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SUMMARY:Introduction to the Art of Thangka
DESCRIPTION:A delightful workshop with renowned Thangka painter Carmen Mensink“The Tibetan Thangka is a Mirror of the mind. “ – Happinez Magazine \nWhat is a Thangka?\nThangkas are Buddhist scroll paintings of such things as Buddhas and Mandalas\, painted according to an ancient Tibetan tradition. \nWhy are Tibetan Thangkas drawn & painted?\nA thangka is more than just art; it opens a window to spirituality by combining craftsmanship with deep symbolism\, clarifying the path to enlightenment. Every detail on a thangka tells a story\, inviting people to reflect and grow. \nCarmen about the process of painting a thangka (in Happinez Magazine): De Tibetaanse Thangka – Spiegel van de geest \nWhat can I expect on this day?\nThis day consists of a guided meditation\, lecture on the Art of Thangka and a meditative workshop\, in which you will learn to draw a Buddha face yourself according to the ancient proportions that serve as a basis. \nCarmen inspires and guides each at his own level (you don’t have to have any drawing experience) and will also explain the iconography and symbolism behind your drawing. \nWho is this introductory day for?\nFor anyone interested in the symbolism of the Buddha\nFor those who want to deepen their (Buddhist) practice. It helps you\, among other things\, to visualize better in your meditation\nFor those who want to start a fascinating journey in Tibetan art\nAnd for anyone who is just curious and interested in art in general and/or Buddhism in particular!\nThis day is suitable for people with and without drawing experience. We have seen that most people who begin thangka drawing have no drawing experience at all. 😁 \nWhat do others say about the workshop?\n“Drawing the Face of Buddha had something exciting\, surprising and comforting.”  \n“Drawing a thangka is a meditation for me.” \n“Your great wealth of knowledge and skill is evident in the fact of what you offer and show us all. It’s not just any class you teach\, but everything you say\, you stand behind it. I thank you for your commitment\, your encouragement and your enthusiasm.”  \nWho is Carmen Mensink?\nCarmen lives and works in Amsterdam and paints and teaches Tibetan Buddhist art & philosophy. She has been teaching and lecturing at museums\, universities and centers around the world for over twenty years. She also restores thangkas and gilds and paints Buddha statues. In addition\, she can be found in dozens of publications. \nThe enthusiasm and dedication Carmen expresses in her teachings have already guided and inspired thousands of people on the path of Buddhist art. \nCarmen is also in demand for related forms of Tibetan art\, including the meter-long floor paintings of the “Eight Lucky Symbols” she created to welcome the Dalai Lama to the Netherlands. For more information: www.tibetanbuddhistart.com \nPractical information\nDay: Sunday June 1\nTime: 10.00 – 17.00 hrs. With an hour lunch break (bring your own sandwich or find one of the many nice places nearby)\nLanguage: English (mogelijkheid tot verheldering in het Nederlands)\nLocation: Maitreya Instituut Amsterdam\, Tilanusstraat 8a\nMaterials: All necessary materials will be provided\nAdvice: Bring some thick socks and possibly a notebook\nMinimum number of participants: 8\nLast minute registration: Please also email amsterdam@maitreya.nl to make sure we can send you the necessary information to join us.\nDonations\nDāna (generosity) is one of the cornerstones of the Buddhist path. Your donation will keep our Dharma center\, which is run entirely by volunteers\, going. The recommended donation for this workshop is 70 euros\, including drawing materials. For people with a narrow budget\, we suggest 50 euros. Should you wish to make use of this option\, please do not hesitate to email us at amsterdam@maitreya.nl.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/introduction-to-the-art-of-thangka/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Culture
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SUMMARY:His Holiness Long Life ~ Mani Mantra Recitation Initiative - Yeshin Norbu
DESCRIPTION:His Holiness Long Life ~ Mani Mantra Recitation InitiativeTrusting this finds you all very well.\nYou are warmly invited to join the FPMT community in this very special His Holiness Long Life ~ Mani Mantra Recitation Initiative\, where students are invited to recite the Om Mani Padme Hum mantra. The total of all the recitations will be offered to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on the 6th of July for his 90th birthday.\nThe motivation of this initiative is to offer these mantras for His Holiness long\, healthy and stable life\, for the fulfillment of all His projects\, for world peace/universal compassion and to fulfill Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s wishes by offering our practices to His Holiness.