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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250526T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250526T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T034906
CREATED:20250403T034501Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250525T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250525T213000
DTSTAMP:20260409T034906
CREATED:20250403T033308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T043825Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250524T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250525T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T034906
CREATED:20250403T032423Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250524T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250524T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T034906
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-46/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250523T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250523T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T034906
CREATED:20250403T034500Z
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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-45/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250522T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250522T213000
DTSTAMP:20260409T034906
CREATED:20250403T032653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T101431Z
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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:20260409T034906
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250522T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250522T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T034906
CREATED:20250403T034500Z
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-44/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250521T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250521T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T034906
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-43/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250520T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250520T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T034906
CREATED:20250403T034553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T042616Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250520T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250520T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T034906
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250520T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250520T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T034906
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:20260409T034906
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-41/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250518T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250518T213000
DTSTAMP:20260409T034906
CREATED:20250403T033307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T043825Z
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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:20260409T034906
CREATED:20250403T033258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T043718Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250517T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250517T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T034906
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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:20260409T034906
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Yeshin Norbu Buddhist Centre":MAILTO:hello@yeshinnorbu.se
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SUMMARY:Events for May 2025 – Jamyang London Buddhist Centre
DESCRIPTION:Events for May 2025 – Jamyang London Buddhist Centre« All Events\nMedicine Buddha Puja\nMay 15 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm\nAbout Medicine Buddha Puja\nIn Person Only\nPujas are rituals in which consecrated offerings – such as food\, water\, light and incense – are made to an enlightened being for the sake of creating conditions for progress on the spiritual path\, as well as removing obstacles. These offerings are made alongside prayer and chanting.\nThe seven Medicine Buddhas\, attainers of bliss\, strongly prayed for the temporal and ultimate happiness of yourself and all sentient beings. They vowed that their prayers would be actualized during these degenerate times when the teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha are in decline. As the buddhas’ holy speech is irrevocable\, you can wholly trust in their power to quickly grant blessings to help all sentient beings in these degenerate times\,” Lama Zopa Rinpoche instructs “If you pray to Guru Medicine Buddha\, you will quickly accomplish all that you wish. Just hearing the holy name of Guru Medicine Buddha and the sound of his mantra closes the door to rebirth in the suffering lower realms. It is written in the scriptures that you should not have a two-pointed mind (doubt) with regard to these benefits”.\nHow can I join?\nJust turn up!\nWe use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”\, you consent to the use of cookies.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/events-for-may-2025-jamyang-london-buddhist-centre-17/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Ritual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jamyang London Buddhist Centre":MAILTO:welcome@jamyang.co.uk
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SUMMARY:Events for May 2025 – Jamyang London Buddhist Centre
