Kagyu Samye Dzong London
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Welcome to the August Newsletter. News in Brief
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1 - Visit of 18th Dulmo Choje Tulku Rinpoche...
We are honoured to receive the Abbot of Damkar Monastery in Tibet, the 18th Dulmo Choje Tulku Rinpoche, who traces his lineage back to the time of the 1st Karmapa, and who is visiting the West for the first time. To read a brief biography just click here. During his visit he will be giving teachings on Bodhicita and the Boddhisattva Vow as well as Green and White Tara Empowerments. To see the detailed itinery for the weekend just click here. To book your place, contact the office on 020-7928 5447. |
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In his book "Dharma Paths" the Venerable Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche writes: "To enter the path of the bodhisattvas, we must generate the enlightened attitude, or bodhicitta. With this most profound and important attitude, seeing that beings all around us are caught up in many kinds of confusion, suffering, and difficulty, we have the spacious and courageous aspiration to work for the benefit of all these beings. Temporarily, we long to help eliminate the pain, problems, obscurations, and sickness beings are going through and give them happiness and well-being. Ultimately, we long to help all beings transcend cyclic existence entirely. This means not only helping beings to be born in the human realm or the realm of gods, but helping all beings attain all-pervading wisdom and enlightenment. This is our purpose in receiving and practicing the Buddhist teachings." |
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Work on Manor Baths is progressing steadily with the small, but dedicated team who are working daily on the site. The top and first floor living quarters are now close to completion and their efforts are bringing a new lease of life to the building - to the extent that English Heritage is now considering using Manor Baths as a case history. Volunteer Holiday If you would like to contribute to these efforts and have the time and energy available, don't forget the forthcoming volunteer working holiday from Wednesday 9th to Sunday 13th August. All are welcome - most especially if you have any of the following skills / experience:
There is plenty of cleaning, decorating and repairwork to do at the new place, and a ready supply of tea and biscuits to keep you going! Free accommodation and food will be provided at our current location and you have exclusive access to the shrine room, library and other facilites during the week as the Centre is closed to the public during this time. If you can only do one or two days, rather than the whole lot, you are also welcome - the more the merrier as they say and we will be delighted to receive whatever help you are able to offer. If you are able to come, please let us know so that we have an idea of the numbers to cater for. You can either email us, or phone the office on 020-7928 5447. Check out the latest slideshow If you'd like to see some pictures of recent work on Manor Baths a new slideshow has just been posted. All I have to say is that while it may suit the thrill seekers (or those who don't suffer from vertigo), you'd not see me up at the top of that ladder for love nor money! To check out the scary.. and not so scary pictures from Manor Baths just click here. Accommodation at Manor Baths In a few months time there will be some rooms available to rent at Manor Baths. Anyone interested in living at Samye Dzong in the future should contact the office with their name and details. There are only a few rooms available, so we cannot promise everyone a place, but feel free to contact us if you are interested. Manor Baths promotional leaflet - can you help? Some of the publicity group team have now produced a promotional flyer for Manor Baths. If you would like to take a day or half a day to distribute some of these leaflets in cafes, delis etc. that would be very helpful. Ani Paltso has a map with all the local streets and you can carve out your own route. |
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4 - Tetsudo: the Way of Tetsura - by Toby Winspear For some years now a Tetsudo class has been taking place at Samye Dzong London. For those who are not familiar with this martial art, here is a brief introduction. Toby Winspear writes: "Master Tambo Tetsura was born in Tibet where he discovered martial arts. Such was his love for them that he travelled widely and studied various martial arts under different masters around the world. He studied Karate in Japan, Tai chi in China, and Ghatkhan (a form of stick fighting) in India amongst others. Through extensive studies over many years he gained considerable insight into the mechanics of the human form and the integrated nature of the mind ,body and spirit.
The London club was set up in 1999 by Mick Newton a Tetsudo Master with conections to Samye Ling and one of his Black Belt students Neal Shegog became the head of the club at Samye Dzong London. Neal is still head of the London club and has trained his own black belt students who play a big role in running the club now. Tetsudo is split into 3 main sections Basic techniques are the punches, kicks and blocks broken down into their simplest components. This allows students to learn to use their bodies to the most advantage. Basic techniques also provide knowledge needed for kedh and freestyle. The Kedhs (kata) comprise a variety of patterns or set of techniques structured to instruct the performer on a variety of levels . A big emphasis is put on the mental and emotional approach as well as the physical. Freestyle is a non-contact form of sparring. It is highly influenced by control and yours is always carried out at the lesser able sparing partner’s speed and ability. Due to this students of all abilities age and sex can freestyle together without fear of accident or injury . All are welcome, male, female , young and old. Tetsudo is suitable for everyone and has been adapted for people with disabilities. The club trains on Wednesday evenings at 7.15pm and students are asked to arrive 5 minutes early, dressed in tracksuit bottoms or shorts and T shirt. As teachers of Tetsudo teach for free and Tetsudo is not profit based class fees are kept to the minimum possible. The prices are £5 (£4 for students and the unemployed) People are welcome to come and watch anytime and the first lesson is always free. So feel free to contact the club or myself on the telephone numbers or e-mail provided or come and meet us on a Wednesday at Samye Dzong London." For more information on the Tetsudo class contact Class Manager, Sam Fazakerley, on 0794-964 0514 or by email, or Toby Winspear on 0771-039 2985 or by email. |
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AUGUST SUMMER BREAK VOLUNTEER WORKING HOLIDAY VISIT OF THE 18TH DULMO CHOJE TULKU RINPOCHE SEPTEMBER MEDITATION FOR BUSY LIVES Tai Chi |
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This newsletter goes out to those who have expressed an interest in Kagyu Samye Dzong London. It covers news of the efforts and progress towards finding and funding a new site for the centre, and other events taking place in the coming weeks Being on this mailing list is not compulsory. If you do not want to receive this newsletter, or would like it to be sent to a different email address, please use the links at the bottom of the newsletter. |
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Kagyu Samye Dzong London Tibetan Buddhist Centre Carlisle Lane, Lambeth, London, SE1 7LG Tel: 020 7928 5447 Fax: 020 7633 9339 Web-site: www.samye.org/london Newsletter editor: David Bates davidjbates@mac.com |
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