Meditation
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Million MANIS 2025
Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaWe 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.
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Training the Mind for Mental Resilience with Lama Zangpo
Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaThe 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.
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Introduction to Meditation with Lama Zangpo
Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaCurious about meditation or looking to deepen your understanding of the basics? Join us for a gentle and accessible Introduction to Meditation session—perfect for beginners and anyone wanting to reconnect with the foundations of mindfulness practice.
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Meditation in Daily Life with Lama Zangpo
Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa🧘 A Practical Workshop for Busy Minds How can we bring the calm of meditation into the busyness of everyday life? Join us for a practical and inspiring meditation workshop designed to help you build a sustainable practice — no matter how full your schedule is. While many believe that longer sessions are best, research and […]
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Awakening Courage and Compassion: An Introduction to Green Tara Practice with Lama Zangpo
Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg Temple 43 Floss Street, Kensington, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaJoin us for a gentle introduction to the Green Tara practice, one of the most beloved and accessible practices in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Green Tara is revered as the feminine embodiment of enlightened activity and swift compassion. For centuries, practitioners have turned to her for protection from fears, obstacles, and inner turmoil. “The beloved […]
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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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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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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 […]