The Marvellous visit of Lhatsé Trülku Rinpoche and his family to Drala Jong

Rinpoche and his Sangyum are new and much loved friends of Ngak’chang Rinpoche and Khandro Déchen. They will be visiting each other often in the future and exchanging teachings.

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Ordination Retreat at Drala Jong

Last month the first ordination retreat took place at Drala Jong. Four students of Ngak’chang Rinpoche and Khandro Déchen took ordination into the Gö-kar-chang-lo’i-dé, the Sangha of non-celibate practitioners, sporting white skirts and uncut hair.

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Celebrating the 70th birthday of Ngak’chang Rinpoche

Ngak’chang Rinpoche will be 70 this year and it has been 50 years since he first journeyed to the Himalayas — where he became the disciple of Kyabjé Düd’jom Rinpoche Jig’drèl Yeshé Dorje.

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Drala Jong becomes a reality

The 11th September 2019 was a historic day in the life of the Aro gTér Lineage. On that day we exchanged contracts to buy Pant-y-Porthman Farm near Llandysul.

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About Drala Jong

Drala Jong is a place where human beings can discover the pleasure of existence – the pleasure that animates the sense fields and revitalises the Arts – and the art of living.

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Aro gTér Tradition

Lineage holder of the Aro gTer Buddhist tradition

The Aro gTér Tradition of the Nyingma Tradition of Buddhism is uniquely suited to the West, as its emphasis is on integration with the world of work, family life, and gender equality founded on active appreciation.

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