Teaching on the Mahamudra Lineage Prayer with Lama Tsultrim Guelek

Sunday 19 April, 10:00am–5:00pm – Bodhicharya UK Centre, Rochester

A one-day teaching on the Mahamudra Lineage Prayer (Dorje Chang Tungma), one of the most cherished prayers in the Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. This prayer brings together devotion to the Mahamudra lineage with a clear outline of Mahamudra practice and the stages of the path to awakening.

Lama Tsultrim is known for his warm, practical approach and ability to make profound teachings accessible to a Western context. During the day he will unpack the meaning and significance of the prayer and guide participants in learning and chanting the beautiful melody composed by H.H. 17th Karmapa Orgyen Trinley Dorje, drawing on his background as a classically trained singer.

Please see here for more details.

Weekend Retreat with Tsering Paldron

Saturday the 2nd May – Sunday 3rd May, Bodhicharya UK Centre in Rochester

We are delighted that Tsering will guide a weekend, non-residential, retreat at the BCUK Centre. The retreat is open to all, beginners and experienced practitioners alike are most welcome.

Over these two days, Tsering will skilfully guide us through exploring how we can cultivate and maintain a steady heart in a world that increasingly appears unsteady, unstable and uncertain. As practitioners we need to develop the ability to stay open, aware and responsive in difficult times, without becoming too caught up and overwhelmed with what is going on around and inside ourselves. Then we can see clearly and act wisely in our lives, in society and the world at large.

In more Buddhist terms, we will explore how the relative truth and the ultimate truth are consolidated in our practice and daily lives and how we can find the balance between view and action. How can we hold an open, wise and spacious view and prevent our activities and engagement in the world from smothering it, and at the same time how can we make sure our open and spacious view doesn’t turn into a way to avoid engaging with the nuts and bolts of our lives and the world in a genuinely compassionate way.

Please see here for more details.

Ringu Tulku Rinpoche Announces UK Teaching Tour – June 2026

Ringu Tulku Rinpoche will visit the UK in June 2026 for a nationwide teaching tour, offering a series of talks, retreats and community events across Kent, West Sussex, Wales, London and Scotland. The tour begins at Bodhicharya UK in Rochester (June 15–16), followed by West Sussex (June 18), Brynmawr in Wales (June 19–21), London (June 23–24) and Samye Ling in Scotland (June 26–28). An internationally respected teacher in the Karma Kagyu tradition, Rinpoche has studied under many of the most revered Tibetan masters, including His Holiness the 16th Karmapa, and is known for his warm, accessible approach to Buddhist philosophy and meditation.

Across the tour, Rinpoche will share practical guidance on cultivating compassion, clarity and inner stability in the midst of modern life. His teachings emphasise the integration of wisdom and compassionate action, encouraging a grounded, responsive way of engaging with the challenges of contemporary life. Hosted by centres including Bodhicharya UK, Samye Dzong London and Samye Ling, these events offer a valuable opportunity to receive authentic teachings and connect with a living lineage in a supportive and welcoming environment.

Please see here for more details.

✨ Our New Centre is Open! ✨

The Bodhicharya UK Buddhist Meditation Centre in Rochester has officially opened, a place dedicated to Healing, Helping and Harmony, guided by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche.

On 30 June –1 July 2025, Rinpoche led the joyful opening celebrations, with community festivities, interfaith blessings, traditional ceremonies, and inspiring teachings. The Centre is the first of its kind in the UK and has been made possible thanks to the generosity, dedication, and goodwill of countless volunteers, supporters, and local partners.

👉 Read more about the opening and the centre

 

A warm welcome to Bodhicharya UK!

Bodhicharya UK is a Buddhist charity and is part of a wider global family of Bodhicharya people, groups, centres and organisations found in 13 countries around the world and at 35 locations, all inspired by the Buddhist teachings and guided by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche, an eminent Buddhist Master. The  activities of Bodhicharya UK are informed by Bodhicharya’s principles of Healing, Helping and Harmony.

Within the UK itself, there are various people and groups associated with Bodhicharya who work in line with our objectives by providing Buddhist teachings, courses and retreats, facilitating inter-religious and intercultural dialogue, or providing services to help support mental, emotional and spiritual well-being and those in need. Bodhicharya UK works to support these activities.

Here you will find information about our Patron Ringu Tulku Rinpoche, our Trustees and details about Bodhicharya UK’s objectives, projects and links to our affiliate groups and organisations. If you would like to get in touch, then please contact us here, as we will be happy to hear from you.

Wishing you Healing, Helping and Harmony in your life – The Bodhicharya UK Team.

Healing : Buddha Dharma is regarded to be the Science of Mind. There are facilities for the study and practise of Dharma and other ancient wisdoms originating from both Eastern and Western traditions, which provide a basis for healing body and mind.

Helping : Life is meaningless if we do not do something useful to benefit society and the world we live in. Bodhicharya has already funded schools, clinics, and hospices, and plans to generate similar projects in the future for the benefit of those in need.

Harmony : Peace and progress in the world is dependent upon the harmony of its people. Inter-religious, inter-cultural and interdisciplinary dialogue and study are initiated to help bring better understanding and more harmony amongst communities worldwide.