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  • 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 […]

    Free

  • 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.

  • 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: […]

  • Mindfulness Practice Day

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

    Join us for a day of meditation sessions and guided practices. Suitable for anyone who has done a Mindfulness Course and would like to practice in a group setting, with some guidance. The day retreat will be guided by Vera Hey, psychologist and mindfulness instructor. Cost R100 donation Schedule 10.30-11 Meditation with sound support11-11.30 Discussion.Silence […]

    R100

  • 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