Project LOTUS

Guided Meditation
2025-05-01 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-04-30 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-04-29 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-04-28 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-04-26 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-04-25 09:00 - 10:00 UTC
Guided MeditationMonday – Saturday @ 9.00 – 10.00am IST
(No sessions on Sunday and during Short Courses)
This is a hybrid event! You can attend in person at Tushita or online via live zoom (and video recordings).

Morning Prayers
2025-05-01 08:00 - 08:30, 2025-04-30 08:00 - 08:30, 2025-04-29 08:00 - 08:30, 2025-04-28 08:00 - 08:30, 2025-04-25 08:00 - 08:30
Daily morning prayers on Zoom for all sentient beings.

His Holiness Long Life ~ Mani Mantra Recitation Initiative - Yeshin Norbu
2025-04-30 22:00 - 2025-05-01 21:59
His Holiness Long Life ~ Mani Mantra Recitation InitiativeTrusting this finds you all very well.
You 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.
The 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.
This 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.
To 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.
Please 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!!!!
Thank you so very much!!!
Yeshin Norbu Team

Recitation of Names of Manjushri for the swift return for Lama Zopa Rinpoche - Yeshin Norbu
2025-04-30 16:00 - 17:30
Recitation of Names of Manjushri for the swift return for Lama Zopa RinpocheRecitation of Names of Manjushri for the swift return for Lama Zopa Rinpoche
Welcome to join us of an evening of practice, reciting the names of Manjushri for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
About This Event
We are continuing with a news series of Recitation of Names of Manjushri for the swift return for Lama Zopa Rinpoche following His Holiness advice. These sessions are mostly online lead by our resident teacher Venerable Khadro and occasionally by experienced practitioner Veronica Ziesemer.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81548696755?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 815 4869 6755
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Your Teacher
Venerable 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.

Lunchtime Meditation
2025-04-30 12:30 - 13:00, 2025-04-29 12:30 - 13:00, 2025-04-28 12:30 - 13:00, 2025-04-25 12:30 - 13:00
Make the most of your lunchtime with a guided meditation session to help calm your mind. These secular meditation sessions are a great way to relax and create some space for reflection in the middle of your day.Wellbeing Programme – All levels

Lojong Mind Training
2025-04-29 19:00 - 21:00
Lojong Mind TrainingHow its application can help us prepare for death and difficult times with confidence and compassion
“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.
Lojong 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.
“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
This 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.
Additionally, lojong practice helps us:
Cultivate mental resilience
Develop compassion
Shift focus from external blame to self-reflection and accountability
Reduce anxiety, increase inner peace, and develop healthier behavior overall.
Ven. Amy will also be guiding a full weekend on Lojong, which will be more focused on meditation, at our retreat center in Loenen.
Your teacher
Venerable 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.
More information about Ven. Amy Miller, click here.
Practical information
Dates and times: Tuesday evenings April 29, May 6,13 and 20, 19.00 – 21.00 hrs. CEST
Location: both at our center in Amsterdam and via Zoom.
Language: English
Study materials & recordings: The classes will be recorded (audio and video) and provided to you as well as the study materials
Registration: You can register for the whole course (4 classes)
Last-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.

Introduction to Tantra
2025-04-29 19:00 - 20:30
An advanced approach to enlightenment
Tantra 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.
In this 3-class course you will learn:
what tantra is
how it works
why it is a powerful form of practice
about the four classes of tantra
to practice simple Kriya tantric methods
to integrate tantra with Lamrim meditation for optimal results.
Your teacher
Venerable 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.
More information about Ven. Amy Miller, click here.
Practical information
Dates and times: Wednesday evenings May 7, 14 and 21: 19.00 – 21.00 hrs. CEST
Location: both at our center in Amsterdam and via Zoom.
Language: English
Study materials & recordings: The classes will be recorded (audio and video) and provided to you as well as the study materials
Registration: You can register for the whole course (3 classes)
Last-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.

Events for April 2025 – Jamyang London Buddhist Centre
2025-04-29 17:30 - 19:00
Events for April 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.
This 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.
Drop-in Meditation + Discussion Group
In-person only
Meditation led by peers
Donations are welcome
Schedule
18:30-19:00 Meditation Session
19:00-20:00 Discussion Group
Meditation Session: What can I expect?
Regular drop-in meditation sessions.
A short guided meditation session facilitated by various students of Jamyang Buddhist Centre London, to practice various Buddhist meditations with their peers
Discussion Group: What can I expect?
Light-hearted conversation on various topics of Buddhist philosophy, Buddhist psychology and Buddhist practice over some light refreshments.
The 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.
All are welcome, whether experienced students or completely new to Buddhism.
How do I join?
Book on Eventbrite
We suggest saving your spot ahead of time to help the facilitator to organise the event. Alternatively, you can just drop in.
Please arrive at 18:20 for a 18:30 start.
Donations 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.

