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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Meditation
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/lunchtime-meditation-38/
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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SUMMARY:Recitation of Names of Manjushri for the swift return for Lama Zopa Rinpoche - Yeshin Norbu
DESCRIPTION: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\nWelcome to join us of an evening of practice\, reciting the names of Manjushri for the swift return of Lama Zopa Rinpoche.\nAbout This Event\nWe 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.\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81548696755?pwd=xb3rKMyu43OZe1LmGITxWBLUaSKAv4.1\nMeeting ID: 815 4869 6755\nPasscode: practice\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/recitation-of-names-of-manjushri-for-the-swift-return-for-lama-zopa-rinpoche-yeshin-norbu-6/
CATEGORIES: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 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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250515T100000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250515T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250515T123000
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CREATED:20250406T084224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T084224Z
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SUMMARY:Kshitigarbha Practice
DESCRIPTION:Practice to overcome financial obstacles\, on Zoom and in-person.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/kshitigarbha-practice-16/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250515T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250515T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185200
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Meditation
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/lunchtime-meditation-39/
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250515T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250515T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185200
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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: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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250515T180000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250515T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250605T183000
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SUMMARY:16G L1 | Building Inner Strength: An innovative Co-facilitated Online Course - Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:16G L1 | Building Inner Strength: An innovative Co-facilitated Online CourseAre you ready to transform the way you think\, act\, relate\, and create meaning in your life?\nAbout the Course\nThe 16 Guidelines for Life – Level 1 is a dynamic and interactive course designed to help you cultivate inner wisdom\, emotional resilience\, and deeper connections with yourself and others. Based on ancient wisdom and modern science\, the 16 Guidelines offer practical tools for personal growth\, mindfulness\, and ethical leadership—empowering you to bring more clarity\, compassion\, and purpose into your daily life.\nWho Should Attend?\nThis course is perfect for anyone seeking personal growth\, mindfulness practitioners\, educators\, coaches\, leaders\, and changemakers who want to bring positive transformation into their lives and communities.\nWhat you’ll learn:\nAn ethical framework that inspires more purpose in life and deepens experience in mindfulness as an embodied practice.\nPractical tools to build inner strength which will benefit relationships and embrace community\nA fresh perspective on daily life\, available choices and actions\nEnhanced capacity for reflection\, resulting in more well-being\, emotional resilience and creative action\nSchedule:\nFour Thursdays in May 1\, 8\, 15\, & 22\, 2025\n⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM (UK Time)\nBookings\nFor more information and bookings\, please email Kitty on: kitty_dcosta@hotmail.co.uk.\nConcessions are available upon request\, no one will be turned away due to lack of funds.\nFacilitators\n Claudia van Zuiden – An international speaker\, coach\, and trainer\, Claudia is the CEO & Founder of Solution Ways and Co-Founder of Conscious World Agents. With over 30 years of experience in holistic leadership\, personal development\, and mindfulness education\, she integrates neuroscience\, ethics\, and solution-focused approaches to help individuals and organizations thrive. She is accredited to facilitate Level 1\, 2\, and 16G for children and teens\, as well as Unlocking Your Potential. Claudia is passionate about compassionate leadership\, mindfulness\, and empowering people to lead with purpose.\n Kitty D’Costa – A dedicated 16 Guidelines Trainer with over 20 years of experience in mindfulness\, meditation\, and mental health support. Kitty has worked extensively in the field of substance misuse and mental well-being\, bringing deep insights into self-awareness\, emotional resilience\, and personal transformation. Her facilitation style is warm\, engaging\, and deeply practical—helping participants integrate mindfulness into their daily lives.\n Karl Grey – A qualified counsellor\, engineer\, and experienced 16 Guidelines facilitator. With a diverse background across multiple fields\, Karl brings a unique and insightful approach to his work. His deep understanding of the 16 Guidelines allows him to integrate their principles effectively\, offering valuable guidance and support in both personal and professional settings. Karl’s broad expertise and thoughtful approach empower others to navigate life’s challenges with clarity and purpose.\n Gillian Watt – An experienced mindfulness practitioner\, facilitator\, and educator\, Gillian has a background in community development\, coaching\, and personal growth. With a strong focus on creating positive change through mindful leadership\, she helps individuals and teams build resilience\, enhance well-being\, and cultivate a deeper sense of meaning in their lives. Gillian is passionate about empowering others to unlock their potential through the 16 Guidelines framework.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/16g-l1-building-inner-strength-an-innovative-co-facilitated-online-course-foundation-for-developing-compassion-and-wisdom-3/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Secular Ethics
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ORGANIZER;CN="Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW)":MAILTO:info@compassionandwisdom.org
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250516T100000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250516T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250516T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185200
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Meditation
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/lunchtime-meditation-40/
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250516T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250518T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185200
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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250517T100000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250517T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250526T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185200
CREATED:20250403T033258Z
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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:20250518T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250518T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185200
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Meditations for a more Peaceful Life Organized by Maitreya Institute - Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom
