CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

22 Dec 2020

Although everyone hoped that the Coronavirus pandemic would have subsided by now, sadly we are in the grip of another wave of infections.

In view of this situation, the trustees of Rokpa Trust have decided that for the safety of everyone, Samye Ling and Samye Dzong centres should remain closed until we can be certain it is safe to open again.

Now that vaccinations against the virus are becoming available, we will wait until all the residents of Samye Ling have been vaccinated. Only then can we be sure that everyone, especially residents who are elderly or vulnerable, will be safe and fully protected against the virus.

We will let you know when it becomes possible for Samye Ling to reopen safely.

Meantime we ask for your patience and understanding and wish that you all remain safe and well.

The Buddhist principle is to be everybody's friend, not to have any enemy.

Meditation means simple acceptance.

Only the impossible is worth doing.

Whenever we see something which could be done to bring benefit to others, no matter how small, we should do it.

Freedom is not something you look for outside of yourself. Freedom is within you.

Hasten slowly, you will soon arrive.

It doesn’t matter whatever comes, stop judging and it won’t bother you.

Whatever obstacles arise, if you deal with them through kindness without trying to escape then you have real freedom.

To tame ourselves is the only way we can change and improve the world.

I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.

In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher.

Strive always to be as kind, gentle and caring as possible towards all forms of sentient life.

Every sentient being is equal to the Buddha.

Wherever and whenever we can, we should develop compassion at once.

Reminding ourselves of how others suffer and mentally putting ourselves in their place, will help awaken our compassion.

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