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SUMMARY:Training the Mind for Mental Resilience with Lama Zangpo
DESCRIPTION:A Weekend Introduction to Lojong \nLojong\, a Tibetan Buddhist practice\, literally means mind training  –  Lo means “mind” and jong means “to train.”  Its purpose 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. \nAt the heart of lojong are 59 slogans or aphorisms\, originally compiled by the 12th-century teacher Geshe Chekawa. These slogans are not just philosophical ideas—they are practical instructions for daily life. They help practitioners shift their perspective from self-centeredness to a broader awareness rooted in empathy and kindness. \nIn our fast-paced\, stressful world\, lojong offers a powerful toolkit for building mental resilience. Rather than just managing stress\, it helps transform the mind at its root—changing how we perceive\, react\, and relate to the world. \nYou don’t need to be a Buddhist to benefit from mind training. Its principles align with modern psychological approaches to emotional regulation\, cognitive reframing\, and compassion-based living. It’s as much about practical mental training as it is about spiritual growth. \nProgramme\nSaturday 14 June  \n\n10:30 am to 4:00 pm\nBring and Share Vegetarian Lunch\n\nSunday 15 June \n\n10:30 am to 1:00 pm\n\nCost\nThere is no charge for this weekend workshop\, but donations are welcome to help cover centre costs. \nTeacher\n\nLama Zangpo began his meditation journey in 1996 after meeting Lama Yeshe Rinpoche at KSDJ\, where he was a resident volunteer. He undertook long retreats on Arran and trained intensively with Drupon Rinpoche in Nepal. He has supported Buddhist communities in South Africa\, the Congo\, and now Glasgow\, where he is known for his compassionate and practical understanding of Buddhist teachings.
URL:https://kagyu.org.za/johannesburg/event/training-the-mind-for-mental-resilience-with-lama-zangpo/
LOCATION:Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple\, 43 Floss Street\, Kensington\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2094\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Compassion Practice,Dharma,Meditation
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SUMMARY:Saga Dawa Düchen Celebration with Lama Zangpo
DESCRIPTION:🌕 Join Us for a Special Saga Dawa Düchen Community Gathering 🌕\nWe 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. \nSaga Dawa\, the fourth lunar month\, is revered as the holiest time in Tibetan Buddhism. It marks the birth\, enlightenment\, and parinirvana of the Buddha\, and is a period when acts of virtue\, such as prayer\, generosity\, and compassion\, are said to be amplified thousands of times in their power and benefit. \n✨A short reading of the 12 Deeds of the Buddha \nReflecting on the profound life and path of the Enlightened One with Lama Zangpo \n✨Chenrezik PracticeLama Zangpo will guide us in the practice of Chenrezik\, the embodiment of boundless loving-kindness and compassion. \n✨Launch of the 2025 One Million Mani ProjectThis gathering will also mark the official launch of our One Million Mani Project 2025—a collective effort to accumulate one million Om Mani Peme Hung mantras\, dedicated to peace\, healing\, and benefit for all beings. \n🥗 Community Meal to FollowAfter the practice\, we will enjoy a shared meal together. Please bring a plate of vegetarian food to contribute to our potluck offering. \n📩 RSVPTo help us with preparations\, kindly let us know if you’ll be attending this auspicious evening. \nLet’s come together in community\, prayer\, and joyful aspiration on this powerful day of light and merit. \n  \nLama Zangpo began his meditation journey in 1996 after meeting Lama Yeshe Rinpoche at KSDJ\, where he was a resident volunteer. He undertook long retreats on Arran and trained intensively with Drupon Rinpoche in Nepal. He has supported Buddhist communities in South Africa\, the Congo\, and now Glasgow\, where he is known for his compassionate and practical understanding of Buddhist teachings.
