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Event Series Together on the Path

Together on the Path

ONLINE ONLY

Join fellow practitioners on the gradual path to enlightenment and find support and encouragement for your contemplation on the LamRim. WHEN: Tuesdays, October 4 – December 27, 7.00 – 8.00 pm CET WHERE: Online LEVEL: Intermediate. Some basic understanding of Mahayana Buddhism is of benefit. Beginners are welcome! LANGUAGE: English. You can join the event here on zoom: Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84921928952?pwd=UEd1RTltOFlkZHpTWmVtRU1tT0RLUT09 Meeting ID: 849 2192 8952 Password: 871688 The evening is divided between a guided meditation on the LamRim and subsequent discussion groups in breakout rooms. The discussion questions are based on the LamRim, and a curious mind is of great benefit. We promote inclusion and suggest having a basic understanding of the Dharma. Everyone, whether they would consider themselves new to Buddhism or advanced practitioners, are more than welcome. The event ends at 8 pm, but you are cordially invited to stay and join our weekly purification practice on the four opponent powers and Guru Vajrasattva – just stay in the Zoom room. PRACTICAL INFORMATION Cost: You would make us very happy by supporting us with a donation. Suggested donation is 0-40 CHF for a session. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. You can donate online (via Paypal, Twint or E-Banking). Language: English. Level: Intermediate. Some basic understanding of Mahayana Buddhism is of benefit. Beginners are welcome as well!

Event Series Together on the Path

Together on the Path

ONLINE ONLY

Join fellow practitioners on the gradual path to enlightenment and find support and encouragement for your contemplation on the LamRim. WHEN: Tuesdays, October 4 – December 27, 7.00 – 8.00 pm CET WHERE: Online LEVEL: Intermediate. Some basic understanding of Mahayana Buddhism is of benefit. Beginners are welcome! LANGUAGE: English. You can join the event here on zoom: Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84921928952?pwd=UEd1RTltOFlkZHpTWmVtRU1tT0RLUT09 Meeting ID: 849 2192 8952 Password: 871688 The evening is divided between a guided meditation on the LamRim and subsequent discussion groups in breakout rooms. The discussion questions are based on the LamRim, and a curious mind is of great benefit. We promote inclusion and suggest having a basic understanding of the Dharma. Everyone, whether they would consider themselves new to Buddhism or advanced practitioners, are more than welcome. The event ends at 8 pm, but you are cordially invited to stay and join our weekly purification practice on the four opponent powers and Guru Vajrasattva – just stay in the Zoom room. PRACTICAL INFORMATION Cost: You would make us very happy by supporting us with a donation. Suggested donation is 0-40 CHF for a session. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. You can donate online (via Paypal, Twint or E-Banking). Language: English. Level: Intermediate. Some basic understanding of Mahayana Buddhism is of benefit. Beginners are welcome as well!

Event Series Medicine Buddha Practice

Medicine Buddha Practice

ONLINE ONLY

Join our monthly Medicine Buddha practice! WHEN:  Monthly on Fridays, 7.00 - 8.30 pm CET WHERE: Online LEVEL: Intermediate - Advanced (beginners are welcome) Join us via Zoom under the following link and login:Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/910346209?pwd=ajRQQlk5NTM1aHJlZ2Z0UGtnUy9BQT09 Meeting ID: 867 1617 3585 Password: 637172 REQUEST DEDICATION A Medicine Buddha Practice consists of meditations, visualizations, reciting mantras, and prayers, including taking refuge and generating bodhicitta, the seven limb practice, mandala offering, followed by the request prayers. The session is concluded with dedications. The Seven Medicine Buddhas made special prayers to benefit beings of degenerate ages, hence in the sutric tradition this is considered one of the most powerful practices, which possesses the greatest and quickest blessings. This practice purifies and heals on all levels – physical, mental, spiritual and environmental. In our monthly Medicine Buddha Practice we will make dedications to all the beings who need help and support at the time. If you would like for us to make a special dedication to yourself, friend or family member, please fill out the Request Dedication Form. PRACTICAL INFORMATION Cost: Suggested donation is 0 - 20 CHF. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. You can donate upon arrival or online (via Paypal, Twint or E-Banking). Language: English Level: Intermediate - Advanced. Previous knowledge in buddhist practices is helpful. Beginners are still welcome. We will happily give you a small introduction!

