Dharma
Events
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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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Millions of Manis 2026
Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaWe invite you to join us in reciting and collecting Mani Mantras with the shared goal of reaching millions of mantras.
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Saga Dawa Düchen Celebration 2026
Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaDuring the month of Saga Dawa, we commemorate the birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana of Gautama Buddha. This an especially meaningful time for reflection, practice, and the accumulation of merit.
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Meditation Morning – 14 June
Morning guided meditation on Beginning Anew Practice for Oneself. With Alan Muller "Beginning Anew is to change your mind and heart, to transform the ignorance that brought about wrong actions […]
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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.
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Preparing for Death, Living Fully
Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaBy understanding the inevitability of change and death, we learn to live with greater wisdom, compassion and purpose. During this day of teachings, Lama Rinchen Palmo will explore the Buddhist understanding of death and dying.
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Finding Calm and Kindness
Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaDuring this retreat day, Lama Rinchen Palmo will introduce two of Buddhism's most practical and transformative meditation practices.