Students' Comments
from previous Summer Retreats
"Having been a student of Sifu since 1989, I continue to
marvel at the sheer joy and compassion that Sifu demonstrates in everything
he touches and in his every teaching."
- Kunzang Namgyal (Management Consultant)
"There is a constant serenity surrounding Sifu
which you cannot help but absorb. Joy, peace and tranquillity are the
tangible benefits which you get to take home with you."
- Paul Dadson (Business Analyst)
"Perhaps the most striking thing is the great
depth of peace and tranquillity that I experienced. At the time it
felt totally natural, but now I realise how rare these moments are in this world."
- Alistair Robinson (Gardener)
"A wonderful experience which opened the door for
much happiness."
- Ani Jampal Lhamo (Librarian)
“Sifu’s teaching helped me to realise just
how important it is for us all to be attentive to all the thoughts, deeds and
words that we manifest daily, for it is they which dictate our
spiritual growth.”
- Kate Hames (Reflexologist)
"An opportunity to learn about ourselves, to
discover answers to long-standing questions and to experience
how joyful and meaningful life can be."
- Tenzin Sangpo (Energy Assessor)
"The positive influence of the retreat on my body
and mind is still with me to this day.”
- Emma Temporal (Instrumental Teacher)
"Sifu's teachings enable me to become aware of
areas that I could improve in my life. I now feel more positive and
happier in everything I do."
- Brian Percy (Teacher)
"The retreat was an experience unparalleled by
any other in my life, it was a great privilege to witness the true power of
Dharma teaching and prayer vividly brought to life through
Sifu."
- Baron Power (Textile Design)
"What a rare opportunity this had been and how
very fortunate we all were to have participated in such an
event."
- Pauline Colvin (Counsellor)
"The retreat takes care not merely of my body but
most importantly my spiritual well-being.”
- Ani Namgyal Lhamo (Child Minder)
"Sifu brings clarity to everything he
teaches. His compassionate and practical approach never disappoints, and the
guidance reaches far beyond those two weeks."
- Emmanuel Hamon (Office Administrator)
“The whole retreat was imbued with a sense of
peace and healing joy that touched everyone and everything."
- Gavin Casey (Software Engineer)
"I find huge inspiration in simply being around
Sifu. Looking back at how much I have changed since that two
weeks, I can feel joy at the thought of returning again
this year."
- Nyima Drayang (School Teacher)
"Each summer retreat has been more wonderful than
the last."
- Ani Wodzer Drolma (School Teacher)
"I went to the retreat to put life on pause but
was introduced to teachings with far greater value than I ever
imagined."
- Dorje Gyaltsen (Company President)
"Being with Sifu and seeing his living example of
what it means to be humble, sincere and grateful is a motivating force
which propels me to develop the appropriate conduct which generates
the conditions for bringing peace and happiness into my life."
- Dawa Loday (Language Teacher)
"The retreat proved that in the presence of
a true spiritual teacher, there is no such thing as the impossible. There
was nothing Sifu did not deal with, not just spiritual guidance, but also resolving
ordinary life difficulties, from relationships to business, and not just for his
students but for everyone whose life he touched in any way during the time of the retreat."
- Ani Ngodrup Drolma (Hospital Administrator)
To know more about the reflections of students from the Pathgate Summer Retreat, click here to read "Reflections on the Pathgate Institute of Buddhist Studies Summer Retreat".