DESCRIPTION: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\nAbout the Sessions\nJoin 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.\nThese 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.\nRegistrations are not required.\nWhat are the meditations based on?\nThey 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:\nhow we think (humility\, patience\, contentment and delight)\nhow we act (kindness\, honesty\, generosity and right speech)\nhow we relate to others (respect\, forgiveness\, gratitude and loyalty)\nhow we find meaning (aspiration\, principles\, service and courage).\nThese 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.\nHow to Join\nThe sessions are offered online:\nTIME: 10.00 – 11.00 am CE(S)T\,\nDATES: Sundays from 19th January – 4th May 2025\nONLINE: Join Zoom here – Passcode: 353076\nThe 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.\nWhy meditate?\nWhen 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.\nFacilitator\nVen. 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.\nIt 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.\nIn 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.\nMore info\nFor more information please visit the Maitreya Institute website
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/sunday-morning-meditations-for-a-more-peaceful-life-organized-by-maitreya-institute-foundation-for-developing-compassion-and-wisdom-18/
CATEGORIES:Meditation,Secular Ethics
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ORGANIZER;CN="Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom (FDCW)":MAILTO:info@compassionandwisdom.org
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250519T090000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250519T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250519T170000
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SUMMARY:Gestion des émotions par la pleine conscience
DESCRIPTION:Gestion des émotions par la pleine conscienceUne journée d’initiation pour apprendre à reconnaître nos émotions et les gérer mieux par différentes pratiques de la pleine conscience et des outils tirés des neurosciences et la psychologie.\nLa journée sera rythmée par des temps de transmission\, des temps de pratique et des temps de partage.\nOn va explorer ensemble\, avec légèreté et bonne humeur\, ce qui se passe à l’intérieur : vos émotions\, vos pensées\, la reconnexion à votre corps et une capacité\, en toute circonstance\, à la bienveillance envers vous-même.\nGroupe limité à 12 personnes\nParticipation financière pour chaque journée (hors hébergement et/ou repas) : 60 euros\nCette participation est à régler directement à l’animatrice. Les repas et l’hébergement éventuels seront réglés à l’Institut.\nInformations : lorena.meditation@gmail.com\nIntervenant :\nDates disponibles :\nLa peur – Gestion des émotions par la pleine conscience\nAvec Lorena\nsamedi 19 Avr. 2025 – 10H30\n18H\nDétails et horaires\nUne journée dédiée à explorer ce qui se cache derrière nos réactions et ressentis. Parfois\, nous ressentons des tensions inexplicables\, un esprit agité ou des réactions émotionnelles disproportionnées\, sans vraiment savoir pourquoi. Cette initiation propose un espace pour ralentir\, prendre conscience de ces sensations et découvrir des outils concrets pour mieux les comprendre et les apprivoiser.\nÀ travers des pratiques de pleine conscience\, des apports issus des neurosciences et de la psychologie\, vous apprendrez à naviguer avec plus de clarté et de sérénité dans votre quotidien.\nLa journée est rythmée par des moments d’échange\, de transmission\, de pratiques douces et de reconnexion à soi. Dans un cadre bienveillant et sans jugement\, nous explorerons ensemble ce qui se passe en vous : vos pensées\, vos émotions\, votre lien au corps\, tout en cultivant une attitude d’auto-compassion. \nGroupe limité à 12 personnesParticipation financière (hors repas/hébergement) : 60 euros\nCette participation est à régler directement à l’animatrice. Les repas et l’hébergement éventuels seront réglés à l’Institut.\nParticipation sur place\nLa colère – Gestion des émotions par la pleine conscience\nAvec Lorena\nlundi 19 Mai 2025 – 10H30\n18H\nDétails et horaires\nUne journée immersive pour comprendre et apprivoiser la colère grâce à la pleine conscience. Vous apprendrez à reconnaître les signes avant-coureurs de la colère et à utiliser des techniques de pleine conscience et des neurosciences pour la gérer efficacement. Cette journée se déroulera en plusieurs phases : des sessions d’apprentissage\, des exercices pratiques et des moments de partage. Nous explorerons ensemble vos émotions et pensées\, tout en vous aidant à développer une attitude bienveillante envers vous-même afin de transformer la colère en une énergie constructive. \nGroupe limité à 12 personnesParticipation financière (hors repas/hébergement) : 60 euros\nCette participation est à régler directement à l’animatrice. Les repas et l’hébergement éventuels seront réglés à l’Institut.\nParticipation sur place
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/gestion-des-emotions-par-la-pleine-conscience/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Institut Vajra Yogini (IVY)":MAILTO:reception@institutvajrayogini.fr
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250519T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250519T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185200
CREATED:20250406T084738Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Meditation
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/lunchtime-meditation-41/
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250519T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250519T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185200
CREATED:20250325T074115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T055020Z
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SUMMARY:Free Monday Meditation - Yeshin Norbu
DESCRIPTION: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.\nJoin our drop-in meditations to make meditation part of your daily routine. Even short meditations help you relax and regain focus.\nWhen? On Mondays\, from 18.00 to 19.00\nWhere? We offer the meditations at the center and online (via Zoom).\nWho 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.\nThe meditations are guided in Swedish or English depending on the people attending.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/free-monday-meditation-yeshin-norbu-11/
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yeshin Norbu Buddhist Centre":MAILTO:hello@yeshinnorbu.se
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250520T090000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250520T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250520T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185200
CREATED:20250406T084232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T084232Z
UID:10000641-1747742400-1747744200@lotus.fpmt.org
SUMMARY:Kshitigarbha Practice
DESCRIPTION:Practice to overcome financial obstacles\, on Zoom and in-person.
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/kshitigarbha-practice-17/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250520T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250520T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185200
CREATED:20250406T084738Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Meditation
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/lunchtime-meditation-42/
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250520T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250520T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185200
CREATED:20250325T074115Z
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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:20250520T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250520T203000
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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:20250520T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250520T210000
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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-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250521T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250521T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185200
CREATED:20250403T034459Z
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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:20250521T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250521T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185200
CREATED:20250406T084739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T103744Z
UID:10000685-1747830600-1747832400@lotus.fpmt.org
SUMMARY:Lunchtime Meditation
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://lotus.fpmt.org/event/lunchtime-meditation-43/
CATEGORIES:Meditation
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250522T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250522T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T185200
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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