Sitting within silence

Friday 31 January @ 7pm

Donation: members R80; non-members R120

An overview of the method of calm abiding and insight meditation coupled with practical practice instruction.

"Many's the person who's missed the opportunity to say nothing... and lost much because of it."

Training in having a kind heart

Saturday 1 Feb 9.30 am to 4 pm

Sunday 2 Feb 9.30 am to 12.30 pm

Donation:

Saturday: members R220; non-members R260

Sunday   : members R130; non-members R170

A brief look at the history and methods taught in the Seven Points of Mind Training allowing time for practice and questions.

"What we humans need most is compassion, for ourselves and for others. We need to learn to accept ourselves and others without judgement, without preference."

Akong Rinpoche

Package deal paid up by 20 January 2025

members R380 & non-members R490

Don’t miss this opportunity! Contact the office if you are not able to attend due to lack of funds. capetown@kagyu.org.za

Lama Zangpo first met Lama Yeshe Rinpoche at Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg in 1996 where he was a resident volunteer. Shortly thereafter he moved to Holy Isle where he took his first ordination, and later to Arran where he spent some years, first helping to build, and then staying in the men’s retreat. Following this he attained the opportunity to move to the Thrangu Sekhar Retreat in Nepal where he pursued study and practice under the guidance of Drupon Rinpoche.

Returning from Nepal in early 2021 he spent time at Samye Ling in Scotland, and then in South Africa before returning to live on Holy Isle towards the end of 2022. Here he took on the role of overseeing projects and associated retreats. In 2024 Lama Zangpo was asked to spend time in the DRC, assisting and supporting the Buddhist communities there.

Since returning to Scotland he has moved to the Glasgow Samye in order to help support and grow the community there.