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- 1Learning to Meditate Class with Laurie Parr6:00 pm - 6:30 pmR90
Come along and take the step and learn how to meditate. Discover how simple and enjoyable meditation can be. This half hour class is designed for complete beginners and anyone wanting a fresh restart. When practiced correctly, meditation is a scientific method for increasing happiness. Buddha discovered , ... - 2Happiness exists inside our self with John Vlismas7:00 am - 7:45 amR110
Drop in or Online Becoming the Architect of Your Happiness Happiness is an inner state we can build step-by-step. True happiness is not a matter of luck or external circumstances. It is an inner state of mind that we can intentionally construct, step by step. If you are ready to stop chasing temporary ple , ...Creating a Peaceful & Positive Mind with Kelsang Sangkyong6:00 pm - 7:00 pmR120
Master Your Mind, Master Your Life Why do things go wrong in our lives, even when we have the best intentions? Why do we experience unexpected difficulties, stress, or unstable relationships in our fast-paced Johannesburg environment? The answers do not lie in external circumstances, but within our own mi , ... - 3Happiness exists inside our self with John Vlismas12:30 pm - 1:00 pmR90Becoming the Architect of Your Happiness Happiness is an inner state we can build step-by-step. True happiness is not a matter of luck or external circumstances. It is an inner state of mind that we can intentionally construct, step by step. If you are ready to stop chasing temporary pleasures and , ...Simply Meditate with Leigh Ponsonby6:30 pm - 7:15 pmR110
Meditation is Essential for Human Happiness. So, we need to practice meditation. The reason is very simple, meditation makes our mind peaceful and when our mind is peaceful, we are happy all the time whatever circumstances we find ourself in. Drop-in and Online. The benefits of meditation include: Exper , ... - 4
Offering our Faith – Celebrating Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
Course / EventRetreatExpiredOffering our Faith – Celebrating Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche9:30 am - 7:45 pmFree
Thank you Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche Every day, we remember the extraordinary kindness of Venerable Geshe-la, our Root Guru and Founder of the New Kadampa Tradition. However, on the auspicious day of June 4, Buddha’s turning of the Wheel of Dharma day, at Kadampa centres around the worl , ...Offering to the Spiritual Guide with Tsog Offerings6:00 pm - 7:45 pmFree
Offering to the Spiritual Guide, or Lama Chopa in Tibetan, is a special Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa in conjunction with Highest Yoga Tantra. It was compiled by the first Panchen Lama, Losang Chokyi Gyaltsen, as a preliminary practice for Tantric Mahamudra. The main practice is meditation on reliance upon our Spi , ... - 5Beginners Meditation Class & Online with John Vlismas6:00 pm - 6:30 pmR90
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE MEDITATE ? We will experience a calm, spacious feeling in the mind, and many of our usual problems will fall away. Difficult situations will become easier to deal with, we will naturally feel warm and well disposed towards other people, and our relationships with others will gradually , ... - 6Learning to Meditate Class with John Vlismas9:00 am - 9:30 amR90
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE MEDITATE ? We will experience a calm, spacious feeling in the mind, and many of our usual problems will fall away. Difficult situations will become easier to deal with, we will naturally feel warm and well disposed towards other people, and our relationships with others will gradually , ...Volunteering Day10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Vajrapani KBC is a registered NPO 011-344 and is run entirely by volunteers. Volunteering for the Centre has immeasurable benefit. It is a great to way to find out about the Centre’s range of activities and to meet the friendly community who support its development. There are a multitude of jobs that need co , ...Teacher Training Programme2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
The purpose of the Teacher Training Programme (TTP) is to provide an extensive presentation of particular subjects of Mahayana Buddhism to enable practitioners to deepen their knowledge and experience of Buddhism, and to train as qualified Teachers of Modern Buddhism. Saturdays 14:00 – 17:30 with the Resident Te , ... - 7Childrens Meditation Class with Laurie & Leigh9:30 am - 10:15 amR90 - R110
The Children’s Meditation class is a perfect place to introduce meditation to children and promote inner strength and emotional well-being. In these classes, children learn simple meditations, as well as methods to calm their minds and deal with negative feelings. Classes include a short discussion about e , ...Prayers for World Peace with Matevhu Davhana10:30 am - 11:15 amFree
Prayers for World Peace is a free meditation class that gives us the opportunity to develop a warm and loving heart. Classes include two guided meditations, a talk and inspiring prayers for World Peace. Each class will cover a small section from the book “New Eight Steps to Happiness”. Topics include: how to se , ...
