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Lama Zangpo


  • Kagyu Samye Dzong Cape Town 6 Morgenrood Road Cape Town, WC, 7708 South Africa (map)

Teachings with Lama Zangpo

25 June – 1 July

Essential to book in advance: capetown@kagyu.org.za

Wednesday 25 June

  • 7:00–8:00 Morning Meditation

  • 19:00–21:00 Why Bother with Buddhism?
    An open discussion exploring the relevance of Buddhist practice in modern life. Questions welcome.

Thursday 26 June

  • 6:00–6:45 Tara Practice

  • 7:00–8:00 Morning Meditation

  • 18:00–19:00 Evening Meditation

  • 19:00–19:45 Chenrezig Practice

Weekend Intensive: 27–29 June

Ethical Conduct & Compassion: Building Authentic Dharma Practice

Discover the foundational methods and meditations essential for genuine Buddhist practice. We’ll explore the Ngöndro preliminaries (Four Thoughts) and Mind Training teachings that form the bedrock of spiritual development.

  • Friday 27 June: 19:00–21:00

  • Saturday 28 June: 10:30–16:30

  • Sunday 29 June: 10:30–12:30

Follow-up Sessions: 30 June & 1 July

  • Monday & Tuesday: 19:00–20:45

  • Format: One-hour teaching followed by 45 minutes of guided meditation

  • Opportunity to deepen weekend insights and ask questions

About Lama Zangpo

Lama Zangpo’s Buddhist journey began in 1996 when he met Lama Yeshe Rinpoche at Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg. His path has taken him from Holy Isle ordination to the remote Thrangu Sekhar Retreat in Nepal, where he studied under Drupon Rinpoche’s guidance.

After returning from Nepal in 2021, he served at Scotland’s Samye Ling before taking on project oversight at Holy Isle. His recent work supporting Buddhist communities in the Democratic Republic of Congo reflects his commitment to spreading Dharma across cultures. Now based at Glasgow Samye, he continues nurturing Buddhist communities whilst sharing these timeless teachings.