\nThis initiative will be launched for Losar\, which this year falls on the 28th of February\, so you can start tracking your recitations from the 1st of March.\nTo join\, it’s very easy\, just write your name and at the end of each month write your total monthly mantra recitations in this spreadsheet\, this spreadsheet can be accessed from computers only\, not phones.\nPlease write the total of mantras you recite each month. For example if you recite one mala per day in March\, (if your mala has 108 beads) that would in total be 108 x 31 = 3 348\, then write 3 348 in the March column beside your name\, if you continue with your recitations\, do similar for the following months. You can join one\, two\, three or all four months. Make sure that by the 30th of July you have written down the total of your mantra recitations. Whatever you can is of great value!!!!\nThank you so very much!!!\nYeshin Norbu Team
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/his-holiness-long-life-mani-mantra-recitation-initiative-yeshin-norbu-4/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism
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SUMMARY:PEBA (Programme d'Etudes Bouddhiques Approfondi)
DESCRIPTION:PEBA (Programme d’Etudes Bouddhiques Approfondi)Le Programme d’études bouddhiques approfondi (Péba) est une occasion unique d’approfondir la théorie comme la pratique du bouddhisme tibétain en étudiant une grande variété de sujets fondementaux sur les bases de textes racine traditionnels sélectionés par Lama Zopa Rinpoché.\nPEBA Module IV : S’engager dans les activités des bodhisattvas\nLe programme d’études bouddhiques approfondi\nsamedi 29 Mar. – 9H30\ndimanche 30 Mar. 2025 – 17H\nen ligne | sur place\nNiveau intermédiaire\nNiveau avancé\nParticipation libre à partir de 0 €Plus hébergement et repas\nDétails et horaires\nSamedi :​\n09h30-12h00 : enseignement (avec pause à 11h00) (zoom + Youtube/Facebook)\n14h15-15h00 : groupes de discussion (zoom\, uniquement pour les étudiants du cursus)\n15h15-15h45 : méditation guidée (zoom + Youtube/Facebook)\n16h00-17h00 : enseignement (zoom + Youtube/Facebook)\nDimanche :​\n09h30-12h00 : enseignement (avec pause à 11h00) (zoom + Youtube/Facebook)\n14h15-15h00 : révisions (zoom + Youtube/Facebook)\n15h15-15h45 : méditation guidée (zoom + Youtube/Facebook)\n16h00-17h00 : enseignement (zoom + Youtube/Facebook)\nLe module 4 du PEBA : S’engager dans les activités des bodhisattvas\nDepuis nov. 2022\n« Aussi longtemps que l’espace durera et tant que les êtres souffriront\, puissé-je moi aussi demeurer afin de dissiper la souffrance du monde » Le mode de vie d’un bodhisattva\, Shantidéva.\nL’enseignement sur les activités des bodhisattvas est basé sur les versets inspirants de Shantidéva concernant l’aspiration et la pratique du Mahayana. Ces versets\, composés il y a plus de mille ans\, sont encore amplement considérés comme le guide le plus authentique et complet du pratiquant dédié à l’Eveil de tous les êtres. Un vrai classique d’une envergure considérable couvrant des sujets essentiels\, à partir de technique simple pour travailler sur les émotions destructrices jusqu’au débat le plus subtil sur la vérité ultime.\nParticipation en ligne\nSans inscription\nParticipation sur place\nPEBA Module IV : S’engager dans les activités des bodhisattvas\nsamedi 3 Mai – 9H30\ndimanche 4 Mai 2025 – 17H\nen ligne | sur place\nNiveau intermédiaire\nNiveau avancé\nParticipation libre à partir de 0 €Plus hébergement et repas\nDétails et horaires\nSamedi :​\n09h30-12h00 : enseignement (avec pause à 11h00) (zoom + Youtube/Facebook)\n14h15-15h00 : groupes de discussion (zoom\, uniquement pour les étudiants du cursus)\n15h15-15h45 : méditation guidée (zoom + Youtube/Facebook)\n16h00-17h00 : enseignement (zoom + Youtube/Facebook)\nDimanche :​\n09h30-12h00 : enseignement (avec pause à 11h00) (zoom + Youtube/Facebook)\n14h15-15h00 : révisions (zoom + Youtube/Facebook)\n15h15-15h45 : méditation guidée (zoom + Youtube/Facebook)\n16h00-17h00 : enseignement (zoom + Youtube/Facebook)\nLe module 4 du PEBA : S’engager dans les activités des bodhisattvas\nDepuis nov. 2022\n« Aussi longtemps que l’espace durera et tant que les êtres souffriront\, puissé-je moi aussi demeurer afin de dissiper la souffrance du monde » Le mode de vie d’un bodhisattva\, Shantidéva.\nL’enseignement sur les activités des bodhisattvas est basé sur les versets inspirants de Shantidéva concernant l’aspiration et la pratique du Mahayana. Ces versets\, composés il y a plus de mille ans\, sont encore amplement considérés comme le guide le plus authentique et complet du pratiquant dédié à l’Eveil de tous les êtres. Un vrai classique d’une envergure considérable couvrant des sujets essentiels\, à partir de technique simple pour travailler sur les émotions destructrices jusqu’au débat le plus subtil sur la vérité ultime.