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SUMMARY:Morning Guided Meditation 26 July
DESCRIPTION:Morning guided meditation \nWith Alan Muller \nLoving kindness meditation serves as a powerful antidote to anger\, hatred\, and fear. \nJoin us for an hour of guided meditations. \n10:00 – 11:00 Guided sitting and walking meditation \nNo cost for this session but Dana for the facilitator and the centre are welcome. \n  \nAlan Muller took refuge in 1997 with Akong Rinpoche. In 2003\, he completed a one-year closed retreat under the guidance of Lama Yeshe Rinpoche at Samye Ling Monastery in Scotland. During this period\, he took novice monk vows. Alan remained a novice monk for six years and now presents courses and retreats as a layperson.
URL:https://kagyu.org.za/johannesburg/event/morning-guided-meditation-26-july/
LOCATION:Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple\, 43 Floss Street\, Kensington\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2094\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Compassion Practice,Meditation,Mindfulness
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260916T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260916T203000
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SUMMARY:Meeting Chenrezig\, the Buddha of Compassion
DESCRIPTION:Instructions on the Four-Armed Chenrezig Practice \nwith Lama Rinchen Palmo \nWednesday\, 16 September | 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm \nWe are delighted to welcome Lama Rinchen Palmo for an evening of instruction on the practice of Four-Armed Chenrezig (Avalokiteśvara)\, the embodiment of boundless compassion. \nThis session is open to everyone\, whether you are new to the practice or have been reciting the Chenrezig sadhana for many years. Lama Rinchen Palmo will explain the meaning and structure of the practice\, offer guidance on visualisation and meditation\, and share practical advice on how to integrate Chenrezig practice into daily life. \nThis is a rare opportunity to receive authentic guidance from an experienced Vajrayana teacher and to deepen your understanding of one of Tibetan Buddhism’s most beloved practices of compassion. \nAll are warmly welcome. No cost for the session but dana/donations welcome. \n\nOf French descent\, Lama Rinchen Palmo is a highly experienced meditation teacher with excellent English\, who has spent more than twelve years in retreat and previously assisted in supervising the long retreats on Holy Isle. She specialises in the Vajrayana practices of Tibetan Buddhism and is one of three Western women to have been appointed as a lama within the Samye Ling mandala. \nRenowned for her compassionate\, practical and down-to-earth teaching style\, she currently resides in Belgium\, where she divides her time between Kagyu Samye Dzong Brussels and the Samye Meditation Gardens\, a retreat centre near the French border dedicated to nurturing both inner and outer ecology.
URL:https://kagyu.org.za/johannesburg/event/meet-chenrezig-the-buddha-of-compassion/
LOCATION:Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple\, 43 Floss Street\, Kensington\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2094\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Compassion Practice,Dharma,Mantra,Meditation,Pujas
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260919T160000
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SUMMARY:Preparing for Death\, Living Fully
DESCRIPTION:A Day Teaching with Lama Rinchen Palmo\nSaturday\, 19 September | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm \nThe Buddha taught that contemplating impermanence is not a pessimistic practice\, but one that awakens us to the preciousness of life. By understanding the inevitability of change and death\, we learn to live with greater wisdom\, compassion and purpose. \nDuring this day of teachings\, Lama Rinchen Palmo will explore the Buddhist understanding of death and dying\, drawing on timeless teachings that remain deeply relevant in our modern world. The day will offer practical guidance on preparing for death—not only as the final transition of life\, but as a way of enriching how we live each day. \nThrough teachings\, meditation and discussion\, participants will discover how reflecting on impermanence can help reduce fear\, cultivate acceptance\, and inspire a more meaningful and compassionate way of living. \nWhether you are curious about Buddhist teachings on death\, supporting a loved one through illness\, or simply seeking to live more fully in the present\, this teaching offers profound wisdom and practical tools for everyday life. \nThere is no cost for these teachings but dana for the teacher and donations to the centre to help with the flight costs are welcome. \nPlease bring a plate of vegetarian food to share at lunch. \n\nOf French descent\, Lama Rinchen Palmo is a highly experienced meditation teacher with excellent English\, who has spent more than twelve years in retreat and previously assisted in supervising the long retreats on Holy Isle. She specialises in the Vajrayana practices of Tibetan Buddhism and is one of three Western women to have been appointed as a lama within the Samye Ling mandala. \nRenowned for her compassionate\, practical and down-to-earth teaching style\, she currently resides in Belgium\, where she divides her time between Kagyu Samye Dzong Brussels and the Samye Meditation Gardens\, a retreat centre near the French border dedicated to nurturing both inner and outer ecology
