# Event Details - **Event Name**: Clarifying the Natural State – 1 Year Training Course in Mahamudra - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 26 Sep, 2027 at 05:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: This 1 year training course will follow the Mahamudra instructions in Dakpo Tashi Namgyal‘s meditation manual, Clarifying the Natural State.About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/5fc0fbd0-a60b-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1200-h720-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg We are overjoyed to be offering this one year training programme in Mahamudra meditation by Lama Tsultrim Gelek from Bodhicharya France.This one year training course will follow the meditation instructions in Dakpo Tashi Namgyal‘s Mahamudra meditation manual, Clarifying the Natural State. It will use the commentary Crystal Clear, by the learned and realized Tibetan Master Thrangu Rinpoche, which is a companion volume to the classic meditation manual by Dakpo Tashi Namgyal. Clarifying the Natural State is a practical manual for both teacher and student alike, covering the path from mindfulness to complete enlightenment, simply and methodically. Presenting the profound and ultimate instructions of Mahamudra, it embodies the realization of India and Tibet’s greatest masters.“The words of Dakpo Tashi Namgyal are unique. Adorned with plenty of pithy advice out of his personal experience, practitioners are greatly benefited by his instructions on how to remove hindrances and progress further. His methods for practicing Mahamudra are preeminent. This book is indispensable as it focuses exclusively on practice.”~ Khenchen Thrangu RinpocheOn the companion volume, Crystal Clear:In his straightforward and lucid style Thrangu Rinpoche gives us an indispensable guidebook for insight practice (vipashyana). For people who want more than just theory, this is a handbook that begins with watching the breath and leads practitioners through stages of realization, all the way to complete enlightenment.“In Mahamudra, as one takes the path of direct perception, a person can obtain true and complete enlightenment within the same body and lifetime. Whatever the situation, Mahamudra provides appropriate methods and techniques. So, whether one is able to undertake a lot of hardship or not, whether one is very diligent or not, whichever type of person you might be there is always great benefit in practicing Mahamudra. The practice can be done in the solitude of retreat or while involved in the daily complexities of modern life. Mahamudra training is always applicable in any situation, at any moment of life.” ~ Khenchen Thrangu RinpocheLama TsultrimLama Tsultrim Guelek was born in 1955 in Grenoble, France and began began studying the Dharma in 1983 as a disciple of Venerable Kalu Rinpoche and Bokar Rinpoche.In 1987 he was ordained by Kalu Rinpoche and became a novice monk (getsul). After a traditional 3-year, 3-month, 3-day retreat between 1988 and 1992, he became a fully ordained monk (gelong).With Bokar Rinpoche’s blessing and permission he has been leading meditation groups since 1995. He is the Spiritual Director of the Bodhicharya France Centre in Lusse where lives and teaches with a group of monks and nuns. He also teaches in several other places and Centres in France and around the world, namely at Bodhicharya Berlin, Bodhicharya Algarve and Bodhicharya UK.Lama Tsultrim’s many years of teaching have allowed him to become well acquainted with the practice of the Dharma in the West. He supports many practitioners on their path and is well aware of the obstacles that Western practitioners may face, the means to overcome them and the pitfalls to avoid. Finally, Lama Tsultrim transmits the Dharma directly in English and often illustrates his teachings with everyday situations, which makes his teachings lively and accessible.Course DetailsThe course will include:3 weekends of live teachings with Lama Tsultrim at the Bodhicharya Meditation Centre (10:00 – 17:00 each day on Saturday and Sunday)2 Zoom session teachings with Lama Tsultrim 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 participantsWhatsApp Chat group including the teacher and participants to help and support each other’s study and practiceLight refreshments at the Centre throughout the weekendThe course does not include:The text. Crystal Clear, which will need to be purchased by each participant individually. In the UK it can be purchased Lunch. We suggest a bring and share vegan/vegetarian lunch for those attending the teachings at the CentreCourse Dates1st Teaching Weekend: Saturday 26th – Sunday 27th September 2026 at 10:00 -17:00 both days UK timeZoom Teaching with Lama Tsultrim: 6th December 2026 at 10:00 – 12:00 and then 15:00 – 17:00 UK time2nd Teaching Weekend: Saturday 27th – Sunday 28th February 2027 at 10:00 -17:00 both days UK timeZoom Teaching with Lama Tsultrim: 6th June 2027 at 10:00 – 12:00 and then 15:00 – 17:00 UK time3rd Teaching Weekend: Saturday 25th – 26th September 2027 at 10:00 -17:00 both days UK timeCourse FeesThe 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 FundBodhicharya 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.What your booking includesAll 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 Tsultrim and sangha.Venue DetailsBodhicharya UK Buddhist Meditation CentreJacksons FieldNew RoadRochesterKentME1 1DXGetting HereCar 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, 700Railway 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 URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/clarifying-the-natural-state-1-year-training-course-in-mahamudra/100001995325370897 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Workshops, health-wellness, Nonprofit, virtual - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 7 hours - Location: Bodhicharya UK Buddhist Centre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Rochester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Bodhicharya UK Buddhist Centre - **lat**: 51.3823815 - **long**: 0.512196 - **full address**: Bodhicharya UK Buddhist Centre, New Road, Rochester, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Clarifying the Natural State – 1 Year Training Course in Mahamudra - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/3e1005d0f549743b208be42f3791f9497479aaa7b5ab225da82141799534af13-rimg-w474-h710-dc981828-gmir.jpg?v=1786519745 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Clarifying the Natural State - 1 Year Training Course in Mahamudra being held? - **A:** Clarifying the Natural State - 1 Year Training Course in Mahamudra takes place on Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 26 Sep, 2027 at 05:00 pm at Bodhicharya UK Buddhist Centre, New Road, Rochester, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Clarifying the Natural State - 1 Year Training Course in Mahamudra? - **A:** Clarifying the Natural State - 1 Year Training Course in Mahamudra is organized by Bodhicharya Kent. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Clarifying the Natural State - 1 Year Training Course in Mahamudra is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Rochester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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