Please note: This event must be booked in advance.
Ganden Ling KMC is delighted to welcome Andy Kemp to our centre for a workshop on the traditional Buddhist art of torma making.
This is a rare opportunity to learn about and gain experience in making tormas which is a beautiful skill to hold and a valuable one in maintaining the tradition and the vision of Venerable Geshe-la, our kind Founder, to make the Dharma flourish in our world.
Join us as qualified torma maker, Andy, who also teaches branch classes for KMC Bristol, explains various types of tormas and how to make them in a qualified manner according to the New Kadampa lineage. The workshop will be practical and a lot of fun.
What is a Torma & Where Can I Read More About Them?
“A special food offering made according to either Sutra or Tantra rituals. See Essence of Vajrayana and The New Guide to Dakini Land.”
Tormas are traditional food offerings (usually made of marzipan or fondant) that are offered to the Buddhas in various ritual practices and prayers such as empowerments, retreats and prayers. Representing an offering of great bliss, tormas can range from very simple to exquisitely beautiful.
Schedule
10.00am – 4.00pm.
We have deliberately chosen to leave the session times of this event open-ended to be flexible although there will be a break for refreshments in the morning and afternoon.
Lunch will be at 1.00pm – 2.00pm approximately
*Please note: Food consumed at the centre must be meat free*
Do I Need to Bring Anything?
A note pad
An apron or tea towel too
Booking – In advance please
To ensure we have enough materials for everyone to use on the day, we kindly request that you book in advance.
Fees
Non-members: £15
Silver members: £7.50
Gold members: £5
We can create an inner beauty by transforming our mind and developing our own inner peace, wisdom and loving kindness.
Rather than just focusing on external appearances we can use meditation to create patience, joy and a good heart, all of which radiate true lasting beauty.
Schedule
09.30 – 10.00 Registration
10.00 – 10.45 Short Teaching and guided meditation
10.45 – 11.30 Break
11.30 – 12.15 Short Teaching and guided meditation
12.15 – 12.45 Break
12.45 – 1.30 Short Teaching and guided meditation
Our micro café will be open during the break serving hot and cold drinks and light refreshments. *All food brought into the venue must be vegetarian.
Fees
Non-members: £12
Silver members: £6
Gold members: This event is free
Urban Retreat
These events are suitable for everyone. No previous experience needed. Everyone is welcome.
Enjoy the benefits of more time than in our evening classes, the opportunity to meet and talk with others and the chance to take some time out in the peaceful atmosphere of Ganden Ling KMC.
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn to rely on Vajrasattva, the Buddha of Purification, and to practice the special meditations to free ourselves from all of our negative karma
Schedule
09.30 – 10.00 Registration
10.00 – 11.15 Short Teaching and guided meditation
11.15 – 12.00 Break
12.00 – 1.00 Short Teaching and guided meditation
1.00 – 2.00 Lunch
2.00 – 3.00 Short Teaching and guided meditation
3.00 – 3.30 Break
3.30 – 4.30 Short Teaching and Meditation
Our micro café will be open during the break serving hot and cold drinks and light refreshments. *All food brought into the venue must be vegetarian.
Fees
Non-members: £3.00 Easch Session
Members: This event is free
Retreat
These events are suitable for everyone. No previous experience needed. Everyone is welcome.
Enjoy the benefits of more time than in our evening classes, the opportunity to meet and talk with others and the chance to take some time out in the peaceful atmosphere of Ganden Ling KMC.
With a peaceful mind our good qualities flow naturally, especially our love for others. The mind that truly cherishes others feels connected to others, dispels loneliness, helps shift our priorities and we can find a deep joy in helping ourself and others to find a lasting happiness.
Schedule
09.30 – 10.00 Registration
10.00 – 10.45 Short Teaching and guided meditation
10.45 – 11.30 Break
11.30 – 12.15 Short Teaching and guided meditation
12.15 – 12.45 Break
12.45 – 1.30 Short Teaching and guided meditation
Our micro café will be open during the break serving hot and cold drinks and light refreshments. *All food brought into the venue must be vegetarian.
Fees
Non-members: £12
Silver members: £6
Gold members: Free, included in membership
Half Day Format
These events are suitable for everyone, no previous experience needed. Everyone is welcome.
Enjoy the benefits of more time than in our evening classes, the opportunity to meet and talk with fellow attendees and the chance to take some time out in the peaceful atmosphere of Ganden Ling KMC.
Saturday 13th February 2027
In this wonderful event we will have the unique opportunity to create a connection with Amitayus, the Enlightened Being of long life, wisdom and good fortune.
We will receive special blessings that inspire and empower us into the most beautiful meditations to develop our full potential.
This empowerment event is open to everybody, everyone is welcome.
Schedule
10.00 – 10.30 Registration
10.30 – 12.30 Buddha Amitayus Empowerment
12.30 – 2.00 Lunch
2.00 – 3.15 Teaching
3.15 – 3.45 Break
3.45 – 4.30 Meditation
Our micro café will be open during the breaks serving hot and cold drinks and light refreshments. *All food brought into the venue must be vegetarian.
Further Information to follow
Ganden Ling Kadampa Meditation Centre is a member of the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU)
We are a Registered Charity in the UK: Charity Number (England) 108517
Our Address: Ganden Ling KMC, 9 St Marys Street, Truro TR1 2AF