Kagyu Samye Dzong Edinburgh

Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Centre for World Peace & Health

Event Archive 2012

  • May 2012
    • 7th
      • Deepening Chenrezig Meditation through the Fivefold Mahamudra with Khenpo Damcho Dawa Rinpoche
        May 7th-8th 2012, 7pm – 9pmWe are delighted to announce the visit of the renowned Tibetan Buddhist teacher Khenpo Damcho Dawa Rinpoche.

        Ably assisted by translator Katia Holmes the Khenpo will give precious teachings on how to deepen our practice of Chenrezig meditation through the Fivefold Mahamudra.

        Any one of our dharma practices can be linked with Mahamudra, the most profound of meditations, when five characteristics are present : bodhicitta, guru yoga, yidam practice, resting in the true nature of mind and dedication. Khenpo Rinpoche will show how this applies to Chenrezi meditation, the seemingly simple yet deepest of ways when it is sustained by the right understanding.

        Course Fee £35 (concessions £25)

    • 8th
      • Deepening Chenrezig Meditation through the Fivefold Mahamudra with Khenpo Damcho Dawa Rinpoche
        May 7th-8th 2012, 7pm – 9pmWe are delighted to announce the visit of the renowned Tibetan Buddhist teacher Khenpo Damcho Dawa Rinpoche.

        Ably assisted by translator Katia Holmes the Khenpo will give precious teachings on how to deepen our practice of Chenrezig meditation through the Fivefold Mahamudra.

        Any one of our dharma practices can be linked with Mahamudra, the most profound of meditations, when five characteristics are present : bodhicitta, guru yoga, yidam practice, resting in the true nature of mind and dedication. Khenpo Rinpoche will show how this applies to Chenrezi meditation, the seemingly simple yet deepest of ways when it is sustained by the right understanding.

        Course Fee £35 (concessions £25)

    • 27th
      • The Four Preliminary Foundations – Part 3 Karma, Cause and Effect with Ani Rinchen Khandro
        May 27th, 10.30am – 4.30pmIn the third of the Four Preliminary Foundations we will explore the profound, and often misunderstood, topic of Karma. An understanding of the law of Karma is essential for the right view, which ultimately leads to liberation from suffering.

        Through study, discussion and meditation we will examine the workings of Karma in our own life and life in general.

        Course Fee £20 (concessions £15)

  • June 2012
    • 2nd
      • First Saturday: Green Tara Puja
        June 1st 2013, from 10.00amGreen Tara10.00am – 11.30am Green Tara Puja

        The practice of Green Tara Puja, specially dedicated to the health and long life of Akong Tulku Rinpoche and Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche.

        11.30am – 12.30pm Tea/coffee break, get together

        12.30pm – 4pm Ngondro Practice Group

        An opportunity for Ngondro practitioners to practice in the peace and tranquility of Samye Dzong Shrine Room and Peace Hall.

        Suggested donation £5

    • 11th
      • The Seven Points of Mind Training with Ringu Tulku Rinpoche
        June 11th-12th 2012, 6.30pm-8.30pm

        From negative to positive, from suffering to joy

        Ringu Tulku Rinpoche is one of the most erudite and popular Tibetan Lamas of our time. His fluent English and familiarity with Western culture gives his Dharma teachings a ready accessibility.

        In this two part course Ringu Tulku Rinpoche will elucidate this classic Buddhist text, explaining its true meaning for the modern audience. Seven Point Mind Training, or Lojong, can be practiced by anyone who wishes to transform their life for the better. By letting go of habitual, ego-centric thinking and fostering a more altruistic, view we become happier in ourselves and more helpful to others.

        The course includes optional Tonglen Meditation on Tuesday June 12th, from midday till 1pm.

        Course Fee £35 (concessions £25)

    • 12th
      • The Seven Points of Mind Training with Ringu Tulku Rinpoche
        June 11th-12th 2012, 6.30pm-8.30pm

        From negative to positive, from suffering to joy

        Ringu Tulku Rinpoche is one of the most erudite and popular Tibetan Lamas of our time. His fluent English and familiarity with Western culture gives his Dharma teachings a ready accessibility.

        In this two part course Ringu Tulku Rinpoche will elucidate this classic Buddhist text, explaining its true meaning for the modern audience. Seven Point Mind Training, or Lojong, can be practiced by anyone who wishes to transform their life for the better. By letting go of habitual, ego-centric thinking and fostering a more altruistic, view we become happier in ourselves and more helpful to others.

        The course includes optional Tonglen Meditation on Tuesday June 12th, from midday till 1pm.

        Course Fee £35 (concessions £25)

  • July 2012
    • 7th
      • First Saturday: Songs of Milarepa with Ani Rinchen Khandro
        July 7th, from 10.00am10.00am -11.30am The Songs of Milarepa

        An opportunity to read, reflect on and discuss some of Milarepa’s inspirational teachings.

