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  • Chenrézik Practice Day

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    Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

    To commemorate Chöje Akong Tulku Rinpoche on this anniversary of his passing, we will be holding an in-person day of Chenrezik Practice in the Shrine room. You are welcome to join in any session or all the sessions. The Puja sessions will be led by Alan Muller. "A wonderful gift we can give the Buddha’s […]

  • Million Mani Accumulation

    Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

    One Million Mani Project 2024 We will be reciting and collecting Mani Mantras until we reach One Million Mantras starting on the Wheel Day of Saga Dawa Düchen. All who take part will receive the merit of a million manis. Count your mantras, whether on the cushion, or standing in a queue, and add them […]

  • Sunday Morning Programme in Commemoration of Akong Rinpoche

    Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

    Please join us for a special event this coming Sunday, 6 October, when we will remember Akong Rinpoche, and conclude our 1 Million Mani Project. Alan Muller will give a talk on the Role of the Lama in Tibetan Buddhism from 10 am. We will have tea together (please bring some treats to share), and […]

  • KSD Johannesburg Temple Opening February 2025

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    Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

    KSD Johannesburg, a Tibetan Buddhist centre for meditation, came into being in 1994, through the foresight of Akong Tulku Rinpoche, and his representative in Africa, Rob Nairn. Akong Rinpoche wanted a Dharma centre on every corner to bring peace and harmony by providing access to practices such as mindfulness, meditation, and mind training, in order […]

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  • Losar Celebration – Tea, Treats and a Talk

    Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

    Join us on Sunday, 2nd March, for  Tea, Treats and a Talk as we celebrate Losar - Tibetan New year

  • Sunday Sessions: Stories of Miracles and Rabbits

    Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

    A monthly Sunday morning gathering with meditation, a talk, tea and Chenrezik Prayers. Please bring a plate of treats for tea. Topic: Stories of Miracles and Rabbits with Alan Muller As our first once-a-month Sunday programme falls on Easter Sunday, we will look at some stories of miracles and rabbits relating to Buddha Shakyamuni. Schedule: […]

  • Chenrezik Instructions and Practice Day

    Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

    Alan Muller will give some instructions on the Chenrezig practice, but the emphasis will mainly be on getting familiar with the meditation through having time for actual practice. The day will also include some guided visualisations. Come for the day or join in for a specific session. "If we speak of Chenrezig as a practice, […]

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  • Saga Dawa Düchen Celebration with Lama Zangpo

    Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

    We warmly invite you to a joyful evening of Chenrezik Practice on the sacred full moon day of Saga Dawa Düchen, one of the most spiritually significant days in the Tibetan Buddhist calendar.

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