JULY 2015 Carefulness - Ethical conduct - with Lama Zangmo at Spa RoadThu, Jul. 2, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The foundation for ethical conduct and good behaviour is non-attachment and carefulness. Non-harming is the essence of Buddhism but leaving a 'small footprint' is not always easy.
Better Health Through Meditation with Clive Holmes at Spa RoadSat - Sun Jul. 4 - 5, 10:00am - 4:00pm
The secret of good health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate trouble, but to live in the present moment, wisely and earnestly.
Green Tara Puja at Spa Road
Sundays throughout June, 8:00 - 9:00 am
Join us every Sunday morning at 8.00 am for Green Tara which is a practice that helps to remove fear and obstacles. As the Centre's main doors are not open until 9.00 am, please let us know if you are planning to attend.Patience - the Remedy for Anger - with Lama Zangmo at Spa RoadThu, Jul. 9, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Carefulness and ethical conduct are the foundation for patience and non-aggression. Patience and tolerance develop out of good self-discipline. When we have good self -discipline it is not difficult to be patient.
A weekend of teachings with Ringu Tulku Rinpoche at Spa RoadSat - Sun Jul. 11 - 12,
We are delighted to announce that Ringu Tulku Rinpoche will be teaching at Samye Dzong London in July. Full details of the programme will be available nearer the time.
Medicine Buddha Puja at Spa RoadSun, Jul. 12, 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.
A Joyful Approach - the Support for Practice - with Lama Zangmo at Spa RoadThu, Jul. 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
A joyful approach and sustained interest will mean we can progress and achieve something. It is a state of mind that takes joy in positive activity. It gives power to our spiritual practice.
The Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva - with Lama Zangmo at Spa RoadSat, Jul. 18, 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.
White Tara Retreat Day - with the Kagyu Samye Dzong Sangha at Spa RoadSun, Jul. 19, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Meditation - Giving up Wandering Thoughts - with Lama Zangmo at Spa RoadThu, Jul. 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meditative stability refers to a state called pliancy (shinjong in Tibetan). It literally means 'thoroughly trained' or 'thoroughly purified'. It has two aspects - pliancy of body and pliancy of mind.
The Role of Calligraphy and Art within Dharma with Tashi Mannox at Spa RoadFri, Jul. 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Prior to his weekend workshops on Tibetan Calligraphy, Tashi Mannox will give a talk on the role of calligraphy and art within Dharma.
Tibetan Calligraphy workshop with Tashi Mannox at Spa RoadJul. 25 - 26, 10:00am - 5:00pm
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.
Simply Meditation Day at Manor Place
Sat, Jul. 25, 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 - weekend 2 - at Spa RoadJul. 25 - 26, 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.
Guru Rinpoche Tsok Puja at Spa RoadSun, Jul. 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Summer ClosureJul. 27 - Aug. 14,
Both our Spa Road and Manor Place centres will be closed for their annual summer break from Monday 27th July and will re-open on Saturday 15th August.
AUGUST 2015
A day of service and post-meditation acitivity with Lama Zangmo at Spa Road
Sat, Aug. 15, 2015 9:30am - 5:00pm
Mindfulness of Dream and Sleep with Charlie Morley and Fay Adams at Spa Road
Aug. 15 - 16, 2015 10:00am - 5:00pm
Simply Meditation Afternoon at Manor Place
Sat, Aug. 15, 2015 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Mindful Compassion: A Personal Practice Workshop - with Paul Gilbert & Choden at Spa Road
Aug. 19 - 21, 2015
Teachings and empowerments with the Venerable Fifth Minyak Rinpoche, Tulku Ogyen Nyima at Spa Road
Aug. 21 - 23, 2015
Simply Meditation Day at Manor Place
Sat, Aug. 29, 2015 10:00am - 5:30pm
Guru Rinpoche Tsok Puja at Spa Road
Sun, Aug. 30, 2015 7:00pm - 8:30pm