        11.30 – 12.30 Tea/coffee break, get together

        1.00pm – 4.00pm Ngondro Practice Group

        Suggested donation £5

    • 22nd
      • The Four Preliminary Foundations – Part 4 Samsara – The Illusory Nature of Worldly Life with Ani Rinchen Khandro
        July 22nd, 10.30am-4.30pmIn this final part of the Four Preliminary Foundations course we will examine the illusory nature of Samsara, or conditioned, existence using Jamgon Kongtrul’s invaluableTorch of Certainty text as a basis to explore this profound topic. Through study, discussion and meditation we begin to transform our view of how things really are.

        By reflecting on this and the previous three preliminary topics and applying our understanding to our daily life we begin to see how helpful and beneficial these teachings are. Those who wish may go on to take Refuge and practice the Four Extraordinary Foundations, which are the basis for the highest Buddhist teachings of Mahamudra.

        Course fee £20 (concessions £15)

  • September 2012
    • 29th
      • From a Hard Rain to a Shower of Blessings Weekend with Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche
        September 29th-30th 2012Lama Yeshe Losal RinpocheLama Yeshe Rinpoche is Abbot of Samye Ling and all Samye Dzong Centres. He is also a meditation master whose experience of life in the UK and US equips him to understand and deal with our times of mental stress and environmental degradation.

        Saturday 10.30am to 12pm
        The Meaning of Taking Refuge
        Ani Rinchen Khandro explains the meaning of taking Refuge for those who wish to follow the Buddhist faith and take Refuge with Lama Rinpoche.
        Suggested donation £5

        3pm to 4pm
        Refuge Ceremony with Lama Rinpoche
        Please inform the office if you wish to take Refuge. The ceremony is for participants and family only. It is free of charge but offerings and katas may given.

        7.30pm – 9.30pm Public Talk & Film Show
        Part 1 – From a Hard Rain to a Shower of Blessings
        Lama Yeshe Rinpoche speaks from the Buddhist view that all things are interdependent. We are not separate from our environment. Therefore to heal our minds is to heal our world. The evening also features a screening of A Hard Rain, the short film by Mark Edwards inspired by Bob Dylan’s iconic song, which provides the sound track, and will be followed by a Q and A session with Lama Yeshe Rinpoche.

        Sunday September 30th 10.30am – 12.30pm
        Part 2 – Change Begins in the Mind
        Lama Yeshe Rinpoche will explain and give practical instruction on meditation as the key to freeing our minds from stressful thinking and to helping us find peace, joy and insight. This in turn affects how we treat our environment. Peaceful minds make peace on earth.

        Sunday September 30th 3pm to 5pm
        Guru Rinpoche Shower of Blessings Puja with Lama Yeshe Rinpoche
        Guru Rinpoche, also known as the second Buddha, predicted many of the physical, psychological and environmental problems of today. His Pujas are skillful means to balance the elements and develop harmony. This Shower of Blessings Tsok Puja (sacred feast) is dedicated to the well-being of Mother Earth and all beings and to celebrate the 3rd Anniversary of the ‘new’ Samye Dzong Edinburgh.
        Donations and/or food offerings are welcome.

        Weekend Course Fee- £35 (concessions £25)

      • Talk on Taking Refuge
        Saturday September 29th 2012, 10.30am-12pmAni Rinchen Khandro explains the meaning of taking Refuge for those who wish to follow the Buddhist faith and take Refuge with Lama Rinpoche.

        Suggested donation £5

        This event is part of the From a Hard Rain to a Shower of Blessings Weekend with Lama Yeshe Rinpoche.

      • Refuge Ceremony with Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche
        Saturday September 29th 2012, 3-4pmPlease inform the office if you wish to take Refuge. The ceremony is for participants and family only. It is free of charge but offerings and katas may given.

        This event is part of the From a Hard Rain to a Shower of Blessings Weekend with Lama Yeshe Rinpoche.

      • Public Talk & Film Show: From a Hard Rain to a Shower of Blessings with Lama Yeshe Rinpoche
        Saturday September 29th 2012, 7.30-9.30pmLama Yeshe Losal RinpocheLama Yeshe Rinpoche speaks from the Buddhist view that all things are interdependent. We are not separate from our environment. Therefore to heal our minds is to heal our world. The evening also features a screening of A Hard Rain, the short film by Mark Edwards inspired by Bob Dylan’s iconic song, which provides the sound track, and will be followed by a Q and A session with Lama Yeshe Rinpoche.

        This event is part of the From a Hard Rain to a Shower of Blessings Weekend with Lama Yeshe Rinpoche.

