Taking Refuge - Register your interest (registration period)

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Anyone wishing to take Refuge with Lama Shenpen as their preceptor is encouraged to focus first of all on working through Discovering the Heart of Buddhism (DHB). This training supports and deepens our understanding of how Lama Shenpen is guiding us to relate to vows and the commitment we are making.

Read more about the pathway for preparing to take Refuge:

Refuge Vow

Students wishing to take Refuge in 2026 (at the end of May 2026, around the time of Saga Dawa) should join the Mandala of Sacred Space practice stream starting this autumn. We are still finalising some of the details for this practice stream. For now you can register your interest above and we will keep you informed as dates and details are confirmed.

If you have any questions about taking vows please contact Gewar and Gangadevi Tara in the vows team - [email protected]ku.gro.sha@swov

 

If you feel drawn to taking a vow with Lama Shenpen, or are just interested in finding out more, we recommend reading through the Vows Booklet written by Lama Shenpen.