TYBSC (UK) PAGE

Patron: His Holiness Menri Trizin Rinpoche, Spiritual Head of the Bon Tradition.

Founder and Spiritual Director:

Lama Khemsar Rinpoche

Aims of the TYBSC (UK)

Whilst teaching Yungdrung Bön in India, Rinpoche was constantly approached by westerners keen to learn more about the tradition and to benefit from its teachings. As a result, in 1993, he accepted an invitation to go to Europe to teach. In March of that year he founded the first ever Tibetan Yungdrung Bön Study Centre - TYBSC (UK)- and subsequently on 2^nd March 1994, coinciding with the first day of the Tibetan New Year, the centre gained recognition as a Scottish charity. The aim of TYBSC (UK) is to preserve this ancient spiritual tradition and cultural heritage of Tibet and the Tibetan people, which is in grave danger of diminishing, and to make its profound teachings available to the general public. Although many thousands of years old, the teachings are particularly relevant in these times since the ancient wisdom they contain teaches us unconditional love and compassion –qualities which are essential in a world so often full of conflict and materialism. Such teachings also provide us with a tool kit with which we can transform even the most negative of experiences into something positive.

In order to make the teachings as widely available as possible, TYBSC (UK) arranges regular teachings, practice retreats and other events. These are open to all, regardless of faith, creed, gender and experience. Rinpoche firmly believes that as common themes run through all spiritual paths, it is possible to use his teachings to complement other paths, and vice versa. TYBSC (UK) also hopes to set up a translation project and library of Bönpo texts, within a central base, in an effort to provide an environment where spiritual practitioners and academic students may have access to Bönpo texts and visiting Lamas. However texts need to be purchased from Tibet, India and Nepal, as there are very few Bönpo texts translated into English at present.

AN APPEAL FOR HELP:

TYBSC (UK) does not currently own any property, although it has a temporary base in a rented property in Bushey, (Hertfordshire) which its Rinpoche and its members transformed into a simple temple. It also has bases in Scotland, Wales and Carlisle. From these places regular teachings, meditations and practices take place. TYBSC (UK) hopes to acquire a suitable permanent property, which will enable it to become an educational, cultural and spiritual centre.

The TYBSC (UK) is a young charity and has little means to help us preserve this spiritual heritage. If you are in a position to help in any way – e.g. sponsorship; giving your time; helping with fund-raising events; donating resources for the library project; providing venues from which retreats or practice groups might be held; donating equipment for which you no longer have a use – e.g. computers, photocopiers etc. or can provide access to such facilities – such help would be most welcome. Financial donations – no matter how small – are also most gratefully received "as it is from small droplets that the mighty ocean grows".

TYBSC Mission Statement:

The purpose of the centre shall be the preservation and advancement of the Tibetan Yungdrung Bön Spiritual Tradition.

Charity Number SCO23439

UK TREASURER: Sarah German (TYBSC Treasurer), 40 Liddle Close, Lowry Hill, Carlisle, CA3 ODS, England. E.mail: yeshelhamo@tiscali.co.uk Tel: 01228-549834 or 07815 190476 (mob)