The 4 Noble Truths & Their 16 Characteristics - Yeshin Norbu
2025-04-29 16:00 - 18:00
The 4 Noble Truths & Their 16 CharacteristicsThe 4 Noble Truths & Their 16 Characteristics
This 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.
Course Details
About This Course
The 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:
Clarity 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.
Path to liberation: Learning this path helps you cultivate ethical conduct, mental discipline, and wisdom, fostering a life of greater peace and fulfillment.
Deepened 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..
Transformation 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.
Your Teacher
Venerable 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.

Kshitigarbha Practice
2025-04-29 12:00 - 12:30
Practice to overcome financial obstacles, on Zoom and in-person.

Events for April 2025 – Jamyang London Buddhist Centre
2025-04-28 17:45 - 19:00
Events for April 2025 – Jamyang London Buddhist CentreAre you recently bereaved and wish you could chat or just listen openly in a group with no set agenda with those who have had similar experiences? Come along for tea and cake.
Although the café is held in a Buddhist centre it is a secular get together.
Facilitators
Venerable Barbara Shannon, is a fully ordained nun, former NHS nurse, and a long-standing member of the Jamyang Buddhist Centre London. She is actively engaged in the local London communities helping people with issues around death and dying. She regularly leads the Death Cafe at Centre, with her unique and engaging style of presenting.
Diana Opio, as a trained nurse has been working in palliative care for several decades. She has also helped set up and run palliative care academic programmes in East Africa. More recently she has become increasingly interested in aspects of spirituality at the end of life and has trained as a soul midwife and has run many death cafes.
Please note:
Bereavement Café is a space for open and confidential discussion. It is not a counselling or support service. If you are recently bereaved and are seeking professional support, please contact your GP or a relevant service for advice, such as Cruse Bereavement Care.
How to join?
The space is limited, so we suggest saving your spot ahead of time. Save your spot here. Alternatively, you can just drop-in.
The event is free. Donations are welcome in support of running the Bereavement Café.

Events for April 2025 – Jamyang London Buddhist Centre
2025-04-28 17:15 - 18:45
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Recovery Dharma
April 28 @ 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm
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Free Monday Meditation - Yeshin Norbu
2025-04-28 16:00 - 17:00
Free Monday Meditation – Yeshin NorbuDo you sometimes feel stressed, worried or distracted? Brain research has shown that mindfulness and meditation can help us develop more focus, become more relaxed and create greater mental clarity.
Join our drop-in meditations to make meditation part of your daily routine. Even short meditations help you relax and regain focus.
When? On Mondays, from 18.00 to 19.00
Where? We offer the meditations at the center and online (via Zoom).
Who can join? Everyone is welcome, regardless of previous experience of meditation and mindfulness. If there are beginners we adapt to this. For those who are more experienced this is a great opportunity to sustain a regular meditation practice.
The meditations are guided in Swedish or English depending on the people attending.

Events for April 2025 – Jamyang London Buddhist Centre
2025-04-27 08:30 - 09:30
Events for April 2025 – Jamyang London Buddhist CentreDrop-in meditation on Sunday
Start your week off right and banish stress and anxiety with the power of meditation.
These meditation drop-in sessions are secular and have been created so that like-minded people can meet, meditate and learn how to meditate together.
Come to Discover what meditation is
Meditation is a simple practice available to all, which can reduce stress, increase calmness and clarity and promote happiness. Learning how to meditate is straightforward, and the benefits can come quickly.
These meditation sessions provide a much-needed respite from the hustle and bustle of city life, allowing individuals to find inner peace and tranquility. Whether you are seeking solace, stress relief, or simply a moment of stillness, these meditations offer a valuable opportunity to cultivate a sense of well-being in the midst of our fast-paced world.
In this drop-in meditation session, you will have the chance to experience a 60-minute guided meditation. This is an in-person gathering where you can connect with like-minded individuals and explore the transformative power of meditation.
Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to find inner calm and uncover the true essence of life. Join us at Jamyang London Buddhist Centre and embark on a journey of self-discovery and enlightenment.
Is meditation for me?
This class is for beginners and all who wish to develop basic meditation methods which they can apply to improve their daily lives, whether or not they identify as Buddhists, and regardless of their prior experience with meditation.
By creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, these meditation sessions encourage individuals from all walks of life to come together and embark on a journey of self-discovery and mindfulness. These meditations are for everyone, regardless of their religious or cultural background.
Led by experienced guides, these meditations offer a gentle introduction to the practice, ensuring that participants feel comfortable and supported throughout the process. However, they also cater to those who may have some familiarity with meditation, providing an opportunity for individuals to deepen their meditation practice.
Drop-in Meditation: What can I expect?
Drop-in Meditation
60-minute guided meditation on Sunday Morning
In-person only
Meditation led by Roy Sutherwood
Donations are welcome
Meditation Leader
Roy Sutherwood is a former Trustee and Director of Jamyang London Buddhist Centre, and an FPMT recognised teacher. He has studied under masters of Buddhist philosophy and meditation for many years. He facilitates classes in Tibetan Buddhism at the Buddhist Society and is also a qualified teacher of secular Mindfulness techniques.
How to join?
Book now on eventbrite
We suggest saving your spot ahead of time to help the facilitator to organise the event.
Donations are welcome: Jamyang relies on the kind donations of those who attend activities in the centre.The funds enable us to offer this type of class on a regular basis – we thank you for your generosity.

