About this Event
We are overjoyed to be offering this one year training programme in Lojong by Lama Tsering Paldron from Bodhicharya Portugal.
“Enlightened Courage, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche‘s commentary on The Seven Points of Mind Training by Geshe Chekawa Yeshe Dorje, is one of the most practical and inspiring presentations of the Buddhist path.
Lojong teaches us how to transform every circumstance of life—even difficulties, conflicts, and disappointment—into opportunities for awakening. Rather than trying to change the world to suit our preferences, we gradually learn to transform the way we relate to it, discovering greater freedom, compassion, and inner stability.
The courage spoken of in this text is not the courage to fight, to prove ourselves, or to become invulnerable. It is the courage to let go of the instinct to defend the ego at every turn. Little by little, blame gives way to understanding, resentment to compassion, and our ordinary struggles become the very path to awakening.
With his characteristic warmth and clarity, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche reveals that mind training is not about becoming someone else, but about uncovering the wisdom and compassion that have always been present within us.
These timeless teachings offer a practical guide to living with an open heart, whatever life may bring.” ~ Tsering Paldron
Please see here for video introduction by Tsering.
In the UK you can get the text as a hard copy or on kindle.
was born in Lisbon, Portugal and travelled to Brussels at the age of 19 in 1973 where she discovered Tibetan Buddhism and started her spiritual journey. During the 80’s Tsering completed the traditional three year retreat in France at The Centre d’Études de Chanteloube, under the guidance of two great Masters, Dudjom Rinpoche and Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche and also under the supervision of Pema Wangyal Rinpoche. Tsering has and continues to receive teachings from many Lamas of all schools of Tibetan Buddhism.
Since 1992, Tsering has been travelling and teaching Buddhism and meditation and has written a number of books on these subjects, mainly in Portuguese, including a children’s book in English called, The Adventures of Tashi, the Tibetan Cricket which is also available in French and German.
Tsering gives regular courses, seminars, talks and meditation classes around the world and runs Bodhicharya Portugal.
She has been regularly visiting Bodhicharya Kent since 2013 and has given many teachings including running day, weekend and residential retreats. Some of these teachings can be found here.
Course Details
The course will include:
- 3 weekends of live teachings with Lama Tsering at the Bodhicharya Meditation Centre (10:00 – 17:00 each day on Saturday and Sunday)
- 2 Zoom session teachings with Lama Tsering between weekends 1 and 2, and weekends 2 and 3 (times to be confirmed shortly)
- All sessions will be live streamed and recorded and links provided to the recorded teachings for all participants
- WhatsApp Chat group including the teacher and participants to help and support each other’s study and practice
- Light refreshments at the Centre throughout the weekend
The course does not include:
- The texts, which will need to be purchased by each participant individually. In the UK you can get the text as a hard copy or on kindle.
- Lunch. We suggest a bring and share vegan/vegetarian lunch for those attending the teachings at the Centre
Course Dates
1st Teaching Weekend: Saturday 24th – Sunday 25th October 2026 at 10:00 -17:00 both days UK time
Zoom Teaching with Lama Tsering: 9th January 2027 at 15:00 – 17:00 UK time
2nd Teaching Weekend: Saturday 20th – Sunday 21st March 2027 at 10:00 -17:00 both days UK time
Zoom Teaching with Lama Tsering: 10th July 2027 at 15:00 – 17:00 UK time
3rd Teaching Weekend: Saturday 16th – 17th October 2027 at 10:00 -17:00 both days UK time
Course Fee
The course is being offered on a suggested dana (donation) basis. Bringing the teachers here and hosting such an event incurs considerable costs for the charity, so please give what you can, thank you.
Monastics – £0 (for ordained Sangha)
Supported – £150 (for those on benefits, out of work or low income)
Standard – £250 (the minimum standard amount to help cover the charity’s costs)
Supporter – £350 + (choosing this amount or more will help support someone who cannot donate the standard amount and the charity in its activities)
The Bodhicharya UK Dharma Support Fund
Bodhicharya UK has an annual Dharma Support Fund to help people in the study and practice of the Dharma where there are financial barriers to doing so. If you are unable to offer one of the suggested donations for this course, then you are welcome to apply to the fund here.
Book your place on this 1 Year Training Course in Lojong with Lama Tsering Paldron
All bookings will include in-person access, as well as the live Zoom broadcast link and access to the recordings for attendance flexibility. However, wherever possible, we highly recommend making the effort to come and receive these precious teachings live and in-person at the Centre with Lama Tsering and sangha.
Venue Details
Bodhicharya UK Buddhist Meditation Centre
Jacksons Field
New Road
Rochester
Kent
ME1 1DX
Getting Here
Car parking: Pay and Display available in parking bays on New Road. Please check signs to see when you are required to pay for parking, thank you.
Bus stops: Jacksons Field, approx. 42 metres away. The following buses have routes that pass near the centre 140,151, 190, 191, 700
Railway Station: Both Chatham and Rochester train stations are close by, with Chatham train station being a 12 minute walk on Google Maps and Rochester Train Station being a 15 minute walk on Google Maps. New Road has Pay and Display parking and there are a number of carparks and other options nearby here.
Event venue & nearby stays
Bodhicharya UK Buddhist Centre, New Road, Rochester, United Kingdom
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