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  • 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 […]

  • Experiential Mindfulness Course 4 March – 15 April

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

    This experiential course offers a blend of theoretical exploration and practical application, designed to deepen your understanding of Mindfulness.

    $750

  • Meditation Practice Day and Instructions

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

    During this practice day, Alan Muller will give brief instructions and reminders, but the emphasis will mainly be on actual sitting meditation, interspersed with some walking meditation. There will be some periods of guided meditation. Come for the day or join in for a specific session. "Human beings are afflicted by suffering, anguish, and a […]

  • 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, […]

    Free

  • Million MANIS 2025

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

    We 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—a powerful day in the Tibetan Buddhist calendar—falling on Wednesday, 11 June 2025.

    Free

  • 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.

    Free

  • Training the Mind for Mental Resilience with Lama Zangpo

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

    The purpose of mind training is to transform the way we relate to our experiences—especially difficult ones—so that instead of reacting with frustration, anger, or fear, we cultivate compassion, wisdom, and resilience.

    Free