Sunday Morning Meditations for a more Peaceful Life Organized by Maitreya Institute - Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom
2025-04-27 08:00 - 09:00
Sunday Morning Meditations for a more Peaceful Life Organized by Maitreya Institute“Many people think excitement is happiness…. But when you are excited you are not peaceful. True happiness is based on peace.” ― Thich Nhat Hanh
About the Sessions
Join us on Sunday morning for an hour to pause, center, and restore to a happier and more peaceful mind to support you in being a bit more resilient in a world which does not always make sense anymore. These guided meditations are to help you calm your mind, explore your own nature and develop a more peaceful perception on life. When you are well with yourself, you will be more able to be well with others and the world.
These meditations are very practical, they are not within a religious context, so they are suitable for people of different beliefs, ages and abilities, for beginners as well as for those with more experience.
Registrations are not required.
What are the meditations based on?
They are based on a set of values and principles aimed at helping individuals cultivate a more peaceful and meaningful life. They are divided into four categories:
how we think (humility, patience, contentment and delight)
how we act (kindness, honesty, generosity and right speech)
how we relate to others (respect, forgiveness, gratitude and loyalty)
how we find meaning (aspiration, principles, service and courage).
These guidelines provide a framework for personal growth, encouraging individuals to think, act, relate, and find meaning in ways that foster a harmonious and fulfilling life.
How to Join
The sessions are offered online:
TIME: 10.00 – 11.00 am CE(S)T,
DATES: Sundays from 19th January – 4th May 2025
ONLINE: Join Zoom here – Passcode: [REDACTED]
The meditations are freely offered but if you would like to make to support Maitreya Institute, please make a donation using this link . The meditations will be recorded and made available to you to use them during the week. Please send us an email if you would like to join us to get access to the recordings.
Why meditate?
When you control your mind with wisdom you create the space you need to discover peace and joy. Your life then becomes peaceful and joyful and somewhat protected from the ups and downs of the external world. For beginner to advanced meditators.
Facilitator
Ven. Gönpo is an accredited FDCW facilitator and a Buddhist monk based in Australia. He discovered Buddhism as a child through martial arts movies and TV shows, this was the inspiration for the childhood dream of becoming a wandering kung fu monk. It was a few decades before part of that dream could be realized with many other life adventures distracting him from the spiritual path in his teens and twenties.
It wasn’t until he was in his thirties that Gönpo began to really understand the power of Buddhist teachings when he used them to navigate the emotional roller-coaster of life’s many experiences such as a marriage break down and raising children alone. Fortunately, due the kindness of his teachers and great good karma, after his children finished school, Gönpo was able to fulfil the long-held dream of becoming a monk, albeit without the kung fu. Ending a 20-year career as a high school teacher of languages, he become a wandering monk spending time studying and meditating in Europe, India and Nepal before returning to his hometown, Brisbane, to take up the role of Spiritual Care Practitioner at Karuna Hospice Services, giving care and support to people with life limiting illnesses and their families.
In his time as a school teacher, it was the feedback from students around mindfulness practices and life lessons that had the biggest impact on Gönpo, motivating him to become a 16 Guidelines for a Happy Life facilitator. In his sessions, Gönpo encourages discussion and deep engagement in the topics, challenging participants to examine their own ways of thinking. Through understanding how we are now, we are better equipped to develop the habits that will bring us closer to how we want to be, interacting with our own minds and the people around us in ways that will make us and the communities we live in, happier and healthier.
More info
For more information please visit the Maitreya Institute website

Discovering Buddhism: How to Meditate - Yeshin Norbu
2025-04-24 16:00 - 18:00
Discovering Buddhism: How to MeditateDiscovering Buddhism: How to Meditate
Begin your journey into Buddhist philosophy and meditation with the second module of Discovering Buddhism.
Course Details
About This Course
In 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.
Your Teacher
Venerable 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.
Course Preview
For more information about this module, watch this 26-minute video on Youtube:
Discovering Buddhism Module 2 – How to Meditate – YouTube

Events for April 2025 – Jamyang London Buddhist Centre
2025-04-24 16:00 - 17:00
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Medicine Buddha Puja
April 24 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
About Medicine Buddha Puja
In Person Only
Pujas 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.
The 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”.
How can I join?
Just turn up!
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