URL:https://kagyu.org.za/johannesburg/event/preparing-for-death-living-fully/
LOCATION:Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple\, 43 Floss Street\, Kensington\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2094\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Dharma
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20260920T100000
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SUMMARY:Finding Calm and Kindness
DESCRIPTION:A Day Retreat of Meditation with Lama Rinchen Palmo \nSunday\, 20 September | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm \nIn the midst of our busy and often demanding lives\, it is easy to become overwhelmed\, distracted and disconnected from ourselves and others. This day of meditation offers an opportunity to slow down\, cultivate inner peace\, and reconnect with the qualities of calmness and compassion that lie within us all. \nDuring this retreat day\, Lama Rinchen Palmo will introduce two of Buddhism’s most practical and transformative meditation practices. \nCalm Abiding (Shamatha) Meditation helps settle the mind\, developing greater clarity\, stability and inner peace. As the mind becomes calmer\, we are better able to respond to life’s challenges with wisdom rather than reactivity. \nLoving-kindness (Metta) Meditation gently opens the heart\, cultivating kindness towards ourselves\, our loved ones\, those we find difficult\, and ultimately all beings. This simple yet profound practice helps develop compassion\, emotional resilience and a deeper sense of connection with others. \nThroughout the day retreat\, Lama Rinchen Palmo will provide clear instruction\, guided meditation sessions\, and opportunities to ask questions\, making the practices accessible whether you are completely new to meditation or have many years of experience. \nThere is no charge for this day. In keeping with the Buddhist tradition\, dana (offerings) for the teacher are warmly welcomed\, and donations towards Lama Rinchen Palmo’s travel expenses would be greatly appreciated. \nPlease bring a plate of vegetarian food to share for our community lunch. \nAll are warmly welcome. Whether you are taking your very first steps in meditation or wishing to deepen an existing practice\, this day offers a wonderful opportunity to cultivate a calmer mind and a kinder heart. \n\nOf French descent\, Lama Rinchen Palmo is a highly experienced meditation teacher with excellent English\, who has spent more than twelve years in retreat and previously assisted in supervising the long retreats on Holy Isle. She specialises in the Vajrayana practices of Tibetan Buddhism and is one of three Western women to have been appointed as a lama within the Samye Ling mandala. \nRenowned for her compassionate\, practical and down-to-earth teaching style\, she currently resides in Belgium\, where she divides her time between Kagyu Samye Dzong Brussels and the Samye Meditation Gardens\, a retreat centre near the French border dedicated to nurturing both inner and outer ecology.
URL:https://kagyu.org.za/johannesburg/event/finding-calm-and-kindness/
LOCATION:Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple\, 43 Floss Street\, Kensington\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2094\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Compassion Practice,Dharma,Meditation,Mindfulness
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20261004T103000
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SUMMARY:Getting to Know Buddhism
DESCRIPTION:with Alan Muller \nIntroduction to Buddhism \nThe 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. \nThis session is suitable for everyone\, whether you are completely new to Buddhism or have many years of experience. \nEach month\, we will explore new topics and introduce meditation practices that you can continue at home. \n\nTime: 10:30 to 11:30 AM \n\nDate: 4 October 2026\nFor this month’s Getting to Know Buddhism session\, we will look at the practice of Ngöndro. \nLama Rinchen emphasised the importance of Ngöndro practice in her teachings at the temple. As a follow-up\, we will explore the Ngöndro practices and begin with the first instructions for this wonderful journey. \nNgöndro\, meaning “that which goes before”\, is the foundational practice of Vajrayana Buddhism. It consists of four ordinary reflections and four extraordinary practices. Through these practices\, one gradually purifies negative karma and obscurations\, accumulates merit and wisdom\, and deepens renunciation\, compassion\, devotion and bodhicitta. In the Kagyu tradition\, ngöndro is not simply a preliminary exercise but a profound training that contains the essential elements of the entire path to awakening. \nThis session is for people who would like to start Ngöndro\, those who have already started and would appreciate the support of a group to continue\, and anyone who is simply curious to find out what Ngöndro is all about. \n\n\n\nNo charge for these sessions\, but dana for the facilitator and centre would be appreciated. Please also bring some tea treats to share.\n\n\nAlan Muller took refuge in 1997 with Akong Rinpoche. In 2003\, he completed a one-year closed retreat under the guidance of Lama Yeshe Rinpoche at Samye Ling Monastery in Scotland. During this period\, he took novice monk vows. Alan remained a novice monk for six years and now presents courses and retreats as a layperson.
