Kagyu Samye Dzong Edinburgh http://www.edinburgh.samye.org Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Centre for World Peace & Health Thu, 16 May 2013 18:48:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Room to let at Kagyu Samye Dzong Edinburgh http://www.edinburgh.samye.org/2013/04/room-to-let-at-kagye-samye-dzong-edinburgh/ http://www.edinburgh.samye.org/2013/04/room-to-let-at-kagye-samye-dzong-edinburgh/#comments Fri, 12 Apr 2013 07:52:59 +0000 samyeadmin http://www.edinburgh.samye.org/?p=1018 KSDE AccommodationAccommodation available soon at Samye Dzong Edinburgh Tibetan Buddhist Centre

From May 2013
And from July 2013

A wonderful opportunity to live in one of the lovely rooms in the tranquil 3 bedroom private flat on the 2nd floor of Samye Dzong Edinburgh, in the heart of the city, with access to all the Centre’s facilities.

Room 1, From May – £335 pcm
Room 2, from July – £365pcm

(includes unlimited wi-fi)

Please contact Ani Rinchen Khandro at info@edinburgh.samye.org

]]> http://www.edinburgh.samye.org/2013/04/room-to-let-at-kagye-samye-dzong-edinburgh/feed/ 0 Summer Programme http://www.edinburgh.samye.org/2013/03/summer-programme/ http://www.edinburgh.samye.org/2013/03/summer-programme/#comments Sun, 31 Mar 2013 12:05:31 +0000 samyeadmin http://www.edinburgh.samye.org/?p=1008 We have now released our Summer Programme for 2013.

Take a look at our Weekly Programme page and our forthcoming Courses & Events page for more details.

]]> http://www.edinburgh.samye.org/2013/03/summer-programme/feed/ 0 Happy Losar! http://www.edinburgh.samye.org/2013/02/happy-losar/ http://www.edinburgh.samye.org/2013/02/happy-losar/#comments Sun, 10 Feb 2013 17:07:23 +0000 samyeadmin http://www.edinburgh.samye.org/?p=895 On the eve of Tibetan New Year Samye Dzong members create a veritable hive of activity, cleaning, polishing and sweeping the shrine and shrine room then renewing all the offerings in time for Losar, the year of the water serpent.

Polishing A new silk for the shrine Adjusting the Buddha statue Cleaning the Shrine Dusting The Shrines & Offerings Team ]]> http://www.edinburgh.samye.org/2013/02/happy-losar/feed/ 0 Ani Rinchen Khandro’s Trip to India http://www.edinburgh.samye.org/2013/01/ani-rinchen-khandros-trip-to-india/ http://www.edinburgh.samye.org/2013/01/ani-rinchen-khandros-trip-to-india/#comments Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:26:44 +0000 samyeadmin http://www.edinburgh.samye.org/?p=827 Ani Rinchen Khandro’s pilgrimage to Bodhgaya for the 30th Kagyu Monlams, hosted by HH Karmapa at the site of the Buddha’s enlightenment, and to the Deer Park in Sarnath where the Buddha gave his first teachings.

Click on the images to see them at full size.