Was ist Buddhistische Meditation?

Lhagsam Tibetan Meditation Gablerstrasse 51, Zurich, Switzerland

Was bedeutet Meditation im Buddhismus? Wie funktioniert Meditation? Erfahre mehr vom Buddhistischen Mönch Ven. Tenzin Michael. Wann: Samstag 7. Januar Wo: Vor Ort bei Lhagsam Level: Alle sind herzlich willkommen! Sprache: Deutsch oder Schweizerdeutsch, je nach Teilnehmenden Dieser Kurs ist für alle, die gerne mit Meditation anfangen möchten, bereits praktizieren und mehr erfahren wollen oder einfach einen Tag in Gemeinschaft sich der Meditation widmen möchten. Ven. Tenzin Michael hat mehr als 20 Jahre Erfahrung im Meditieren und teilt gerne sein Wissen mit uns. Du wirst praktische Anleitungen erhalten, wie zum Beispiel zur Sitzhaltung und zur Strukturierung einer Meditationssitzung zu Hause. Weiter erfährst du, welche Meditationstechniken im Buddhismus praktiziert werden und was Konzentrations- und analytische Meditation sind. Der Kurs wird mit mehreren geführten Meditationen begleitet, damit du praktische Erfahrungen sammeln und diese zu Hause anwenden kannst. Über den Lehrer: Mit 24 Jahren ist Ven. Tenzin Michael zum ersten mal nach Asien aufgebrochen und in den Klostern des Himalaya hat er den Buddhismus in lebendiger Weise kennengelernt. In folgenden, jahrelangen Reisen und Asienaufenthalten ist sein Interesse stetig gewachsen. Inspiriert durch den Kontakt mit Meistern wie S.H. Dalai Lama, Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Geshe Ngawang Jangchup, Tich Nath Hanh und weiteren Lehrern hat er beschlossen, sein Leben ganz dem Dharma zu widmen.Seit 2004 ist Ven. Tenzin Michael als buddhistischer Mönch ordiniert. Zur Zeit studiert er Buddhismus im Kloster Nalanda in Südfrankreich. Mehr Informationen   PRAKTISCHE INFORMATIONEN Level: Alle sind herzlich willkommen! Sprache: Deutsch oder Schweizerdeutsch, je nach Teilnehmenden Kosten: Vorgeschlagene Spende ist 0 – 80 CHF. Niemand wird aus finaziellen Gründen ausgeschlossen. Du kannst vor Ort oder online (via Paypal, Twint or E-Banking) spenden. Mittagessen: In der Mittagspause bist du herzlich eingeladen bei uns im Zentrum zu essen. Du kannst gerne etwas vegetarisches zum Teilen mitbringen. Tee, Kaffee und Snacks sind vorhanden.

Event Series Death & Dying

Death & Dying

ONLINE ONLY

How to Help Your Loved Ones Enjoy Death and Go Happily to Their Next Rebirth. Join us on five consecutive Thursdays when Venerable Robina Courtin will grant us live teachings on the process of death and dying, as seen from a Buddhist perspective and explained thoroughly in Lama Zopa Rinpoche’ book “How to Help Your Loved Ones Enjoy Death and Go Happily to Their Next Rebirth”. WHEN: Thursdays, January 12, 19, 26, February 2, 9, 7:00 – 8.30 pm CET WHERE: Online Only LEVEL: Intermediate. Some basic understanding of Mahayana Buddhism is of benefit. Beginners are welcome as well! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81839377063?pwd=b1ZSMlQ4MVJWYnp3L1drMUF2bVROQT09 Meeting ID: 818 3937 7063 Passcode: 609932 In this handbook Lama Zopa Rinpoche gives a huge amount of advice about how to help our loved ones before, during, and after death. This 400 page book, compiled and edited by Ven. Robina Courtin, takes much of the material in FPMT’s How to Face Death without Fear  and Heart Advice for Death and Dying, but radically restructures and reorganizes it into an easy-to-use manual. The book is available for free from here, but please consider a donation if you decide to download it: https://fpmt.org/projects/make-a-donation/   For a Buddhist, the ideal way to die is to die gradually, contrary to an often-stated view that it’s best to die in our sleep so that we don’t know about it. And the reason is clear: given that most of us live in denial of this natural event, our loved ones need time to get ready for death, at peace and unafraid, so that they can, indeed, go happily to their next rebirth, either a precious human rebirth in which they can continue to practice their spiritual path or rebirth in a pure land, such as Buddha Amitabha’s, in which they can easily become a buddha and thus...

