A perfect opportunity to enjoy some complementary health treatments at low cost and help Samye Dzong raise funds in the process. There will be taster sessions in treatments including reflexology, acupuncture, shiatsu massage and cranial-sacral therapy. Classes on yoga, tai chi, meditation and martial arts will also be held throughout the day. Treatments are priced at £8. Children's activities and refreshments available. Talks are free.

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This course will provide a foundation for beginning a meditation practice. There will be instructions on posture and breathing with time for meditation practice and addressing any potential difficulties which arise during meditation.

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A day of meditation instruction relevant to Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. This is an introduction to the basic meditation techniques used as a method to develop relaxation, mental stability and inner peace. We will explore some of the methods used in Akong Rinpoche's book 'Taming the Tiger'. Bring own lunch.

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An opportunity to come and help with sprucing up the Centre in preparation for the Guru Rinpoche Drupcho and visit of Akong Rinpoche. Lunch will be provided as well plenty of tea, biscuits and good company! Please let us know in advance if you can come.

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Monday 17th March 7pm
Explanation of the Guru Rinpoche practice
with Lama Zangmo

Everyone is welcome to attend the Drubcho and participate in the chanting, however, in order to attend this evening of instructions on the practice, you need to have received the Guru Rinpoche Empowerment.

Guru Rinpoche Drubcho
Tuesday 18th March - Monday 24th March

We are happy to announce the first Guru Rinpoche Drubcho in Kagyu Samye Dzong London. On this auspicious occasion we are honoured to have Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche attending the last three days of the practice. On the final day he will also give a Guru Rinpoche Long Life Blessing and Empowerment.

The Guru Rinpoche Drubcho is a practice that dispels obstacles of all kinds and is a special opportunity to pray for peace in the world Last year Rinpoche recommended that we hold the Drubcho to provide a blessing for the future growth and wellbeing of Kagyu Samye Dzong London, especially in order to help establish a permanent site.

It is said that participating in some way brings a tremendous amount of merit and benefit, so we hope that everyone can be part of this special event. You can do this by attending the Drubcho, by volunteering to help out, by giving food for the Tsok offerings and by making a donation.

Guru Rinpoche Drubcho Timetable:

7.00am - 8.15am Green Tara
10.00am - 12.15pm Guru Rinpoche Morning Session
2.30pm - 5.30pm Guru Rinpoche Afternoon Session
6.30pm - 7.30pm Mahakala Puja

Refuge Ceremony - Easter Sunday (23rd March)- 7.30pm

This ceremony is for those who wish to formally become Buddhists by taking refuge in the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. There will be an explanation of what it means to take refuge before the ceremony. Please contact the Manor Place office if you would like to take refuge: manorplace@samye.org This ceremony will take place at:

Guru Rinpoche Long Life blessing and empowerment (24th March) £20

2-3pm Explanation by Lama Zangmo
3pm Blessing and empowerment with Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche
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Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche Course Programme
Weds 26 - Sun 30 March £75

After the Drubcho there will be a programme until the end of the month with teachings, Refuge ceremony, Medicine Buddha and Karma Pakshi Empowerments.

Timetable:

Wed 26th March (£10)
7pm - Questions & Answers with Akong Tulku Rinpoche

Thurs 27th March (£15)
7pm - Explanation of Empowerment by Lama Zangmo
8pm - Medicine Buddha Empowerment[*] by Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche.

Fri 28th March (£10)
7pm - Public Talk by Akong Tulku Rinpoche

Sat 29th March (£35)
10am - 4pm Teachings on The Two Truths and Buddha Nature with Ken Holmes.
5pm A Rokpa Event with Rinpoche and Lea Wyler[*]

Sun 30th March (£35)
10am - 12.30pm The Two Truths and Buddha Nature with Ken Holmes.
2pm Explanation of Empowerment by Ken Holmes.
3pm Karma Pakshi Empowerment by Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche.

[*] These two events are incorrectly scheduled in our March-Sept 2008 printed brochure. The dates are correct on this webpage.

Please bring own lunch.

Please book accommodation well in advance.

For further information, please contact london@samye.org or ring the office on 0207 928 5447.

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