\nParticipation en ligne\nSans inscription\nParticipation sur place\nPEBA Module IV : S’engager dans les activités des bodhisattvas\nsamedi 31 Mai – 9H30\ndimanche 1 Juin 2025 – 17H\nen ligne | sur place\nNiveau intermédiaire\nNiveau avancé\nParticipation libre à partir de 0 €Plus hébergement et repas\nDétails et horaires\nSamedi :​\n09h30-12h00 : enseignement (avec pause à 11h00) (zoom + Youtube/Facebook)\n14h15-15h00 : groupes de discussion (zoom\, uniquement pour les étudiants du cursus)\n15h15-15h45 : méditation guidée (zoom + Youtube/Facebook)\n16h00-17h00 : enseignement (zoom + Youtube/Facebook)\nDimanche :​\n09h30-12h00 : enseignement (avec pause à 11h00) (zoom + Youtube/Facebook)\n14h15-15h00 : révisions (zoom + Youtube/Facebook)\n15h15-15h45 : méditation guidée (zoom + Youtube/Facebook)\n16h00-17h00 : enseignement (zoom + Youtube/Facebook)\nLe module 4 du PEBA : S’engager dans les activités des bodhisattvas\nDepuis nov. 2022\n« Aussi longtemps que l’espace durera et tant que les êtres souffriront\, puissé-je moi aussi demeurer afin de dissiper la souffrance du monde » Le mode de vie d’un bodhisattva\, Shantidéva.\nL’enseignement sur les activités des bodhisattvas est basé sur les versets inspirants de Shantidéva concernant l’aspiration et la pratique du Mahayana. Ces versets\, composés il y a plus de mille ans\, sont encore amplement considérés comme le guide le plus authentique et complet du pratiquant dédié à l’Eveil de tous les êtres. Un vrai classique d’une envergure considérable couvrant des sujets essentiels\, à partir de technique simple pour travailler sur les émotions destructrices jusqu’au débat le plus subtil sur la vérité ultime.\nParticipation en ligne\nSans inscription\nParticipation sur place\nSemaine PEBA Module IV : S’engager dans les activités des bodhisattvas\nsamedi 12 Juil. – 10H30\nvendredi 18 Juil. 2025 – 14H\nen ligne | sur place\nNiveau intermédiaire\nNiveau avancé\nParticipation libre à partir de 0 €Plus hébergement et repas\nDétails et horaires\nProgramme semaine PEBA :\nPremier jour\n– 10h30 – 12h30 : Enseignement GL > Live public YT-FB + Zoom réservé aux étudiants\n– 16h00 – 16h45 : Groupe discussion > Zoom réservé aux étudiants\n– 17h00 – 18h00 : Révisions > Live public YT-FB + Zoom réservé aux étudiants\nJours suivants\n– 10h30 – 12h30 : Enseignement GL > Live public YT-FB + Zoom réservé aux étudiants\n– 16h00 – 16h45 : Groupe discussion > Zoom réservé aux étudiants\n– 17h00 – 18h00 : Révisions > Live public YT-FB + Zoom réservé aux étudiants\nDernier jour\n– 10h30 – 12h30 : Enseignement GL > Live public YT-FB + Zoom réservé aux étudiants\nLe module 4 du PEBA : S’engager dans les activités des bodhisattvas\n« Aussi longtemps que l’espace durera et tant que les êtres souffriront\, puissé-je moi aussi demeurer afin de dissiper la souffrance du monde » Le mode de vie d’un bodhisattva\, Shantidéva.\nL’enseignement sur les activités des bodhisattvas est basé sur les versets inspirants de Shantidéva concernant l’aspiration et la pratique du Mahayana. Ces versets\, composés il y a plus de mille ans\, sont encore amplement considérés comme le guide le plus authentique et complet du pratiquant dédié à l’Eveil de tous les êtres. Un vrai classique d’une envergure considérable couvrant des sujets essentiels\, à partir de technique simple pour travailler sur les émotions destructrices jusqu’au débat le plus subtil sur la vérité ultime.\nParticipation en ligne\nSans inscription\nParticipation sur place
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/peba-programme-detudes-bouddhiques-approfondi-2/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism
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ORGANIZER;CN="Institut Vajra Yogini (IVY)":MAILTO:reception@institutvajrayogini.fr
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SUMMARY:Make Your Mind an Ocean led by Venerable Thubten Wangdu
DESCRIPTION:3-day non-residential course led by Venerable Thubten WangduOpen to all levels of practitioners: beginners and experienced alike. \n“Look into your mind; when your mind is narrow\, small things easily agitate you. Therefore\, make your mind an ocean.” – Lama Yeshe \nBuddhism aims to provide a method for us to become more genuinely happy human beings — to cultivate a sense of inner contentment that is lasting. This derives from clearly seeing how things are. From the Buddhist perspective\, our repeated experiences of dissatisfaction and frustration do not have external conditions as their root cause; all mental problems come from the mind. Therefore\, if we aspire for true satisfaction in our lives we have to investigate and recognise the nature of the mind and discover how our minds interpret reality.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/make-your-mind-an-ocean-led-by-venerable-thubten-wangdu/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism
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SUMMARY:Guided Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Guided MeditationMonday – Saturday @ 9.00 – 10.00am IST\n(No sessions on Sunday and during Short Courses) \nThis is a hybrid event! You can attend in person at Tushita or online via live zoom (and video recordings).
