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  • Morning Guided Meditation 26 July

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

    Morning guided meditation With Alan Muller Loving kindness meditation serves as a powerful antidote to anger, hatred, and fear. Join us for an hour of guided meditations. 10:00 – 11:00 Guided sitting and walking meditation No cost for this session but Dana for the facilitator and the centre are welcome.   Alan Muller took refuge […]

  • 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 first on horseback and then on foot across the Himalayas to India. From there he travelled to the UK—first to Oxford and eventually to the […]

  • 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 your meditation practice, your personal Dharma practice, or challenges you are encountering along the way? Would you like greater clarity or a deeper understanding of […]

    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, compassion, sympathetic joy and equanimity. Through teaching, meditation and discussion, we’ll discover how these four qualities can help us meet ourselves and others with greater […]

    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. Join us for a day of teaching, meditation and discussion as we explore how our intentions influence our thoughts, words and actions, and why examining […]

    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 practices such as calm abiding, we learn to settle the mind, work with distractions and cultivate greater clarity and stability. Join us for a day […]

    Free