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Lama Tsongkhapa Day & Lam Rim Winter Walk - Thur 3rd & Fri 4th Dec 2026
Thursday 3 – Friday 4 December 2026
Lam Rim Buddhist Centre, Wales
Join us for two special days at Lam Rim, bringing together Buddhist practice, community and time in the beautiful countryside.
Come along for Lama Tsongkhapa Day on Thursday, our community Winter Walk on Friday, or stay overnight and join both events!
Everyone is warmly welcome, whether you're a regular visitor or joining us for the first time.
Day 1 – Lama Tsongkhapa Day: An Afternoon of Prayer & Practice
Thursday 3 December
2:30pm–6:30pm (with refreshment breaks)
Join us for a special afternoon of puja, mantra recitation and peaceful meditation in celebration of Lama Tsongkhapa Day (Ganden Ngamchoe), one of the most auspicious days in the Tibetan Buddhist calendar.
This special day commemorates the parinirvana of Lama Tsongkhapa (1357–1419), the great Tibetan Buddhist master and founder of the Gelug tradition. His profound teachings on wisdom, compassion and the path to enlightenment are the main source of guidance and direction for us at Lam Rim Wales.
We will come together to honour Lama Tsongkhapa's extraordinary life and teachings, engage in traditional practices, accumulate merit and dedicate our prayers for the benefit of all beings.
Afternoon Programme
An afternoon of practice with refreshment breaks, including selections from:
Ganden Lha Gyema (Hundred Deities of the Joyful Land) – Traditional Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga practice, with mantra recitation and peaceful meditation.
Prayers of Lama Tsongkhapa – Songs of the Stages of the Path and In Praise of Dependent Relativity.
Avalokiteshvara Practice – Prayers, mantra and meditation to cultivate compassion.
Manjushri Practice – Prayers, mantra and meditation to develop wisdom.
Dedications – Dedicating the merits of our practice.
Stay for Supper
Following the afternoon's practice, you're warmly invited to stay for supper and enjoy time with Dharma friends.
Who Should Join
Everyone is warmly welcome, whether you're a regular practitioner or new to Tibetan Buddhism. This is a wonderful opportunity to come together in practice, deepen your connection with Lama Tsongkhapa's teachings and share in an afternoon of wisdom and compassion.
Day 2 – Lam Rim Winter Walk: A Community Day Out
Friday 4 December
Morning to Evening - exact times TBC
Join us for a friendly community walk – a lovely opportunity to meet fellow Buddhists, make new friends, enjoy the outdoors and spend time together in good company.
The day will be informal and relaxed, with plenty of opportunities to walk, chat and get to know one another.
Join for all or part of the walk – whatever suits you.
Everyone welcome – newcomers and regulars alike.
Walk at a relaxed pace – enjoying the countryside and good conversation.
Location and route – To be confirmed, with the Forest of Dean among the possibilities.
Transport – Lifts will be available, although please bring a car if you have one.
Our previous community walks have been great fun, so please do come along, enjoy some fresh air, connect with like-minded people and strengthen our wonderful Lam Rim community!
Walk Difficulty
The walk will be easy to moderate in difficulty, so a reasonable level of fitness is recommended. You're welcome to join for the full walk or just part of it, depending on your ability and preference.
Lunch & Refreshments
Please bring a packed lunch and water for the walk.
Who Should Join
Open to everyone looking to connect with the Buddhist community, meet like-minded people, make new friends and enjoy the outdoors together. The walk will be moderate in difficulty, so a reasonable level of fitness is recommended. You can join for all or part of the walk.
Stay Overnight & Enjoy Both Days!
Join us for Lama Tsongkhapa Day on Thursday afternoon, stay for supper and enjoy a night at Lam Rim before heading out together for our Winter Walk on Friday.
Overnight accommodation is available, although rooms may be shared depending on numbers. Please indicate your accommodation requirements when registering.
Registration & Donations
Please register and select how you would like to join us:
Thursday Only – Lama Tsongkhapa Day, with the option to stay on for supper.
Friday Only – Lam Rim Winter Walk.
Both Days + Overnight Stay – Lama Tsongkhapa Day, supper, accommodation and Friday's Winter Walk.
Both Days (No Accommodation) – Attend both events without staying overnight.
Registration helps us manage numbers, food and accommodation.
Both events are offered on a donation basis. Donations towards overnight accommodation help cover the Centre's running costs, and any additional contributions are warmly appreciated.
Please note that overnight accommodation may be shared depending on demand.
