Lopon Jigme Tingdzin Zangmo is an eminent Drukpa nun from Ladakh, India and is one of the few indigenous female teachers of Buddhism. She took her ordination vows at the age of 14 and has been a nun for over 20 years. His Holiness the Gyalwang Drukpa gave Jigme Tingdzin the title of Lopon in recognition of her accomplishments and scholarship following intensive training. Lopon in Tibetan means a teacher who has mastered all branches of Buddhist philosophy. Her teaching style is filled with warmth, depth, wisdom and humour.
We are honoured to welcome Lopon Jigme Tingdzin to the UK and have pleasure in announcing the following programme during her visit
Sunday December 18th - 25th lunar day (Dakini day):
Venue: Room Benjamin Lay 2, Friends House, 173 - 177 Euston Road, London NW1 2BJ (opposite Euston station)
When you arrive at Friends House take the lift or stairs to room Benjamin Lay 2 which is on the second floor - it will be signposted for Drukpa UK
Programme:
10.30 - 12 noon: Riwo Sang Tcheu practice (doors will be open from 10.15 for registration)
12 - 1pm - break
1 - 3 pm - Sengey Tsewa practice
3.30 - 4.30 pm - Q & A
Please bring a cushion if you want to sit on the floor otherwise chairs are available, also bring your bell and damaru (large and small) plus your Riwo Sang Tcheu and Sengey Tsewa texts (a limted number of texts will be available at the venue)
Cost: £15
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE NOT ALLOWED TO TAKE ANY OF OUR OWN FOOD OR DRINK INTO FRIENDS HOUSE but there are plenty of cafes nearby we can use in the breaks - unfortunately for us the cafe in Friends House is not open on Sundays. There are also extensive grounds around Friends house where you can eat outside, weather permitting! Complementary water will be available on arrival for everyone. Burning of incense and candles is also not permitted
Monday December 19th to Friday December 23rd
Venue: The Skylight Centre, 49 Corsica Street, London N5 1JT (5 minutes walk from Highbury and Islington station)
Programme:
Teachings and practice of The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva, text by Thogme Zangpo, plus Guru Yoga (small text)
Start 10.30 am each day and finish between 5 and 6 pm, lunch break approximately 12.30 to 2 pm
Cost: £10 per day
Friday December 23rd - 30th lunar day
7 to 9 pm - Amitabha tsok practice (same venue)
Cost: £5 for the vening
Cushions and chairs are available for everyone at the Skylight centre and food and drink are permitted - we also have the use of a small kitchen area for hot drinks
Advance registration is not required for any of the above but it would be helpful to know if you are planning to attend Friends House on Sunday 18th so we can arrange the space accordingly
We really hope that many of you will be able to participate
best wishes
Drukpa UK