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/guided-meditation-51/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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SUMMARY:Awakening the Warrior Within: Lojong and How It Inspires Everyday Enlightened Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Titre complet de la retraite : Éveiller le guerrier en soi : le Lojong comme motivation au quotidien pour atteindre l’éveil. \nLe Lojong ou “entrainement de l’esprit” est une partie très profonde des enseignements du Mahayana ; il nous montre comment transformer les problèmes en opportunités\, afin de nous développer spirituellement. En associant la pratique de Tchenrezi (le Bouddha de la compassion) à la méditation sur la célèbre prière du Lojong\, “Les huit versets de la transformation de l’esprit” de Guéshé Langri Thangpa\, cette retraite nous donnera une occasion précieuse d’acquérir des outils pour faire face aux challenges de la vie les plus importants.  \nLa retraite intégrera aussi la méditation de tonglen (prendre et donner)\, des exercices utilisant les 59 slogans du maitre Atisha\, ainsi que des échanges. Ces différentes pratiques nous fourniront une structure solide pour pratiquer la voie des bodhisattvas après la retraite. \nCette retraite est ouverte à tous et il n’y a pas de prérequis pour participer.  \nVénérable Amy a un don pour rendre les enseignements bouddhistes très concrets et applicables à la vie de tous les jours. Nous nous réjouissons de la recevoir à nouveau\, et nous espérons que vous serez nombreux à profiter de cette opportunité.  \nAmy J. Miller (Vénérable Lobsang Chodren) a rencontré le bouddhisme en 1987 au monastère de Kopan et a été ordonnée en 2000. Elle a suivi de nombreuses retraites et dirigé plusieurs centres de la FPMT. Aujourd’hui\, elle enseigne et guide des retraites dans le monde entier. Elle mène régulièrement des pèlerinages en Inde\, au Népal et au Tibet. Pour plus d’informations : www.amymiller.com \nIl est demandé aux participants d’arriver avant 18h ; nous vous invitons à consulter les horaires SNCF à l’aller et au retour sur les liens suivants :  \nhttps://www.sncf-connect.com/train/horaires/paris/la-ferte-bernard \nhttps://www.sncf-connect.com/train/horaires/la-ferte-bernard/paris \nSi vous souhaitez bénéficier de la réduction “revenus inférieurs à 1450 € “\, merci de nous envoyer la copie de votre dernier avis d’imposition ou de votre dernier justificatif de revenus. \n___________________________________ \nAWAKENING THE WARRIOR WITHIN: LOJONG AND HOW IT INSPIRES EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENED ENGAGEMENT \nLojong or “mind training” is a profound part of Mahayana Buddhism that teaches us how to transform problems into opportunities for spiritual growth. Incorporating Chenrezig (the Buddha of Infinite Compassion) practice along with meditation on the famous lojong prayer\, The Eight Verses of Mind Training by Geshe Langri Thangpa\, this precious retreat experience can help lend support to life’s greatest challenges. Discussion and tonglen meditation will be included along with some exercises using Master Atisha’s 59 slogans. These different practices can serve as a powerful blueprint for practicing the bodhisattva path in the future. \nThe retreat is open to all levels and there is no prerequisite.  \nVenerable Amy has a gift to make Buddhist teachings very practical and explain how to use them in daily life. We rejoice to be once more able to listen to her and practice with her.  \nVenerable Amy J. Miller (Ven. Lobsang Chodren) met Buddhism at Kopan Monastery in 1987 and was ordained as a Buddhist nun in June 2000. She led numerous retreats and has been the director of several FPMT centers. She currently teaches and leads retreats and pilgrimages around the world. Her teaching schedule and other information can be found at www.amymiller.com.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/awakening-the-warrior-within-lojong-and-how-it-inspires-everyday-enlightened-engagement/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism
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ORGANIZER;CN="Centre Kalachakra":MAILTO: info@centre-kalachakra.net
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SUMMARY:Guided Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Guided MeditationMonday – Saturday @ 9.00 – 10.00am IST\n(No sessions on Sunday and during Short Courses) \nThis is a hybrid event! You can attend in person at Tushita or online via live zoom (and video recordings).
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/guided-meditation-50/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250528T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250528T210000
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SUMMARY:Awakening the warrior within\, a guided meditation with Amy Miller
DESCRIPTION:Nous sommes très heureux d’accueillir Vénérable Amy\, qui passe par Paris avant de mener une retraite à Saint Cosme. Elle nous donnera un avant-goût de la retraite en nous montrant comment rendre notre esprit stable et perçant. Il y aura également un temps d’échange et de questions-réponses. Si vous êtes à Paris ou que vous êtes disponibles pour participer en ligne\, c’est un événement à ne pas manquer. \nAmy J. Miller (Vénérable Lobsang Chodren) a rencontré le bouddhisme en 1987 au monastère de Kopan et a été ordonnée en 2000. Elle a suivi de nombreuses retraites et dirigé plusieurs centres de la FPMT. Aujourd’hui\, elle enseigne et guide des retraites dans le monde entier. Elle mène régulièrement des pèlerinages en Inde\, au Népal et au Tibet. Pour plus d’informations : www.amymiller.com \n_____________________________________________________ \nWe are very fortunate to welcome Venerable Amy in Paris on her way to leading a retreat in Saint Cosme. She will give us a taste of the retreat to come\, teaching us how to make our minds stable and sharp. Discussion and questions and answers included. If you are in Paris or available to participate online\, this program is not to be missed. \nVenerable Amy J. Miller (Ven. Lobsang Chodren) met Buddhism at Kopan Monastery in 1987 and was ordained as a Buddhist nun in June 2000. She led numerous retreats and has been the director of several FPMT centers. She currently teaches and leads retreats and pilgrimages around the world. Her teaching schedule and other information can be found at www.amymiller.com.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/awakening-the-warrior-within-a-guided-meditation-with-amy-miller/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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SUMMARY:Guided Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Guided MeditationMonday – Saturday @ 9.00 – 10.00am IST\n(No sessions on Sunday and during Short Courses) \nThis is a hybrid event! You can attend in person at Tushita or online via live zoom (and video recordings).
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/guided-meditation-49/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250527T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250527T100000
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SUMMARY:Guided Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Guided MeditationMonday – Saturday @ 9.00 – 10.00am IST\n(No sessions on Sunday and during Short Courses) \nThis is a hybrid event! You can attend in person at Tushita or online via live zoom (and video recordings).
