Lam Rim Buddhist Centre
Name: | Lam Rim Buddhist Centre |
Address: | Penrhos, Raglan, Usk, Monmouthshire NP15 2LE |
Website: | www.lamrim.org.uk/wales |
Contact: | Margaret Travis Email: margaret@lamrim.org.uk Phone: 01600 780383 |
Affiliation | Tibetan Buddhism (Gelug Tradition) |
Purpose of Community: | To provide a country retreat to anyone who wishes to learn about Buddhism, meditation, yoga and various other subjects be it for a day course, a weekend, or longer private stays. |
Facilities: | Shrine Room, Large Lounge, 19 beds including 2 self contained apartments with en-suite facilities. Over 8 acres of land part of which we use to grow our own produce. |
Access: | We have ramps for wheelchair users. |
Requirements: | We ask visitors to refrain from killing, stealing, lying, sexual misconduct and using intoxicants while on the premises. |
Pratical Tips: | We love visitors so please e-mail or telephone if you would like to come and look around. |
Suitability: | Primary schools/Secondary schools/University students |
Further Reading: | Any of the popular titles by the Dalai Lama will give you a good idea about Buddhist teachings.
Also worth reading: Buddhists in Britain Today Prisoners of Shangri-La: Tibetan Buddhism and the West Tantric Revisionings: New Understandings of Tibetan Buddhism and Indian Religion |
Public Liability Insurance: | Yes/No |