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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 […]

  • Meeting Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion

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

    An evening of instruction on the practice of Four-Armed Chenrezig (Avalokiteśvara), the embodiment of boundless compassion.

  • Preparing for Death, Living Fully

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

    By 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.

  • Finding Calm and Kindness

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

    During this retreat day, Lama Rinchen Palmo will introduce two of Buddhism's most practical and transformative meditation practices.

  • Getting to Know Buddhism

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

    The 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.

  • Remembering Akong Rinpoche – Sun 11 Oct

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

    We will mark the Parinirvana Anniversary of Akong Tulku Rinpoche with offerings of Dharma practice and khatags (white scarves). His extraordinary journey began in Kham, Eastern Tibet, and took him […]

  • Q & A with Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche

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

    We warmly welcome Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche back to the Johannesburg temple for this special opportunity to receive personal guidance and advice directly from Rinpoche. Do you have questions about […]

    Free

  • The Four Immeasurables with Lama Zangpo

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

    How can we cultivate a heart that is open, caring and at peace, even when life is challenging? In this session, we’ll explore the Four Immeasurables of Buddhist practice: loving-kindness, […]

    Free

  • Motivation: The Foundation of Buddhist Practice with Lama Zangpo

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

    In Buddhism, motivation is the foundation that gives our actions direction and determines their deeper significance. The same action can have very different consequences depending on the intention behind it. […]

    Free

  • The Practice of Being Here with Lama Zangpo

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

    Meditation is at the heart of Buddhist practice, offering a way to train the mind, develop awareness and gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us. Through […]

    Free