Buddhism For Difficult Times 22 - 29 June 2025
Buddhism For Difficult Times
22 - 29 June, 2025
Led by: Ven. Tenzing Namjong
In a world shaped by anxiety, division, and uncertainty, the timeless wisdom of the Buddhadharma offers essential tools for inner transformation and compassionate engagement.
This ten-day course, Buddhism for Difficult Times, invites you to explore how the Tibetan Buddhist teachings on Mind Training (Lojong) can help us meet modern challenges with courage, clarity, and an open heart.
Grounded in the classic Seven-Point Mind Training, the course will offer both practical and contemplative tools to support:
- Integrating Lojong teachings into daily life
- Meeting fear and anxiety through the lens of Dharma
- Cultivating compassion, resilience, and inner strength
- Discovering purpose and connection in a fragmented world
- Engaging in work and social action without burnout
Through daily teachings, guided meditation, and group reflection, participants will be supported in applying these profound practices to their own lives—whether they’re facing personal hardship, navigating global instability, or simply longing to live with greater wisdom and care.
The final two days will be held as a quiet retreat, offering space for deeper practice and contemplation, supported by gentle guidance.
This course is open to all—whether you’re new to mind training or looking to refresh and deepen your understanding. We invite you to come with an open heart, a curious mind, and a willingness to meet yourself and the world with kindness.
*The course will be taught in English only.
Details of the course
COURSE DATES: 22 – 29 June, 2025
COURSE TEACHER: Ven. Tenzin Namjong
FLAT COURSE FEE IN A DORM: US$ 140
What’s Included:
- Accommodation in a dormitory
- All meals
- A free book
Accommodation Options: Students have the option to upgrade to single, double, or triple rooms with private or shared facilities. These rooms are available at an additional charge. Please click here to view the daily rates for these room types. Add these charges to the Flat Course Fee based on your room preference. Room allocation is handled on a first-come, first-served basis and is confirmed upon arrival. We cannot guarantee your first choice of room.
Arrival and Check-In:
- Check-in Time: June 22, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (latest).
- First Session: 5:30 pm on June 22. Please ensure you arrive before this time.
Course Conclusion: The course ends on June 29, with lunch.
Daily Schedule:
- Start Time: 6:45 am
- End Time: 9:00 pm
- Attendance at all sessions is compulsory. Silence is observed from 9:00 pm until after lunch the following day.
Course Discipline:
- Mobile phones and other internet-connectable devices must be checked in at reception for the duration of the course.
- Please adhere to our strict dress code, appropriate for a monastic environment.
For additional information on course discipline and dress code, please refer to our course guidelines.