- 8Learning to Meditate Class with Laurie Parr6:00 pm - 6:30 pmR90
Come along and take the step and learn how to meditate. Discover how simple and enjoyable meditation can be. This half hour class is designed for complete beginners and anyone wanting a fresh restart. When practiced correctly, meditation is a scientific method for increasing happiness. Buddha discovered , ... - 9The Universal Law of Karma with John Vlismas7:00 am - 7:45 amR110Book Event
Drop in or Online Becoming the Architect of Your Happiness Happiness is an inner state we can build step-by-step. True happiness is not a matter of luck or external circumstances. It is an inner state of mind that we can intentionally construct, step by step. If you are ready to stop chasing temporary ple , ...Freed from Mental Disturbances with Kelsang Sangkyong6:00 pm - 7:00 pmR120Book Event
Master Your Mind, Master Your Life Why do things go wrong in our lives, even when we have the best intentions? Why do we experience unexpected difficulties, stress, or unstable relationships in our fast-paced Johannesburg environment? The answers do not lie in external circumstances, but within our own mi , ... - 10The Universal Law of Karma with John Vlismas12:30 pm - 1:00 pmR90Book EventBecoming the Architect of Your Happiness Happiness is an inner state we can build step-by-step. True happiness is not a matter of luck or external circumstances. It is an inner state of mind that we can intentionally construct, step by step. If you are ready to stop chasing temporary pleasures and , ...Simply Meditate with Leigh Ponsonby6:30 pm - 7:15 pmR110Book Event
Meditation is Essential for Human Happiness. So, we need to practice meditation. The reason is very simple, meditation makes our mind peaceful and when our mind is peaceful, we are happy all the time whatever circumstances we find ourself in. Drop-in and Online. The benefits of meditation include: Exper , ... - 11Freedom from Dissatisfaction with John Vlismas7:00 am - 7:45 amR110Book Event
Drop in or Online Becoming the Architect of Your Happiness Happiness is an inner state we can build step-by-step. True happiness is not a matter of luck or external circumstances. It is an inner state of mind that we can intentionally construct, step by step. If you are ready to stop chasing tempor , ...Set up for the Medicine Buddha Empowerment6:30 pm - 8:15 pm, ... - 12Special Event – The Blessing Empowerment of Medicine Buddha with Gen Kelsang Mila6:00 pm - 12:00 amR530 - 680Book Event
Healing our Mind from Negativity Medicine Buddha is the embodiment of the healing power of all enlightened beings. His function is to liberate living beings from outer and inner sickness. At this special event, Gen Mila will grant the empowerment of Medicine Buddha, give commentary to Medicine Buddha prac , ... - 13Wishfulfilling Jewel Puja (with Tsog – A Food Offering)4:00 pm - 5:00 pmFree
By practicing this sadhana regularly and sincerely, we will make our precious human life extremely meaningful and we will definitely reap a harvest of pure Dharma realizations. Eventually we will come to enjoy the supreme joy of full enlightenment. A special chanted prayer practice for developing compassi , ...Special Event – The Blessing Empowerment of Medicine Buddha with Gen Kelsang MilaAll DayR530 - 680Book Event
Healing our Mind from Negativity Medicine Buddha is the embodiment of the healing power of all enlightened beings. His function is to liberate living beings from outer and inner sickness. At this special event, Gen Mila will grant the empowerment of Medicine Buddha, give commentary to Medicine Buddha prac , ... - 14Special Event – The Blessing Empowerment of Medicine Buddha with Gen Kelsang Mila12:00 am - 12:30 pmR530 - 680Book Event
Healing our Mind from Negativity Medicine Buddha is the embodiment of the healing power of all enlightened beings. His function is to liberate living beings from outer and inner sickness. At this special event, Gen Mila will grant the empowerment of Medicine Buddha, give commentary to Medicine Buddha prac , ...