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/guided-meditation-48/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250526T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250612T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T022326
CREATED:20250403T033301Z
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SUMMARY:Series of 8 Nyung Nays
DESCRIPTION:Nyung Nay (or “Fasting Retreat” in English) is a Vajrayana practice from the Kriya (“Action”) class of Tantra. It is a powerful\, quick and effective method to purify a lot of negativities and at the same time collect a vast amount of merit. Meditators of the past have been known to purify such diseases as leprosy through this practice. However\, the principal purpose of the practice is the attainment of supreme Enlightenment for the benefit of all living beings.\nJust before the annual Tibetan festival of Saka Dawa (the anniversary of Shakyamuni Buddha’s birth\, enlightenment and paranirvana) Tushita offers a series of eight Nyung Nays. Participants may join one or more Nyung Nays. \nNyung NaysOne Nyung Nay requires being resident here for 3 nights\, in order to incorporate 2 full practice days. Check in on day 1\, days 2 & 3 are the practice days\, and if you are not continuing for another Nyung Nay\, checkout is on day 4. \nEach Nyung Nay consists of 7 practice sessions spread over this time\, the first starting at 3:30am on day 2 (which is why you have to stay here the night before) and ending after breakfast on the 4th day. Our Nyung Nay Retreat is composed of a cycle of 8 Nyung Nays\, and it is possible to take just one\, or any number in between up to all 8! \nIf you haven’t done this practice before though\, you will be required to join the first one where full instruction will be given. \nIn each session we practice the sadhana (“method of accomplishment”) of Chenrezig\, the Buddha symbolizing compassion. The sadhana involves meditating on bodhicitta (the aspiration to attain enlightenment in order to help all beings)\, visualizing Chenrezig\, reciting prayers and mantras\, and performing prostrations. Each session lasts approximately 3 hours.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/series-of-8-nyung-nays/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250526T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250526T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T022326
CREATED:20250403T034501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T041247Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Guided MeditationMonday – Saturday @ 9.00 – 10.00am IST\n(No sessions on Sunday and during Short Courses) \nThis is a hybrid event! You can attend in person at Tushita or online via live zoom (and video recordings).
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/guided-meditation-47/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250525T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250525T213000
DTSTAMP:20260409T022326
CREATED:20250403T033308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T043825Z
UID:10000394-1748203200-1748208600@lotus.fpmt.org
SUMMARY:The Precious Garland of the Sublime Path: The Oral Instructions of Lord Gampopa
DESCRIPTION:4 Sundays with Geshe Lhakdor – open to all levels of practitioners: beginners and experienced alike.\nOnline Event only! \nThank you to our FPMT sister center Shantideva New York for organising and hosting this special course with Geshe Lhakdor la. We are delighted to co-host it together with our sister centers Jamyang Buddhist Centre\, London and Tushita Mahayana Meditation Centre\, Delhi. \n“The Precious Garland of the Sublime Path is\, in general\, a condensation of the complete key points of all levels of Buddhist training. More particularly\, it contains oral instructions that can reach our very hearts and reveal our hidden faults.” — Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche \nThe Precious Garland of the Sublime Path is an essential guide to Buddhist practice\, covering the main ideas of Buddhist training from the fundamental tenets to the most subtle points. Crafted by the renowned 12th-century master Gampopa\, a disciple of the legendary Milarepa\, these oral instructions weave together explanations of Buddhist sutras with the profound meditation instructions of Mahamudra. \nTrue to the traditions of Tibetan Buddhism\, it is structured as a set of 28 memorable lists. Those who contemplate their meaning will uncover valuable truths about their own spiritual journeys\, including: \nTen Things to Persevere In\nTen Things to Inspire Yourself\nTen Ways to Destroy Yourself\nDelve into the deeper meanings of this beautiful composition with Geshe Lhakdor and experience the teachings in their original lineage\, just as they were intended.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/the-precious-garland-of-the-sublime-path-the-oral-instructions-of-lord-gampopa-4/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250524T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250525T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T022326
CREATED:20250403T032423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T070922Z
UID:10000348-1748080800-1748192400@lotus.fpmt.org
SUMMARY:L'entraînement de l'esprit
DESCRIPTION:L’entraînement de l’esprit – Institut Vajra YoginiGuéshé Tènzin Lodèn commente le texte composé par Atisha Dipamkara : la Guirlande de joyaux du bodhisattva. Conservant aujourd’hui toute son actualité\, ce texte majeur de l’entraînement de l’esprit (tib. lodjong) nous fournit de nombreuses méthodes pour exercer l’esprit à se détourner de l’attitude égocentrée\, développer un état d’esprit fondé sur la bienveillance et transformer les conditions adverses en voie vers l’Eveil.\nDates disponibles :\nL’entraînement de l’esprit\nAvec Guéshé Lodèn\nsamedi 26 Avr. – 10H\ndimanche 27 Avr. 2025 – 17H\nParticipation libre à partir de 0 €Plus hébergement et repas\nParticipation en ligne\nSans inscription\nParticipation sur place\nL’entraînement de l’esprit\nAvec Guéshé Lodèn\nsamedi 24 Mai – 10H\ndimanche 25 Mai 2025 – 17H\nParticipation libre à partir de 0 €Plus hébergement et repas\nParticipation en ligne\nSans inscription\nParticipation sur place\nL’entraînement de l’esprit\nAvec Guéshé Lodèn\nsamedi 21 Juin – 10H\ndimanche 22 Juin 2025 – 17H\nParticipation libre à partir de 0 €Plus hébergement et repas\nParticipation en ligne\nSans inscription\nParticipation sur place
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/lentrainement-de-lesprit/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism
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ORGANIZER;CN="Institut Vajra Yogini (IVY)":MAILTO:reception@institutvajrayogini.fr
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250524T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250524T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T022326
CREATED:20250403T034501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T041247Z
UID:10000440-1748077200-1748080800@lotus.fpmt.org
SUMMARY:Guided Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Guided MeditationMonday – Saturday @ 9.00 – 10.00am IST\n(No sessions on Sunday and during Short Courses) \nThis is a hybrid event! You can attend in person at Tushita or online via live zoom (and video recordings).
