{"title": "White Tara Sadhana Instructions - The Daily Practice of the Noble Wish-Fulfilling Wheel", "start": "2026-11-14T10:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Kagyu Samye Dzong London", "address": "Spa Road 15", "price": "£5.00 non-refundable registration fee; no charge for the course, donations welcome", "price_from": "5.00", "price_to": "5.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["religion/buddhist"], "description": "Instructions on the sadhana practice of White Tara, associated with long life, health and vitality, given by Lama Zangmo at Kagyu Samye Dzong London. The course covers the text composed by Jamgon Kontrul the Great, the visualisation, mantra recitation and vajrayana practice in general, with time to do the practice itself. Attendance requires having taken refuge and received the White Tara empowerment. There is no charge for the teachings, only a non-refundable registration fee, and donations are welcome.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/white-tara-sadhana-instructions-the-daily-practice-of-the-no-60831/", "official_url": "https://www.london.samye.org/event-details/white-tara-sadhana-instructions-the-daily-practice-of-the-noble-wish-fulfilling-wheel", "image": "https://noky.io/images/c02e12403e1d6ca2359dfbacfa77df9383be290005497909ad27d4a18b893973-1200.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-14T10:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Kagyu Samye Dzong London", "address": "Spa Road 15", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Foundation in Buddhism - Cultivating Loving Kindness with Lama Zangmo", "start": "2026-11-07T10:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Kagyu Samye Dzong London", "address": "Spa Road 15", "price": "£5.00", "price_from": "5.00", "price_to": "5.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["religion/buddhist/meditation"], "description": "A day of Buddhist teachings on cultivating loving kindness, part of the Foundation in Buddhism series at Kagyu Samye Dzong London. Lama Zangmo will go through the different aspects of bodhicitta, loving kindness and compassion and how to cultivate a pure motivation. The day includes instructions, time for meditation and Q&A, and can be attended on its own or as part of the monthly series. Lunch is available in the centre's Tibetan Tearoom, and each day must be booked separately in advance.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/foundation-in-buddhism-cultivating-loving-kindness-with-lama-80729/", "official_url": "https://www.london.samye.org/event-details/foundation-in-buddhism-cultivating-loving-kindness-with-lama-zangmo", "image": "https://noky.io/images/03bfe8309e97d86acdc050ead3580749cae70d323dc956ff25ae0ec43deb39cb-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Temple Prayers: Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog", "start": "2026-11-12T17:15:00Z", "end": "2026-11-12T18:30:00Z", "place": "Temple", "address": "Jubilee Parade, IG8 7QF Woodford Green", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "worship", "tags": ["religion/buddhist"], "description": "Temple Prayers: Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog is a Buddhist prayer session combining two practices of the New Kadampa Tradition of Mahayana Buddhism. It is held by the Kadampa Meditation Centre and includes a Guru Yoga visualizing the Spiritual Guide as Je Tsongkhapa, and a practice of relying on the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. Practising these is said to purify negativity, accumulate merit, receive blessings, overcome obstacles and bring Dharma realizations leading towards full enlightenment. It is traditional, though not required, to bring an offering of food or drink.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/temple-prayers-wishfulfilling-jewel-with-tsog-134306/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "Taming the Tiger - with Sarah Wass", "start": "2026-11-14T10:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Kagyu Samye Dzong London", "address": "Spa Road 15", "price": "£5.00", "price_from": "5.00", "price_to": "5.00", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["religion/buddhist/meditation"], "description": "A weekend workshop on the methods of the book 'Taming the Tiger', introducing relaxation, visualisation and meditation exercises for everyday difficulties. The exercises were created and developed by Akong Tulku Rinpoche and are based on Buddhist principles that everyone can access. The untamed mind is described through the metaphor of a wild tiger, and the workshop is suitable for beginners as well as those with some meditation experience. It is led by Sarah Wass, a Tara Rokpa therapist and former Art Therapist in the UK public sector who received guidance from Akong Rinpoche.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/taming-the-tiger-with-sarah-wass-60832/", "official_url": "https://www.london.samye.org/event-details/taming-the-tiger-with-sarah-wass", "image": "https://noky.io/images/82578fcb925a03f3888c60071f1094ca94de6e77865aff1689f4e631f017d7c6-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Chenrezig Puja", "start": "2026-11-08T19:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Kagyu Samye Dzong London", "address": "Spa Road 15", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "worship", "tags": ["religion/buddhist"], "description": "Chenrezig Puja is a weekly Sunday practice in which the Chenrezig puja is recited. It is held by Kagyu Samye Dzong London in their Rigpe Dorje Shrineroom, and it can also be joined online via their YouTube channel. Texts with phonetics can be borrowed in the shrine room, and the text in English and Tibetan can be purchased in the shop. Visitors should arrive before 6:50 PM, as doors are closed by 7 PM.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/chenrezig-puja-80728/", "official_url": "https://www.london.samye.org/event-details/chenrezig-puja-2026-11-01-19-00", "image": ""}, {"title": "Meditation Practice", "start": "2026-11-14T10:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Poplar Union", "address": "Cotall Street 2, E14 6TL London", "price": "£5 (refundable deposit after attendance)", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["religion/buddhist", "wellness/meditation"], "description": "Meditation Practice is a monthly session combining sitting and walking meditation with brief contemplations, ending with time to relax and chat informally. It is led by Karma Ösung Gyaltsen, a novice monk in the Karma Kagyü tradition and a member of the worldwide Nalandabodhi community under Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche. The session offers a space to pause, settle, and become more at ease with your mind and body, cultivating kindness towards yourself and others. No experience is needed; it is open to everyone, adults 18+ only.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/meditation-practice-76785/", "official_url": "https://poplarunion.com/event/15964/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/e39662f9f4c0722d7f83328880426545abf94df65699463d1ebe6c1086fbe548-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Tea & Dharma Chats", "start": "2026-11-18T18:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Poplar Union", "address": "Cotall Street 2, E14 6TL London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "talks-readings", "tags": ["religion/buddhist"], "description": "Tea & Dharma Chats is a monthly evening to slow down over a cup of tea and explore life's deeper questions together. It is led by Karma Ösung Gyaltsen, a novice monk in the Karma Kagyü tradition and a member of the worldwide Nalandabodhi community under Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche. Drawing on Buddhist teachings on wisdom and kindness, the session offers short readings, contemplation and conversation on universal topics such as working with difficult emotions and meeting daily challenges. The event offers an open, relaxed space for everyone aged 18 and over, whatever their background, belief or tradition.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/tea-dharma-chats-76786/", "official_url": "https://poplarunion.com/event/tea-dharma-chats/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/afdd522e304fc5e649282410bdf6f6ed4fda61fb0810ca9eafde41ed7e80e953-2000.webp"}]}