Establishing Drala Jong
In 1977, His Holiness Dud’jom Rinpoche directed Ngak’chang Chögyam Rinpoche to work to preserve the white sangha, the gö-kar-chang-lo’i-dé, in the West.
Later on, Kyabjé Künzang Dorje Rinpoche said to a group of practitioners on pilgrimage to Nepal that in the West, having a physical centre was vital for the survival of a lineage.
The Drala Jong Appeal was launched to raise the necessary funds to purchase a property that would be the home of the Aro gTér. After 12 years of hard work and generous donations by members of the sangha and the public, Drala Jong was purchased in Llandysul, Camarthenshire
All the fun of the fair
7 May 2015
’ö-Dzin Tridral Samsara is a funfair where success rewards you with an inflatable hammer that you cannot use. Samsara is a funfair …
Düd’jom Rinpoche
6 May 2015
The Drala Jong project is being managed by Sang-ngak-chö-dzong, the UK charity of the Aro gTér lineage.The name Sang-ngak-chö-dzong …
Sponsored Wheelchair Walking for Drala Jong
2 May 2015
“I will be wheelchair walking 111 miles over the coming months. I will be doing this by going out daily, …
The Air element is complete
1 May 2015
We are delighted to announce that the total currently raised for Drala Jong has passed the £200,000 mark (when the …
Join Chris Haydon on his walk to Bird Rock
30 April 2015
You can stay up to date with Chris’s Drala Jong Fundraising Walk via his event page on Facebook. You can …
Walking from Cornwall to Bird’s Rock in Southern Snowdonia
15 April 2015
Hi, my name is Chris Haydon and I am taking on the challenge of a 300 or so mile walk …
A good reason to watch the World Cup
10 July 2014
At last there is a good reason to pay attention to the World Cup.In the spring Naljorma Dri’mèd bought …
Finnish what you started – Ravintolapaiva (Restaurant Day)
17 June 2014
For our first fundraising post of the Tibetan New Year we turn to Elina, Alex and Marika’s Finnish Food Extravaganza …
The Year of the Wood Stallion
18 March 2014
The Year of the Water Snake was a difficult and challenging time for many members of the Aro Sangha and …
Over the Hills and Far Away
20 November 2013
Robert Togden 1996 – 2013
Today we remember a dear friend and supporter of the Drala Jong appeal, Robert Togden. Robert passed away last week, …
Iza ‘nother roaring success
11 August 2013
Some of you may have seen the tabloid headlines back in May ‘Iza no Mirekal – the finest food in …
Fundraising Dinner – Saturday 11th May – Bristol
1 April 2013
Art and appreciation are limited only by our human imagination. Art permeates all the sense fields, and as Chögyam Trungpa …
Green Man Marathon Update – Don’t Panic – Mirek is Fine!
1 July 2012
First of all, and most importantly, I want to start by letting the readership know that Mirek is perfectly fine …
Green Man Challenge
22 June 2012
On Saturday June 30th – fifteen apprentices and friends of the Aro Tradition will be undertaking the Green Man Challenge …
No More Songs? (Interview – Part IV)
17 September 2011
Ngak’chang Rinpoche & Khandro Déchen Q: Rinpoche, I hate to ask this question – as I suspect I know your answer . . . and …
‘Unless you are an imbecile. . .’ (Drala Jong Interview – Part III)
13 September 2011
Ngak’chang Rinpoche & Khandro Déchen Q: What sort of location do you have in mind?KD: It depends on how much money we raise. It depends …
The Drala Jong Interview – Part II
29 July 2011
Ngak’chang Rinpoche & Khandro Déchen Q: What sorts of teachings would a residential centre allow – would there be something new that isn’t currently possible …
The Drala Jong Interview – Part I
24 July 2011
Ngak’chang Rinpoche & Khandro Déchen Q: What will Drala Jong be used for?Ngak’chang Chögyam Rinpoche [NCR]: Buddhism!
Q: [Laughs] Sorry, silly question. What I really meant …
Drala Jong – Dud’jom Rinpoche & 1977
23 February 2008
In 1977 His Holiness Dud’jom Rinpoche gave direction to Ngak’chang Chögyam Rinpoche that he must work to preserve the gendun …
Why now? Kyabjé Kunzang Dorje Rinpoche & Jomo Samphel
5 February 2008
Whilst the original inspiration for the foundation of Sang-ngak-chö-dzong came from His Holiness Dud’jom Rinpoche, the idea of having our …Forthcoming events:
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