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 , ...

  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 , ...

  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 , ...

  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 pleasures and , ...

  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 , ...

  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, 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 , ...

  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 , ...

  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 , ...

  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 , ...

  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 , ...

  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 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 , ...

  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 , ...

  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 pleasures and , ...

  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 , ...

  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 , ...

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  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 , ...

  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 , ...

  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 , ...

  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 , ...

  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 , ...

  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 , ...

  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 , ...

  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 , ...

  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 pleasures and , ...

  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 , ...

  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 , ...

  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 , ...

  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 , ...

  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 , ...

  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 , ...

  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 , ...

  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 pleasures and , ...

  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 , ...

  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 , ...

  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 , ...

  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 , ...

  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 , ...

  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 , ...

  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 , ...

  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 pleasures and , ...

  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 , ...

  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 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 , ...

  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 , ...

  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 , ...

  In 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 , ...

  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 , ...

  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 , ...

  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 , ...