Introduction To Buddhism
2025-06-14 13:00 - 2025-06-23 13:00, 2025-06-28 13:00 - 2025-07-07 13:00 UTC
Tushita aims to provide a friendly and conducive environment for people of all nationalities to contact, learn and put into practice the teachings of the Buddha. We have gained an international reputation for our Introduction to Buddhism courses, which are equally appropriate for beginners and those with some background knowledge. These courses are residential and usually 10 days long.
To study about Buddhist Philosophy is to study about yourself. During our courses, experienced teachers explain Tibetan Buddhist philosophy and meditation from a modern perspective, giving instruction in order to help you apply this ancient wisdom to increase peace, happiness, and compassion in your daily life. Topics include:
The Mind and Emotions
Karma
Rebirth
Love and Compassion
The Nature of Reality
The body of the course is composed of philosophy classes supported by meditation sessions, all within a silent retreat environment. 10-day courses end with two days of intensive meditation to give you the chance to familiarize yourself with and gain insight into the topics that were covered in the teachings.
All teachings and meditation instructions are given in English.

Events for June 2025 – Jamyang London Buddhist Centre
2025-06-15 08:30 - 09:30, 2025-06-22 08:30 - 09:30, 2025-06-29 08:30 - 09:30
Events for June 2025 – Jamyang London Buddhist CentreDrop-in meditation on Sunday
Start your week off right and banish stress and anxiety with the power of meditation.
These meditation drop-in sessions are secular and have been created so that like-minded people can meet, meditate and learn how to meditate together.
Come to Discover what meditation is
Meditation is a simple practice available to all, which can reduce stress, increase calmness and clarity and promote happiness. Learning how to meditate is straightforward, and the benefits can come quickly.
These meditation sessions provide a much-needed respite from the hustle and bustle of city life, allowing individuals to find inner peace and tranquility. Whether you are seeking solace, stress relief, or simply a moment of stillness, these meditations offer a valuable opportunity to cultivate a sense of well-being in the midst of our fast-paced world.
In this drop-in meditation session, you will have the chance to experience a 60-minute guided meditation. This is an in-person gathering where you can connect with like-minded individuals and explore the transformative power of meditation.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to find inner calm and uncover the true essence of life. Join us at Jamyang London Buddhist Centre and embark on a journey of self-discovery and enlightenment.
Is meditation for me?
This class is for beginners and all who wish to develop basic meditation methods which they can apply to improve their daily lives, whether or not they identify as Buddhists, and regardless of their prior experience with meditation.
By creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, these meditation sessions encourage individuals from all walks of life to come together and embark on a journey of self-discovery and mindfulness. These meditations are for everyone, regardless of their religious or cultural background.
Led by experienced guides, these meditations offer a gentle introduction to the practice, ensuring that participants feel comfortable and supported throughout the process. However, they also cater to those who may have some familiarity with meditation, providing an opportunity for individuals to deepen their meditation practice.
Drop-in Meditation: What can I expect?
Drop-in Meditation
60-minute guided meditation on Sunday Morning
In-person only
Meditation led by Roy Sutherwood
Donations are welcome
Meditation Leader
Roy Sutherwood is a former Trustee and Director of Jamyang London Buddhist Centre, and an FPMT recognised teacher. He has studied under masters of Buddhist philosophy and meditation for many years. He facilitates classes in Tibetan Buddhism at the Buddhist Society and is also a qualified teacher of secular Mindfulness techniques.
How to join?
Book now on eventbrite
We suggest saving your spot ahead of time to help the facilitator to organise the event.
Donations are welcome: Jamyang relies on the kind donations of those who attend activities in the centre.The funds enable us to offer this type of class on a regular basis – we thank you for your generosity.

Guided Meditation
2025-06-16 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-06-17 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-06-18 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-06-19 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-06-20 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-06-21 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-06-23 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-06-24 09:00 - 10:00 and 5 more dates
Guided MeditationMonday – Saturday @ 9.00 – 10.00am IST
(No sessions on Sunday and during Short Courses)
This is a hybrid event! You can attend in person at Tushita or online via live zoom (and video recordings).