URL:https://kagyu.org.za/johannesburg/event/getting-to-know-buddhism/
LOCATION:Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple\, 43 Floss Street\, Kensington\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2094\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Dharma,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20261011T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20261011T124500
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SUMMARY:Remembering Akong Rinpoche - Sun 11 Oct
DESCRIPTION:We will mark the Parinirvana Anniversary of Akong Tulku Rinpoche with offerings of Dharma practice and khatags (white scarves). \nHis 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 Scottish Borders. What began as one remarkable life journey grew into a much larger vision: bringing the Kagyu Dharma into the modern world and creating places where people could encounter Buddhist teachings in a practical\, open and compassionate way. \nTogether with Rob Nairn\, Akong Rinpoche helped establish the southern African Kagyu Dharma centres\, including two Samye Dzongs in Johannesburg\, Cape Town\, and Harare\, as well as Tara Rokpa Retreat Centre in the North West. His legacy reaches far beyond buildings and organisations. Through the Samye Dzong centres\, retreat spaces\, humanitarian work and Tara Rokpa Therapy\, his emphasis on compassion expressed through practical action continues to touch lives. As we remember him this month\, we celebrate not only the extraordinary path he travelled\, but the many paths that opened for others because he walked it. \n10:00 – 11:00 Guided meditations from Taming the Tiger with Alan Muller \n11:00 – 11:45 Tea – Bring and Share Tea Treats \n11:45 – 12:45 Chenrezik and Calling the Lama From Afar\, Offering Khatags to Akong Rinpoche \nNo cost for this session but Dana for the facilitator and the centre are welcome.
URL:https://kagyu.org.za/johannesburg/event/rememberingakong/
LOCATION:Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple\, 43 Floss Street\, Kensington\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2094\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Community,Compassion Practice,Dharma,Humanitarian Aid,Meditation,Mindfulness,Pujas
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20261115T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20261115T123000
DTSTAMP:20261027T164610Z
CREATED:20261027T164213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T164610Z
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SUMMARY:Q & A with Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDo 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 Buddhist teachings and concepts\, or guidance on how to bring the Dharma into your everyday life? \nAll questions are welcome\, from beginners to more experienced practitioners. This is an opportunity to seek guidance\, deepen your understanding and explore how to integrate the Dharma more fully into your life. \nTo help the session run smoothly\, questions are being collected in advance. Please WhatsApp your question to +27 73 352 3620 by 12 November. If you prefer to remain anonymous\, simply mention this in your message. \nWe look forward to welcoming you for this valuable opportunity to learn from Rinpoche. This event  forms part of our Sunday Sessions series. \nThis session will be available on Zoom to all southern African Samye Dzongs \n10:00 – 11:00  Q&A with Lama Yeshe Rinpoche\n11:00 – 11:45   Tea – please bring a plate of vegetarian treats to share\n11:45 – 12:15    Chenrezig practice\n\n\n\nChoje Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche is a respected Tibetan Buddhist master in the Karma Kagyu lineage. Born in Kham\, Eastern Tibet\, in 1943\, he escaped to India in 1959 and later served as Private Secretary to His Holiness the 16th Gyalwang Karmapa. \nAfter years of intensive meditation practice\, including long periods of solitary retreat\, Rinpoche returned to Scotland in 1985. He became Abbot of Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery and Tibetan Centre in 1995\, and has devoted his life to preserving and sharing the Dharma\, nurturing monastic communities and supporting humanitarian work through ROKPA. \nKnown for his warmth\, humour and down-to-earth approach\, Rinpoche makes Buddhist teachings accessible and relevant to everyday life. He is the author of Living Dharma\, From a Mountain in Tibet and Finding Peace\, sharing insights drawn from his extensive experience of meditation and spiritual practice. \nRinpoche continues to inspire students around the world through his teachings and his commitment to compassion\, loving-kindness and the benefit of others.
URL:https://kagyu.org.za/johannesburg/event/q-a-with-lama-yeshe-losal-rinpoche/
LOCATION:Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple\, 43 Floss Street\, Kensington\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2094\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Dharma
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20261122T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20261122T160000
DTSTAMP:20261027T170840Z
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SUMMARY:The Four Immeasurables with Lama Zangpo
DESCRIPTION: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 warmth\, respond to suffering with care\, celebrate the happiness of others\, and develop a sense of balance that embraces all beings.\n\n\n\n10:00 am – 4:00 pm\n  \nPlease bring a plate of vegetarian lunch to share. \nLama Zangpo began his meditation journey in 1996 after meeting Lama Yeshe Rinpoche at KSDJ\, where he was a resident volunteer. He undertook long retreats on Arran and trained intensively with Drupon Rinpoche in Nepal. He has supported Buddhist communities in South Africa\, the Congo\, and now Glasgow\, where he is known for his compassionate and practical understanding of Buddhist teachings.