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/guided-meditation-46/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250523T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250523T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T022326
CREATED:20250403T034500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T041247Z
UID:10000439-1747990800-1747994400@lotus.fpmt.org
SUMMARY:Guided Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Guided MeditationMonday – Saturday @ 9.00 – 10.00am IST\n(No sessions on Sunday and during Short Courses) \nThis is a hybrid event! You can attend in person at Tushita or online via live zoom (and video recordings).
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/guided-meditation-45/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250522T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250522T213000
DTSTAMP:20260409T022326
CREATED:20250403T032653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T101431Z
UID:10000364-1747942200-1747949400@lotus.fpmt.org
SUMMARY:Guru Puja
DESCRIPTION:Guru Puja is a profound and inspiring practice for developing faith and devotion to our spiritual masters and the Three Jewels. With the guru merit field as the object\, one engages in an extensive practice of the seven-branched worship –paying homage\, making offerings\, confessing faults and so on-with the wish to attain the highest of aspirations.\nThis event is on-site only. Registration is not required. \nWe schedule prayer sessions throughout the year\, offering a continuous opportunity for anyone\, including visitors\, to take part in practices that focus on bringing the precious benefit of accumulating heaps of merit and eliminating negativities. All our sessions are conducted in English\, with some chanting in Tibetan.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/guru-puja-7/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Ritual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amitabha Buddhist Centre (ABC)":MAILTO:centre@fpmtabc.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250522T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250522T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T022326
CREATED:20250325T074116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250410T020308Z
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SUMMARY:Discovering Buddhism: How to Meditate - Yeshin Norbu
DESCRIPTION:Discovering Buddhism: How to MeditateDiscovering Buddhism: How to Meditate\nBegin your journey into Buddhist philosophy and meditation with the second module of Discovering Buddhism.\nCourse Details\nAbout This Course\nIn this module of Discovering Buddhism you will learn about the definition and purpose of meditation\, how to sit properly\, how to set up a meditation session\, how to recognize and deal with obstacles to meditation\, and will get to experiment with different types of meditation techniques.\nYour Teacher\nVenerable Khadro brings years of experience teaching Buddhist philosophy and meditation in the tradition of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Her clear and practical approach makes profound Buddhist concepts accessible to modern students.\nCourse Preview\nFor more information about this module\, watch this 26-minute video on Youtube:\nDiscovering Buddhism Module 2 – How to Meditate – YouTube
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/discovering-buddhism-how-to-meditate-yeshin-norbu-5/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yeshin Norbu Buddhist Centre":MAILTO:hello@yeshinnorbu.se
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250522T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250522T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T022326
CREATED:20250403T034500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T041247Z
UID:10000438-1747904400-1747908000@lotus.fpmt.org
SUMMARY:Guided Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Guided MeditationMonday – Saturday @ 9.00 – 10.00am IST\n(No sessions on Sunday and during Short Courses) \nThis is a hybrid event! You can attend in person at Tushita or online via live zoom (and video recordings).
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/guided-meditation-44/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250521T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250521T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T022326
CREATED:20250403T034459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T041247Z
UID:10000437-1747818000-1747821600@lotus.fpmt.org
SUMMARY:Guided Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Guided MeditationMonday – Saturday @ 9.00 – 10.00am IST\n(No sessions on Sunday and during Short Courses) \nThis is a hybrid event! You can attend in person at Tushita or online via live zoom (and video recordings).
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/guided-meditation-43/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250520T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250520T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T022326
CREATED:20250403T034553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T042616Z
UID:10000510-1747767600-1747773000@lotus.fpmt.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Tantra
DESCRIPTION:An advanced approach to enlightenment\nTantra in our tradition refers to a unique higher-level system of spiritual practice that can streamline one’s path to enlightenment. Incorporating rituals\, meditation\, mantra recitation\, and visualization\, we can transform ordinary activities\, emotions\, and challenges into opportunities for swift spiritual growth. Tantra trains practitioners to view all phenomena as inherently pure and sacred. This perspective breaks down dualistic thinking and fosters a profound sense of interconnectedness and reverence for life. Due to its emphasis on the union of wisdom and compassion it is considered an accelerated path to enlightenment. \nIn this 3-class course you will learn: \nwhat tantra is\nhow it works\nwhy it is a powerful form of practice\nabout the four classes of tantra\nto practice simple Kriya tantric methods\nto integrate tantra with Lamrim meditation for optimal results.\nYour teacher\nVenerable Amy Miller is a beloved spiritual teacher\, practitioner and Buddhist nun in the Tibetan tradition. She has dedicated her life to sharing the profound teachings of Buddhism with the world. With her gentle presence\, insightful wisdom and compassionate heart\, she has touched the lives of many around the world\, inspiring them to find inner peace and help transform their minds.  \nMore information about Ven. Amy Miller\, click here.  \nPractical information\nDates and times: Wednesday evenings May 7\, 14 and 21: 19.00 – 21.00 hrs. CEST\nLocation: both at our center in Amsterdam and via Zoom.\nLanguage: English\nStudy materials & recordings: The classes will be recorded (audio and video) and provided to you as well as the study materials\nRegistration: You can register for the whole course (3 classes)\nLast-minute registration: Please also send an email to amsterdam@maitreya.nl\, to ensure we can send you the necessary Zoomlink and materials in time to join the class.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/introduction-to-tantra-4/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250520T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250520T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T022326
CREATED:20250325T074115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T041506Z
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SUMMARY:The 4 Noble Truths & Their 16 Characteristics - Yeshin Norbu