- 15Mahayana Precepts6:30 am - 7:00 amFree
The practice of taking and keeping the eight Mahayana precepts is a special practice of moral discipline that is performed with bodhichitta, the compassionate wish to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. The essence of this practice is taking eight precepts and keeping them purely for twenty-four , ...Learning to Meditate Class with Laurie Parr6:00 pm - 6:30 pmR90Book Event
Come along and take the step and learn how to meditate. Discover how simple and enjoyable meditation can be. This half hour class is designed for complete beginners and anyone wanting a fresh restart. When practiced correctly, meditation is a scientific method for increasing happiness. Buddha discovered , ... - 16Public Holiday – Youth DayAll Day
- 17Dakini Yoga (HYT Only)8:15 am - 9:15 amFree
The self-generation practice of Vajrayogini – the female Buddha who embodies the wisdom of all Buddhas – in conjunction with six-session yoga, an essential daily practice for those who have received a Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment. By practicing the generation stage and completion stage meditations cont , ...Wishfulfilling Jewel Puja10:30 am - 11:30 amFree
By practicing this sadhana regularly and sincerely, we will make our precious human life extremely meaningful and we will definitely reap a harvest of pure Dharma realizations. Eventually we will come to enjoy the supreme joy of full enlightenment. A special chanted prayer practice for developing compass , ...Freedom from Dissatisfaction with Gen Mila12:30 pm - 1:00 pmR90Book EventBecoming the Architect of Your Happiness Happiness is an inner state we can build step-by-step. True happiness is not a matter of luck or external circumstances. It is an inner state of mind that we can intentionally construct, step by step. If you are ready to stop chasing temporary pleasures and , ...Simply Meditate with Leigh Ponsonby6:30 pm - 7:15 pmR110Book Event
Meditation is Essential for Human Happiness. So, we need to practice meditation. The reason is very simple, meditation makes our mind peaceful and when our mind is peaceful, we are happy all the time whatever circumstances we find ourself in. Drop-in and Online. The benefits of meditation include: Exper , ... - 18A Vision for our Life with Gen Mila7:00 am - 7:45 amR110Book Event
Drop in or Online Becoming the Architect of Your Happiness Happiness is an inner state we can build step-by-step. True happiness is not a matter of luck or external circumstances. It is an inner state of mind that we can intentionally construct, step by step. If you are ready to stop chasing tempor , ...POWA2:00 pm - 3:00 pmFree
Practice of the Transference of Consciousness for the deceased. A special method for leading ourself and others to the Pure Land of a Buddha. Transference of consciousness, known as ‘powa’ –is a powerful method for transferring the consciousnesses of those who have recently died to the Pure Land of a Buddha. &n , ...Wishfulfilling Jewel Puja (with Tsog – A Food Offering)5:00 pm - 6:00 pmFree
By practicing this sadhana regularly and sincerely, we will make our precious human life extremely meaningful and we will definitely reap a harvest of pure Dharma realizations. Eventually we will come to enjoy the supreme joy of full enlightenment. A special chanted prayer practice for developing compassi , ...Foundation Study Programme6:30 pm - 8:15 pm
This programme is available in person or via correspondence. If you have been attending classes for a while or would like to study Kadampa Buddhism in a structured way, try out 2 taster classes for free. We are studying the book, by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, ‘The New Eight Steps to Happiness’. The BENE , ... - 19Quick Path to Great Bliss (HYT Only)8:30 am - 10:00 amFree
The self-generation practice of Vajrayogini – the female Buddha who embodies the wisdom of all Buddhas – in conjunction with six-session yoga, an essential daily practice for those who have received a Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment. Prayer Booklet: Quick Path to Great Bliss is available to borro , ...Wishfulfilling Jewel Puja11:00 am - 12:00 pmFree
By practicing this sadhana regularly and sincerely, we will make our precious human life extremely meaningful and we will definitely reap a harvest of pure Dharma realizations. Eventually we will come to enjoy the supreme joy of full enlightenment. A special chanted prayer practice for developing compass , ...A Vision for Our Life with Gen Kelsang Mila12:30 pm - 1:00 pmR90Book EventBecoming the Architect of Your Happiness Happiness is an inner state we can build step-by-step. True happiness is not a matter of luck or external circumstances. It is an inner state of mind that we can intentionally construct, step by step. If you are ready to stop chasing temporary pleasures and , ...Retreat : On The Liberating Prayer – Enlightened Sound, with Gen Kelsang Mila6:00 pm - 12:00 amR60 - R480Book Event
Drawing closer to Buddha with Gen Kelsang Mila A relaxing weekend focusing on drawing closer to Buddha and coming under the umbrella of his Dharma teachings based on the teachings from the South African National Festival. Suitable for all levels of experience, this is a perfect opportunity for those who couldn’t , ... - 20Retreat : On The Liberating Prayer – Enlightened Sound, with Gen Kelsang MilaAll DayR60 - R480Book Event
Drawing closer to Buddha with Gen Kelsang Mila A relaxing weekend focusing on drawing closer to Buddha and coming under the umbrella of his Dharma teachings based on the teachings from the South African National Festival. Suitable for all levels of experience, this is a perfect opportunity for those who couldn’t , ... - 21Retreat : On The Liberating Prayer – Enlightened Sound, with Gen Kelsang Mila12:00 am - 1:00 pmR60 - R480Book Event
Drawing closer to Buddha with Gen Kelsang Mila A relaxing weekend focusing on drawing closer to Buddha and coming under the umbrella of his Dharma teachings based on the teachings from the South African National Festival. Suitable for all levels of experience, this is a perfect opportunity for those who couldn’t , ...
