The Magic of Mindfulness and Meditation
with Lama Zangmo
Saturday 7th - Sunday 8th January, 10.00 - 4.00 pm
£45
It's very easy to get caught up in the frenetic rush that surrounds the Christmas and New Year period. Many people find that, as well as enjoyment, there are also physical, financial and emotional stresses that accompany this time of year. Being stirred up like this is not necessarily the best way to see in 2006!
If you'd like to explore a different way of doing things, Lama Zangmo will be leading a weekend of meditation instruction to help in practical life situations. Taking place on the 7th and 8th January, you will learn simple techniques that have been tried and tested over the last 2,500 years. Come to this weekend and you'll have a whole 12 months to practice and experience the Magic of Mindfulness and Meditation before the next Christmas / New Year rush hits us all!
This weekend is suitable for everyone - Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike.
Book your place for this weekend course now by phoning the Centre on 020-7928 5447, or email London@samye.org
An Introduction to Meditation
with Lama Zangmo
Thursdays 12th - 2nd February, 7.00 - 8.30 pm
£40
You may have heard of meditation and the benefits it can bring, but not be sure quite how to do it or where to start. If so, you may be interested in attending this Introduction to Meditation.
Over four Thursday evenings this course will provide you with a good foundation for meditation practice. You will receive instructions on posture and breathing along with some simple visualisation techniques. During the classes you will also have the opportunity to ask Lama Zangmo any questions you may have about meditation.
About Lama Zangmo
Lama Gelongma Zangmo first became a practising Buddhist when she arrived at Kagyu Samye Ling in 1977 and took refuge with his Holiness the 16th Karmapa. Having received teachings from many highly respected lamas who visited Kagyu Samye Ling, she was inspired to enter the four-year closed retreat in 1984, during which time she became ordained as a Buddhist nun.
When the next long retreat started in 1989 Lama Zangmo wished to further her retreat experience and she was also asked to help and advise the new retreatants. Having completed that retreat in 1993, Lama Zangmo then entered a third long retreat and became the resident retreat teacher to the other women retreatants. That retreat ended in 1997, bringing the total number of years Lama Zangmo spent in retreat to eleven and a half.
Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche and Lama Yeshe Losal then asked Lama Zangmo to put her experience to good use by helping to run the Kagyu Samye Dzong Centre in London, which was officially opened in 1998. Since then the London Centre has flourished under Lama Zangmo's guidance and established itself as a much needed Dharma Centre in the capital city, providing a full and varied programme of teachings and events throughout the year.
If you would like to learn about meditation you can book your place on this course by phoning the Centre on 020-7928 5447, or by emailing London@samye.org
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