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SUMMARY:Million MANIS 2025
DESCRIPTION:One Million Mani Mantras Project\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nStarting on Saga Dawa Düchen – 11 June 2025 \nEnd date: 8 October 2025 \nWe invite you to join us in reciting and collecting Mani Mantras with the shared goal of reaching one million mantras. This meaningful project begins on Saga Dawa Düchen— one of the four Wheel Days in the Tibetan Buddhist calendar— which falls on Wednesday\, 11 June in 2025. We will finish on the 8th of October 2025\, the anniversary of Akong Rinpoche’s parinirvana. \nWhether you’re on your meditation cushion or standing in a queue\, your Om Mani Padme Hum counts. Everyone who participates will share in the merit of the entire million recitations. \nNow in its fourth year\, this project is dedicated to: \n\nThe swift return of Akong Tulku Rinpoche\nThe health and long life of Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche\nThe benefit of all sentient beings\n\nWe will begin on the full moon of the fourth lunar month\, known as Saga Dawa\, the holiest month in Tibetan Buddhism. It commemorates the birth\, enlightenment\, and parinirvana of the Buddha. During this sacred time\, virtuous deeds—such as prayer\, generosity\, and refraining from harm—are especially encouraged and believed to be multiplied many times over. \nHow to Participate: \n\nRecord your mantra count and send it to: johannesburg@kagyu.org.za\nOr enter your total directly on this form.\nYou may also dedicate your recitations to individuals by adding their names to the prayer list\n\nLet us come together as a community in compassion and aspiration. Every mantra counts! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://kagyu.org.za/johannesburg/event/million-manis-2025/
LOCATION:Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple\, 43 Floss Street\, Kensington\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2094\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Community,Compassion Practice,Dharma,Meditation,Mindfulness,Pujas
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SUMMARY:Blessing and Dharma Talk with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche 4 Sep 2025
DESCRIPTION:World-renowned meditation master Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche will be in South Africa for the first time from 27 August to 7 September. We are honoured to host Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche at our temple for a blessing and a Dharma Talk on Thursday morning\, 4 September. \nDate: Thursday\, 4 September\nTime: 11h00 AM– 13h30 PM\nEvent: Blessing and Dharma Talk\nVenue: KSD Johannesburg Temple\, 43 Floss Street\, Kensington\, Johannesburg \n11:00 – 11:30 Arrival and Settling \n11:30 Welcoming of Rinpoche \n11:45 – 12:10 Blessing \n12:15 – 13:30 Dharma Talk \n13:30 Bring and Share Lunch \nNo cost\, but Dana for Rinpoche is appreciated. \nPlease RSVP:\nEmail: johannesburg@kagyu.org.za\nWA: +27 62 913 4436 \nYongey Mingyur Rinpoche is renowned for his ability to make meditation accessible to everyone\, regardless of background or beliefs.\nHe is a bestselling author whose book The Joy of Living became a New York Times bestseller and has been translated into over 20 languages.\nHis unique approach combines time-tested practices with cutting-edge neuroscience.  Research conducted at the University of Wisconsin revealed extraordinary effects of his  meditation techniques on brain function\, with results featured in National Geographic and\nTime magazine.\nMost uniquely\, his teachings weave together his own personal experiences\, which include using meditation techniques to overcome panic attacks and a near-death experience during a wandering retreat\, with modern scientific research. This combination creates practical tools\nfor cultivating happiness and well-being in our fast-paced\, stress-filled world.\nRinpoche inspires millions by sharing evidence-based methods that require no religious background—just minutes of daily practice can lead to reduced anxiety\, greater happiness\, and improved focus in both personal and professional life.  His works Joyful Wisdom and In Love with the World explore personal transformation\, resilience\, and his profound near-death experience. His acclaimed TED Talk demonstrates\nwhy meditation is easier than most people think. For a more detailed biography of Rinpoche\, see here. \nThis visit is organised by Tergar South Africa. The visit will bring the founder of the worldwide Tergar Meditation Community\, which\noperates centres across six continents\, to Cape Town and Johannesburg for a series of talks\, courses\, and retreats.For full details of his visit\, please see here. \nTergar SA will also be hosting a public talk with Rinpoche at Wits as follows \nDate: Wednesday\, 3 September\nTime: 18h00 – 20h30\nEvent: Meditation for life\, work and purpose\nVenue: Wits Campus\, Braamfontein\, Johannesburg \nThis public lecture explores practical meditation techniques for bringing clarity and purpose to both personal and professional life. Mingyur Rinpoche will demonstrate methods for transforming daily challenges into opportunities for mental clarity and renewed focus\, addressing stress\, overwhelm\, and burnout while helping participants discover deeper meaning in their everyday experiences. \nIn our high-pressure world of deadlines\, expectations\, and endless distractions\, Mingyur Rinpoche offers something revolutionary: practical techniques that transform stress into clarity\, overwhelm into focus\, and burnout into renewed purpose. The session is designed for both newcomers to meditation and experienced practitioners seeking to deepen their understanding of contemplative practice in daily life. \nCost: From R199\nBookings: Quicket \nPlease note this event is organised by Tergar SA. They have kindly offered a 15% discount for our members. Please enter this code\, exactly as written\, when booking: KSD-JHB@
URL:https://kagyu.org.za/johannesburg/event/blessing-and-dharma-talk-with-yongey-mingyur-rinpoche-4-sep-2025/
LOCATION:Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple\, 43 Floss Street\, Kensington\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2094\, South Africa
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