Events for June 2025 – Jamyang London Buddhist Centre
2025-06-17 17:30 - 19:00
Events for June 2025 – Jamyang London Buddhist CentreThis regular drop-in session allows students to practice various Buddhist meditations with their peers, followed by a discussion group for anyone interested in the Buddhist worldview and way of life.
This drop-in group it meets on Tuesday evenings for meditation and discussion about Buddhist practice, and it offers an opportunity to build a meaningful community with people who care about practice and mindfulness. People of all experience levels are welcome.
Drop-in Meditation + Discussion Group
In-person only
Meditation led by peers
Donations are welcome
Schedule
18:30-19:00 Meditation Session
19:00-20:00 Discussion Group
Meditation Session: What can I expect?
Regular drop-in meditation sessions.
A short guided meditation session facilitated by various students of Jamyang Buddhist Centre London, to practice various Buddhist meditations with their peers
Discussion Group: What can I expect?
Light-hearted conversation on various topics of Buddhist philosophy, Buddhist psychology and Buddhist practice over some light refreshments.
The meditation is followed by a group-directed discussion of Buddhism with no agenda, objectives or themes to discuss the Buddhist teachings and to share ideas and reflections in a fun, informal and friendly setting.
All are welcome, whether experienced students or completely new to Buddhism.
How do I join?
Book on Eventbrite
We suggest saving your spot ahead of time to help the facilitator to organise the event. Alternatively, you can just drop in.
Please arrive at 18:20 for a 18:30 start.
Donations are welcome: Jamyang relies on the kind donations of those who attend activities at the centre. The funds enable us to offer this type of class on a regular basis – we thank you for your generosity.

Cutting Through Delusion: A Guide to the Solitary Hero Yamantaka Sadhana (Empowerment Required)
2025-06-18 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-06-25 19:00 - 20:30
In this course Geshe Thubten Sherab will provide a commentary on the Highest Yoga Tantra Sadhana practice of Yamantaka. Prior empowerment of Yamantaka is required in order to attend. By attending you certify that you have previously received such an empowerment.
Geshe-la will give a step-by-step explanation of the complex structure, visualizations, and details of the sadhana in order to help students understand the purpose, significance and meaning behind this tantra practice.
Participants will learn how to strengthen their connection with their tantric commitments, ensuring that their practice is both correct and sustainable.
By the end of the course, students will have a deeper appreciation of the transformative potential of Yamantaka and be equipped with the tools to engage in the practice with confidence, clarity, and devotion.

Events for June 2025 – Jamyang London Buddhist Centre
2025-06-19 16:00 - 17:00
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Medicine Buddha Puja
June 19 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
About Medicine Buddha Puja
In Person Only
Pujas are rituals in which consecrated offerings – such as food, water, light and incense – are made to an enlightened being for the sake of creating conditions for progress on the spiritual path, as well as removing obstacles. These offerings are made alongside prayer and chanting.
The seven Medicine Buddhas, attainers of bliss, strongly prayed for the temporal and ultimate happiness of yourself and all sentient beings. They vowed that their prayers would be actualized during these degenerate times when the teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha are in decline. As the buddhas’ holy speech is irrevocable, you can wholly trust in their power to quickly grant blessings to help all sentient beings in these degenerate times,” Lama Zopa Rinpoche instructs “If you pray to Guru Medicine Buddha, you will quickly accomplish all that you wish. Just hearing the holy name of Guru Medicine Buddha and the sound of his mantra closes the door to rebirth in the suffering lower realms. It is written in the scriptures that you should not have a two-pointed mind (doubt) with regard to these benefits”.
How can I join?
Just turn up!
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Events for June 2025 – Jamyang London Buddhist Centre
2025-06-19 17:30 - 19:30
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Exploring Buddhism
June 19 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
What will I learn?
Our regular Thursday evening classes take place over 18 months, with regular study breaks and a winter holiday. During this time the topics covered will be: Exploring the Mind and Philosophy
Exploring the Mind
Exploring the View, Tenets and the Middle Way
Exploring the Fundamentals of Reasoning and Debate
Exploring the Sutra Grounds and Paths
What do I need to know?
Classes will take place on Thursday evenings.
You’ll access recordings of classes and materials through our learning platform.
You’ll learn through a combination of classes, review sessions and discussion sessions.
You’ll learn through a combination of in-person and online learning, or exclusively online, according to your preference.
Official course certification from FPMT is available.
Be part of a supportive community of fellow student-practitioners.
What will it cost?
We rely on the generous donations of students to run our centre, so we provide recommended donation tiers to help students gauge what level of monthly donation they can offer to support the costs of running the course.
However, we run all our Buddhist programmes on a Generosity Model. This means nobody is turned away due to lack of funds. All are welcome to enrol, regardless of financial circumstances.
Access to the course materials will be available to students for 1 year after the end of the course.
How do I join?
Registration for the 2024-5 course is no longer open. If you have questions about the course or would like to speak to a member of the team, please email gateway@jamyang.co.uk
You may also be interested in our introductory level Discovering Buddhism course.
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Guru Puja
2025-06-20 19:30 - 21:30
Guru Puja is a profound and inspiring practice for developing faith and devotion to our spiritual masters and the Three Jewels. With the guru merit field as the object, one engages in an extensive practice of the seven-branched worship –paying homage, making offerings, confessing faults and so on-with the wish to attain the highest of aspirations.
This event is on-site only. Registration is not required.
We schedule prayer sessions throughout the year, offering a continuous opportunity for anyone, including visitors, to take part in practices that focus on bringing the precious benefit of accumulating heaps of merit and eliminating negativities. All our sessions are conducted in English, with some chanting in Tibetan.

