Kagyu Samye Dzong London News

June 2010

Contents

1. Invitation to the official opening of the new Centre at Spa Road
2. Big push at Spa Road - volunteers needed - only 4 weeks to go!!!!
3. New Centre, New arrangements
4. Forthcoming Events

Live webcast teaching with His Holiness Karmapa

Invitation to the official opening of the new Centre at Spa Road

Sunday 20th and Monday 21st June

2 - Big push at Spa Road - volunteers needed - only 4 weeks to go!!!!

For all those who have been wanting to help, but haven't had the skills we've needed to date, now is your big chance! The Centre is at the painting and decorating stage where we really need a lot more hands on deck. While there are plenty of jobs, we especially need help with:

• Painting and decorating - we're now at the stage when we need lots of people who are willing and able to wield paint brushes, and there's a lot of walls that need covering!
• Cooking - If you'd like to help boost the morale of those working on Spa Road with good food, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

You missed a bit!

All you need to do is let us know when you want to turn up and to commit for at least a full day, starting from approx 9.00 am. If you'd like to join us, please don't hesitate to contact the office by phone on 020-7708 8969 or by email.

3 - New Centre, new arrangements - from the beginning of July

With the opening of Spa Road we find ourselves, once again, in the position of running two centres. With limited numbers of sangha and volunteers, that means a change in the regular programme at Manor Place is necessary.

We really want to be bringing people together on one site, and as Spa Road will be our long term home and main Centre, we will be focusing most of our energy and Dharma activities there.

From the beginning of July onwards:

Spa Road - will be hosting all Dharma activities, including weekend pujas, courses and any visiting teachers. A detailed weekly programme for Spa Road will be in the next newsletter which will be sent out in mid-June.

Manor Place - will continue with Shinay meditation on weekday evenings, the monthly introduction to meditation on Thursdays, the Community Clinic and room hire.
PLEASE NOTE - There will be no pujas at Manor Place on Saturdays or Sundays when the Centre will close at 6.00 pm. From the beginning of July all weekend pujas will take place at Spa Road.

The future of Manor Place - Manor Place will be open for at least another one or two years, possibly longer - depending on the Council's plans for the future development of the site. If there is any news to communicate about this, we will let you know.

The full programme for both Centres will be available on the website and we will also state the location of all events in all our publicity, including this newsletter.

4 - Forthcoming events

To see the full programme of activities at the Centre, please click here to visit the website

JUNE 2010

INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION
Thu 3 Jun – Thu 17 Jun (3 evenings), 7pm -8.30pm.
£25
Anyone can learn to meditate. A regular meditation practice can reduce stress, anxiety and depression, leading to a happier, more fulfilling life. This course is perfect for complete beginners.           

VOLUNTEER WEEKEND: Prepare For The Opening of Kagyu Samye Dzong Spa Road
Sat 5 Jun – Sun 6 Jun
With the auspicious occasion of the opening of our magnificent permanent new home this month, your help is needed to make sure that everything is ready for this exciting and joyful event. Join us for a very special volunteer weekend. Share in a real piece of history and help ensure that this wonderful event is a success. Lunch provided on both days.        

OPENING OF THE NEW CENTRE
Sunday 20th - Monday 21st June
All welcome. Free event.

JULY 2010

KUM NYE
With Anne Overzee
Sat 3 Jul, 10am – 4pm - at Spa Road
£30
This practice weekend offers an opportunity to experience the Kum Nye Tibetan meditation practice, which involves both sitting and slow movement forms. Kum Nye works on the physical, emotional and energetic blockages held in our bodies, allowing us to re-connect with our aliveness and natural flow of energy. Wear loose comfortable clothes. Bring vegetarian lunch to share.
Anne Overzee is a long-term meditation practitioner. She is also an experienced psychotherapist working with mindfulness-based meditation techniques within the framework of traditional psychotherapy.

INTRODUCTION TO MEDITATION
Thu 1 Jul – Thu 15 Jul (3 evenings), 7pm - 8.30pm - at Manor Place
£25
This course will provide a great foundation for beginning a regular meditation practice which can bring many benefits in our everyday life. There will be instructions on posture and breathing and plenty of time for developing meditation skills. A perfect course for complete beginners.

VOLUNTEER DAY
Sat 10 Jul, 10am – 4pm
Come along and help us with a variety of jobs at the Centres. Lunch and refreshments will be provided. Please let us know in advance if you can come.

GREEN TARA DAY
Sun 11 Jul, 10am – 4pm - at Spa Road
A day of practice to help us overcome inner and outer obstacles. The day will be dedicated           

TEACHINGS WITH DRUPON RINPOCHE
Sat 17 Jul – Thu 22 Jul, 10am – 5pm - at Spa Road
Drupon Rinpoche, also known as Khenpo Lhabu, has spent much time in retreat and has received teachings from HH 17th Karmapa, the 12th Tai Situ Rinpoche and Thrangu Rinpoche. The latter asked Drupon Rinpoche to become retreat master for the traditional retreat at the site of Milarepa’s cave in Nepal in 2004. Drupon Rinpoche will be teaching during this period on the Heart Sutra, the Prajnaparamita and other topics. More details of the course will be on our website and in our newsletter closer to the time. Please keep a look out or contact the office for bookings.

This newsletter goes out to those who have expressed an interest in Kagyu Samye Dzong London. It covers news of the efforts and progress towards finding and funding a new site for the centre, and other events taking place in the coming weeks Being on this mailing list is not compulsory. If you do not want to receive this newsletter, or would like it to be sent to a different email address, please use the links at the bottom of the newsletter.

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