DESCRIPTION:The 4 Noble Truths & Their 16 CharacteristicsThe 4 Noble Truths & Their 16 Characteristics\nThis in-depth intermediate level course will deepen your understanding of the Four Noble Truths and their 16 characteristics. The Four Noble Truths are the foundational teachings of Buddhism\, offering profound insight into the nature of suffering\, its causes and the path to liberation.\nCourse Details\nAbout This Course\nThe course will offer a comprehensive exploration of these core teachings\, guiding you through their profound implications for both personal transformation and spiritual practice. Learning the Four Noble Truths can offer a range of profound benefits that can transform your approach to life and spiritual practice\, such as:\nClarity on the nature of suffering: By gaining insight into why suffering arises\, you can begin to release attachment to things that are impermanent and avoid unnecessary suffering in your life.\nPath to liberation: Learning this path helps you cultivate ethical conduct\, mental discipline\, and wisdom\, fostering a life of greater peace and fulfillment.\nDeepened compassion & wisdom: By understanding the interconnectedness of all beings and the causes of suffering\, you naturally develop greater compassion and empathy. The teachings also lead to wisdom by showing you how to see things as they truly are\, beyond the surface-level appearance of phenomena..\nTransformation of perspective: Instead of viewing difficulties as obstacles\, you begin to see them as opportunities for spiritual growth and a means of developing resilience and inner strength.\nYour Teacher\nVenerable Khadro brings years of experience teaching Buddhist philosophy and meditation in the tradition of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Her clear and practical approach makes profound Buddhist concepts accessible to modern students.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/the-4-noble-truths-their-16-characteristics-yeshin-norbu-5/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation,Secular Ethics
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yeshin Norbu Buddhist Centre":MAILTO:hello@yeshinnorbu.se
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250520T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250520T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T022326
CREATED:20250403T034459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T041247Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Guided MeditationMonday – Saturday @ 9.00 – 10.00am IST\n(No sessions on Sunday and during Short Courses) \nThis is a hybrid event! You can attend in person at Tushita or online via live zoom (and video recordings).
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/guided-meditation-42/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250519T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250519T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T022326
CREATED:20250403T034459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T041247Z
UID:10000435-1747645200-1747648800@lotus.fpmt.org
SUMMARY:Guided Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Guided MeditationMonday – Saturday @ 9.00 – 10.00am IST\n(No sessions on Sunday and during Short Courses) \nThis is a hybrid event! You can attend in person at Tushita or online via live zoom (and video recordings).
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/guided-meditation-41/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250518T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250518T213000
DTSTAMP:20260409T022326
CREATED:20250403T033307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T043825Z
UID:10000393-1747598400-1747603800@lotus.fpmt.org
SUMMARY:The Precious Garland of the Sublime Path: The Oral Instructions of Lord Gampopa
DESCRIPTION:4 Sundays with Geshe Lhakdor – open to all levels of practitioners: beginners and experienced alike.\nOnline Event only! \nThank you to our FPMT sister center Shantideva New York for organising and hosting this special course with Geshe Lhakdor la. We are delighted to co-host it together with our sister centers Jamyang Buddhist Centre\, London and Tushita Mahayana Meditation Centre\, Delhi. \n“The Precious Garland of the Sublime Path is\, in general\, a condensation of the complete key points of all levels of Buddhist training. More particularly\, it contains oral instructions that can reach our very hearts and reveal our hidden faults.” — Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche \nThe Precious Garland of the Sublime Path is an essential guide to Buddhist practice\, covering the main ideas of Buddhist training from the fundamental tenets to the most subtle points. Crafted by the renowned 12th-century master Gampopa\, a disciple of the legendary Milarepa\, these oral instructions weave together explanations of Buddhist sutras with the profound meditation instructions of Mahamudra. \nTrue to the traditions of Tibetan Buddhism\, it is structured as a set of 28 memorable lists. Those who contemplate their meaning will uncover valuable truths about their own spiritual journeys\, including: \nTen Things to Persevere In\nTen Things to Inspire Yourself\nTen Ways to Destroy Yourself\nDelve into the deeper meanings of this beautiful composition with Geshe Lhakdor and experience the teachings in their original lineage\, just as they were intended.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/the-precious-garland-of-the-sublime-path-the-oral-instructions-of-lord-gampopa-3/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250517T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250526T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T022326
CREATED:20250403T033258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T043718Z
UID:10000386-1747486800-1748264400@lotus.fpmt.org
SUMMARY:Thirty Seven Steps to the Lasting Happiness of Enlightenment – What are you waiting for?
DESCRIPTION:This special 10-day residential course is open to all levels of practitioners: beginners and experienced alike.\nWe are honoured and delighted that Geshe Tenzin Zopa accepted our request to give for the first time a 10-day course at Tushita! \nThis special course will be based on the 37 Practices of Bodhisattva\, a text by Togmay Sangpo\, one of the great bodhisattvas who became an Arya Bodhisattva within a very short period through practising the 37 practices. He then revealed this teaching in a condensed and practical way so that beings like us will be able to immediately apply them in our every day life. \nGeshe Tenzin Zopa: \n“When we come together for Dharma discourse\, it is not simply for fun or to pass our time. It is to extract knowledge as mindfood\, not for the sake of intellectual knowledge but solely to benefit others each day\, according to one’s best ability until one attains full enlightenment. Our coming together with the right motivation can change the world. To change the world does not mean changing the external world; it means changing your inner world\, your own mind\, for only then\, can you influence and transform the minds of others on the planet. This is the sole purpose for learning the 37 Practices of to Enlightenment\, the 37 practices of the Bodhisattvas\, without which there is no means by which one can become a Buddha. \nThis teaching is a special lineage practice undertaken by all the past by great Tibetan yogis and now by His Holiness The Dalai Lama and our Gurus. The 37 Practices are indispensable throughout one’s spiritual life – from the preliminary stages of one’s practice up to and beyond Buddhahood because it is the means by which sentient beings can be helped and guided.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/thirty-seven-steps-to-the-lasting-happiness-of-enlightenment-what-are-you-waiting-for/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250517T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250517T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T022326
CREATED:20250403T034452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T041247Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Guided MeditationMonday – Saturday @ 9.00 – 10.00am IST\n(No sessions on Sunday and during Short Courses) \nThis is a hybrid event! You can attend in person at Tushita or online via live zoom (and video recordings).