Events for June 2025 – Jamyang London Buddhist Centre
2025-06-23 17:30 - 19:00
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Discovering Buddhism
June 23 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Discovering Buddhism is an FPMT Buddhist Study Programme on the fundamental aspects of the Buddhist path.
Why Discovering Buddhism?
Buddhist teachings are vast. They encompass various lineages and transmissions, enormous scriptural cannons, ancient commentarial traditions and an array of subject matter that includes philosophy, psychology and practice.
Making sense of this ocean of knowledge can be intimidating. Fortunately, the master, Atisha systematised the essential elements into a navigable map, outlined in the order they are to be practiced by a student of Buddhism.
Discovering Buddhism, a course developed by FPMT, uses this sophisticated approach (known as Lam Rim) as its basis, giving students a complete picture of the Buddhist path and how its components fit together.
How to join?
The next cycle of the “Discovering Buddhism” programme is just around the corner, scheduled for May 2025.
Please sign up to the Jamyang newsletter to be notified of when registration opens.
“Discovering Buddhism” class of 2022-2023.
Geshe Tenzin Namdak, Resident Teacher of Jamyang London Buddhist Centre.
About the Teacher
Our courses and classes on Buddhist philosophy and practice rely on a skilled teacher to bring them to life. We’re extremely fortunate to have a supremely qualified Resident Teacher to do just that.
After completing his university studies in Hydrology, Geshe Tenzin Namdak worked as an environmental researcher in the Netherlands. He began studying Buddhism at Maitreya Institute and was eventually ordained by His Holiness the Dalai Lama before completing the 20-year Geshe degree at Sera Jey monastic university in India, as well as the traditional one-year Vajrayana study program at Gyume Tantric College.
Few people can combine this extensive Buddhist education with rigorous scientific training. The result is Geshe Tenzin Namdak’s unique teaching style, which is at once incisive, clear, warm and humorous.
A mural of Lama Atisha, originator of the Lam Rim textual tradition.
The Syllabus
1. Mind and Its Potential 6. All About Karma 11. Transforming Problems
2. How to Meditate 7. Refuge in the Three Jewels 12. Wisdom of Emptiness
3. Presenting the Path 8. Establishing a Daily Practice 13. Introduction to Tantra
4. The Spiritual Teacher 9. Samsara and Nirvana 14. Special Integration Experiences
5. Death and Rebirth 10. How to Develop Bodhicitta
Schedule
Teachings will take place on Monday evenings from 18:30, interspersed with review classes led by Teaching Assistants, except during break months.
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Events for June 2025 – Jamyang London Buddhist Centre
2025-06-24 17:30 - 19:00
Events for June 2025 – Jamyang London Buddhist CentreJoin us as we embark upon a 3-month exploration of this famous text. Guided by Geshe Tenzin Namdak, we will delve into Arya Nagarjuna’s poetic instructions that convey the entire Mahayana path with unusual clarity and memorable imagery.
About the Author
Arya Nagarjuna (2nd-3rd century) is widely regarded as the second Buddha and the trailblazer of the Madhyamika school of Buddhist philosophy. His coming was prophesied by Shakyamuni himself as the teacher who would appear when the karma of beings was ripe, to expound and clarify the Buddha’s profound teaching on emptiness.
About the Text
Letter to a Friend is a poem composed by Nagarjuna as a letter of advice to his friend, King Gautamiputra, who presided over the powerful kingdom of Satvahana. The Letter is a concise and comprehensive introduction to the entire path and practice of Buddhism. Widely studied by both lay and monastic, the instructions therein are of special interest to those who wish to take up spiritual activity while continuing to live and work in society; they are meant to convey the whole meaning of the Dharma to the ordinary person in a language and style that are easy to understand. Despite its short length (123 verses), it covers the whole Mahayana path with unusual clarity and memorable imagery; thus it is widely quoted by Tibet’s great masters and scholars in the many commentaries they have written on the Buddhist path.
About the Teacher
After completing his university studies in Hydrology, Geshe Namdak worked as an environmental researcher in the Netherlands. He began studying Buddhism at Maitreya Institute and was eventually ordained by His Holiness the Dalai Lama before completing the 20-year Geshe degree at Sera Jey monastic university in India, as well as the traditional one-year Vajrayana study program at Gyume Tantric College. He is now Resident Teacher of Jamyang London Buddhist Centre.
Schedule
Starting on 6th May and running until the 22nd July, 2025
Tuesday evenings | 18:30 – 20:00
How to join
Registration for the short course on Nagarjuna’s Letter to a Friend hasn’t opened yet but if you let us know your name and email address we’ll contact you when it does. Click here to register your interest

