Art and imagery play a huge role in Tibetan Buddhism. This weekend will serve as a wonderful introduction to this ancient tradition. Ani Semchi will give instruction in traditional Tibetan drawing techniques. Participants will learn how to draw Green Tara, one of the most famous Tibetan Buddhist images. Please bring drawing pad, pencil, rubber and ruler. Bring vegetarian lunch to share.

Ani Semchi is the principal student and protégé of the great Tibetan master thangka painter Sherab Palden Beru. She teaches drawing and Thangka painting in Samye Ling Monastery in Scotland and runs a meditation centre in Germany.

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Come and learn the simple principles of meditation. Ancient meditation techniques are today more relevant than ever for those who wish to lead a more peaceful, happy and stress-free life. A perfect course for beginners.

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Are you able to give up a few hours to help with essential jobs around the centre? Free lunch, lots of tea and excellent company guaranteed. Please let us know in advance if you can come.

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A perfect opportunity to get a taster session of the complementary therapies we offer at the centre. There will be individual treatments on reflexology, shiatsu, acupuncture, massage and many others therapies. Classes in Yoga, Meditation, Qi Gong and Self Defence will also be held at intervals throughout the day. Tea, coffee and refreshments will be available and everyone is welcome. The average cost per treatment is £8. You will also have the chance to have a look at our new shop where you will find all kinds of gifts such as incense, prayer wheels, singing bowls, books, meditation cushions and much more. A good day out for the family.

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Please contact us if you would like a dedication made at this puja.

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A positive mind state is more precious than a house full of precious things. Even if the most wonderful thing in the world happens to us, if we're feeling anxious or depressed, it means nothing. Conversely, everything seems positive when we’re feeling happy and open-hearted. This weekend looks at a series of meditative exercises aimed at promoting the 4 positive mind states known in Buddhism as the Divine Abiding; Loving-kindness; Compassion and Joy & Equanimity. Suitable for beginners. Bring vegetarian lunch to share.

Alistair is a popular teacher of meditation and mindfulness who is dedicated to promoting the huge benefits of these skills. He is also a successful television presenter.

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Offerings of fruit and flowers for the Tsok Pujas are welcome.

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Many people who are new to learning Tibetan are often surprised that there are two forms of Tibetan: Colloquial and Classical. Colloquial Tibetan is the spoken everyday language whereas classical Tibetan is the language of the Dharma scriptures. However, all Tibetan Dharma teachers use both colloquial and classical Tibetan when giving oral Dharma teachings. Therefore, if a student is really serious about studying and practising Tibetan Buddhism in the native Tibetan language, both colloquial and classical Tibetan are essential.

The emphasis of the course will be on speaking and listening. New vocabulary and a small amount of grammar will also be introduced each week. Minimum pre-requisites for the course will be to know the alphabet and how to read.

Adele Tomlin became a student and practitioner in the Karma Kagyu tradition after taking refuge with HH the 17th Karmapa in March 2005. Since then Adele has studied both colloquial and classical Tibetan intensively in India and Nepal and has briefly worked as a translator at the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives (LTWA) in Dharamsala, India.

The cost is £50 to be booked and paid in advance. Book your place on this course now by phone on 020-7708 8969 or by email to manorplace@samye.org

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