DESCRIPTION:Events for May 2025 – Jamyang London Buddhist Centre« All Events\nMedicine Buddha Puja\nMay 15 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm\nAbout Medicine Buddha Puja\nIn Person Only\nPujas are rituals in which consecrated offerings – such as food\, water\, light and incense – are made to an enlightened being for the sake of creating conditions for progress on the spiritual path\, as well as removing obstacles. These offerings are made alongside prayer and chanting.\nThe seven Medicine Buddhas\, attainers of bliss\, strongly prayed for the temporal and ultimate happiness of yourself and all sentient beings. They vowed that their prayers would be actualized during these degenerate times when the teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha are in decline. As the buddhas’ holy speech is irrevocable\, you can wholly trust in their power to quickly grant blessings to help all sentient beings in these degenerate times\,” Lama Zopa Rinpoche instructs “If you pray to Guru Medicine Buddha\, you will quickly accomplish all that you wish. Just hearing the holy name of Guru Medicine Buddha and the sound of his mantra closes the door to rebirth in the suffering lower realms. It is written in the scriptures that you should not have a two-pointed mind (doubt) with regard to these benefits”.\nHow can I join?\nJust turn up!\nWe use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”\, you consent to the use of cookies.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/events-for-may-2025-jamyang-london-buddhist-centre-16/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Ritual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jamyang London Buddhist Centre":MAILTO:welcome@jamyang.co.uk
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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-38/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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SUMMARY:Events for May 2025 – Jamyang London Buddhist Centre
DESCRIPTION:Events for May 2025 – Jamyang London Buddhist CentreAbout this series\nWednesday evenings at Jamyang are dedicated to courses in advanced philosophy. Join our Resident Teacher\, Geshe Tenzin Namdak\, as he helps us investigate the finer points of the philosophy of emptiness and the Buddhist understanding of the nature of reality from various perspectives\, and through the works of the great Buddhist scholars of the past.\nAbout this course\nOver two years\, we’ll embark on a profound voyage through a text of incomparable stature within the Buddhist cannon: Entering the Middle Way\, by the revered master\, Chandrakirti. We are often reminded by Geshe Namdak that His Holiness the Dalai Lama reads Chandrakirti every day\, a clear testament to the indispensability of his work for all Buddhist practitioners training in the Nalanda tradition.\nIn Entering the Middle Way\, Chandrakirti interprets and upholds Nagarjuna’s philosophical position as put forward in his root text on wisdom\, while drawing upon the structure of the Ten Grounds Sutra to supplement this analysis of the nature of reality with an exposition of the bodhisattva grounds\, or the stages of realisation a practitioner must traverse on the way to enlightenment. Chandrakirti\, therefore\, ‘enters’ Nagarjuna’s text by way of the profound view\, as well as the vast activities of the bodhisattva. The comprehensive treatment of both method and wisdom\, as well as Chandrakirti’s formidable scholarship\, are just a couple of the reasons why Entering the Middle Way has endured as one of the most prized treasures of the Nalanda tradition.\nGeshe Namdak will open the door to this text and reveal its many riches to us over the span of two years. It goes without saying that this is a very special and rare opportunity\, which we are delighted to share with you. Please join us on what we anticipate will be an incredibly meaningful journey.\nAbout Geshe Tenzin Namdak\nAfter completing his university studies in Hydrology\, Geshe Namdak worked as an environmental researcher in the Netherlands. He began studying Buddhism at Maitreya Institute and was eventually ordained by His Holiness the Dalai Lama before completing the 20-year Geshe degree at Sera Jey monastic university in India\, as well as the traditional one-year Vajrayana study program at Gyume Tantric College. He is now Resident Teacher of Jamyang London Buddhist Centre.\nSchedule\nWednesdays | 18:30 – 20:00\nHow to join\nSign up for the full course below\, or for an individual class. If you would like to set up a monthly subscription to donate towards the course\, please do so here: https://jamyang.co.uk/product/chandrakirti
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/events-for-may-2025-jamyang-london-buddhist-centre-15/
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-37/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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SUMMARY:Lojong Mind Training
DESCRIPTION:Lojong Mind TrainingHow its application can help us prepare for death and difficult times with confidence and compassion\n“Happiness should be brought under control\, and suffering ended. If you are lonely\, it will be the companion of sorrow. If you are sick\, it will nurse you.” – saying of the Kadam Lamas.  \nLojong or ‘mind training’ is an essential part of Buddhist training that teaches us how to transform problems into opportunities for deep spiritual growth. Ven. Amy will explore how lojong practices can help us lessen fear\, regret and confusion in times of adversity; so this program will not only help us prepare for the major transition of death\, but will also show us how we can develop a more peaceful and meaningful life.  \n“In our heart we do not think death will happen to us. Living in denial we spend our lives in distraction filling each available moment with constant busyness.”- Geshe Jampa Tegchok \nThis 4-session course will incorporate a variety of lojong texts such as the profound yet brief\, Turning Suffering and Happiness into Enlightenment\, by Jikme Tenpe Nyime\, the Third Drodupchen Rinpoche and The Eight Verses of Thought Transformation by Kadampa Geshe Langri Thangpa.  \nAdditionally\, lojong practice helps us: \nCultivate mental resilience\nDevelop compassion\nShift focus from external blame to self-reflection and accountability\nReduce anxiety\, increase inner peace\, and develop healthier behavior overall.\nVen. Amy will also be guiding a full weekend on Lojong\, which will be more focused on meditation\, at our retreat center in Loenen.  \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: Tuesday evenings April 29\, May 6\,13 and 20\, 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 (4 classes)\nLast-minute registration: Please also send an email to amsterdam@maitreya.nl\, to ensure we can send you the necessary Zoomlink in time to join the class.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/lojong-mind-training-3/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism
