Events
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Introduction to Buddhism
Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaIn this talk we will go through the outline of the Buddha's teachings, his journey to enlightenment and other important aspects on the Buddhist path.
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Mindfulness Mini-retreat
Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaHow practising Mindfulness can help to cope with stress, anxiety, depression and live a better quality of life. with Vera Hey "The only time and place where it is possible to be happy is now." ~ Dalai Lama Modern culture is all about achievement and "not missing out", which often results in stress, anxiety and […]
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Blessing and Dharma Talk with Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche 4 Sep 2025
Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaWorld-renowned meditation master Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche will be in South Africa for his first visit from 27 August to 7 December. We are honoured to host Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche at our temple for a blessing and a Dharma Talk on Thursday morning, 4 September.
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Diamond Mind – Meditation Course
Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaMeditation is inherently simple. We do not need to import anything new into the mind.
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Remembering Akong Tulku Rinpoche
Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaCommemoration of the Parinirvana of Akong Tulku Rinpoche We warmly invite you to join us on Sunday, 5 October, for a special screening of the film Akong – A Remarkable Life, held in honour of the Parinirvana of Akong Tulku Rinpoche. KSDJ Temple, 43 Floss Street, Kensington +27 62 913 4436 johannesbug@kagyu.org.za 10:30 am: Film Screening: […]
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Mindfulness for Fear and Anxiety
Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaFear and anxiety are some of the most challenging emotions of all times! Can we have a quality life in spite of them? Let's explore how mindfulness tools can help.
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Meditation Practice Morning
Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africawith Alan Muller This is an opportunity to spend some time meditating in our beautiful temple. Getting together with fellow practitioners supports meditation practice. Participants are welcome to join in one or both sessions. The sessions are open to all - the only requirement is to arrive before the start of a session. 10:00 - […]
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Skilfull Meditation with Ani Lhamo
The Kagyu Lineage is often called the ‘Practice Lineage’. It offers a huge range of mind training methods. What are they and why do they exist? What are their various benefits? We will take a look at some methods: prayer, contemplation, spiritual music, the use of musical instruments, dance, and some of the many forms […]
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Sunday Sessions Q&A with Lama Yeshe Rinpoche
Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaThis is a special opportunity to receive direct guidance from Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche.
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Four Ways to Change the Mind – Part 1
Guided Contemplations on The Four Ways to Change the Mind These contemplations focus on the Preciousness of Human Life, emphasising the rarity and potential of a human birth, Death and Impermanence, highlighting the transient nature of all things; the Law of Karma, recognising the inevitable cause and effect of actions; and the Disadvantages of Cyclic […]