Yogic Song

As well as silent sitting meditation we also practice Yogic Song. 

The Aro practices of Yogic song are mainly short and simple. They can be learned relatively quickly and easily so that we can always have practice at our disposal. This simplicity, however, can be deceptive. The subtlety of the variations in yang need to be practised.

The core practices of Aro are: the Seven Line Song of Padmasambhava (Dorje Tsig-dün) to various tunes; the mantras of Padmasambhava and Yeshé Tsogyel; the Lama’i Naljor of Ma-gÇig Labdrön; the long life mantra of Padmasambhava and Mandarava; and long-life wish-paths.

To learn more, and to listen to the sung practices, please see Ngakma Nor'dzin's teaching on the practice of Yogic Song on the Arobuddhism.org website. 

The Teachings of the Aro gTér Lineage

The teachings given at Aro Ling Cardiff come from the Aro gTér Lineage.

The Aro gTér Lineage is a Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhist tradition whose unusual characteristics make it singularly appropriate for many Westerners. The Aro gTér is principally concerned with transforming our experience of everyday being, rather than achieving an esoteric or spiritualised mode of existence. Our aim is to engender cheerful courage, perceptive consideration, sincere determination, natural gallantry, graciousness, creativity, and spaciousness.

To learn more about the lineage please visit Arobuddhism.org . This site contains a wealth of teachings from the Aro Lineage.  There is also a comprehensive encyclopaedia at Aroencyclopaedia.org . Finally for a directory of all out websites, please see Aroter.org .

Please see our Meetup page for our calendar of events which includes regular meditation group and teaching events.

Natural Heroism - Saturday, June 21, 2014

Natural Heroism—and the martial arts associated with this principle—enable us to discover ourselves as heroes and heroines. We can discover strength and fearlessness, whilst also embracing gallantry, gentleness and honour.

Ngakma Sang-gyé will demonstrate the physical practices associated with Natural Heroism. She is a practitioner of Tactile Responsiveness Therapy—Tibetan Massage—and has over 20 years experience massaging people from all walks of life and levels of fitness and health.

At this series of Saturday morning sessions you can sample a range of Vajrayana teachings and activities. These Saturday sampler sessions start at the beginning of May 2014 and run through till July. Each one runs from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Supervised children welcome and most of the sessions are suitable for them to enjoy joining in. Do come along and find out about a variety of subjects.

Cost: adults £10, children £3 concessions available

We hope to see you soon. Please come along and enjoy Aro Ling Cardiff, the Buddhist Centre in the heart of Whitchurch Village - just behind Chambers Estate Agents.

June Newsletter

Aro Ling Cardiff – June

We are now settled into our new opening hours at Aro Ling Cardiff

 

Tuesday - Meditation Group, 19:00 - 20:30
Wednesday - open during the day
Thursday - open during the day
Friday - open during the day
Saturday - open 10:00 - 12:00
Sunday - closed
Monday - closed
(Sometimes other commitments mean our centre cannot be staffed, but usually we are able to open these times.)

Call in any time during these opening hours to see us, browse the library, practise meditation or just to enjoy the beautiful, peaceful space that is Aro Ling Cardiff. Nor'dzin will lead you in a meditation session if you wish, or make you a cup of tea and chat.

Please do like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Linkedin and Meetup, and check out the blog. We have just posted a rather fabulous virtual tour image of Aro Ling Cardiff. Experience our gompa in 3D.

The Saturday morning sampler sessions continue into June as follows:
June 07 sKu-mNyé: Tibetan yoga
June 14 Tibetan medicine: Aro pulse diagnosis
June 21 Natural Heroism: martial art & yoga
£10 adults, £3 children  10:00 - 12:00

We hope to see you soon. Please come along and enjoy Aro Ling Cardiff, the Buddhist Centre in the heart of Whitchurch Village.

The colours of Aro Ling Cardiff

The shrine room is decorated in the colours of a traditional Nyingma gompa. The ceiling is a deep blue – the colour of a clear Himalayan sky. Below this is a deep area of yellow – the colour of sunlight. Then there are two stripes, one of orange and one of green – the colours of sunlight and foliage. The lower part of the wall is a deep red – the earthy colour of soil and rock.

