Project LOTUS

Guided Meditation
2025-05-29 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-05-30 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-06-02 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-06-03 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-06-04 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-06-05 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-06-06 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-06-07 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).

Awakening the Warrior Within: Lojong and How It Inspires Everyday Enlightened Engagement
2025-05-29 12:00 - 2025-06-01 11:00
Titre complet de la retraite : Éveiller le guerrier en soi : le Lojong comme motivation au quotidien pour atteindre l’éveil.
Le Lojong ou “entrainement de l’esprit” est une partie très profonde des enseignements du Mahayana ; il nous montre comment transformer les problèmes en opportunités, afin de nous développer spirituellement. En associant la pratique de Tchenrezi (le Bouddha de la compassion) à la méditation sur la célèbre prière du Lojong, “Les huit versets de la transformation de l’esprit” de Guéshé Langri Thangpa, cette retraite nous donnera une occasion précieuse d’acquérir des outils pour faire face aux challenges de la vie les plus importants.
La retraite intégrera aussi la méditation de tonglen (prendre et donner), des exercices utilisant les 59 slogans du maitre Atisha, ainsi que des échanges. Ces différentes pratiques nous fourniront une structure solide pour pratiquer la voie des bodhisattvas après la retraite.
Cette retraite est ouverte à tous et il n’y a pas de prérequis pour participer.
Vénérable Amy a un don pour rendre les enseignements bouddhistes très concrets et applicables à la vie de tous les jours. Nous nous réjouissons de la recevoir à nouveau, et nous espérons que vous serez nombreux à profiter de cette opportunité.
Amy J. Miller (Vénérable Lobsang Chodren) a rencontré le bouddhisme en 1987 au monastère de Kopan et a été ordonnée en 2000. Elle a suivi de nombreuses retraites et dirigé plusieurs centres de la FPMT. Aujourd’hui, elle enseigne et guide des retraites dans le monde entier. Elle mène régulièrement des pèlerinages en Inde, au Népal et au Tibet. Pour plus d’informations : www.amymiller.com
Il est demandé aux participants d’arriver avant 18h ; nous vous invitons à consulter les horaires SNCF à l’aller et au retour sur les liens suivants :
https://www.sncf-connect.com/train/horaires/paris/la-ferte-bernard
https://www.sncf-connect.com/train/horaires/la-ferte-bernard/paris
Si vous souhaitez bénéficier de la réduction “revenus inférieurs à 1450 € “, merci de nous envoyer la copie de votre dernier avis d’imposition ou de votre dernier justificatif de revenus.
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AWAKENING THE WARRIOR WITHIN: LOJONG AND HOW IT INSPIRES EVERYDAY ENLIGHTENED ENGAGEMENT
Lojong or “mind training” is a profound part of Mahayana Buddhism that teaches us how to transform problems into opportunities for spiritual growth. Incorporating Chenrezig (the Buddha of Infinite Compassion) practice along with meditation on the famous lojong prayer, The Eight Verses of Mind Training by Geshe Langri Thangpa, this precious retreat experience can help lend support to life’s greatest challenges. Discussion and tonglen meditation will be included along with some exercises using Master Atisha’s 59 slogans. These different practices can serve as a powerful blueprint for practicing the bodhisattva path in the future.
The retreat is open to all levels and there is no prerequisite.
Venerable Amy has a gift to make Buddhist teachings very practical and explain how to use them in daily life. We rejoice to be once more able to listen to her and practice with her.
Venerable Amy J. Miller (Ven. Lobsang Chodren) met Buddhism at Kopan Monastery in 1987 and was ordained as a Buddhist nun in June 2000. She led numerous retreats and has been the director of several FPMT centers. She currently teaches and leads retreats and pilgrimages around the world. Her teaching schedule and other information can be found at www.amymiller.com.