- 22Learning to Meditate Class with Laurie Parr6:00 pm - 6:30 pmR90Book Event
Come along and take the step and learn how to meditate. Discover how simple and enjoyable meditation can be. This half hour class is designed for complete beginners and anyone wanting a fresh restart. When practiced correctly, meditation is a scientific method for increasing happiness. Buddha discovered , ... - 23Becoming a Bodhisattva with Gen Kelsang Mila7:00 am - 7:45 amR110Book Event
Drop in or Online Becoming the Architect of Your Happiness Happiness is an inner state we can build step-by-step. True happiness is not a matter of luck or external circumstances. It is an inner state of mind that we can intentionally construct, step by step. If you are ready to stop chasing temporary ple , ...Wishfulfilling Jewel Puja9:00 am - 10:10 amFree
By practicing this sadhana regularly and sincerely, we will make our precious human life extremely meaningful and we will definitely reap a harvest of pure Dharma realizations. Eventually we will come to enjoy the supreme joy of full enlightenment. A special chanted prayer practice for developing compass , ...Overcome Craving & Addictions with Gen Mila6:00 pm - 7:00 pmR120Book Event
Master Your Mind, Master Your Life Why do things go wrong in our lives, even when we have the best intentions? Why do we experience unexpected difficulties, stress, or unstable relationships in our fast-paced Johannesburg environment? The answers do not lie in external circumstances, but within our own mi , ... - 24A Vision for our Life with John Vlismas12:30 pm - 1:00 pmR90Book EventBecoming the Architect of Your Happiness Happiness is an inner state we can build step-by-step. True happiness is not a matter of luck or external circumstances. It is an inner state of mind that we can intentionally construct, step by step. If you are ready to stop chasing temporary pleasures and , ...Simply Meditate with Leigh Ponsonby6:30 pm - 7:15 pmR110Book Event
Meditation is Essential for Human Happiness. So, we need to practice meditation. The reason is very simple, meditation makes our mind peaceful and when our mind is peaceful, we are happy all the time whatever circumstances we find ourself in. Drop-in and Online. The benefits of meditation include: Exper , ... - 25Find True Inner Peace with John Vlismas7:00 am - 7:45 amR110Book Event
Drop in or Online Becoming the Architect of Your Happiness Happiness is an inner state we can build step-by-step. True happiness is not a matter of luck or external circumstances. It is an inner state of mind that we can intentionally construct, step by step. If you are ready to stop chasing tempor , ...Offering to the Spiritual Guide6:00 pm - 8:00 pmFree
Offering to the Spiritual Guide, or Lama Chopa in Tibetan, is a special Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa in conjunction with Highest Yoga Tantra. It was compiled by the first Panchen Lama, Losang Chokyi Gyaltsen, as a preliminary practice for Tantric Mahamudra. The main practice is meditation on reliance upon our Spi , ... - 26Beginners Meditation Class & Online with John Vlismas6:00 pm - 6:30 pmR90Book Event
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE MEDITATE ? We will experience a calm, spacious feeling in the mind, and many of our usual problems will fall away. Difficult situations will become easier to deal with, we will naturally feel warm and well disposed towards other people, and our relationships with others will gradually , ... - 27Learning to Meditate Class with John Vlismas9:00 am - 9:30 amR90Book Event
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE MEDITATE ? We will experience a calm, spacious feeling in the mind, and many of our usual problems will fall away. Difficult situations will become easier to deal with, we will naturally feel warm and well disposed towards other people, and our relationships with others will gradually , ...Practical Workshop – Making Mala Beads with Mantra, with Leigh Ponsonby & Benji Changfoot2:00 pm - 4:00 pmR220 - R420Book EventIn this inspiring workshop, you can immerse yourself in the serene art of creating your own Buddhist Mala. Join us for a hands-on experience where you will learn how to make a Mala (traditional Buddhist prayer beads). Guided by experienced instructors, you will explore the significance and symbolism behi , ... - 28Prayers for World Peace with Matevhu Davhana10:30 am - 11:15 amFree
Prayers for World Peace is a free meditation class that gives us the opportunity to develop a warm and loving heart. Classes include two guided meditations, a talk and inspiring prayers for World Peace. Each class will cover a small section from the book “New Eight Steps to Happiness”. Topics include: how to se , ...
- 29Learning to Meditate Class with Laurie Parr6:00 pm - 6:30 pmR90Book Event
Come along and take the step and learn how to meditate. Discover how simple and enjoyable meditation can be. This half hour class is designed for complete beginners and anyone wanting a fresh restart. When practiced correctly, meditation is a scientific method for increasing happiness. Buddha discovered , ... - 30Finding Stillness with John Vlismas7:00 am - 7:45 amR110Book Event
Drop in or Online Becoming the Architect of Your Happiness Happiness is an inner state we can build step-by-step. True happiness is not a matter of luck or external circumstances. It is an inner state of mind that we can intentionally construct, step by step. If you are ready to stop chasing temporary ple , ... - 1
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