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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 […]

  • Mindfulness in Everyday Life – A Day Retreat

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

    Exercises will be given to develop non-distracted attention of sitting practice, walking, drawing, conversing, and more. It will include sessions of shinay meditation.

  • Karma Zangpo Programme August 2023

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

    Zangpo will be leading 10 days of practice and instructions at KSDJ from Sunday 13 August to Sunday 20 August.
    There is no charge or dana for the teachings, but donations will be gratefully accepted to cover centre costs.
    WhatsApp KSDJ on +27 62 913 4436 for more info, or email Mandi at johannesburg@kagyu.org.za.

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  • The Four Thoughts that will Change Your Life

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

    with Lama Rinchen Palmo Preoccupation with our hopes and desires for a happy worldly life often leads to strife and suffering. The Four Thoughts are very powerful and productive contemplations that ask us to examine our lives and measure them against authentic truths. In this way, we are motivated to progress towards our highest spiritual […]

  • Meditation in Daily Life

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

    During this mini-retreat, Samten will give basic meditation instructions for people who lead busy lives. He will talk about the benefits of meditation, and how to integrate it into our everyday life. There will also be guided practice sessions. This mini-retreat is suitable for all - newcomers interested in meditation, as well as people who need a refresher.

  • 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 […]

  • Disillusionment: A Weekend with Dónal Creedon

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

    We will explore the range of Buddha’s teachings which address our human problems in unique and profound ways.

  • 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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  • Sitting with Silence – A Weekend Meditation Course

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

    This weekend meditation course, led by Lama Zangpo, will give an overview of the method of calm abiding, and insight meditation, together with practical practice instructions. There will be guided meditation sessions and time to ask questions.