Events for June 2025 – Jamyang London Buddhist Centre
2025-06-25 17:30 - 19:00
Events for June 2025 – Jamyang London Buddhist CentreAbout this series
Wednesday evenings at Jamyang are dedicated to courses in advanced philosophy. Join our Resident Teacher, Geshe Tenzin Namdak, as he helps us investigate the finer points of the philosophy of emptiness and the Buddhist understanding of the nature of reality from various perspectives, and through the works of the great Buddhist scholars of the past.
About this course
Over two years, we’ll embark on a profound voyage through a text of incomparable stature within the Buddhist cannon: Entering the Middle Way, by the revered master, Chandrakirti. We are often reminded by Geshe Namdak that His Holiness the Dalai Lama reads Chandrakirti every day, a clear testament to the indispensability of his work for all Buddhist practitioners training in the Nalanda tradition.
In Entering the Middle Way, Chandrakirti interprets and upholds Nagarjuna’s philosophical position as put forward in his root text on wisdom, while drawing upon the structure of the Ten Grounds Sutra to supplement this analysis of the nature of reality with an exposition of the bodhisattva grounds, or the stages of realisation a practitioner must traverse on the way to enlightenment. Chandrakirti, therefore, ‘enters’ Nagarjuna’s text by way of the profound view, as well as the vast activities of the bodhisattva. The comprehensive treatment of both method and wisdom, as well as Chandrakirti’s formidable scholarship, are just a couple of the reasons why Entering the Middle Way has endured as one of the most prized treasures of the Nalanda tradition.
Geshe Namdak will open the door to this text and reveal its many riches to us over the span of two years. It goes without saying that this is a very special and rare opportunity, which we are delighted to share with you. Please join us on what we anticipate will be an incredibly meaningful journey.
About Geshe Tenzin Namdak
After completing his university studies in Hydrology, Geshe Namdak worked as an environmental researcher in the Netherlands. He began studying Buddhism at Maitreya Institute and was eventually ordained by His Holiness the Dalai Lama before completing the 20-year Geshe degree at Sera Jey monastic university in India, as well as the traditional one-year Vajrayana study program at Gyume Tantric College. He is now Resident Teacher of Jamyang London Buddhist Centre.
Schedule
Wednesdays | 18:30 – 20:00
How to join
Sign up for the full course below, or for an individual class. If you would like to set up a monthly subscription to donate towards the course, please do so here: https://jamyang.co.uk/product/chandrakirti

