APRIL 2015
Nyungney Easter Weekend Retreat at Spa Road
Saturday to Monday Apr. 4 - 6
THIS IS A CLOSED RETREAT SO UNLESS YOU HAVE BOOKED THROUGH THE CENTRE IT WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE TO ATTEND AS THE CENTRE WILL BE CLOSED. There will be no pujas on Saturday and Sunday evening.
Green Tara Puja at Spa Road
Join us every Sunday morning at 8am for Green Tara which is a practice that helps to remove fear and obstacles. PLEASE NOTE - there will be no puja on Sunday 5th April while the Nyungney Retreat is in progress.
As the Centre's main doors are not open until 9am if you would like to join us for Green Tara please contact us to let us know that you would like to attend.
Introduction to Meditation
THIS COURSE IS NOW FULLY BOOKED
Wednesdays 8th April - 27th May, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Compassion Practitioner Certificate Course at Spa Road
Saturday - Sunday Apr. 11 - 12, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Mindfulness Association are re-running this successful and comprehensive training in compassion which is a follow on programme for those who have completed the one year Mindfulness training.
Simply Meditation Afternoon at Manor Place
Saturday, Apr. 11, 2:00 - 6:00 pm
Spending time doing extended meditation practice is a chance to get together with fellow practitioners and gain greater depth in the experience of meditation by applying oneself through a series of short meditation sessions.
Medicine Buddha Puja at Spa Road
Sunday, Apr. 12, 7:00 - 8:00pm
Employing the skilful techniques of mantra and visualisation the *Medicine Buddha* practice is an effective way to balance the physical, mental and spiritual health of ourselves and others.
The Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva - with Lama Zangmo at Spa Road
Saturday, Apr. 18, 10:00 - 4:00 pm
Dorje Sempa Retreat Day - with the Kagyu Samye Dzong Sangha at Spa Road
Sun, Apr. 19, 10:00 - 5:00 pm
This day is devoted to the Dorje Sempa practice and dedicated to the swift return of our precious Founder and teacher, Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche.
The Role of Calligraphy and Art within Dharma with Tashi Mannox at Spa Road
Fri, Apr. 24, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Prior to his weekend workshops on Tibetan Calligraphy, Tashi Mannox will give a talk on the role of calligraphy and art within Dharma.
Simply Meditation Day at Manor Place
Sat, Apr. 25, 10:- 5:30 pm
Spending time doing extended meditation practice is a chance to get together with fellow practitioners and gain greater depth in the experience of meditation by applying oneself through a series of short meditation sessions.
Tibetan Calligraphy workshop with Tashi Mannox at Spa Road
Sat - Sun Apr. 25 - 26, 10:00 - 5:00 pm
Drawing upon the traditional construction guidelines of the classical Uchen script, Tashi Mannox leads an intensive course in how to correctly form the letters of the Tibetan alphabet, vowels signs and subjoined letters.
Guru Rinpoche Tsok Puja at Spa Road
Sun, Apr. 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
More Meditation - with Gelong Trinley at Manor Place
Apr. 30 - Jun. 4, 7:00 - 8:30pm
This is an ideal course for those who have already received meditation instructions and would like to deepen their practice.
MAY 2015
Taming the Mind - with Lama Zangmo at Spa Road
Sat, May. 2, 10:00am - 4:00pm
This is an opportunity for those who are unable to come to evening courses, to come and receive meditation instructions and gain familiarity with Shinay / Shamatha meditation.
Green Tara Puja at Spa Road
Join us every Sunday morning at 8am for Green Tara which is a practice that helps to remove fear and obstacles.
As the Centre's main doors are not open until 9am if you would like to join us for Green Tara please contact us to let us know that you would like to attend.
Chenrezig Practice Instructions - with Lama Zangmo at Spa Road Sun, May. 3, 10:00am - 4:00pm
The Dorje Chang Tungma - with Lama Zangmo at Spa RoadMay. 7 - 28, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The Dorje Chang Tungma is a teaching that deals with the power of supplicating the Lineage Masters and how one relies upon the Lineage that comes from Vajradhara down to one's own Root Lama.
Mind the app: meditation in the age of Twitter - with Alistair Appleton at Spa RoadMay. 9 - 10,
Smart phones have brought the Internet into the nooks and crannies of our life. More than 60% of mobile phone users turn them on within 15 minutes of waking, many of us fall asleep with them on our... Read more...
Mindfulness of Dream and Sleep - 2nd weekend with Charlie Morley and Fay Adams at Spa RoadMay. 9 - 10, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Simply Meditation Afternoon at Manor PlaceSat, May. 9, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Spending time doing extended meditation practice is a chance to get together with fellow practitioners and gain greater depth in the experience of meditation by applying oneself through a series of short meditation sessions.
Medicine Buddha Puja at Spa RoadSun, May. 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva - with Lama Zangmo at Spa RoadSat, May. 16, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Mantra Recitation Day for Akong Tulku Rinpoche with Kagyu Samye Dzong London at Spa RoadSun, May. 17, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Join the Kagyu Samye Dzong London Sangha for a day of accumulation of mantras for Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche. The morning will be dedicated to accumulating Guru Rinpoche mantras and the afternoon dedicated to accumulating the Chenrezig mantras.
Green Tara - The Female Buddha - with Lama Zangmo at Spa RoadSat, May. 23, 10:00am - 4:00pm
This is a day of instructions in the practice and text of Green Tara. If understood properly, Green Tara practice helps us overcome inner and outer obstacles, and especially the obstacles of our own fears and self-doubt.
Simply Meditation Day at Manor PlaceSat, May. 23, 10:00am - 5:30pm
Spending time doing extended meditation practice is a chance to get together with fellow practitioners and gain greater depth in the experience of meditation by applying oneself through a series of short meditation sessions.
Mindfulness Practitioner Certificate Course at Spa RoadMay. 23 - 24, 10:00am - 5:00pm
This provides a solid foundation in Mindfulness Practice and you are welcome to join this course after completing the Mindfulness Practitioners Foundation course or the Mindfulness in Education module.
Green Tara Practice Day with Kagyu Samye Dzong London Sangha at Spa RoadSun, May. 24, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Green Tara practice is used to help us overcome inner and outer obstacles, and especially the obstacles of our own fears and self-doubt.
The Buddha's Birthday - with the Kagyu Samye Dzong Sangha at Spa RoadTue, May. 26, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
This day marks the birth of Prince Siddharta Gautama in Lumbini, present-day Nepal around 500BC.
Compassion Practitioner Certificate Course at Spa RoadMay. 30 - 31, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Guru Rinpoche Tsok Puja at Spa Road Sun, May. 31, 7.00pm - 8.30 pm