16G L1 | Building Inner Strength: An innovative Co-facilitated Online Course - Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom
2025-05-29 17:00 - 2025-06-19 18:30, 2025-06-05 17:00 - 2025-06-26 18:30
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?
About the Course
The 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.
Who Should Attend?
This 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.
What you’ll learn:
An ethical framework that inspires more purpose in life and deepens experience in mindfulness as an embodied practice.
Practical tools to build inner strength which will benefit relationships and embrace community
A fresh perspective on daily life, available choices and actions
Enhanced capacity for reflection, resulting in more well-being, emotional resilience and creative action
Schedule:
Four Thursdays in May 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM (UK Time)
Bookings
For more information and bookings, please email Kitty on: kitty_dcosta@hotmail.co.uk.
Concessions are available upon request, no one will be turned away due to lack of funds.
Facilitators
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.
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.
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.
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.

Make Your Mind an Ocean led by Venerable Thubten Wangdu
2025-05-30 09:00 - 2025-06-01 17:00
3-day non-residential course led by Venerable Thubten WangduOpen to all levels of practitioners: beginners and experienced alike.
“Look into your mind; when your mind is narrow, small things easily agitate you. Therefore, make your mind an ocean.” – Lama Yeshe
Buddhism aims to provide a method for us to become more genuinely happy human beings — to cultivate a sense of inner contentment that is lasting. This derives from clearly seeing how things are. From the Buddhist perspective, our repeated experiences of dissatisfaction and frustration do not have external conditions as their root cause; all mental problems come from the mind. Therefore, if we aspire for true satisfaction in our lives we have to investigate and recognise the nature of the mind and discover how our minds interpret reality.

