Buddhism
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Awakening Courage and Compassion: An Introduction to Green Tara Practice with Lama Zangpo
Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaJoin us for a gentle introduction to the Green Tara practice, one of the most beloved and accessible practices in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Green Tara is revered as the feminine embodiment of enlightened activity and swift compassion. For centuries, practitioners have turned to her for protection from fears, obstacles, and inner turmoil. “The beloved […]
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The Jewel Ornament of Liberation Study Group
Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaThis is an ongoing monthly study group, facilitated by Alan Muller. We will study the text The Jewel Ornament of Liberation, by Je Gampopa, which is one of the five most important texts of the Karma Kagyu lineage.
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Introduction to Buddhism
Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaIn this talk we will go through the outline of the Buddha's teachings, his journey to enlightenment and other important aspects on the Buddhist path.
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Diamond Mind – Meditation Course
Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaMeditation is inherently simple. We do not need to import anything new into the mind.
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Remembering Akong Tulku Rinpoche
Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaCommemoration of the Parinirvana of Akong Tulku Rinpoche We warmly invite you to join us on Sunday, 5 October, for a special screening of the film Akong – A Remarkable Life, held in honour of the Parinirvana of Akong Tulku Rinpoche. KSDJ Temple, 43 Floss Street, Kensington +27 62 913 4436 johannesbug@kagyu.org.za 10:30 am: Film Screening: […]
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Skilfull Meditation with Ani Lhamo
The Kagyu Lineage is often called the ‘Practice Lineage’. It offers a huge range of mind training methods. What are they and why do they exist? What are their various benefits? We will take a look at some methods: prayer, contemplation, spiritual music, the use of musical instruments, dance, and some of the many forms […]
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Sunday Sessions Q&A with Lama Yeshe Rinpoche
Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaThis is a special opportunity to receive direct guidance from Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche.
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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.