URL:https://kagyu.org.za/johannesburg/event/saga-dawa-duchen-celebration-with-lama-zangpo/
LOCATION:Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple\, 43 Floss Street\, Kensington\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2094\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Community,Compassion Practice,Dharma,Meditation,Pujas
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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:Chenrezik Instructions and Practice Day
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n“If we speak of Chenrezig as a practice\, how do we understand this figure? If we look at his name\, it refers to the one who gazes with eyes of love and compassion on all beings. He is continually concerned about and wishes to protect every living being. We can say then that the practice of Chenrezik is one of love and compassion.”\nH.H. 17th Karmapa.\n\n\nSchedule\n10:00 – 11:00 Session (Instructions)11:00 – 11:30 Tea11:30 – 12:30 Session (Guided Chenrezig practice)12:30 – 1:30pm Lunch (Bring and share vegetarian lunch)1:30 – 2:30 Session (Chenrezig practice) \n  \nNo charge but dana for the facilitator and donations to the centre are welcome.Members free.
URL:https://kagyu.org.za/johannesburg/event/chenrezik-instructions-and-practice-day/
LOCATION:Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple\, 43 Floss Street\, Kensington\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2094\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Community,Compassion Practice,Pujas
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SUMMARY:Sunday Sessions: Stories of Miracles and Rabbits
DESCRIPTION:A monthly Sunday morning gathering with meditation\, a talk\, tea and Chenrezik Prayers. Please bring a plate of treats for tea. \nTopic:\n\nStories of Miracles and Rabbits with Alan Muller \nAs 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. \n\nSchedule:\n10:00 – 10:25 \nMeditation \n10: 30 – 11:00 \nTalk (various presenters and topics) \n11:00 – 11:45 \nTea \n11:45 – 12:30 \nChenrezik \nCost:\nThere is no cost for these gatherings\, but as always\, donations are welcome.
URL:https://kagyu.org.za/johannesburg/event/sunday-sessions-stories-of-miracles-and-rabbits/
LOCATION:Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple\, 43 Floss Street\, Kensington\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2094\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Community,Compassion Practice,Dharma,Meditation,Mindfulness
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SUMMARY:Meditation Practice Day and Instructions
DESCRIPTION: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. \n“Human beings are afflicted by suffering\, anguish\, and a number of fears which they are incapable of avoiding. The function of meditation is to eliminate this suffering and anguish. From the Buddhist point of view\, as well as that of meditation\, happiness and suffering do not fundamentally depend on the external circumstances\, but on the mind itself.”  Bokar Rinpoche. \n  \nSchedule:\n10:00 AM – 11:00 AM \nSession (Meditation Instruction and practice) \n11:00 AM – 11:30 AM \nTea \n11: 30 AM – 12:30 PM \nSession (Guided calm abiding and loving kindness meditation) \n12:30 PM – 1:30 PM \nLunch (Bring and share vegetarian lunch) \n1:30 PM – 2:30 PM \nSession (Sitting and walking mediation) \n  \nCost:\nNo cost\, but donations are appreciated for the Temple and the facilitator. \n  \nFacilitator:\n\nAlan Muller took refuge in 1997 with Akong Rinpoche. In 2003\, he completed a one-year closed retreat under the guidance of Lama Yeshe Rinpoche at Samye Ling Monastery in Scotland. During this period\, he took novice monk vows. Alan remained a novice monk for six years and now presents courses and retreats as a layperson. \n\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://kagyu.org.za/johannesburg/event/meditation-practice-day-and-instructions/
LOCATION:Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple\, 43 Floss Street\, Kensington\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2094\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Compassion Practice,Meditation,Mindfulness
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20250304T183000
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SUMMARY:Experiential Mindfulness Course 4 March - 15 April
DESCRIPTION:A 6- session experiential mindfulness course facilitated by Vera Hey \n“Mindfulness is a way to live life as if each moment counted and could be a valuable experience even if it is a moment of pain\, sadness\, despair or fear.” John Kabat-Zinn \nModern life can be a whirlwind of activities and demands\, leaving many feeling trapped in a cycle of stress and relentless busyness. This constant rush from one task to another often leads to living on auto-pilot\, where emotions and habitual behaviours take the reins\, and we struggle to find moments of genuine peace. The pressure to juggle various responsibilities can result in a mental tug-of-war\, as we work tirelessly to suppress intrusive thoughts and maintain a semblance of control. \nAs human beings\, we all experience states of frustration\, anxiety\, fear\, anger\, powerlessness\, etc. We