PEBA (Programme d'Etudes Bouddhiques Approfondi)
2025-05-31 09:30 - 2025-06-01 17:00
PEBA (Programme d’Etudes Bouddhiques Approfondi)Le Programme d’études bouddhiques approfondi (Péba) est une occasion unique d’approfondir la théorie comme la pratique du bouddhisme tibétain en étudiant une grande variété de sujets fondementaux sur les bases de textes racine traditionnels sélectionés par Lama Zopa Rinpoché.
PEBA Module IV : S’engager dans les activités des bodhisattvas
Le programme d’études bouddhiques approfondi
samedi 29 Mar. – 9H30
dimanche 30 Mar. 2025 – 17H
en ligne | sur place
Niveau intermédiaire
Niveau avancé
Participation libre à partir de 0 €Plus hébergement et repas
Détails et horaires
Samedi :​
09h30-12h00 : enseignement (avec pause à 11h00) (zoom + Youtube/Facebook)
14h15-15h00 : groupes de discussion (zoom, uniquement pour les étudiants du cursus)
15h15-15h45 : méditation guidée (zoom + Youtube/Facebook)
16h00-17h00 : enseignement (zoom + Youtube/Facebook)
Dimanche :​
09h30-12h00 : enseignement (avec pause à 11h00) (zoom + Youtube/Facebook)
14h15-15h00 : révisions (zoom + Youtube/Facebook)
15h15-15h45 : méditation guidée (zoom + Youtube/Facebook)
16h00-17h00 : enseignement (zoom + Youtube/Facebook)
Le module 4 du PEBA : S’engager dans les activités des bodhisattvas
Depuis nov. 2022
« Aussi longtemps que l’espace durera et tant que les êtres souffriront, puissé-je moi aussi demeurer afin de dissiper la souffrance du monde » Le mode de vie d’un bodhisattva, Shantidéva.
L’enseignement sur les activités des bodhisattvas est basé sur les versets inspirants de Shantidéva concernant l’aspiration et la pratique du Mahayana. Ces versets, composés il y a plus de mille ans, sont encore amplement considérés comme le guide le plus authentique et complet du pratiquant dédié à l’Eveil de tous les êtres. Un vrai classique d’une envergure considérable couvrant des sujets essentiels, à partir de technique simple pour travailler sur les émotions destructrices jusqu’au débat le plus subtil sur la vérité ultime.
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PEBA Module IV : S’engager dans les activités des bodhisattvas
samedi 3 Mai – 9H30
dimanche 4 Mai 2025 – 17H
en ligne | sur place
Niveau intermédiaire
Niveau avancé
Participation libre à partir de 0 €Plus hébergement et repas
Détails et horaires
Samedi :​
09h30-12h00 : enseignement (avec pause à 11h00) (zoom + Youtube/Facebook)
14h15-15h00 : groupes de discussion (zoom, uniquement pour les étudiants du cursus)
15h15-15h45 : méditation guidée (zoom + Youtube/Facebook)
16h00-17h00 : enseignement (zoom + Youtube/Facebook)
Dimanche :​
09h30-12h00 : enseignement (avec pause à 11h00) (zoom + Youtube/Facebook)
14h15-15h00 : révisions (zoom + Youtube/Facebook)
15h15-15h45 : méditation guidée (zoom + Youtube/Facebook)
16h00-17h00 : enseignement (zoom + Youtube/Facebook)
Le module 4 du PEBA : S’engager dans les activités des bodhisattvas
Depuis nov. 2022
« Aussi longtemps que l’espace durera et tant que les êtres souffriront, puissé-je moi aussi demeurer afin de dissiper la souffrance du monde » Le mode de vie d’un bodhisattva, Shantidéva.
L’enseignement sur les activités des bodhisattvas est basé sur les versets inspirants de Shantidéva concernant l’aspiration et la pratique du Mahayana. Ces versets, composés il y a plus de mille ans, sont encore amplement considérés comme le guide le plus authentique et complet du pratiquant dédié à l’Eveil de tous les êtres. Un vrai classique d’une envergure considérable couvrant des sujets essentiels, à partir de technique simple pour travailler sur les émotions destructrices jusqu’au débat le plus subtil sur la vérité ultime.
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PEBA Module IV : S’engager dans les activités des bodhisattvas
samedi 31 Mai – 9H30
dimanche 1 Juin 2025 – 17H
en ligne | sur place
Niveau intermédiaire
Niveau avancé
Participation libre à partir de 0 €Plus hébergement et repas
Détails et horaires
Samedi :​
09h30-12h00 : enseignement (avec pause à 11h00) (zoom + Youtube/Facebook)
14h15-15h00 : groupes de discussion (zoom, uniquement pour les étudiants du cursus)
15h15-15h45 : méditation guidée (zoom + Youtube/Facebook)
16h00-17h00 : enseignement (zoom + Youtube/Facebook)
Dimanche :​
09h30-12h00 : enseignement (avec pause à 11h00) (zoom + Youtube/Facebook)
14h15-15h00 : révisions (zoom + Youtube/Facebook)
15h15-15h45 : méditation guidée (zoom + Youtube/Facebook)
16h00-17h00 : enseignement (zoom + Youtube/Facebook)
Le module 4 du PEBA : S’engager dans les activités des bodhisattvas
Depuis nov. 2022
« Aussi longtemps que l’espace durera et tant que les êtres souffriront, puissé-je moi aussi demeurer afin de dissiper la souffrance du monde » Le mode de vie d’un bodhisattva, Shantidéva.
L’enseignement sur les activités des bodhisattvas est basé sur les versets inspirants de Shantidéva concernant l’aspiration et la pratique du Mahayana. Ces versets, composés il y a plus de mille ans, sont encore amplement considérés comme le guide le plus authentique et complet du pratiquant dédié à l’Eveil de tous les êtres. Un vrai classique d’une envergure considérable couvrant des sujets essentiels, à partir de technique simple pour travailler sur les émotions destructrices jusqu’au débat le plus subtil sur la vérité ultime.
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Semaine PEBA Module IV : S’engager dans les activités des bodhisattvas
samedi 12 Juil. – 10H30
vendredi 18 Juil. 2025 – 14H
en ligne | sur place
Niveau intermédiaire
Niveau avancé
Participation libre à partir de 0 €Plus hébergement et repas
Détails et horaires
Programme semaine PEBA :
Premier jour
– 10h30 – 12h30 : Enseignement GL > Live public YT-FB + Zoom réservé aux étudiants
– 16h00 – 16h45 : Groupe discussion > Zoom réservé aux étudiants
– 17h00 – 18h00 : Révisions > Live public YT-FB + Zoom réservé aux étudiants
Jours suivants
– 10h30 – 12h30 : Enseignement GL > Live public YT-FB + Zoom réservé aux étudiants
– 16h00 – 16h45 : Groupe discussion > Zoom réservé aux étudiants
– 17h00 – 18h00 : Révisions > Live public YT-FB + Zoom réservé aux étudiants
Dernier jour
– 10h30 – 12h30 : Enseignement GL > Live public YT-FB + Zoom réservé aux étudiants
Le module 4 du PEBA : S’engager dans les activités des bodhisattvas
« Aussi longtemps que l’espace durera et tant que les êtres souffriront, puissé-je moi aussi demeurer afin de dissiper la souffrance du monde » Le mode de vie d’un bodhisattva, Shantidéva.
L’enseignement sur les activités des bodhisattvas est basé sur les versets inspirants de Shantidéva concernant l’aspiration et la pratique du Mahayana. Ces versets, composés il y a plus de mille ans, sont encore amplement considérés comme le guide le plus authentique et complet du pratiquant dédié à l’Eveil de tous les êtres. Un vrai classique d’une envergure considérable couvrant des sujets essentiels, à partir de technique simple pour travailler sur les émotions destructrices jusqu’au débat le plus subtil sur la vérité ultime.
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His Holiness Long Life ~ Mani Mantra Recitation Initiative - Yeshin Norbu
2025-05-31 22:00 - 2025-06-01 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

