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in Epping is the principal Kadampa Buddhist Centre in East Herts and Essex. Established in 2008, its purpose is to give people the opportunity to practice meditation and Kadampa Buddhism. The centre offers weekly meditation classes, Foundation programme (FP), chanted meditation sessions (pujas), Prayers for World Peace and Precepts days which are suitable for everyone. |
at Duldzin Dragpa KBC is Ai Peng McBretney. She has studied and practised Kadampa Buddhism for many years under the guidance of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Through her experience of putting Buddha's advice into practice, she presents the teachings in a clear and practical way that inspires us to develop inner peace and wisdom. |
| Sep to Dec courses will appear here at the end of June
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The centre offers Foundation Programme (FP) which provides an opportunity to deepen our understanding and experience of Buddhism through a systematic study of texts written by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. FP is be held regularly on Sundays from 9am to 1.15pm. Click here for full details. |
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 , known as 'pujas', follow a range of Buddhist prayer booklets prepared by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. These prayer booklets, known as sadhanas, can also be used for individual practice and are availalble from Tharpa Publications.
Engaging in pujas is a special method of purifying negativity, accumulating merit and receiving blessings.
It helps to develop and maintain a positive mind, and is a powerful preparation for meditation. There is no need to book and no fee. However it is advisable to call the centre
before attending on 01992 571354.
Everyone is welcome to attend all the pujas apart from the * Highest Yoga Tantra
pujas, which are for Tantric practitioners only.
(highlighted below)
Tsog offering pujas are ceremonies that involve making offerings of food and drink to the Buddhas in conjunction with prayers and meditation. They are an excellent method for accumulating merit, purifying negativity and receiving blessings. |
| Fri 23 Jul - Sat 7 Aug |
Break |
International Summer Festival at Manjushri KMC, Ulverston, Cumbria |
* Highest Yoga Tantra
pujas are for Tantric practitioners only.
| Mon 9 Aug - Thu 12 Aug |
6.45am - 8.00am |
Wishfulfilling Jewel (with Lamrim meditation)
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| Tue 10 Aug |
7.00pm - 9.00pm |
Offering to the Spiritual Guide puja |
| Fri 13 Aug |
6.45am - 7.45am
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*Dakini yoga
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| Sat 14 Aug |
9.00am - 11.00am |
*Quick Path to Great Bliss puja |
| Mon 16 Aug - Thu 19 Aug |
6.45am - 8.00am |
Wishfulfilling Jewel (with Lamrim meditation) |
| Fri 20 Aug |
6.45am - 7.45am
7.00pm - 9.00pm |
*Dakini yoga
Wishfulfilling jewel puja with tsog |
| Sat 21 Aug |
9.00am - 11.00am |
*Quick Path to Great Bliss puja |
| Mon 23 Aug - Thu 26 Aug |
6.45am - 8.00am |
Wishfulfilling Jewel (with Lamrim meditation)
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| Wed 25 Aug |
7.00pm - 9.00pm |
Offering to the Spiritual Guide puja |
| Fri 27 Aug |
6.30am - 8.30am
7.00pm - 8.00pm |
*Quick Path to Great Bliss puja
Wishfulfilling jewel puja with tsog |
| Sat 28 Aug |
9.00am - 12.30pm |
Melodious Drum (Kangso) |
| Mon 30 Aug - Tue 31 Aug |
6.45am - 8.00am |
Wishfulfilling Jewel (with Lamrim meditation) |
* Highest Yoga Tantra
pujas are for Tantric practitioners only. |
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These chanted sessions (pujas) at the Centre are very beautiful prayers sung in English with great meaning and dedicated to the happiness and welfare of all living beings. The sessions are held on Sundays at 2.15pm as indicated in schedule below. Everyone is welcome. Pujas with Tsog are highlighted. |
| Sun 22 Aug
| 7.45am - 8.30am
| Avalokiteshvara puja
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Sun 29 Aug
| 2.15pm - 3.00pm
| Medicine Buddha puja
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Precept days are special days to purify negative karma and emphasize keeping pure moral discipline.
Please contact us before attending the Centre to confirm the event is being held by emailing us at info@duldzindragpa.org or calling us on 01992 571354.
| Sun 22 Aug | 6.30am - 7.30am |
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