    • 30th
      • From a Hard Rain to a Shower of Blessings Weekend with Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche
        September 29th-30th 2012Lama Yeshe Losal RinpocheLama Yeshe Rinpoche is Abbot of Samye Ling and all Samye Dzong Centres. He is also a meditation master whose experience of life in the UK and US equips him to understand and deal with our times of mental stress and environmental degradation.

        Saturday 10.30am to 12pm
        The Meaning of Taking Refuge
        Ani Rinchen Khandro explains the meaning of taking Refuge for those who wish to follow the Buddhist faith and take Refuge with Lama Rinpoche.
        Suggested donation £5

        3pm to 4pm
        Refuge Ceremony with Lama Rinpoche
        Please inform the office if you wish to take Refuge. The ceremony is for participants and family only. It is free of charge but offerings and katas may given.

        7.30pm – 9.30pm Public Talk & Film Show
        Part 1 – From a Hard Rain to a Shower of Blessings
        Lama Yeshe Rinpoche speaks from the Buddhist view that all things are interdependent. We are not separate from our environment. Therefore to heal our minds is to heal our world. The evening also features a screening of A Hard Rain, the short film by Mark Edwards inspired by Bob Dylan’s iconic song, which provides the sound track, and will be followed by a Q and A session with Lama Yeshe Rinpoche.

        Sunday September 30th 10.30am – 12.30pm
        Part 2 – Change Begins in the Mind
        Lama Yeshe Rinpoche will explain and give practical instruction on meditation as the key to freeing our minds from stressful thinking and to helping us find peace, joy and insight. This in turn affects how we treat our environment. Peaceful minds make peace on earth.

        Sunday September 30th 3pm to 5pm
        Guru Rinpoche Shower of Blessings Puja with Lama Yeshe Rinpoche
        Guru Rinpoche, also known as the second Buddha, predicted many of the physical, psychological and environmental problems of today. His Pujas are skillful means to balance the elements and develop harmony. This Shower of Blessings Tsok Puja (sacred feast) is dedicated to the well-being of Mother Earth and all beings and to celebrate the 3rd Anniversary of the ‘new’ Samye Dzong Edinburgh.
        Donations and/or food offerings are welcome.

        Weekend Course Fee- £35 (concessions £25)

      • Change Begins in the Mind with Lama Yeshe Rinpoche
        Sunday September 30th 2012, 10.30am-12.30pmLama Yeshe Losal RinpocheLama Yeshe Rinpoche will explain and give practical instruction on meditation as the key to freeing our minds from stressful thinking and to helping us find peace, joy and insight. This in turn affects how we treat our environment. Peaceful minds make peace on earth.

        This event is part of the From a Hard Rain to a Shower of Blessings Weekend with Lama Yeshe Rinpoche.

      • Guru Rinpoche Shower of Blessings Puja with Lama Yeshe Rinpoche
        Sunday September 30th 2012, 3-5pmGuru Rinpoche, also known as the second Buddha, predicted many of the physical, psychological and environmental problems of today. His Pujas are skillful means to balance the elements and develop harmony. This Shower of Blessings Tsok Puja (sacred feast) is dedicated to the well-being of Mother Earth and all beings and to celebrate the 3rd Anniversary of the ‘new’ Samye Dzong Edinburgh.

        Donations and/or food offerings are welcome.

        This event is part of the From a Hard Rain to a Shower of Blessings Weekend with Lama Yeshe Rinpoche.

  • October 2012
    • 6th
      • First Saturday: Saturday Matinee Teachings by His Holiness 17th Karmapa
        October 6th 2012, 10.30am – 12.30pm

        His Holiness the 17th KarmapaHow to Become a Good Person by Having the Wish to Benefit Others

        Part 1 – A film screening of precious teachings by the head of the Kagyu Lineage.

        Join us for tea/coffee and get together after the film.

        Suggested donation £5

  • November 2012
    • 3rd
      • First Saturday: Saturday Matinee Teachings by His Holiness 17th Karmapa
        November 3rd 2012, 10.30am-12.30pm

        His Holiness the 17th KarmapaHow to Become a Good Person by Having the Wish to Benefit Others

        Part 2 – A film screening of precious teachings by the head of the Kagyu Lineage.

        Join us for tea, coffee and get together after the film.

        Suggested donation £5

    • 4th
      • An Introduction to the Alexander Technique
        Sunday 4th November 2012, 2.00-5.00pmMindfulness in Activity with Linda Wyman

        Cost £20 (£15)

        To book a place or for more information call 01620 842 678 or email linda.wyman@talktalk.net

  • December 2012
    • 1st
      • First Saturday: Saturday Matinee Teachings by His Holiness 17th Karmapa
        December 1st 2012, 10.30am – 12.30pm

        His Holiness the 17th KarmapaHow to Become a Good Person by Having the Wish to Benefit Others

        Part 3 – A film screening of precious teachings by the head of the Kagyu Lineage.

        Join us for tea/coffee and get together after the film.

        Suggested donation £5