Sunday Morning Meditations for a more Peaceful Life Organized by Maitreya Institute - Foundation for Developing Compassion and Wisdom
2025-06-01 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

Introduction to the Art of Thangka
2025-06-01 10:00 - 17:00
A delightful workshop with renowned Thangka painter Carmen Mensink“The Tibetan Thangka is a Mirror of the mind. “ – Happinez Magazine
What is a Thangka?
Thangkas are Buddhist scroll paintings of such things as Buddhas and Mandalas, painted according to an ancient Tibetan tradition.
Why are Tibetan Thangkas drawn & painted?
A thangka is more than just art; it opens a window to spirituality by combining craftsmanship with deep symbolism, clarifying the path to enlightenment. Every detail on a thangka tells a story, inviting people to reflect and grow.
Carmen about the process of painting a thangka (in Happinez Magazine): De Tibetaanse Thangka – Spiegel van de geest
What can I expect on this day?
This day consists of a guided meditation, lecture on the Art of Thangka and a meditative workshop, in which you will learn to draw a Buddha face yourself according to the ancient proportions that serve as a basis.
Carmen inspires and guides each at his own level (you don’t have to have any drawing experience) and will also explain the iconography and symbolism behind your drawing.
Who is this introductory day for?
For anyone interested in the symbolism of the Buddha
For those who want to deepen their (Buddhist) practice. It helps you, among other things, to visualize better in your meditation
For those who want to start a fascinating journey in Tibetan art
And for anyone who is just curious and interested in art in general and/or Buddhism in particular!
This day is suitable for people with and without drawing experience. We have seen that most people who begin thangka drawing have no drawing experience at all. 😁
What do others say about the workshop?
“Drawing the Face of Buddha had something exciting, surprising and comforting.”
“Drawing a thangka is a meditation for me.”
“Your great wealth of knowledge and skill is evident in the fact of what you offer and show us all. It’s not just any class you teach, but everything you say, you stand behind it. I thank you for your commitment, your encouragement and your enthusiasm.”
Who is Carmen Mensink?
Carmen lives and works in Amsterdam and paints and teaches Tibetan Buddhist art & philosophy. She has been teaching and lecturing at museums, universities and centers around the world for over twenty years. She also restores thangkas and gilds and paints Buddha statues. In addition, she can be found in dozens of publications.
The enthusiasm and dedication Carmen expresses in her teachings have already guided and inspired thousands of people on the path of Buddhist art.
Carmen is also in demand for related forms of Tibetan art, including the meter-long floor paintings of the “Eight Lucky Symbols” she created to welcome the Dalai Lama to the Netherlands. For more information: www.tibetanbuddhistart.com
Practical information
Day: Sunday June 1
Time: 10.00 – 17.00 hrs. With an hour lunch break (bring your own sandwich or find one of the many nice places nearby)
Language: English (mogelijkheid tot verheldering in het Nederlands)
Location: Maitreya Instituut Amsterdam, Tilanusstraat 8a
Materials: All necessary materials will be provided
Advice: Bring some thick socks and possibly a notebook
Minimum number of participants: 8
Last minute registration: Please also email amsterdam@maitreya.nl to make sure we can send you the necessary information to join us.
Donations
Dāna (generosity) is one of the cornerstones of the Buddhist path. Your donation will keep our Dharma center, which is run entirely by volunteers, going. The recommended donation for this workshop is 70 euros, including drawing materials. For people with a narrow budget, we suggest 50 euros. Should you wish to make use of this option, please do not hesitate to email us at amsterdam@maitreya.nl.

