Charles Manson

Charles Manson

CHARLES MANSON was once a master woodcarver, who then spent several years as a Buddhist monk and meditation retreatant. He later studied at Harvard University where he received a master’s in theological studies. He currently works as a librarian for the Tibetan Collections at the Bodleian Library (Oxford University) and at the British Library in London.

Charles Manson

CHARLES MANSON was once a master woodcarver, who then spent several years as a Buddhist monk and meditation retreatant. He later studied at Harvard University where he received a master’s in theological studies. He currently works as a librarian for the Tibetan Collections at the Bodleian Library (Oxford University) and at the British Library in London.

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1-Day Retreat on 2nd Karmapa's meditations | Charles Manson | Online & @ The Buddhist Society (London)

November 14, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM UTC (05:00 AM to 1.00 PM EST ) | The Buddhist Society (London, founded 1924)

Day retreat on 2nd Karmapa's recommended meditations, 'Introduction to the 3 Kayas'. Karma Pakshi (1204-1283), the 2nd Karmapa, taught the meditations far and wide in his travels in Tibet, China, and Mongolia, even teaching at court to the Mongolian Emperors Mongke Khan & Kubilai Khan. The meditations involve breathing techniques and visualisation, and the sessions