The Precious Ornament of Liberation

This course is now closed

6:30pm 06 June 2020 - 10:00am 14 June 2020

Cost: £0.00

Venue: Samye Ling

CANCELLED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS

Drupon Rinpoche will continue teaching from Gampopa’s text, beginning at the point where he finished last year.

Everyone who wishes to participate in this course must register even if Samye Ling accommodation is not required.  Please use the online booking system to book both accommodation and a place on the course.  If you are not staying with us, select “No Accommodation” as the room type.

Please click here to book - remember to select the course on the Additional Extras page after selecting your room type.

Rinpoche will be using the English translation produced by Ken Holmes, entitled ‘Ornament of Precious Liberation’ ISBN 9781614294177, which is available in the Samye Ling Shop, please click here to order a copy.

Those registered are expected to attend all of the sessions, except in case of emergency when Drupon Rinpoche must be informed beforehand.

  • This course begins on the evening of 6th June and finishes after the morning session on 14th June.
  • Having already covered the first four chapters, Drupon Rinpoche will continue teaching this text with the next chapter: The Suffering of Samsara. As usual Rinpoche will give many words of general advice, and input concerning the way of dharma practitioners.
  • All are welcome to attend, including those who have not been present for the previous chapters.
  • All participants must register in advance and attend all teaching sessions.
  • Please bring the prayers for the beginning and end of the sessions (which were used in previous years) if you have them.

There will be two teaching sessions daily from 8.00am to 10.00am and from 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

There is no course fee, though donations towards overheads are most welcome.  Donations may be made in the Reception Office in Samye Ling.

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The Buddhist principle is to be everybody's friend, not to have any enemy.
Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche
Meditation means simple acceptance.
Choje Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche
Only the impossible is worth doing.
Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche
Whenever we see something which could be done to bring benefit to others, no matter how small, we should do it.
Chamgon Khentin Tai Situ Rinpoche
Freedom is not something you look for outside of yourself. Freedom is within you.
Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche
Hasten slowly, you will soon arrive.
Jetsun Milarepa
It doesn’t matter whatever comes, stop judging and it won’t bother you.
Choje Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche
Whatever obstacles arise, if you deal with them through kindness without trying to escape then you have real freedom.
Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche
To tame ourselves is the only way we can change and improve the world.
Choje Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche
I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher.
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
Strive always to be as kind, gentle and caring as possible towards all forms of sentient life.
Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche
Every sentient being is equal to the Buddha.
Chamgon Kentin Tai Situ Rinpoche
Wherever and whenever we can, we should develop compassion at once.
Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche
Reminding ourselves of how others suffer and mentally putting ourselves in their place, will help awaken our compassion.
Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche