Provide a Course &

Hire Facilities

Providing a Course at Lam Rim Buddhist Centre

Lam Rim Buddhist Centre provides a perfect setting for a wide range of courses which support spiritual development, health and well-being of body and mind.

The Centre is situated in beautiful countryside in South Wales.  Pentwyn Manor stands in 8½ acres of field garden and coppice, amid rolling farmland close to the Black Mountains. This delightful setting provides a peaceful atmosphere which is highly conducive to meditative reflection and relaxation.

We can currently offer residential accommodation for up to eight persons although work is underway to restore and upgrade further sleeping facilities in the main house which will give us a greater capacity for residential courses in the future.

There are three main options for arranging a course at the Centre:

  1. Buddhist teachings (dharma courses) for which we manage the marketing, bookings and administration and offer you a donation, the amount of which you are welcome to suggest if you wish.

  2. A ‘closed’ course where you simply hire the teaching room and catering if required and make your own arrangements for bookings for course participants and tell us how many people you will be bringing.  See our rates sheet for room hire and catering costs.

  3. An ‘open’ course which we can manage for you in terms of administration and bookings and, in addition to your own marketing, we can also promote through our mailing list, website, Facebook and other avenues.

For an ‘open course’

  • you pay the Centre a £50 administration and marketing fee

  • you set the delegate course fee

  • we retain £35 per delegate for room hire, refreshments and lunch

  • the balance of funds is yours to claim as your tutor fee or you may wish to donate it in part or full to the Centre.

In all cases, before accepting a booking we ask you to provide a course title and outline and to indicate your suggested course fee for participants. We also ask you to provide a copy of your qualifications in the area in which you plan to teach plus a copy of your insurance if relevant.

Teaching Room Hire Costs

Room Only:

  • Full day:  £120

  • Evening / morning / afternoon session

  • (max 3 hours) £15 per hour

Food and Refreshments:

  • 2 course lunch with tea / coffee £20

  • 3 servings of refreshments with biscuits / cakes £7

  • Refreshment Package (as above – 2 course lunch and 3 x refreshments: £27

  • 1 serving of refreshments with biscuits / cakes @ £2.50

OR

Inclusive Rate for Minimum of 10 Persons:

  • £35 per person for 2 course lunch and 3 servings of refreshments - includes room hire.

Inclusive Rate Discount:

  • Bookings of 15 or more persons - tutor free of charge (= £35 discount)

Residential Accommodation Costs

Residential Accommodation Costs

Course tutors and participants are welcome to stay at the Centre to benefit from its tranquillity and Buddhist ethos.

You might like to stay overnight when attending courses or simply wish to book a few nights away to relax and unwind in this beautiful countryside setting.  We also encourage retreats and are happy to discuss with you your particular requirements.  

In all cases you are welcome to use the facilities at the Centre – the library, shrine room, teaching / meditation room, prayer path, dining area/ café, shop and grounds - and join any of the pujas if you so wish. 

All we ask is that you respect the environment and refrain from smoking, taking drugs and drinking alcohol on the premises.   

Coach House

This self-contained private ground floor apartment within the Coach House has its own entrance and parking space.  The spacious accommodation comprises one bedroom with twin beds and en-suite bathroom, an open plan kitchen / diner and comfortable lounge area.

  • £65 per night (for 1 or 2 persons)

The Stables

The manor house annexe provides 2 twin room and 2 single rooms with shared toilet and bathroom facilities.  Each room has its own tea / coffee making facilities, wardrobe and small workspace (chair and table / desk space).

  • Single room (1 person occupancy)  £35 room only    / £40 with breakfast

  • Twin room   (2 person occupancy)  £40 room only   /  £50 with breakfast

  • Twin room  (1 person occupancy)   £40 room only    / £45 with breakfast

Meal Options:

  • Breakfast - Self Service Continental Style  £5

  • Lunch – 2 course lunch with tea / coffee    £20

  • Supper – typically salad / home-made soup and bread / toast  £10

See ‘Staying with Us’ for images.