The center has been founded in April 2002, by Ven. Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche, Abbot and Retreat Master of Kagyü Samye Ling Monastery in Scotland, after a conference given in Venice, and represents a meeting point for everybody who wants to learn simple but profound Vajrayana buddhism meditation techniques, and practice relaxation exercises conceived by dr. Akong Tulku Rinpoche (click here to see some photo shots of the center).

Through simple words and clear examples the Lamas help us to become aware of potentialities we all have, everybody without distinctions; they also show us a better way to develop them, learning how to accept our characteristics in order to use them as a starting point to develop positive qualities.

In the Karma Kagyü lineage meditation pratice and its application in everyday life are emphasized, thus we think these short  but profound teachings are the better way to present ourself:

Akong Tulku Rinpoche: “In the Karma Kagyü lineage, experience is very important; it is infact from it that wisdom arises and it is wisdom that frees us from fear”.

Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche: “We must understand that our mind belongs to us, so we are the ones who work with our mind, we are the ones who are responsible of which direction to take… We can't expect changes coming from outside, we can't complain of the ways things go externally, or worse, we can't force others with violence to become peaceful, all of this don't work. On the contrary it's important to understand that every positive change starts from ourselves, so here it is why it is important to develop this awareness”.

In this site, you can find all the news and updates on the activities of our centre. The activities are opened to anyone who wants to participate, you can also find here informations about: our lineage and the Masters we refer, the other Kagyü Samye Dzong italian centers and all the indications to contact us and join the events.

Kagyü Samye Dzong Venice is an association, so access to activitites, with exception for conferences and public presentations, is reserved to members.

In order to become member of Kagyü Samye Dzong Venice you have to present a form with a membership fee. Payment options are: postal account, non-transferable checks or cash.

           Membership fees for current year are:

           • ordinary member: € 15,00

           • sustainer member: € 50,00

           • benefactor member: € 75,00

           • meritorious member: € 108,00

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May our actions bring help, where it is needed;

May all beings develop confidence deriving from steady practice.

May the benefits of all that, increase.

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