Lama Zangmo will teach a weekly class on the six perfections of Generosity, Right Conduct, Patience, Diligence, Meditation and Wisdom. The teachings will be based on Shantideva's classic text, Bodhicharyavatara or The Bodhisattva's way of life.

These classes are suitable for anyone wishing to learn more about Buddhism and meditation.

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Beginners In these classes students will learn to read and write the Tibetan alphabet. There will be plenty of practice of correct pronunciation. Some vocabulary will also be introduced. This course forms the foundation for the Intermediate course.

Intermediate This course builds on what has been learnt in the beginners' course, including grammar, further vocabulary and reading and writing practice. In order to enrol for this course it is necessary to have completed the beginners' course or equivalent.

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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 people's 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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We are delighted to welcome Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche, the Abbot of Samye Ling Monastery, to Kagyu Samye Dzong London. This is an opportunity to receive meditation instructions and advice from a highly accomplished meditation Master who has spent many years in solitary retreat.

Lama Yeshe will talk about the ways the Buddhist teachings can help anyone to develop peace of mind and bring joy, compassion, tolerance and forgiveness into daily life.

Friday 25th May

19 - 20:00 Explanation of Refuge.
20:00 Refuge Ceremony.

Saturday 26th May

10:00 Ani Lhamo will give a talk on the Kagyu Lineage.
11:00 Break
11:30 Compassion, Tolerance and Forgiveness, with Lama Yeshe Rinpoche.
12:30 Lunch
14:00 Ani Lhamo will give a talk on The Meaning of Avalokitesvara (Chenrezig).
15:00 Break
15:30 - 16:30 Compassion, Tolerance and Forgiveness, with Lama Yeshe Rinpoche.
19:00 Chenrezig Puja.

Sunday 27th May

10:00 Ani Lhamo will give a talk on Guru Rinpoche and His Life.
11:00 Break
11:30 Compassion, Tolerance and Forgiveness, with Lama Yeshe Rinpoche
12:30 Lunch
14:00 Guru Rinpoche Tsok Puja.
19:00 Chenrezig Puja.

Please let the office know in advance if you would like to take refuge. There is no charge for this ceremony but it is auspicious to bring an offering and a white scarf (katta) to offer during the ceremony.

Please note that the Guru Rinpoche Tsok puja this month will be held in the afternoon.

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Anyone can learn to meditate and the effects can be profound. A regular meditation practice can bring increased inner peace, poise and perspective. The course will cover the theory of calm abiding meditation and mindfulness, and the benefits of a regular practice; in addition we will look at everything you need to know to practise successfully.

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