Events for June 2025 – Jamyang London Buddhist Centre
2025-06-26 16:00 - 17:00
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Medicine Buddha Puja
June 26 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
About Medicine Buddha Puja
In Person Only
Pujas are rituals in which consecrated offerings – such as food, water, light and incense – are made to an enlightened being for the sake of creating conditions for progress on the spiritual path, as well as removing obstacles. These offerings are made alongside prayer and chanting.
The seven Medicine Buddhas, attainers of bliss, strongly prayed for the temporal and ultimate happiness of yourself and all sentient beings. They vowed that their prayers would be actualized during these degenerate times when the teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha are in decline. As the buddhas’ holy speech is irrevocable, you can wholly trust in their power to quickly grant blessings to help all sentient beings in these degenerate times,” Lama Zopa Rinpoche instructs “If you pray to Guru Medicine Buddha, you will quickly accomplish all that you wish. Just hearing the holy name of Guru Medicine Buddha and the sound of his mantra closes the door to rebirth in the suffering lower realms. It is written in the scriptures that you should not have a two-pointed mind (doubt) with regard to these benefits”.
How can I join?
Just turn up!
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Events for June 2025 – Jamyang London Buddhist Centre
2025-06-26 17:30 - 19:30
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Exploring Buddhism
June 26 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
What will I learn?
Our regular Thursday evening classes take place over 18 months, with regular study breaks and a winter holiday. During this time the topics covered will be: Exploring the Mind and Philosophy
Exploring the Mind
Exploring the View, Tenets and the Middle Way
Exploring the Fundamentals of Reasoning and Debate
Exploring the Sutra Grounds and Paths
What do I need to know?
Classes will take place on Thursday evenings.
You’ll access recordings of classes and materials through our learning platform.
You’ll learn through a combination of classes, review sessions and discussion sessions.
You’ll learn through a combination of in-person and online learning, or exclusively online, according to your preference.
Official course certification from FPMT is available.
Be part of a supportive community of fellow student-practitioners.
What will it cost?
We rely on the generous donations of students to run our centre, so we provide recommended donation tiers to help students gauge what level of monthly donation they can offer to support the costs of running the course.
However, we run all our Buddhist programmes on a Generosity Model. This means nobody is turned away due to lack of funds. All are welcome to enrol, regardless of financial circumstances.
Access to the course materials will be available to students for 1 year after the end of the course.
How do I join?
Registration for the 2024-5 course is no longer open. If you have questions about the course or would like to speak to a member of the team, please email gateway@jamyang.co.uk
You may also be interested in our introductory level Discovering Buddhism course.
We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of cookies.

Annual Advanced Course: Four Tenets
2025-06-27 13:00 - 2025-07-07 13:00
Annual Advanced Course with Geshe Kelsang Wangmo: Four TenetsJune 27 – July 7, 2025
11-Day Advanced Course Led by Geshe Kelsang Wangmo
This is an intensive 11-day advanced study course! As a prerequisite, we strongly recommend completing at least an Introduction to Buddhism course and an intermediate course or equivalent studies.
The Four Schools of Tenets is an essential topic in Buddhist study. It is particularly vital for developing a correct understanding of selflessness and involves examining the delineations of the four Buddhist philosophical tenet schools:
1. The Great Exposition School (Vaibhashika)
2. The Sutra School (Sautrantika)
3. The Mind-Only School (Cittamatra)
4. The Middle Way School (Madhyamika)
Studying the four tenet systems is highly beneficial as it enables us to identify the innate misapprehensions we hold—both consciously and subconsciously—so they can be analyzed and understood. This process helps us realize that many perspectives fundamental to our daily lives lack a valid foundation and are merely constructions of the mind. By understanding these misapprehensions, we can replace invalid assent to deceptive appearances with well-founded views. This is achieved by first studying the tenets, then reflecting on their meaning until clear understanding is attained, and finally meditating on these insights through focused analytical practice.
Furthermore, systematic study—starting with the so-called lower tenet schools— enables us to develop the capacity to appreciate the profound views of the so- called highest tenet systems. Understanding the less subtle concepts of the lower tenets serves as an essential foundation for grasping the subtlest insights of the highest tenet system. This approach is evident in the considerable amount of time traditionally dedicated in India and Tibet to exploring the perspectives of the lower tenet schools.
Thus, the study of tenets provides an inner strength that allows us to discern between correct and incorrect perspectives, enabling us to penetrate the nature of reality. It also offers a comprehensive worldview that serves as a framework for those wishing to further explore Buddhist philosophy, including the traditional geshe study of the Five Great Canonical Texts.
During this 11-day Tushita course, we will examine each of the four tenet schools and engage in discussions and guided meditations on their central assertions regarding selflessness and other related topics.
