Sarum College – The Lotus and Cross
More than 50 people spent a day at Sarum College, where Bishop Declan
is a trustee, exploring the relationships between Christian and Tibetan
Buddhist monastic traditions.
Members of the two faith traditions came together in discussion, shared personal experiences, and helped the participants to acquire a deeper understanding of their spiritual wisdom.
During the day, as well as presentations, readings and discussion, there were workshops on different aspects of Tibetan monastic art. Tibetan onks from the Tashi Lhunpo monastery made a sand mandala, and led workshops on music, prayer flags, calligraphy, masks and costumes.
The course was led by Father Aldhelm Cameron-Brown, Dom Christopher Greener, Geshe Tashe Tsering and Kachen Lobzang Tushkor. It was held as part of Sarum College’s educational programme, exploring Christian Spirituality and its relationships with other faith traditions.
Sarum College is an independent ecumenical Christian centre for learning, hospitality and spiritual growth based at 19 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EE. Sarum College receives no regular funding from churches or other public bodies, and is a registered charity (no. 309501).
Tashi Lhunpo Monastery was founded in the 15th century by the first Dalai Lama. It is one of the ‘Great Six’ monasteries of the Gelugpa order of Tibetan Buddhism. Re-established in exile in 1959, following HH the Dalai Lama’s escape from Tibet, the monsatery is now home to about 250 monks.
Details of the course leaders:
Father Aldhelm Cameron Brown OSB is a member of the UK/Irish Commission for Monastic Interfaith Dialogue, and Master of Oblates in Prinknash Abbey near Gloucester.
Dom Christopher Greener OSB joined Douai Abbey in 1999 and has looked after the monsatery’s bees for six years.
Geshe Tashe Tsering was born in Tibet. Since 1994 he has been resident teacher at the Jamyang Buddhist Centre in London
Kachen Lobzang Tushkor was born in Ladakh and was ordained when he was 10 years old. He is the Omze or Chant Leader of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery.
Stephen Hackett
Useful URL : http://www.sarum.ac.uk
Members of the two faith traditions came together in discussion, shared personal experiences, and helped the participants to acquire a deeper understanding of their spiritual wisdom.
During the day, as well as presentations, readings and discussion, there were workshops on different aspects of Tibetan monastic art. Tibetan onks from the Tashi Lhunpo monastery made a sand mandala, and led workshops on music, prayer flags, calligraphy, masks and costumes.
The course was led by Father Aldhelm Cameron-Brown, Dom Christopher Greener, Geshe Tashe Tsering and Kachen Lobzang Tushkor. It was held as part of Sarum College’s educational programme, exploring Christian Spirituality and its relationships with other faith traditions.
Sarum College is an independent ecumenical Christian centre for learning, hospitality and spiritual growth based at 19 The Close, Salisbury SP1 2EE. Sarum College receives no regular funding from churches or other public bodies, and is a registered charity (no. 309501).
Tashi Lhunpo Monastery was founded in the 15th century by the first Dalai Lama. It is one of the ‘Great Six’ monasteries of the Gelugpa order of Tibetan Buddhism. Re-established in exile in 1959, following HH the Dalai Lama’s escape from Tibet, the monsatery is now home to about 250 monks.
Details of the course leaders:
Father Aldhelm Cameron Brown OSB is a member of the UK/Irish Commission for Monastic Interfaith Dialogue, and Master of Oblates in Prinknash Abbey near Gloucester.
Dom Christopher Greener OSB joined Douai Abbey in 1999 and has looked after the monsatery’s bees for six years.
Geshe Tashe Tsering was born in Tibet. Since 1994 he has been resident teacher at the Jamyang Buddhist Centre in London
Kachen Lobzang Tushkor was born in Ladakh and was ordained when he was 10 years old. He is the Omze or Chant Leader of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery.
Stephen Hackett
Useful URL : http://www.sarum.ac.uk
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