{"title": "Foundation in Buddhism Series", "start": "2026-11-07T00:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Kagyu Samye Dzong London", "address": "Spa Road 15", "price": "£5.00 non-refundable registration fee; the course and teachings themselves are free, donations welco", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["religion/buddhist"], "description": "A day of Buddhist teachings in the Foundation in Buddhism Series at Kagyu Samye Dzong London. The series offers an overview and understanding of the framework for the Buddhist path and is intended for those new to Buddhism. Each teaching stands on its own, so individual days can be attended without the full course. 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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": "A Letter to a Friend - Module 2 (Courses with Lama Zangmo)", "start": "2026-05-16T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-21T00:00:00Z", "place": "Kagyu Samye Dzong London", "address": "Spa Road 15", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["religion/buddhist"], "description": "This is Module 2 of a course on Nagarjuna's Letter to a Friend, taught by Lama Zangmo at Kagyu Samye Dzong London. 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The course offers a practical approach to daily conduct for laypeople and the ordained, with an explanation of the stages leading to enlightenment, and is suitable for anyone wishing to learn more about Buddhism.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/a-letter-to-a-friend-module-2-courses-with-lama-zangmo-60825/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/deae16e8a9d8406cd1536df070e605bbd5eb30f54d2f56da40a68737f0d65877-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Foundation Programme Taster Sessions", "start": "2026-11-02T19:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-02T21:00:00Z", "place": "Kadampa Meditation Centre", "address": "Earl's Court Road 27-33", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://meditation.london/tharpa-publications/", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["religion/buddhist/meditation"], "description": "Foundation Programme Taster Sessions with Kadam Lucy at the City Meditation Space. 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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. 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Each session begins with simple guided meditation, such as breathing meditation, followed by a practical talk on topics like making the mind peaceful, letting go of anger, or developing a good heart towards others. A second meditation on the topic closes the class, along with time for questions and discussion. 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The sutra is divided into three sections: homage by prostration to the Thirty-five Buddhas, confession, and dedication, and also includes the four powers and the Seven-Branch Prayer. In the video, Thrangu Rinpoche explains the benefit and importance of this sutra, which is sometimes called the Confession to the 35 Buddhas.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/the-sutra-in-three-sections-60830/", "official_url": "https://www.london.samye.org/event-details/the-sutra-in-three-sections", "image": "https://noky.io/images/86176e232d30e0f96f090690f2be29257b428cc94a22914c8d030c25820b6a30-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Rounding Workshop", "start": "2026-11-07T15:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "London Shambhala Meditation Centre", "address": "", "price": "£150", "price_from": "150.00", "price_to": "150.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["wellness/meditation"], "description": "The Rounding Workshop is a two-hour in-person session teaching you how to Round with your meditation, held in Notting Hill Gate. It is run by the London Shambhala Meditation Centre (London Meditation Centre), a meditation teaching organisation. You learn a simple series of yoga poses and a breathing technique, and how to integrate them into your existing meditation routine to accelerate the release of stress and stabilise a more expansive awareness. It suits beginners and experienced meditators alike, and those who already know how to Round can join as a refresher.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/rounding-workshop-74270/", "official_url": "https://www.londonmeditationcentre.com/rounding-workshop/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/730f5d35f54fb928285e05a58f40346878e171b32cd276042c84158e07106ef1-600.webp"}]}