The Way of the Bodhisattva is a famous Mahayana text written by Shantideva in the eight century. It is still one of the pillars within the Mahayana tradition today. The text is dedicated to the development of bodhicitta, the mind of compassion.

Khenpo Damcho Dawa Rinpoche will teach on selected verses from the first chapter of the text, explaining the meaning and value of Bodhicitta, the importance of developing it and of integrating it as a way of life.

A short biography of Khenpo Damcho Dawa Rinpoche.

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Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche will be visiting the London centre to give teachings and empowerments. Below is the schedule of events and empowerments. Rinpoche will also be hosting the Rokpa Kids on Tour as well:

Saturday 9th June

10am - The importance of Compassion and Devotion in Buddhism by Gelong Thubten
11am - Break
11.30 - The importance of Compassion and Devotion in Buddhism.
12.30pm - Lunch break
2pm - Explanation of Chenrezig Empowerment
3pm - Chenrezig Empowerment and scriptural authorisation (lung) with Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche
7pm - Chenrezig Puja

Sunday 10th June

10am - Explanation of the Bodhisattva Vow by Gelong Thubten
11am - Break
11.30am - Bodhisattva Vow with Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche
12.30pm - Lunch break
2pm - Explanation of Amitabha Empowerment
3pm - Amitabha Empowerment and lung with Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche
7pm - Medicine Buddha puja

Tuesday 12th June

7pm - Explanation of White Tara Empowerment
8pm - White Tara Empowerment with Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche

Wednesday 13th June

7pm - Talk by Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche followed by the Rokpa Children Performance

Please call or email our office let us know if you would like to come to any of the above.

Suggested Donations:
Saturday and Sunday £55
Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday £65
Tuesday only £15
Wednesday £10

The above are suggested donations concessions are available.

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Weekly teachings with Lama Zangmo on the 6 perfections. The teachings are based on the Bodhicharyavatara or Bodhisattva's Way of Life. The course continues till Thursday 12 July.

These teachings are ideal for those wanting to learn more about Buddhism & meditation.

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Over the past ten years, psychologist Paul Ekman and Alan Wallace have developed, taught, and scientifically studied their 42-hour training program in "Cultivating Emotional Balance," which integrates psychological and Buddhist theories and practices for achieving exceptional mental balance and well-being.

During this retreat, Alan Wallace will explain the essential features of this training, which includes the cultivation of meaningful ideals and aspirations, attention skills, mindfulness, and emotional regulation.

The central theme of all these elements is the development of our ability to monitor our mental states so that we can make wise choices regarding our behaviour as we experience the whole range of mental impulses and states of consciousness.

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In this lecture Alan Wallace will discuss the diverse views from scientists, philosophers, theologians and Buddhists on the question of what makes us human and examines the Buddhist emphasis on the preciousness of human existence.

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The Mindfulness Association is running a comprehensive training in compassion that is a follow on programme for those who have completed the one year mindfulness training, but is also open to people who have a stable mindfulness practice. This training is delivered over four weekends and is a secular training drawn from the Mahayana Buddhist tradition and the Evolutionary Psychology model of Prof. Paul Gilbert. In this course there is a strong focus on self-compassion and the use of compassionate imagery.

In the first module we will be exploring self-acceptance in more depth. Before we can practice compassion we need to know what we are going to be compassionate towards; hence the importance of the practice of acceptance in opening up the different levels of our experience. We will be emphasizing two themes: Firstly, the process of acceptance itself which means facing things as they are and dropping into the raw immediacy of our experience - in so doing getting in touch with the reality of who we are. This is the source of being authentic, and it enables us to relate to others with empathy. Secondly, compassion involves the stimulation of positive emotional systems such as kindness and love. It is important that we do not just jump into the pain of our own experience or throw ourselves headlong at the suffering of life unprepared. We need a resource to rely upon. For example, before running a marathon we need to do lots of training to build up our fitness. Compassion is similar. It is important to build up our inner resources before opening ourselves to pain and suffering.

Module 2 - 25/26 August
Module 3 - 20/21 October
Module 4 - 8/9 December

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All welcome. Please bring offerings of food, flowers or light.

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As part of A Year of Service, a nationwide interfaith initiative, Kagyu Samye Dzong London will be leading a day on "Faith and the Environment" on Saturday 30th June 2012 from 2pm to 5 pm, and it is a great pleasure for us to invite you and your friends to attend.

We can already confirm that we will be hosting Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche, Abbot of Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery in Scotland and the Reverend Canon Andrew Nunn, Dean of Southwark Cathedral, along with various other religious representatives, who will speak on the approach of their respective faiths to the environment. There will be an opportunity for Q&A from the audience and it will end with a ceremonial planting of an ornamental tree in Spa Road Gardens.

This event is free and we hope as many people as possible will be able to attend.

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An increasing number of people in the west are discovering that meditation is a great antidote to the stress and anxiety that is part of so many of our lives. Meditation is not difficult to learn and yet, practised regularly, can have huge benefits and lead to a greater sense of peace and happiness.

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This afternoon teaching is perfect for those who wish to learn about the basic practices, principles and traditions of Buddhism. It is an ideal introduction for those who have a general interest in Buddhism and also a good starting from which to undertake more in-depth study.

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