Events
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Sunday Morning Programme in Commemoration of Akong Rinpoche
Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaPlease join us for a special event this coming Sunday, 6 October, when we will remember Akong Rinpoche, and conclude our 1 Million Mani Project. Alan Muller will give a talk on the Role of the Lama in Tibetan Buddhism from 10 am. We will have tea together (please bring some treats to share), and […]
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Disillusionment: A Weekend with Dónal Creedon
Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaWe will explore the range of Buddha’s teachings which address our human problems in unique and profound ways.
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KSD Johannesburg Temple Opening February 2025
FeaturedKagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaKSD 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 AfricaThis 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.
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Losar Celebration – Tea, Treats and a Talk
Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaJoin us on Sunday, 2nd March, for Tea, Treats and a Talk as we celebrate Losar - Tibetan New year
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Experiential Mindfulness Course 4 March – 15 April
Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaThis experiential course offers a blend of theoretical exploration and practical application, designed to deepen your understanding of Mindfulness.
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What it Means to be a Buddhist (part 1) with Gelongma Lhamo
Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaA two-part series with Ani Lhamo on What it Means to be a Buddhist.
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What it Means to be a Buddhist (part 2) with Gelongma Lhamo
Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaA brief exploration of some practical instructions given by Lord Buddha and passed down to us through generations of accomplished practitioners
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The Jewel Ornament of Liberation Study Group – Introduction
Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaThis is an ongoing monthly study group, facilitated by Alan Muller. We will study the text The Jewel Ornament of Liberation, by Je Gampopa, which is one of the five most important texts of the Karma Kagyu lineage. "This is one of the primary Kagyu texts and of immense relevance and benefit to all practitioners […]
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Meditation Practice Day and Instructions
Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaDuring 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 […]