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Accommodation and other practical advice if this is your first retreat at Jamyang!


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Information about accomodation & other practical matters if this is your first retreat at Jamyang-

Jamyang is a Buddhist centre located in the heart of London. It belongs to the Gelug tradition of Tibetan Buddhism and is affiliated with the FPMT, a worldwide network of Buddhist centres. Since the mid 1990s Jamyang has been located at the Old Courthouse in Kennington. This is a Victorian building that, as its name suggests, used to function as a courthouse. The conversion of the building was done in such a way as to keep many of the original features. We use four of the original cells as rooms that we rent out, though we don't lock you in anymore! There is a courtyard garden and a cafe (this may be closed during retreats) as well as a well stocked library. Nearby is the Peace Garden which was opened by His Holiness the Dalai Lama over ten years ago.
As a Buddhist centre, we expect visitors to abide by five main rules:
    * No killing (including insects)
    * No stealing
    * No lying
    * No alcohol or drugs
    * No sexual activity

We serve vegetarian foood cooked on the premises. If you have any special dietary requirements please let the Office know inadvance we will see if we can help.
Jamyang is not a dedicated Retreat Centre but we endeavour to make it as comfortable as possible for people staying. We usually convert
two rooms into dormitories, one for men and one for women. Of necessity the facilities are somewhat basic. We provide the room, heating and a mattress, together with the bathrooms and meals. You will need to provide the rest. So please bring a sleeping bag, towel, pillow and your own wash kit.
Whilst on retreat feel free to talk to any of the staff at Jamyang about any concerns you may have. The Office is open Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm.

We hope you have a very happy and rewarding stay at Jamyang


Chenrezig Retreat with Geshe Tashi
13 -14 Febuary 8am - 5.30pm
Advance registration recommended
Suggested donation £60 full retreat (with lunch)

A weekend of teaching and Meditation on Chenrezig, the embodiment of the great compassion of all the Buddhas. Compassion, the heartfelt wish to take away suffering from others and oneself, is something we all need a lot more of in our daily lives. Geshe Tashi will lead students through use a variety of methods to awaken and develop our compassion but mainly emphasize the technique known as sadhana (means to achieve) which is a feature of tantra style buddhism.

Daily Schedule
8.00 Motivation and precepts
9.15 Sadhana meditation
10.30 Teaching
11.30 Lunch
1.30 Personal practice or reading lamrim
2.30 Sadhana meditation
3.30 Tea break
4.00 Teaching
5.00 Sadhana meditation, prayers and prayers
6.00 End

Please book as early as possible as places are likely to go very quickly

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Shamata Retreat With Geshe Tashi
13 - 14 March
8am -5.30pm
Suggested donation £60 (with lunch)

Shamata (calm full attention) is the Sanskrit term for the state of alert calm focused awareness highly prized as a the foundation of all successful meditation. People are considered to have achieved a state of Shamata when they can stay undistracted on their chosen object of meditation for as long as they want.

This retreat will focus on the early stages of the process, up to the ability to stay with crystal clear awareness, unmoving and undistracted, on the meditation object for about an hour. The meditation sessions will be complemented by advice and teachings from Geshe Tashi on how to develop brightness, clarity and stability in your meditation.

Daily Schedule

8.00 Motivation, precepts and initial guidance
9.15 Shamata meditation
10.30 Shamata meditation
11.30 Lunch
1.30 Personal practice or reading lamrim
2.30 Teaching
3.30 Tea break
4.00 Teaching
5.00 Shamata meditation, prayers and dedications
6.00 End

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Easter Retreat with Geshe Tashi

2 - 5 April 8am - 6pm
Advance registration recommended
Suggested donation £110 full retreat (living in), £80 (living out)

A profound and wonderful opportunity for peace, contemplation and meditation led by the charismatic and personable Geshe Tashi. Participants are recommended to follow the whole retreat programme and priority booking will be given to these people. You can join on a day basis provided you attend from 8am to 6pm.

Daily Schedule

8.00 Motivation and Precepts
9.15 Meditation
10.30 Teaching
11.30 Lunch
1.00 Person practice or reading Lam.rim
2.45 Meditation
3.45 Tea break
4.15 Teaching
5.00 Meditation, prayers and dedications
6.00 End

Please register early as places are likely to go early.


Jamyang Buddhist Centre,
The Old Courthouse, 43 Renfrew Road, London SE11 4NA
tel: +44 (0) 20 7820 8787 fax: +44 (0) 20 7820 8605 email: admin@jamyang.co.uk