Drupon Rinpoche with Sangha and students Gesar dancers performing in front of HH Karmapa and Gyaltsap Rinpoche on the far left HH Karmapa under the sacred bodhi tree with his Dream Flag denoting the union of heaven and earth billowing out to send forth harmonious energy His Holiness Karmapa sitting under the sacred bodhi tree the site of Lord Buddhas enlightenment surrounded by a sea of sangha The Shrine room at Tergar Monastery The stage of the Tergar Monastery Pavilion where HH Karmapa gave teaching A wee incense holder at the Mahabohi temple complex in Bodhgaya Ani Rinchen lighting some of the 10,000 butterlamps dedicated to Uncle Sherab Palden Bodhgaya street scene with elephant Monks under the Bodhi tree getting warm robes on in the early morning mist Ani Rinchen Khandro at the Dharmek Stupa Letting a sleeping dog lie in the archeological site of a monastery in the Deer Park The Deer Park at Sarnath near Varanasi The Dharmek Stupa built by Ashoka on the spot where the Buddha gave his first teaching after his enlightenment ]]> http://www.edinburgh.samye.org/2013/01/ani-rinchen-khandros-trip-to-india/feed/ 4 Winter / Spring Term 2013 http://www.edinburgh.samye.org/2013/01/winter-spring-term-2013/ http://www.edinburgh.samye.org/2013/01/winter-spring-term-2013/#comments Mon, 21 Jan 2013 17:56:04 +0000 samyeadmin http://www.edinburgh.samye.org/?p=822 Samye Dzong Edinburgh has re-opened after the winter break and encourages all our friends and supporters to benefit from the range of classes, prayers and meditation sessions on offer throughout the week.

Please note that the Wednesday evening Qigong and Meditation class led by Ani Rinchen Khandro is suitable for all levels, including beginners.

There is also an exciting Spring Programme of monthly courses and events, including several not-to-be-missed visits from emminent High Lamas. Details and bookings are just a click away!

We look forward to seeing you at Samye Dzong Edinburgh in this New Year and meanwhile wish you a happy and healthy 2013!

]]> http://www.edinburgh.samye.org/2013/01/winter-spring-term-2013/feed/ 0 Winter Closure of Kagyu Samye Dzong Edinburgh http://www.edinburgh.samye.org/2012/11/winter-closure-of-kagyu-samye-dzong-edinburgh/ http://www.edinburgh.samye.org/2012/11/winter-closure-of-kagyu-samye-dzong-edinburgh/#comments Thu, 01 Nov 2012 09:00:06 +0000 samyeadmin http://www.edinburgh.samye.org/?p=565 Samye Dzong Edinburgh will close for the winter break from December 14th 2012 and re-open on Monday January 14th 2013.

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See our Events page for more details.

]]> http://www.edinburgh.samye.org/2012/10/saturday-matinees/feed/ 0 Centre reopens September 2012 http://www.edinburgh.samye.org/2012/09/centre-reopens-september-2012/ http://www.edinburgh.samye.org/2012/09/centre-reopens-september-2012/#comments Sun, 02 Sep 2012 16:05:44 +0000 samyeadmin http://www.edinburgh.samye.org/?p=638 Kagyu Samye Dzong Edinburgh reopens for our Autumn term on Monday September 3rd, 2012.

Please visit our Weekly Programme and Courses & Events pages for more information on forthcoming events.

]]> http://www.edinburgh.samye.org/2012/09/centre-reopens-september-2012/feed/ 0 Centre closing dates for August 2012 http://www.edinburgh.samye.org/2012/07/kagyu-samye-dzong-edinburgh-centre-closed-during-august/ http://www.edinburgh.samye.org/2012/07/kagyu-samye-dzong-edinburgh-centre-closed-during-august/#comments Wed, 11 Jul 2012 08:35:43 +0000 samyeadmin http://www.edinburgh.samye.org/?p=586 Kagyu Samye Dzong Edinburgh will break up for the summer holidays on Friday July 27th 2012.

The centre will be closed throughout August and will re-open on Monday September 3rd with an exciting new programme for the Autumn/Winter term. You can view the forthcoming schedule and book classes and courses for the Autumn/Winter term from our Weekly Programme and Courses & Events pages.

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Tuesday June 26th 2012, is the birthday of His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, Orgyen Trinley Dorje.

You are welcome to join us at 6.30pm for Chenresig Puja which will be dedicated to the health and long life of His Holiness. Just before the Puja we will offer lights and/or katas whilst reciting KARMAPA CHENNO in honour and celebration of Karmapa’s birthday.

Please come a few minutes early if you wish to purchase a kata, (ceremonial white scarf) which will be available to purchase from the office.

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