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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-3/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism
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SUMMARY:Events for May 2025 – Jamyang London Buddhist Centre
DESCRIPTION:Events for May 2025 – Jamyang London Buddhist CentreThis regular drop-in session allows students to practice various Buddhist meditations with their peers\, followed by a discussion group for anyone interested in the Buddhist worldview and way of life.\nThis drop-in group it meets on Tuesday evenings for meditation and discussion about Buddhist practice\, and it offers an opportunity to build a meaningful community with people who care about practice and mindfulness. People of all experience levels are welcome.\nDrop-in Meditation + Discussion Group\nIn-person only\nMeditation led by peers\nDonations are welcome\nSchedule\n18:30-19:00 Meditation Session\n19:00-20:00 Discussion Group\nMeditation Session: What can I expect?\nRegular drop-in meditation sessions.\nA short guided meditation session facilitated by various students of Jamyang Buddhist Centre London\, to practice various Buddhist meditations with their peers\nDiscussion Group: What can I expect?\nLight-hearted conversation on various topics of Buddhist philosophy\, Buddhist psychology and Buddhist practice over some light refreshments.\nThe meditation is followed by a group-directed discussion of Buddhism with no agenda\, objectives or themes to discuss the Buddhist teachings and to share ideas and reflections in a fun\, informal and friendly setting.\nAll are welcome\, whether experienced students or completely new to Buddhism.\nHow do I join?\nBook on Eventbrite\nWe suggest saving your spot ahead of time to help the facilitator to organise the event. Alternatively\, you can just drop in.\nPlease arrive at 18:20 for a 18:30 start.\nDonations are welcome: Jamyang relies on the kind donations of those who attend activities at the centre. The funds enable us to offer this type of class on a regular basis – we thank you for your generosity.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/events-for-may-2025-jamyang-london-buddhist-centre-13/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation
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SUMMARY:Events for May 2025 – Jamyang London Buddhist Centre
DESCRIPTION:Events for May 2025 – Jamyang London Buddhist CentreJoin us as we embark upon a 3-month exploration of this famous text. Guided by Geshe Tenzin Namdak\, we will delve into Arya Nagarjuna’s poetic instructions that convey the entire Mahayana path with unusual clarity and memorable imagery.\nAbout the Author\nArya Nagarjuna (2nd-3rd century) is widely regarded as the second Buddha and the trailblazer of the Madhyamika school of Buddhist philosophy. His coming was prophesied by Shakyamuni himself as the teacher who would appear when the karma of beings was ripe\, to expound and clarify the Buddha’s profound teaching on emptiness.\nAbout the Text\nLetter to a Friend is a poem composed by Nagarjuna as a letter of advice to his friend\, King Gautamiputra\, who presided over the powerful kingdom of Satvahana. The Letter is a concise and comprehensive introduction to the entire path and practice of Buddhism. Widely studied by both lay and monastic\, the instructions therein are of special interest to those who wish to take up spiritual activity while continuing to live and work in society; they are meant to convey the whole meaning of the Dharma to the ordinary person in a language and style that are easy to understand. Despite its short length (123 verses)\, it covers the whole Mahayana path with unusual clarity and memorable imagery; thus it is widely quoted by Tibet’s great masters and scholars in the many commentaries they have written on the Buddhist path.\nAbout the Teacher\nAfter completing his university studies in Hydrology\, Geshe Namdak worked as an environmental researcher in the Netherlands. He began studying Buddhism at Maitreya Institute and was eventually ordained by His Holiness the Dalai Lama before completing the 20-year Geshe degree at Sera Jey monastic university in India\, as well as the traditional one-year Vajrayana study program at Gyume Tantric College. He is now Resident Teacher of Jamyang London Buddhist Centre.\nSchedule\nStarting on 6th May and running until the 22nd July\, 2025\nTuesday evenings | 18:30 – 20:00\nHow to join\nRegistration for the short course on Nagarjuna’s Letter to a Friend hasn’t opened yet but if you let us know your name and email address we’ll contact you when it does. Click here to register your interest
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/events-for-may-2025-jamyang-london-buddhist-centre-14/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism
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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-4/
CATEGORIES:Buddhism,Meditation,Secular Ethics
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