We look forward to welcoming you for two lovely days of wisdom, compassion, friendship and community!
Thursday 3 – Friday 4 December 2026
Lam Rim Buddhist Centre, Wales
Join us for two special days at Lam Rim, bringing together Buddhist practice, community and time in the beautiful countryside.
Come along for Lama Tsongkhapa Day on Thursday, our community Winter Walk on Friday, or stay overnight and join both events!
Everyone is warmly welcome, whether you're a regular visitor or joining us for the first time.
Day 1 – Lama Tsongkhapa Day: An Afternoon of Prayer & Practice
Thursday 3 December
2:30pm–6:30pm (with refreshment breaks)
Join us for a special afternoon of puja, mantra recitation and peaceful meditation in celebration of Lama Tsongkhapa Day (Ganden Ngamchoe), one of the most auspicious days in the Tibetan Buddhist calendar.
This special day commemorates the parinirvana of Lama Tsongkhapa (1357–1419), the great Tibetan Buddhist master and founder of the Gelug tradition. His profound teachings on wisdom, compassion and the path to enlightenment are the main source of guidance and direction for us at Lam Rim Wales.
We will come together to honour Lama Tsongkhapa's extraordinary life and teachings, engage in traditional practices, accumulate merit and dedicate our prayers for the benefit of all beings.
Afternoon Programme
An afternoon of practice with refreshment breaks, including selections from:
Ganden Lha Gyema (Hundred Deities of the Joyful Land) – Traditional Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga practice, with mantra recitation and peaceful meditation.
Prayers of Lama Tsongkhapa – Songs of the Stages of the Path and In Praise of Dependent Relativity.
Avalokiteshvara Practice – Prayers, mantra and meditation to cultivate compassion.
Manjushri Practice – Prayers, mantra and meditation to develop wisdom.
Dedications – Dedicating the merits of our practice.
Stay for Supper
Following the afternoon's practice, you're warmly invited to stay for supper and enjoy time with Dharma friends.
Who Should Join
Everyone is warmly welcome, whether you're a regular practitioner or new to Tibetan Buddhism. This is a wonderful opportunity to come together in practice, deepen your connection with Lama Tsongkhapa's teachings and share in an afternoon of wisdom and compassion.
Day 2 – Lam Rim Winter Walk: A Community Day Out
Friday 4 December
Morning to Evening - exact times TBC
Join us for a friendly community walk – a lovely opportunity to meet fellow Buddhists, make new friends, enjoy the outdoors and spend time together in good company.
The day will be informal and relaxed, with plenty of opportunities to walk, chat and get to know one another.
Join for all or part of the walk – whatever suits you.
Everyone welcome – newcomers and regulars alike.
Walk at a relaxed pace – enjoying the countryside and good conversation.
Location and route – To be confirmed, with the Forest of Dean among the possibilities.
Transport – Lifts will be available, although please bring a car if you have one.
Our previous community walks have been great fun, so please do come along, enjoy some fresh air, connect with like-minded people and strengthen our wonderful Lam Rim community!
Walk Difficulty
The walk will be easy to moderate in difficulty, so a reasonable level of fitness is recommended. You're welcome to join for the full walk or just part of it, depending on your ability and preference.
Lunch & Refreshments
Please bring a packed lunch and water for the walk.
Who Should Join
Open to everyone looking to connect with the Buddhist community, meet like-minded people, make new friends and enjoy the outdoors together. The walk will be moderate in difficulty, so a reasonable level of fitness is recommended. You can join for all or part of the walk.
Stay Overnight & Enjoy Both Days!
Join us for Lama Tsongkhapa Day on Thursday afternoon, stay for supper and enjoy a night at Lam Rim before heading out together for our Winter Walk on Friday.
Overnight accommodation is available, although rooms may be shared depending on numbers. Please indicate your accommodation requirements when registering.
Registration & Donations
Please register and select how you would like to join us:
Thursday Only – Lama Tsongkhapa Day, with the option to stay on for supper.
Friday Only – Lam Rim Winter Walk.
Both Days + Overnight Stay – Lama Tsongkhapa Day, supper, accommodation and Friday's Winter Walk.
Both Days (No Accommodation) – Attend both events without staying overnight.
Registration helps us manage numbers, food and accommodation.
Both events are offered on a donation basis. Donations towards overnight accommodation help cover the Centre's running costs, and any additional contributions are warmly appreciated.
Please note that overnight accommodation may be shared depending on demand.
We look forward to welcoming you for two lovely days of wisdom, compassion, friendship and community!