URL:https://kagyu.org.za/johannesburg/event/the-four-immeasurables-with-lama-zangpo-22-nov/
LOCATION:Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple\, 43 Floss Street\, Kensington\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2094\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Contemplation,Dharma
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20261128T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20261128T160000
DTSTAMP:20261027T161053Z
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SUMMARY:Motivation: The Foundation of Buddhist Practice with Lama Zangpo
DESCRIPTION: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 and developing the right motivation is essential to Buddhist practice and the path to awakening.\n\n\n“If with pure intent you speak or act\, happiness follows you like a shadow that never leaves.” – Dhammapada\, verse 2\, translated by Bhikkhu Sujato.\n\n\n10:00 am – 4:00 pm\n  \nPlease bring a plate of vegetarian lunch to share. \nLama Zangpo began his meditation journey in 1996 after meeting Lama Yeshe Rinpoche at KSDJ\, where he was a resident volunteer. He undertook long retreats on Arran and trained intensively with Drupon Rinpoche in Nepal. He has supported Buddhist communities in South Africa\, the Congo\, and now Glasgow\, where he is known for his compassionate and practical understanding of Buddhist teachings.
URL:https://kagyu.org.za/johannesburg/event/motivation-the-foundation-of-buddhist-practice-with-lama-zangpo/
LOCATION:Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple\, 43 Floss Street\, Kensington\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2094\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Dharma
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20261129T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20261129T160000
DTSTAMP:20261027T160936Z
CREATED:20261027T160029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T160936Z
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SUMMARY:The Practice of Being Here with Lama Zangpo
DESCRIPTION: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 of teaching\, guided meditation and discussion.\n\n10:00 am – 4:00 pm\nPlease bring a plate of vegetarian lunch to share.\n  \nLama Zangpo began his meditation journey in 1996 after meeting Lama Yeshe Rinpoche at KSDJ\, where he was a resident volunteer. He undertook long retreats on Arran and trained intensively with Drupon Rinpoche in Nepal. He has supported Buddhist communities in South Africa\, the Congo\, and now Glasgow\, where he is known for his compassionate and practical understanding of Buddhist teachings.
URL:https://kagyu.org.za/johannesburg/event/the-practice-of-being-here-with-lama-zangpo/
LOCATION:Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple\, 43 Floss Street\, Kensington\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2094\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Dharma,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20261213T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20261213T160000
DTSTAMP:20261027T150301Z
CREATED:20261027T150301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261027T150301Z
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SUMMARY:The Sutra of Living with Dónal Creedon
DESCRIPTION:‘Everyday is a journey and the journey itself is home’ – Bashō \nWe live in a world of tremendous pressure and speed. Violence and fear are everywhere. Like driftwood caught in a torrent moments of stillness and peace elude us. We seem to have lost the ability live naturally and gracefully with a sense of depth and ease. Yet it need not be so if we take the time to listen\, to reflect and to meditate. \nWe need to learn who we are. How our thoughts make problems out of nothing. Literally! Using the maps provided by the Buddha we read the sutra that is our daily life. A sutra which shows the sources of sorrow and its ending. \n10:00 am – 4:00 pm \nPlease bring lunch to share. \nNo cost for this teaching but donations for the centre to cover air tickets\, and dana for the teacher is welcome. \nAbout Dónal Creedon\nDónal Creedon is a highly respected Buddhist meditation teacher\, deeply appreciated for his warmth\, openness\, and sincerity. He brings many years of experience to his teaching\, grounded in deep personal practice and study. He trained extensively with masters of the Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism in Europe\, India\, and Nepal\, including long periods of intensive retreat.  Dónal’s teaching is rooted in this tradition\, while also being informed by his time at the Krishnamurti Centre in Varanasi\, where he served as the resident Buddhist scholar. Dónal’s approach integrates Buddhist meditative training with the radical spirit of inquiry inspired by J. Krishnamurti\, offering a path that is both contemplative and deeply questioning. \n 
URL:https://kagyu.org.za/johannesburg/event/the-sutra-of-living-with-donal-creedon/
LOCATION:Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple\, 43 Floss Street\, Kensington\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2094\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Contemplation,Dharma,Meditation
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