Buddhism
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Four Ways to Change the Mind – Part 1
Guided Contemplations on The Four Ways to Change the Mind These contemplations focus on the Preciousness of Human Life, emphasising the rarity and potential of a human birth, Death and Impermanence, highlighting the transient nature of all things; the Law of Karma, recognising the inevitable cause and effect of actions; and the Disadvantages of Cyclic […]
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Dreams and Such Stuff with Dónal Creedon
Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaAccording to the Buddhadharma, 'the view', how we see ourselves and the world, is crucial. It is the point where suffering begins and ends.
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Four Ways to Change the Mind – Part 2
Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaIntro and guided contemplations on karma, cause and effect and the disadvantages of cyclic existence.
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Meditation Morning
Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaLoving-kindness meditation is a mindfulness practice designed to cultivate compassion, self-love, and universal friendliness by directing well-wishes toward oneself and others.
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Meditation Morning
Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaIn tonglen practice, we visualise taking in the pain of others with every in-breath and sending out whatever will benefit them on the out-breath. In the process, we become liberated from age- old patterns of selfishness.
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Refuge and Precepts with Lama Yeshe Rinpoche
Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaWe are delighted that Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche will offer Refuge and Precepts before he flies back to Scotland.
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Meditation Morning
Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaLoving-kindness meditation is a mindfulness practice designed to cultivate compassion, self-love, and universal friendliness by directing well-wishes toward oneself and others.
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Morning Guided Meditation 26 July
Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaMorning guided meditation With Alan Muller Loving kindness meditation serves as a powerful antidote to anger, hatred, and fear. Join us for an hour of guided meditations. 10:00 – 11:00 Guided sitting and walking meditation No cost for this session but Dana for the facilitator and the centre are welcome. Alan Muller took refuge […]
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Getting to Know Buddhism
Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaThe basic principles of Buddhism will be explained, with time set aside for contemplation and meditation. There will also be an opportunity to discuss the topics covered and ask questions.
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Meeting Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion
Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaAn evening of instruction on the practice of Four-Armed Chenrezig (Avalokiteśvara), the embodiment of boundless compassion.