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/guided-meditation-40/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250516T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T022326
CREATED:20250403T034539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T043956Z
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SUMMARY:City Weekend: Impermanence & death
DESCRIPTION:This is going to happen to you\, so start focusing on what makes your life truly worthwhile.\nThe incredibly moving poem\, Heart Spoon\, by Kyabje Pabongkha Rinpoche clearly illustrates what happens to you when you die. The text repeats again and again\, “This is going to happen to you.” So this weekend retreat will explore this heart-wrenching poem along with a variety of practices that can help us start focusing on what makes life truly meaningful.  \n“Death is not something to be afraid of; it is a natural transition\, like changing clothes. Understanding impermanence inspires us to live meaningfully\, to cherish every moment\, and to use this precious life to benefit others and attain enlightenment.” – Lama Zopa Rinpoche \nWe often make the profound mistake of ignoring and denying the reality of death as we continually immerse ourselves in a multitude of worldly experiences. Teachings on impermanence and death are not meant to frighten us\, but can serve as a powerful motivator to practice as well as a significant reminder of how extraordinary this human life truly is. Right now\, we have the rare opportunity to develop our minds in the most positive ways\, to practice virtue\, and to live with great purpose. NOW is the perfect time. \nDuring this weekend\, Ven. Amy Miller will guide us through teachings and meditations on profound Buddhist concepts drawn from the unique teachings of Lama Zopa Rinpoche\, one of the founders of the FPMT. Ven. Amy will also offer study and meditation techniques of daily mindfulness practices to take home. This program is ideal for anyone who wishes to ignite or deepen their personal practice by relying on Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s heart advice.  \nYour teacher\nVenerable Amy Miller is a beloved spiritual teacher\, practitioner and Buddhist nun in the Tibetan tradition. She has dedicated her life to sharing the profound teachings of Buddhism with the world. With her gentle presence\, insightful wisdom and compassionate heart\, she has touched the lives of many around the world\, inspiring them to find inner peace and help transform their minds.  \nMore information about Ven. Amy Miller\, click here.  \nPractical information\nDates and times:\nFriday May 16: 19.00 – 20.30 hrs (only online)\nSaturday May 17: 10.00 – 16.00 hrs\nSunday May 18: 10.00 – 16.00 hrs\nLocation: both at our center in Amsterdam and via Zoom.\nLanguage: English\nStudy materials & recordings: The classes will be recorded (audio and video) and provided to you as well as the study materials\nRegistration: You can register for the whole weekend\nLast-minute registration: Please also send an email to amsterdam@maitreya.nl\, to ensure we can send you the necessary Zoomlink and materials in time to join the class.\nDonation\nDāna (generosity) is one of the cornerstones of the Buddhist path. By virtue of their generosity\, the Buddha and the ordained sangha offer us the teachings\, and in exchange\, the lay community supports Dharma centers and the monastic community. This interdependence is essential for us to share the Dharma and continue our work to benefit all sentient beings. With your donation we support our teachers in their cost of living and we uphold our dharma center\, which is managed entirely by volunteers. \nThe suggested donation for this weekend is €85. For students and people with low income\, the suggested donation is €60. Please send us an email if you’d like to make use of this option. Keep in mind that the donation amount should never be an obstacle to your access to the Dharma. Please contact us if it might be an obstacle for you.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/city-weekend-impermanence-death/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Retreats
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SUMMARY:Guided Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Guided MeditationMonday – Saturday @ 9.00 – 10.00am IST\n(No sessions on Sunday and during Short Courses) \nThis is a hybrid event! You can attend in person at Tushita or online via live zoom (and video recordings).
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/guided-meditation-39/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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SUMMARY:Discovering Buddhism: How to Meditate - Yeshin Norbu
DESCRIPTION:Discovering Buddhism: How to MeditateDiscovering Buddhism: How to Meditate\nBegin your journey into Buddhist philosophy and meditation with the second module of Discovering Buddhism.\nCourse Details\nAbout This Course\nIn this module of Discovering Buddhism you will learn about the definition and purpose of meditation\, how to sit properly\, how to set up a meditation session\, how to recognize and deal with obstacles to meditation\, and will get to experiment with different types of meditation techniques.\nYour Teacher\nVenerable Khadro brings years of experience teaching Buddhist philosophy and meditation in the tradition of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Her clear and practical approach makes profound Buddhist concepts accessible to modern students.\nCourse Preview\nFor more information about this module\, watch this 26-minute video on Youtube:\nDiscovering Buddhism Module 2 – How to Meditate – YouTube
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/discovering-buddhism-how-to-meditate-yeshin-norbu-4/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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