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Kagyu Samye Dzong London - November 2010
November 2010
INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION
Wed 3 Nov - Wed 24 Nov (4 evenings) 7pm - 8.30pm £30
Meditation is a skill that anyone can acquire. A regular meditation practice can help to combat stress and depression and help us to live happier, more fulfilling lives. Ideal for beginners.
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GREEN TARA – THE FEMALE BUDDHA
with Lama Zangmo
Sat 6 Nov - Sun 7 Nov, 10am - 4pm £55
We do the Green Tara practice with the aim of overcoming obstacles and freeing all beings from suffering. During this weekend Lama Zangmo will offer instructions on the Green Tara sadhana that is practised regularly at Kagyu Samye Dzong London. The teaching will cover the sadhana text, visualisation and mudras. Please bring a copy of the text (available in the shop) and pen and paper.
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MINDFULNESS TRAINING
With Alistair Appleton
Sun 7,14,21 Nov 6.30pm - 8.30pm £10 per evening
These evening sessions, suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators, will show us how to remain in the present moment and to develop a calm and non-judgemental awareness of our thoughts, feelings and actions. These evenings lead naturally into Alistair's weekend course of 27/28 November, but may be attended as a complete course on their own.
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CHILDREN'S DHARMA DAY
Wed 17 Nov 2pm - 5pm By donation
An introduction to Buddhism for children through play, story-telling, meditation and fun. All ages welcome. The day is especially suitable for pre-school children.
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COMPASSIONATE MINDFULNESS
With Alistair Appleton
Sat 27 Nov - Sun 28 Nov, 10am - 4pm £55
This is a two-day course in mindfulness, suitable for beginners and those practitioners looking to reframe and refresh their practice. Alistair's friendly workshop style looks at ways in which we can use our present-moment awareness in our day-to-day life not just on the meditation cushion. His emphasis in this weekend is on the crucial state of self-compassion and exploring ways in which we can use meditation to create an atmosphere of care and compassion within our mind.
Alistair is a popular teacher of meditation and mindfulness who is dedicated to promoting the huge benefits of these skills. He is also a successful television presenter.