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Event Series CANCELLED THIS MONTH Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga / Mahamudra

CANCELLED THIS MONTH Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga / Mahamudra

ONLINE ONLY

CANCELLED JUNE 9, 2023 WHEN: Monthly, alternating between the 2nd and 4th Fridays.  7.00 – 9.00 pm CETWHERE: OnlineLEVEL: Intermediate. Some basic understanding of Mahayana Buddhism is of benefit. Beginners are welcome! LANGUAGE: English. According to Lama Zopa Rinpoche it is good to base your LamRim meditation on a Guru Yoga practice, such as Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga (the Hundred Deities of Tushita - Ganden Lha Gyama). Find the sadhana here: Lama Tsongkhapa Guru Yoga Mahamudra, a Sanskrit word meaning “great seal,” refers to an advanced and sophisticated system of meditation on the nature of the mind, and the realizations gained through it. Having a focus shifting from the content to the experience of the experience, the ultimate goal is to achieve a non-dual awareness by observing emptiness (Sanskrit: Shunyata) like “a mindful fish not even stirring the water while swimming”. Recommended reading: Click here   PRACTICAL INFORMATION Cost: You would make us very happy by supporting us with a donation. Suggested donation is 0-40 CHF for a session. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. You can donate online (via Paypal, Twint or E-Banking). Language: English. Level: Intermediate. Some basic understanding of Mahayana Buddhism is of benefit. Beginners are welcome as well!

The 8 verses of mind-training – Geshe Sherab (Online and Onsite)

ONLINE + ONSITE Lhagsam Tibetan Meditation Gablerstrasse 51, Zurich, 8002, Switzerland

Get a deeper understanding of “8 Verses of Mind-Training” when Geshe Sherab visits our center and explains this fundamental lojong text in details. WHEN: Monday January 16, 6.30 pm – 9.00 pm CET WHERE: Online and Onsite LEVEL: Intermediate. Some basic understanding of Mahayana Buddhism is of benefit. Beginners are welcome as well! LANGUAGE: English. Please register if you wish to join, onsite or online, because we will be sharing texts and information with you: REGISTER HERE You can join the event here on zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684683062?pwd=K1JKbGdza1dUaVVGa0doN0NZN25Wdz09 Meeting ID: 846 8468 3062 Passcode: 519261 Join us, in our center or on Zoom, when Geshe-la will give us a detailed introduction to Geshe Langri Thangpa’s “8 Verses of Mind-Traning” and help us understand how to implement the text into our daily practice and life. This mind training root text was composed by Kadampa Geshe Langri Tangpa (1054–1123), and the verses constitute the foundation of lojong in Tibetan Buddhism. Download the “8 Verses of Mind-Training” here and here   About the Teacher Geshe Thubten Sherab was born in 1967 in a small village in the province of Manang, the western part of Nepal, to a Kagyu-Nyingma family. He entered Kopan Monastery at the age of nine and completed his geshe studies at Sera Jey monastery in South India, followed by a year at Gyumed Tantric College. He then completed retreat and teaching assignments in the United States and Asia. Since then, Geshe Sherab served the Foundation for Preservation of Mahayana Tradition (FPMT) in several roles. For the last few years, Geshe-la has been traveling and teaching at FPMT centers in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Asia, and Europe, while also serving as resident teacher at Thubten Norbu Ling in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Read more   PRACTICAL INFORMATION Cost: You would make us very happy by supporting...

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