Courses for June 2011

The Four Noble Truths with Khenchen Damcho Dawa Rinpoche

Khenpo Damcho Dawa will elucidate the first teachings of the Buddha, namely those of The Four Noble Truths.
As these truths form the basis of the Buddhist view that underpins all subsequent teachings a good understanding of these essential points is indispensable.

Booking is essential

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Wednesday June 1st 7.00pm – 9.00pm Course fee £15 ( concessions £12)
The Dorje Chang Tungma (The Kagyu Lineage Prayer)
with Khenchen Damcho Dawa Rinpoche


The Dorje Chang Tungma, or Kagyu lineage prayer, is recited regularly before meditation sessions and teachings at Samye Dzong and other Kagyu centres. Khenpo Damcho Dawa will explain the inner meaning of this profound prayer and unlock the wealth of wisdom contained therein.

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Thursday June 2nd 7.00pm – 9.00pm Course fee £15 ( concessions £12)
Instructions on the Practice of Chenresig with Gelongma Ani Kunzang

Chenresig is the great Bodhisattva known as the Lord of Compassion. Ani Kunzang will explain the meaning, visualisations, chanting, and mantra recitation as practiced in the weekly Chenresig Puja.

This is a great opportunity for those who are new to the practice or who wish to deepen their knowledge and develop wisdom and compassion for all beings.

Sunday June 5th 10.30am – 4.30pm Course fee £20 ( concessions £15)
Preparation for Green Tara Empowerment and the Refuge Ceremony

Ani Rinchen Khandro will give an explanation of the Refuge Ceremony and Green Tara empowerment in preparation for the event itself.

Friday June 17th 7pm – 8.30pm Suggested donation £7
Green Tara Empowerment, Refuge Ceremony Official Opening Day Celebrations and Public Talk by Akong Tulku Rinpoche

9am:              Refuge Ceremony
11am:           Green Tara Empowerment
3pm - 5pm: Official Opening Day Celebrations
7.30pm:       Public Talk by Akong Rinpoche

An unmissable opportunity to benefit from the wisdom of the founder of Samye Ling and Samye Dzong.

Please let us know in advance if you would like to take Refuge with Rinpoche: info@edinburgh.samye.org

Saturday June 18th Full day's events - £25 (concessions £20)
Evening talk only - £15 (concessions £12)

To book these courses, please visit our Payment page.

To pay by cheque please make payable to KSD Edinburgh and send to 4 Walker St, Edinburgh EH3 7LA with a note of the course title and your name and email or postal address.