About Lama Zangmo
Lama Zangmo first became a practising Buddhist when she arrived at Kagyu Samye Ling in 1977 and took refuge with His Holiness the 16th Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje. She was inspired to enter the four-year closed retreat in 1984, during which time she became ordained as a Buddhist nun.
Lama Zangmo went on to complete a further two retreats, bringing the total number of years spent in retreat to eleven and a half. Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche and Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche then asked Lama Zangmo to put her experience to good use by helping to run Kagyu Samye Dzong London, which was officially opened in 1998. Since then the London Centre has flourished under Lama Zangmo’s guidance and established itself as a much needed Dharma Centre in the capital city, providing a full and varied programme of teachings and events throughout the year.
Lama Zangmo’s strong connection with Kagyu lineage and in particular with Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche and Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche has inspired her to work tirelessly and joyfully in service to the Dharma and helping others. In recognition of her long experience, selfless qualities and commitment, she became the first person in the UK to be honoured with the title of Lama by our organisation at a heart warming ceremony in Kagyu Samye Dzong London in June 2001.
The short Mahamudra Prayer - The Dorje Chang Tungma with Lama Zangmo
The Dorje Chang Tungma is chanted regularly in all the Kagyu centres and is full of relevance both for newcomers and more long term practitioners. The text shows us how to apply ourselves on the path. It uses the analogy of our body, saying renunciation is the feet of meditation, devotion is the head of meditation and non-distraction is the body of meditation.
The course will look at the Kagyu Lineage Masters and show the path of practice and the benefits that can be achieved. Lama Zangmo will pay particular attention to the verses that deal with Renunciation, Devotion and Meditation.
There will be time for actual meditation as part of the sessions, as well as Q&A .
Date: Saturday, 24th of June - 10:00AM to 4PM / Sunday
25th of June - 10AM to 2:30PM
The Seven Points of Mind Training with Lama Zangmo
For centuries Tibetans have used a series of fifty-nine slogans as a skillful method for training the mind and cultivating limitless compassion.
Using the text The Great Path of Awakening, which contains clear, precise instructions, Lama Zangmo will give instructions with emphasis on using the practice to meet ordinary life situations with intelligence and loving kindness.
This course is suitable for both Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike
Please reserve your seat as places are limited for a small cost of £5. There will be a donation bowl in the room for the day and the suggested donation is £20 per day
Date: Sat 22 Oct 10am to 4pm & Sun 23 Oct 2023 10am to 2.30pm
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