 to 2024, he studied Buddhist philosophy in India. Appointed as Head Lama of Sakya Vietnam and Guru of Guru Sakya Monastery in Darjeeling, India, he also founded the Sakya History Resources project as well as the Chabi Foundation.

    In 2024, he completed the traditional Buddhist philosophical studies and began an MA in Buddhist Studies at SOAS University of London, graduating in 2025. In 2026, he married Dagmo Tsepak Lhatso. That same year, he established branches of the Sakya Phuntsok Phodrang in both Minnesota, USA, and Nepal. Based between the United States, India, and Nepal, Rinpoche teaches internationally.

    // How to participate

    This event will be held in person and online, at our London Centre.

    ZOOM Details for online attendees will be in the eventbrite reminder emails 2 days and 2 hours before the event.

    BOOKING It is of muchgreater benefit to you to receive these precious teachings in person, so we would only recommend joining online where this is truly the only option. If you join us online, out of respect for the teacher this needs to be in an environment without distractions for the entire teaching. You are actively encouraged to keep your camera on so that Rinpoche can connect with you.

    // Cost l

    Standard: £25

    Concession: £15

    Supporter: £35–£40 (for those who’d like to help subsidise others)

    Under 25’s: Free

    Donate what you can l Contact [email protected] if you are unable to make a donation of any amount at this time and we will register you.

    Your donation will cover the costs of running the event and enable someone else to attend. You can cancel and receive an automatic refund through Eventbrite up to 24 hours before the event.

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  • Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga: Movement & meditation weekend

    Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga: Movement & meditation weekend

    🧘🏻‍♀️ Type:

    In-person

    📆 Date:

    Saturday 7 – Sunday 8 November 2026

    ⏱️ Time:

    9.30am – 3.30pm

    📍 Addr.:

    London Centre, 330 Caledonian Road, London N1 1BB

    💰 Fee:

    £100 suggested donation

    Light Body – Bright Mind! Movement & breathing exercises, followed by the stillness of meditation to refresh our body & calm our mind

    During this weekend we will be practising Kum Nye, a relaxation method from the Tibetan tradition, which is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels.

    Kum Nye integrates and balances physical and psychological approaches to harmonize the energies of body and mind. The deep relaxation produced releases a vibrant, intense flow of feeling that renders all experience richer, healthier, and more beautiful.

    For beginners it is a gateway to meditation, while for more seasoned practitioners it is a way to deepen our practice.

    Join us this weekend to experience Kum Nye – a gentle Tibetan relaxation practice suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Blending movement, breath, and awareness, Kum Nye helps release tension, balance energy, and awaken a deep sense of calm and vitality. Ideal for beginners as a gateway to meditation, and for seasoned practitioners to deepen their inner experience and presence.

    How to join the event

    In-person only

    Registration closes Thursday 5th Nov at 5pm

    Suggested donation –

    Full rate| £100
    Concessions l £50
    Under 25’s l Free
    Financial hardship l Donate whatever you can

    Contact [email protected] if you are unable to make a donation of any amount at this time and we will register you.

    *Dharma teachings are always offered free of charge. We do not turn anyone away on financial grounds. Your financial contribution is used towards centre running costs, staff salaries, equipment etc. Thank you for your support.

    **You can cancel and receive an automatic refund through Eventbrite up to 24 hours before the event.

  • What is Dharma for?

    What is Dharma for?

    An evening with Khenpo Tashi

    🧘🏻‍♀️ Type:

    In-person and online

    📆 Date:

    Wednesday 28 October 2026

    ⏱️ Time:

    7pm – 9pm

    📍 Addr.:

    London Centre, 330 Caledonian Road, London N1 1BB

    💰 Fee:

    £25 suggested donation

    What is the purpose of the Dharma? Why has the Buddha’s teaching continued to inspire people for over 2,500 years, across cultures and generations? And what does it have to offer us today?

    For many, Buddhism is associated with meditation, mindfulness, or compassion. Yet these are only part of a much broader path of understanding and transformation. What is it that the Dharma ultimately points towards? And how does it relate to the way we live our ordinary lives?

    In this public talk, Khenpo Tashi explores these timeless questions with the clarity, warmth, and depth for which he is widely appreciated. Whether you are simply curious about Buddhism or have been practising for many years, this evening offers an opportunity to reflect on what the Dharma is, why it matters, and how it can illuminate our lives.

    // More about Khenpo Tashi

    Khenpo Tashi trained at Namdroling Monastery under the guidance of his root teacher His Holiness Penor Rinpoche. For the past fourteen years, at the request of Khenchen Namdrol Rinpoche, he has served as the principal teacher of the Rigpa Shedra in Pharping, Nepal, where he teaches the classical curriculum of Sutra and Tantra to hundreds of students, from beginners to advanced practitioners. Over the past four years, his online teachings have reached an ever-wider audience within the Rigpa community and beyond.

    Widely appreciated for the depth of his learning, the precision and clarity of his explanations, and his ability to make profound teachings genuinely accessible while remaining deeply rooted in the tradition, Khenpo Tashi teaches with a rare combination of scholarship, warmth, and practical insight.

    // How to participate

    This event will be held in person and online, at our London Centre.

    // ZOOM Details for online attendees will be in the eventbrite reminder emails 2 days and 2 hours before the event.

    // Cost l

    Standard: £25

    Concession: £15

    Supporter: £35–£40 (for those who’d like to help subsidise others)

    Under 25’s: Free

    Rigpa UK has a policy of not turning anyone away on financial grounds. Please do contact us at [email protected] if you are unable to make a donation at this time so we can register you.

    You can cancel and receive an automatic refund through Eventbrite up to 24 hours before the event.