Assistant Lama
| Posting date: | 26 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 June 2026 |
| Location: | B16 9BH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Birmingham Karma Ling |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BKL/JCP/23.05.26 |
Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION: ASSISTANT LAMA
JOB TITLE: Assistant Lama
REPORTING TO: Centre Trustees
JOB PURPOSE: To assist the resident Lama of Birmingham Karma Ling
Buddhist Centre in his spiritual and temporal duties
CONTEXT: Birmingham Karma Ling has been a centre of learning,
meditation and spiritual support for over 40 years
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• To assist in providing spiritual guidance for the Centre in line with the Palpung Sherabling tradition of Tibetan Buddhism under the spiritual direction of H H Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa
•. To assist the centre teacher and trustees to ensure the Centre follows the principles and practice of the Palpung Sherabling tradition
•. To provide assistance and guidance for Centre users as appropriate
•. To continue to develop their own spiritual practice and knowledge
•. To maintain and develop the relationship between the Centre and Palpung Sherabling Tibetan Buddhist Monastery
•. To abide by the key policies for the Centre including Safeguarding and Health and Safety
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
Candidates must:
•. Be a follower of H H Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa
•. Have completed at least one 3 year, 3 month, 3 day formal Buddhist retreat with an authorised teacher from the Palpung Sherabling Tibetan Buddhist tradition
•. Have a thorough knowledge of written and spoken Tibetan language
GENERAL INFORMATION
The post is offered as a full-time position. In accordance with Buddhist principles no salary will be paid to the successful candidate [as monks serve unconditionally]. However, food and accommodation will be provided free of charge
This position does not qualify for the national minimum wage as the successful candidate would be a resident member of a religious community
Applications via email:
bhamkling@gmail.com
Ref: BKK/JCP/23.05.26
Closing date for applications 25.06.26
JOB TITLE: Assistant Lama
REPORTING TO: Centre Trustees
JOB PURPOSE: To assist the resident Lama of Birmingham Karma Ling
Buddhist Centre in his spiritual and temporal duties
CONTEXT: Birmingham Karma Ling has been a centre of learning,
meditation and spiritual support for over 40 years
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• To assist in providing spiritual guidance for the Centre in line with the Palpung Sherabling tradition of Tibetan Buddhism under the spiritual direction of H H Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa
•. To assist the centre teacher and trustees to ensure the Centre follows the principles and practice of the Palpung Sherabling tradition
•. To provide assistance and guidance for Centre users as appropriate
•. To continue to develop their own spiritual practice and knowledge
•. To maintain and develop the relationship between the Centre and Palpung Sherabling Tibetan Buddhist Monastery
•. To abide by the key policies for the Centre including Safeguarding and Health and Safety
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
Candidates must:
•. Be a follower of H H Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa
•. Have completed at least one 3 year, 3 month, 3 day formal Buddhist retreat with an authorised teacher from the Palpung Sherabling Tibetan Buddhist tradition
•. Have a thorough knowledge of written and spoken Tibetan language
GENERAL INFORMATION
The post is offered as a full-time position. In accordance with Buddhist principles no salary will be paid to the successful candidate [as monks serve unconditionally]. However, food and accommodation will be provided free of charge
This position does not qualify for the national minimum wage as the successful candidate would be a resident member of a religious community
Applications via email:
bhamkling@gmail.com
Ref: BKK/JCP/23.05.26
Closing date for applications 25.06.26