often don’t know how we end up in these states\, what is causing them and what to do about them\, but we know too well that living like that is painful. \nUnderstanding and practising mindfulness enables one to have awareness of one’s inner world: thoughts\, feelings\, emotions\, physical sensations\, mind states etc. and thus have an understanding of why one feels and behaves the way one does\, giving one a better sense of being in control. We start realizing that we do not have to depend on external circumstances to be OK and at peace. \nMindfulness is a faculty that anyone can develop: it is the art of using simple methods to calm and stabilize our minds bringing about a natural sense of peace and well-being that can extend to every aspect of our lives. \nThis experiential course offers a blend of theoretical exploration and practical application\, designed to deepen your understanding.  Discussions will play a pivotal role\, allowing participants to share insights and learn from each other’s experiences. Reflection is also a key component\, encouraging you to critically assess your progress and understanding. \nAdditionally\, for those interested in further enrichment\, an optional urban retreat provides a chance to immerse yourself in a focused setting\, enhancing the overall learning experience. This course is perfect for those looking to explore Mindfulness in depth while gaining hands-on experience. \nThis course is based on the work of Rob Nairn\, an internationally recognized leader in mindfulness teaching and training\, and the author of international bestsellers Tranquil Mind\, Diamond Mind\, Living Dreaming Dying\, and From Mindfulness to Insight. Also referenced are the works of Jon Kabat-Zinn\, Jack Cornfield\, Christine Neff\, Thich Nhat Hanh and many others. \nTopics to be covered:\n\nBecoming aware of the current state of your mind.\nBecoming aware of how present you are. Self-compassion.\nExploring basics of mindfulness practice and mindfulness support: sound\, breath.\nWorking with distraction.\nIntroduction to observer/undercurrent model.\nCultivating an attitude of self-acceptance.\nWorking with difficult thoughts and emotions that are currently present.\nQuality living: mindfulness acceptance and serenity in daily life\n\nDates:\n\nTuesday 4th March 2025 – Free Introduction\nThereafter Tuesdays 11th March to 15th April 2025\n\nTime:\n\n6:30 PM for 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Join us for tea before the start of each session.\n\nOptional Urban Retreat:\n\n The date for the Urban Retreat will be discussed with participants.\n\nCost: \n\nR 600 if paid in full by Tuesday 4th March\nR750 full cost\nR600 Members/Pensioners/Students\nIf you would like to attend but cannot afford the fee\, please contact us for options. Don’t let a lack of finance prevent you from attending.\n\nTo reserve your spot:\nEmail: johannesburg@kagyu.org.za \nWhatsApp: +27 62 913 4436 \nAbout the facilitator:\nVera Hey has an Honours degree in Psychology and has been working in the field for the past fifteen years. She has been a student of Rob Nairn since 2008\, and during this time she attended most of the trainings offered by him and attended a number of retreats including ten day silent retreats. She also completed a four year mindfulness facilitators training program which ran under the supervision of Rob Nairn\, as well as a mindfulness facilitators training course\, offered by Rob in 2018. \n 
URL:https://kagyu.org.za/johannesburg/event/experiential-mindfulness-course-4-march-15-april/
LOCATION:Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple\, 43 Floss Street\, Kensington\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2094\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Compassion Practice,Meditation,Mindfulness
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Programme in Commemoration of Akong Rinpoche
DESCRIPTION: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 then we will conclude with a joyful Chenrezik Puja and dedicate the merit accumulated to the lamas and to world peace. You are welcome to send in your dedications as well. \n10 – 10:30 AM \nThe Role of the Lama in Tibetan Buddhism\nAlan Muller will give a short talk on the role of the Lama (Tibetan)\, Guru (Sanskrit) or Teacher (English) on the path to Enlightenment\, using stories about Akong Tulku Rinpoche and Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche \n10:30 – 11:00 AM \nTea\nPlease bring a plate of treats to share. \n11:00 AM to 12:00 PM \nChenrezik Prayers\nWe will do Chenrezik Prayers together to close off our One Million Mani Project. The merit will be dedicated to the return of Akong Rinpoche\, and the health of Lama Yeshe Rinpoche\, as well as peace in the world \n  \n \n 
URL:https://kagyu.org.za/johannesburg/event/sunday-morning-programme-in-commemoration-of-akong-rinpoche/
LOCATION:Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple\, 43 Floss Street\, Kensington\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2094\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Community,Compassion Practice,Dharma
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