The Martsang Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism is an unbroken lineage based on the teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha’s sutras and tantras which was founded 850 years ago by Choje Marpa Sherab Yeshe in 1167 (1134-1203).
Lama Chopa is a practice of guru devotion special to the Martsang Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. In Sanskrit, lama is guru, and chopa is offering, so Lama Chopa translates into English as “offering to the spiritual guide.”
This special Lama Chopa practice dedicated to Choje Marpa Sherab Yeshe (1134-1203) the founder of the Martsang Kagyu School, was originally compiled by Drogon Richen and has subsequently been reedited by His Holiness Gangri Karma Rinpoche.
The Martsang Dechen Nyru translates as ‘essential teachings on the swift path to great bliss’. Its nectar blessings and teachings form the quintessential meditational practice stages, that follow on from having developed a solid foundation from hearing, studying and contemplating the Martsang Lam Rim.
The practices are a bridge between Sutra and Vajrayana practice and so introduce the concept of deity practice and the importance of relying on the master, both of which are necessary requirements to study and practice the Martsang Mahamudra.
Meditation is a profound practice, it allows for the achievement of deep realizations and promotes feelings of peace and joy.
We hold regular, free of charge, meditation classes on every Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday for public/communities. Learn three different styles of Mindfulness (Recollection) practices, each session has a different focus to help foster greater calm, clarity, contentment and happiness to your day. Described as happy body, feeling and mind. The classes are taught and lead by qualified different instructors. Welcome Newcomers.
The Martsang Kagyu tradition offers a uniquely complete and systematic approach to preliminary practices, encompassing four progressive levels of instruction: Outer Instruction, Inner Instruction, Secret Instruction, and Ultimate (Suchness) Instruction.
Receiving and engaging in these rare and precious teachings is a deeply transformative opportunity that leads to lasting happiness and inner fulfilment.
In short, the Martsang Lam Rim is a collection of precious and profound teachings that will ‘illuminate the mind’ of the practitioner on the complete path to enlightenment. The Martsang Lam Rim teachings, theory and practice cover the complete teachings of Buddhist original theory instructed in the Buddha’s Mahayana Buddhism and the main parts of Theravada Buddhism.
“The Way of the Bodhisattva is a guide to cultivating the mind of enlightenment and to generating the qualities of love, compassion, generosity, and patience. It is the treasured by Buddhists of all traditions. This famous and universally loved poem for daily living has inspired many generations of Buddhists and non-Buddhists since it was first composed in the 8th century by Shantideva. “
