Buddhist Centre Programme for Autumn 2026
Special Event – Visit of H.E. Serkong Rinpoche
Friday-Sunday 25-27 September See details below.
Regular Programme
The current programme of evening meditation, discourse and discussion and weekend Buddhism courses.
There is no need to book in advance for any of our events. There is usually plenty of room.
Buddhist teachings are traditionally given freely, but the Centre relies on voluntary support. If you wish to contribute, suitable donations are: evening/day classes £3.50/£1.50 waged/unwaged; weekend courses suggested donations per day £10/£5 waged/unwaged. At weekends, a light lunch is normally available but you are welcome to bring your own food.
For those preferring not to use cash, donations can be made online to:
Lam Rim Bristol Trust, Account Number: 65360125, Sort Code: 089299
Please give a suitable reference, such as the evening or event attended.
We do not provide printed programmes. Please check this website from time to time for updates on the programme. Also check the Other Events page for teachings, courses etc elsewhere.
The Spring 2027 Programme will start on Monday 4 January 2027.
Monday Evenings
Basic Meditation
7 September – 14 December, 7.30 – 9.00pm
Drop-in meditation classes. Simple guided meditations to develop a peaceful mind and a happy heart. Suitable for all. Please ensure that you arrive by 7:20 as we start promptly.
We hope to see you in person, but if you are not able to come we are offering a virtual option: please click on the Zoom link below by 7.20 and wait to be admitted.
Monday meditations Zoom link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/7642775039
Wednesday Evenings
Silent Sitting Meditation
9 September – 16 December, 7.30 – 8.15pm
A silent, unguided sitting meditation of about 45 minutes. Suitable for those with prior experience. These sessions may not always go ahead, so please check with mike@lamrim.org.uk to avoid disappointment. Please ensure that you arrive by 7:20 as we start promptly.
May we be well.
May we be peaceful.
May we be free from suffering.
May we be happy.
Thursday Evenings
A Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life
10 September – 17 December, 7.30 – 8.15pm
We continue from the summer programme with Shantideva’s Bodhicaryavatara. This text serves both as a guide to practice and as an expression of the aspiration to benefit all sentient beings. Written in the early eighth century, Shantideva’s observations and advice can be as helpful today as they were then. Selected readings from his text will be presented with a short discourse, followed by discussion and dialogue where there is ample time for questions and answers.
The Thursday evening programme in the shrine room is combined with an on-line Zoom session. However, attendance in person enables better dialogue both during the session and over tea and biscuits afterwards. For the Zoom link, please email mike@lamrim.org.uk.
Weekends
Teachings by H.E. Serkong Rinpoche
Rinpoche was recognised at 3½ years old as the reincarnation of Kyabje Tsenshap Serkong Tugse Rinpoche (1914–1983), one of the seven Tsenshabs, or master debate partners, to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. Rinpoche is known for his ability to transmit the profound teachings of Tibetan Buddhism with clarity, warmth, and accessibility.
Download flyer here. This includes information on the teachings in Wales.
Public Talk: Buddhism in Daily Life
Friday 25 September, 7pm – 9pm
Cultivating an awakened outlook to our daily life both improves our experiences in this life and helps create better causes for the future. Rinpoche’s talk will benefit those with passing interest as well as those already familiar with the Buddhist way of life.
(Suggested donation: £5)
Teachings: Stages of the Path to Enlightenment
Saturday & Sunday 26/27 September, 10:00am – 5:00pm
Rinpoche will teach from Lama Tsong Khapa’s Middle-Length Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment (the ‘Lam Rim’) – a shorter version of his previous Great Treatise. The Lam Rim comprises a series of reflections and meditations covering the complete Buddhist path. The author, Tsong Khapa was the teacher of the first Dalai Lama, Gendun Drupa.
(Suggested donations: £15:00 per day*)
*At the weekend teachings, a light vegetarian/vegan lunch is included. Please bring food for special dietary requirements. Donations will be used to cover the costs of the events.
Tsog Days
The following are Tsog Days during this programme:
- Monday 21 April
- Monday 5 October
- Wednesday 21 October
- Wednesday 4 November
- Thursday 19 November
- Thursday 3 December
- Saturday 19 December
The following are Festival Days:
- Sunday 1 November is Buddha’s return from heaven
- Sunday 3 December is Lama Tsongkhapa Day
Last Updated on 5th September 2026