Longchen Open is dedicated to teaching the fundamental practice of the Longchen Foundation, commonly referred to as formless meditation. We could call this a beginners’ practice, but it is only for beginners in the sense that we start with it. In fact this is a practice we never abandon. When we…
The most important thing in a Dharma mandala is that the central principle should be what is called Bodhicitta, the awakened heart, which is wisdom and compassion in union. And what you want to send out, as it were, through the gates of the mandala is what is associated with…
Weekly Online Meditation Group Every Sunday. Longchen Foundation students living across the globe practice meditation and strengthen connections with each other every Sunday. We meet at 5pm (UK time) for 40 minutes of formless meditation. Then, for those wishing to connect more, there is an open space in the remaining…
We are a Buddhist practice and study group of the Longchen Foundation based in Lewisham in south London. Our everyday world is so familiar and seemingly mundane that we easily take it all for granted. By learning to relate to experience in a simple and direct way we can begin…
