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 the great journey to discover something about what we truly are and develop the confidence to face whatever arises. Join us on Monday […]

Meditation is the means of connecting more fully with the world of our own experience. It is a path of complete openness of heart and mind, through which we come to realise the indestructible heart essence that is our true nature. This benefits both ourselves and others. We put emphasis on the practice of formless […]

A practice group for anyone who has attended Lion’s Roar Gate 4. This is an opportunity to practice the teachings of Gate 4 together as a group along with the guidance of Mary Mackay-James. For more information and to get the zoom link to attend contact Mary at mary.mackayjames@gmail.com.

The meditation that will be taught during Longchen Open is 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 reach the highest level, which might have […]