{"title": "Death and Dying: Celebration of Life through Reflection on Death", "start": "2026-10-31T09:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Kagyu Samye Dzong London", "address": "Spa Road 15", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["religion/buddhist", "society/death"], "description": "Death and Dying: Celebration of Life through Reflection on Death is a day of talks and workshops exploring death and dying, with an exhibition room, a bereavement counsellor available, and light offerings and prayers for the deceased. It is organised by the Kagyu Samye Dzong London (KSDL) Bardo Group as their annual event, and is a place to share ideas, practical advice, and stories on death. Speakers include Lama Zangmo on preparing for our own death, Charlie Morley on the Bardo Group's support for the dying and their families, funeral directors from Poppy's, solicitors on leaving a will, Dr Liam Gabb on palliative care and dying with dementia, and grief investigator Lizzie Pickering on how we enfold grief into our lives. All are welcome and there is no need to book in advance.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/death-and-dying-celebration-of-life-through-reflection-on-de-60828/", "official_url": "https://www.london.samye.org/event-details/death-and-dying-celebration-of-life-through-reflection-on-death", "image": "https://noky.io/images/370b7eed9e4ff4df5d8f37fb88026a631d28dfe40e0e2db574e8eaea3f924487-600.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-10-31T09:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Kagyu Samye Dzong London", "address": "Spa Road 15", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "A Buddhist Perspective on Death and Dying | An Alternative Halloween Meditation Event", "start": "2026-10-31T10:30:00Z", "end": "2026-10-31T13:30:00Z", "place": "Kadampa Meditation Centre", "address": "Earl's Court Road 27-33", "price": "", "price_from": "25.00", "price_to": "25.00", "tickets_url": "https://meditation.london/tharpa-publications/", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["religion/buddhist/meditation", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "A meditation event offering a Buddhist perspective on death and dying, held as an alternative way to spend Halloween. 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The name shouldn't put anyone off, and attendance is free. Each session is different.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/death-cafe-49306/", "official_url": "https://holyspiritclapham.churchsuite.com/events/irj8cmvl", "image": "https://noky.io/images/275e4946b648a7dd6522bbbad732affc4cf9af11d0284a5b8e5146e1c1415a32-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Finding Peace in Turmoil With Lama Zangmo", "start": "2026-11-01T10:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Kagyu Samye Dzong London", "address": "Spa Road 15", "price": "£5.00", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["religion/buddhist", "wellness/meditation"], "description": "Finding Peace in Turmoil With Lama Zangmo is a day of meditation instruction at Kagyu Samye Dzong London. It is led by Lama Zangmo and is especially suited for complete beginners and those who would like to refresh their knowledge and gain more meditation experience. The course introduces techniques for an ongoing practice of calm abiding meditation, covering posture, relaxation, breathing, walking meditation and sessions throughout the day, with time for questions. Lunch is available in the Tibetan Tearoom, and there is no charge for the course beyond a £5 non-refundable registration fee, with donations welcome.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/finding-peace-in-turmoil-with-lama-zangmo-60829/", "official_url": "https://www.london.samye.org/event-details/finding-peace-in-turmoil-with-lama-zangmo", "image": "https://noky.io/images/223aba3b40b9151c1e40a39efa64682e7b84fd47c9b6b2bc675d53007b5a3ade-1200.webp"}, {"title": "The Body Remembers: A Grief Movement Session", "start": "2026-11-12T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-12T19:00:00Z", "place": "St. Margaret's House", "address": "Old Ford Road 15-23, E2 9PJ London", "price": "Pay Less £7, Standard £10, Pay it Forward £12", "price_from": "10.00", "price_to": "12.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stmargaretshouse/1825262/select-date?ref=website_widget&show_event_filter=false", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["society/death/grief"], "description": "The Body Remembers: A Grief Movement Session is a workshop at The Canvas at St. Margaret's House offering a safe, supportive space for women to explore grief in all its forms, whether from the death of a loved one, a relationship, health, identity, career or life direction. 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