Taming the Wild Monkey Mind with Lama Zangmo

An untamed mind is compared to a wild elephant being led by a crazy, wild monkey of distraction. The untamed mind can do a lot of damage, as we can easily observe in daily life.

So, how do we go about taming our wild, monkey minds?

Lama Zangmo will talk about the benefits and the common difficulties encountered in meditation,
and how to deal with them.  Sometimes being reminded of small things can make a big difference and help us to see the bigger picture and put things into perspective. For that reason it is helpful to be reminded and to gain more understanding of how to train the mind.

During this retreat, Lama Zangmo will also give instructions on the key aspects of the inspiring Dorje Chang Prayer, which is chanted regularly in all the Kagyu centres.

The text shows us how to apply ourselves on the spiritual path using the analogy of our body, pointing out that renunciation is the feet of meditation, devotion is the head of meditation and non-distraction is the body of meditation.

There will be guided meditation practice and time for questions.

Lama Zangmo

Lama Gelongma Zangmo  is the resident Lama at Kagyu Samye Dzong London. She 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. Having received teachings from many highly respected lamas who visited Kagyu Samye Ling, she was inspired to enter the four-year closed retreat in 1984, during which time she became ordained as a Buddhist nun. Lama Zangmo completed 2 more long retreats, during which she was asked to help and advise the new retreatants. bringing the total number of years Lama Zangmo 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.

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 Founder Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche, at a heart warming ceremony in Kagyu Samye Dzong London in June 2001.

Retreat Cost:

The cost of the retreat includes accommodation and all meals from supper on the first evening until lunch on Sunday. It includes a voluntary environmental levy of R60, and a contribution for teacher transport. The retreat excludes dana for the teacher.

Please contact us for discounted rates – don’t let a lack of finances prevent you from attending this retreat.

Dana for the teacher would be appreciated.

To book:

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A 50% deposit will confirm your booking.​