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Welcome to Kagyu Samye Dzong Edinburgh (KSDE) Buddhist Meditation Centre. We are the city branch of the world renowned Samye Ling Monastery, which was established in 1967 as the first Centre of Tibetan Buddhism in the West.
The centre offers a beautiful space for meditation and courses to benefit mind, body and spirit. People of all all faiths and none are welcome.
More >April’s Showers of Blessings
Spring has sprung and we are delighted to present this month’s programme of meditation sessions, pujas, new courses and very special events. But first a call out to all budding Bodhisattva’s to help spring clean around the Centre on April 1st, in readiness for the visiting Lamas to come : )
April’s special events include a talk by the author of a fascinating, newly published book about the 2nd Karmapa Karma Pakshi. And later in the month, a day of teachings with Lama Zangmo on the Buddhist approach to Living and Dying. We will also celebrate Earth Day, offer the latest in our Songs of Milarepa sessions, and start two new Qigong courses!
Details of all these and the other events listed below are available on our website. Booking is essential, unless otherwise stated.
MARCH AT KSDE
Sunday March 26th, 10.30am-12.30pm
THE SONGS OF MILAREPA COURSE – Season 2
Session 3 featuring Milarepa’s disciple Rechungpa. Previous sessions available online.
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Tuesday March 28th, 6.30pm-7.30pm
GUIDED MEDITATION
APRIL AT KSDE
Saturday April 1st, 10.30am-12.30pm
SPRING CLEAN UP
Help tidy outside KSDE before the visiting Lamas arrive.
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Sunday April 2nd, 10.30am-3.30pm
KARMA PAKSHI’S LIFE & WRITINGS:
A Reincarnate Lama & Two Mongol Emperors
by Author Charles Manson
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Weekly from Monday April 3rd, 6.30pm-7.30pm
QIGONG FOUNDATION COURSE – 10 week course
Featuring a set of specific Qigong movements, working on a deep level to enhance physical and mental health and well being. Classes will begin with warm up exercises and end with a short meditation.
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Tuesday April 4th, 6.30pm-7.30pm
GUIDED MEDITATION
Booking not required
Weekly from Wednesday April 5rd, 6.30pm-7.30pm
SWIMMING DRAGON QIGONG COURSE – 10 week course
This graceful yet powerful Qigong form is based on the fluid movements of nature and animals to energise, balance and revitalise body and mind. Classes will begin with warm up exercises and end with a short meditation.
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Sunday April 9th, 10.30am-12.00pm
GREEN TARA PUJA
Booking not required
Tuesday April 11th, 6.30pm-7.30pm
GUIDED MEDITATION
Booking not required
Sunday April 16th, 10.30am-3.30pm
THE BUDDHIST APPROACH TO LIVING & DYING
With Lama Zangmo
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Tuesday April 18th, 6.30pm-7.30pm
GUIDED MEDITATION
Booking not required
Saturday April 22nd, 10.30am-12.30pm
EARTH DAY
Calling all Earthlings! Come gather on the common ground of KSDE to celebrate our shared home on Mother Earth, with guided meditation, flower plantation and musical inspiration!
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Tuesday April 25th, 6.30pm-7.30pm
GUIDED MEDITATION
Booking not required
Thursday April 27th, 6.30pm-7.30pm
GREEN TARA PUJA
Booking not required
Sunday April 30th, 10.30am-12.30pm
MILAREPA’S SONGS OF LIBERATION COURSE
Session 3 featuring Milarepa’s disciple Rechungpa. Previous sessions available online.
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MAY AT KSDE
Thursday May 25th, 7pm-9pm
DISCOVERING DHARMA IN DAILY LIFE
Teachings by Khenpo Lhabu Drupon Rinpoche
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May All Beings Be Happy And Cultivate The Causes Of Happiness