Free Monday Meditation - Yeshin Norbu
2025-06-02 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.

How to Practice in Daily Life – A Guide to Infinite Happiness
2025-06-03 13:00 - 2025-06-12 13:00
This special 10-day residential course is open to all levels of practitioners: beginners and experienced alike.
We are extremely honoured and delighted that Serkong Tsenshab Rinpoche accepted our request to give His first 10-day course at Tushita!
“We don’t know how to bring the Lam Rim, the stages of the path to enlightenment, into everyday life. There is a lot of doubt about it that we need to clear out.
Most important is, when we say Lam Rim in day to day life, to get people interested in this topic, to clear the doubts about it. The doubts that the Lam Rim is too long, too hard and it takes time forever. So we need to go little by little, very gently, very softly.
Sometimes some people, many people, think that Lam Rim is a gelugpa practice, but then they want to find another practice which is easier or more down to the core of the Buddhist teachings, like a shortcut and more profound. But the bad news is that they don’t find it!
So (in this course) we will go through some parts of the Lam Rim and discuss them. Maybe we go through some lines from Lam Rim Chenmo* and then we can go freestyle as well.”
– Serkong Tsenshab Rinpoche on the auspicious occasion of Lhabab Düchen, on November 22, 2024.
*The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment by Lama Tsongkhapa

Cutting Through Delusion: A Guide to the Solitary Hero Yamantaka Sadhana (Empowerment Required)
2025-06-04 19:00 - 20:30
In this course Geshe Thubten Sherab will provide a commentary on the Highest Yoga Tantra Sadhana practice of Yamantaka. Prior empowerment of Yamantaka is required in order to attend. By attending you certify that you have previously received such an empowerment.
Geshe-la will give a step-by-step explanation of the complex structure, visualizations, and details of the sadhana in order to help students understand the purpose, significance and meaning behind this tantra practice.
Participants will learn how to strengthen their connection with their tantric commitments, ensuring that their practice is both correct and sustainable.
By the end of the course, students will have a deeper appreciation of the transformative potential of Yamantaka and be equipped with the tools to engage in the practice with confidence, clarity, and devotion.

Morning Express Meditation
2025-06-05 07:30 - 08:00, 2025-06-08 07:30 - 08:00
Start the day at 7am Mountain Time with guided meditations every weekday

