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
JUNE 2015
The Buddha's Enlightenment - with the Kagyu Samye Dzong Sangha at Spa RoadTue, Jun. 2, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
The day of Buddha's enlightenment is known as *Wesak* or *Saga Dawa Duchen* by Tibetan Buddhists. It is celebrated on the 15th day of Saga Dawa, the fourth month of the Tibetan lunar calendar.
Introduction to Meditation - an 8 week course with Bernard Mordan at Spa RoadJun. 3 - Jul. 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
In essence, meditation is simply the practice of paying attention to what we are doing while we are doing it, whatever this may be. In the Buddhist tradition, this type of attention is called mindfulness.
Meditation Retreat with Kagyu Samye Dzong London Sangha at Spa RoadSat, Jun. 6, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Come and join the Sangha for a day of silent meditation practice. This is a chance to get together with fellow practitioners and gain greater depth in the experience of meditation.
The Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva - with Lama Zangmo at Spa RoadSat, Jun. 6, 10:00am - 4:00pm
"When we study and reflect on a teaching, we should choose a text that provides a broad understanding of the Buddha's teaching as a whole.
Green Tara Puja at Spa RoadSundays throughout June, 8:00am - 9:00am
Green Tara Puja
Join us every *Sunday* morning at 8*am* for Green Tara which is a practice that helps to remove fear and obstacles. * As the centres main doors are not open until 9am if you would like to join... Read more...
Mantra Recitation Day for Akong Tulku Rinpoche with Kagyu Samye Dzong London at Spa RoadSun, Jun. 7, 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.
Simply Meditation Afternoon at Manor PlaceSat, Jun. 13, 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, Jun. 14, 7:00pm - 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*.
Volunteer Day - a day of post meditation activity at Spa RoadWed, Jun. 17, 9:30am - 5:00pm
If you have time to help Kagyu Samye Dzong London this Thursday, there is plenty of opportunity for meritorious activity. We will be busy preparing the centre for the visit of our precious Abbot, Choje Lama Yeshe Rinpoche.
Calming the Mind through Mindfulness and Meditation - with Gelong Trinley at Manor PlaceJun. 18 - Jul. 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meditation is the art of finding peace and happiness within by using simple methods of calming and stabilising our minds, through the practice of mindfulness.
Developing Your Inner Potential - with Choje Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche at Spa RoadJun. 20 - 21, 10:00am - 4:00pm
We are delighted to welcome Choje Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche, the Abbot of Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery, to Kagyu Samye Dzong London. This is an opportunity to receive meditation instructions and advice from a highly accomplished meditation Master.
Generosity - Developing an Open Mind - with Lama Zangmo at Spa RoadThu, Jun. 25, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
*Lama Zangmo will run a 5-week course on the Perfections.* Gampopa said that the first three perfections are for a positive and good life here and now, and the next three are the ways and means to escape... Read more...
Birthday Celebrations for His Holiness the 17th Karmapa at Spa RoadFri, Jun. 26, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Join everyone at Kagyu Samye Dzong London for prayers dedicated to the long life, good health and continuing activity of His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, Orgyen Trinley Dorje.
Simply Meditation Day at Manor PlaceSat, Jun. 27, 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.
Guru Rinpoche Tsok Puja at Spa RoadSun, Jun. 28, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Guru Rinpoche is the guiding power which emanates from pure mind, anywhere in time and space: the universal teacher.