When people hear of the colours of the shrine room they sometimes express concern that it will be a rather dark room and a little claustrophobic with so many strong colours. However, on entering the room they are surprised to discover that it has a bright and airy atmosphere. Because the colours used are the natural colours of the landscape, the effect is light and relaxing. The colours of the room lift one’s spirits and are in no way oppressive.— Ngakma Nor'dzin

Amulet Making Workshop at Aro Ling Cardiff - Saturday, May 24, 2014

Amulets are traditionally made to contain beneficial prayers, mantra, or medicine. They can be worn, hung in your home, and given to people to benefit yourself, others or the environment. There are many intricate and beautiful designs. In this workshop you will learn how to make a simple amulet to take home.

Ngakpa Nor’dzin will lead this session. She is an experienced practitioner of the crafts connected to Vajrayana practice, and explains the methods clearly and precisely. This workshop is suitable for children who will delight in making their own amulet.

The workshop starts at 10am on  Saturday, May 24, 2014.  All materials are provided. Adult £10.00/Child £3

For more information and to book a place please see Meetup

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This is one of a series of Saturday morning sessions where you can sample a range of Vajrayana teachings and activities. These Saturday sampler sessions start at the beginning of May 2014 and run through till July. Each one runs from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Supervised children welcome and most of the sessions are suitable for them to enjoy joining in. Do come along and find out about a variety of subjects. See our Meetup calendar for more information.

We also meet every Tuesday evening at 7pm for Meditation practice. 

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Aro Ling Cardiff
rear of 35 Merthyr Road (Chambers), Whitchurch, Cardiff CF14 1DB ‎(map)
070 9201 0756
aro.ling.cardiff@gmail.com

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May Newsletter

Aro Ling Cardiff – May

We are back from our pilgrimage in Nepal and look forward to welcoming you at Aro Ling Cardiff soon.

Call in any time during the day Wednesday, Thursday or Friday. Aro Ling Cardiff is available for you to enjoy personal practice, meditation, a quiet space, to browse the library books, or to share a chat and a cuppa with Ngakma Nor’dzin.
You will always be made welcome.

Meditation group: 
Tuesday evenings 7 – 8:30, all welcome; requested donation £5

Saturday Samplers – 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon,
donation requested £10 adults, £3 children

May 03: meditation – what is it, why do it? – with Ngakma Nor’dzin

- an opportunity to find out about the many types of meditation, posture and practice, and to ask all your questions.

May 10: namkha – weaving thread crosses – with Ngakma Shé-zèr

- an enjoyable spiritual craft; learn about the elements earth, water, fire, air and space, and weave their colours.

May 17: photography – visual awareness – with Ngakpa ’ö-Dzin

- Ngakpa ’ö-Dzin has been taking a photograph every day for over three years; learn how such a simple practice could enhance awareness of the visual sense-field.

May 24: amulets – woven designs – with Ngakma Nor’dzin

- amulets are connected with medical practice and are used to contain mantra or herbs; the designs are intricate and beautiful; learn how to make one to take home.

May 31: music, song & instruments 

- have fun discovering the instruments and songs of the Vajra orchestra; have a try playing cymbals, bells, drums, horns and conch shells and learn beautiful Vajra melodies.

June 07: sKu-mNyé (Tibetan Yoga) – with Naljorma Dzü’drül

- sKu-mNyé is more dynamic than hatha yoga and uses unusual combinations of muscles and movements that subtly effect the body, mind and our energy.

June 17: Tibetan medicine – Aro system – with Ngakma Nor’dzin

- Tibetan medicine is intrinsically entwined with spirituality; balancing the three humours can enhance well-being and promote good health; learn about pulse diagnosis, sound echo diagnosis and elemental analysis.

Therapy: contact Aro Ling Cardiff for details and to book an appointment

• Tibetan Energy Balancing
• Relaxation & Self-Healing

Aro Ling Cardiff

rear of 35 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 1DB

aro.ling.cardiff@gmail.com

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