Events for June 2025 – Jamyang London Buddhist Centre
2025-06-05 16:00 - 17:00
Events for June 2025 – Jamyang London Buddhist Centre« All Events
Medicine Buddha Puja
June 5 @ 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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Events for June 2025 – Jamyang London Buddhist Centre
2025-06-05 17:30 - 19:30
Events for June 2025 – Jamyang London Buddhist Centre« All Events
Exploring Buddhism
June 5 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
What will I learn?
Our regular Thursday evening classes take place over 18 months, with regular study breaks and a winter holiday. During this time the topics covered will be: Exploring the Mind and Philosophy
Exploring the Mind
Exploring the View, Tenets and the Middle Way
Exploring the Fundamentals of Reasoning and Debate
Exploring the Sutra Grounds and Paths
What do I need to know?
Classes will take place on Thursday evenings.
You’ll access recordings of classes and materials through our learning platform.
You’ll learn through a combination of classes, review sessions and discussion sessions.
You’ll learn through a combination of in-person and online learning, or exclusively online, according to your preference.
Official course certification from FPMT is available.
Be part of a supportive community of fellow student-practitioners.
What will it cost?
We rely on the generous donations of students to run our centre, so we provide recommended donation tiers to help students gauge what level of monthly donation they can offer to support the costs of running the course.
However, we run all our Buddhist programmes on a Generosity Model. This means nobody is turned away due to lack of funds. All are welcome to enrol, regardless of financial circumstances.
Access to the course materials will be available to students for 1 year after the end of the course.
How do I join?
Registration for the 2024-5 course is no longer open. If you have questions about the course or would like to speak to a member of the team, please email gateway@jamyang.co.uk
You may also be interested in our introductory level Discovering Buddhism course.
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Be Your Own Therapist
2025-06-05 19:00 - 20:00
These open-ended 60-minute discussions are an easy-going introduction to the Buddhist approach to the mind. Participants learn how to pay attention to, identify and then unpack the thoughts that inform our emotions in day-to-day life and learn how to reconfigure them, rather than focusing on the event or person that triggered them. This is the key to success in Buddhist practice. As Lama Zopa Rinpoche says, “We can mold our mind into any shape we like.”

Introduction to Mindfulness
2025-06-05 19:00 - 20:30
This course is designed to introduce you to the definition, practices and techniques of mindfulness. Learn to quiet the mental chatter and physical tension that often cloud your day, replacing stress and scattered thoughts with clarity and calm. Through simple yet powerful techniques, you’ll develop the ability to recognize and reshape your thinking patterns, while cultivating inner qualities that enhance your well-being. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands or simply curious about mindfulness, this course offers practical tools you can weave into your daily routine – no prior experience needed. Join us to begin your journey toward a more centered, aware, and peaceful way of living.

Guru Puja
2025-06-05 19:30 - 21:30
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.
This event is on-site only. Registration is not required.
We 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.

Evening Express Meditation
2025-06-05 21:00 - 21:30
End the day with a purification practice, the Four Opponent Powers.

Weekend Retreat: The Heart of Compassion
2025-06-06 20:00 - 2025-06-08 16:00
Lojong mind training & 1000-Armed Chenrezig practice”Compassion is not just a feeling. It is a state of mind, an attitude that is developed through training, and the more we develop it, the more we can help others.” – Lama Zopa Rinpoche
Lojong or “mind training” is an essential part of Buddhist training that teaches us how to transform problems into opportunities for deep spiritual growth. It 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.
“When we train our mind, we stop blaming others for our difficulties. Instead, we recognize that our own afflictions are the real enemy, and we cultivate love and compassion even in challenging situations.” – Ven. Thubten Chödron
This weekend will be a thorough exploration of the profound Lojong (mind training) text ‘The Eight Verses of Mind Transformation’ written by the Tibetan Buddhist master Geshe Langri Tangpa along with a practice of the 1000-Armed Chenrezig, the Buddha of Infinite Compassion. Both visualization as well as the mantra are included. His Holiness the Dalai Lama is said to be an emanation of this form of Chenrezig and it’s a particularly powerful practice to do in these challenging times. In a world where polarization, individualism and fear for others become bigger, it teaches us to see others as fellow human beings rather than enemies, fostering peace through personal transformation.
Ven. Amy Miller will help us expand our view beyond our own boundaries of self-reflection and will also help us develop a greater sense of compassion for ourselves and others.
This weekend is also a great supplement to the Lojong teachings she will be leading on Tuesdays in April and May.
This full weekend includes lodging at our retreat center and wonderful vegetarian meals.
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
Weekend: Friday June 6 20.00 hrs through Sunday June 8 16.00 hrs
Location: both at our retreat center in Loenen 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 weekend only
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.

Sunday Morning Class
2025-06-07 10:00 - 11:30
Description TBD
