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The original concept to create a permanent Lam Rim Buddhist Centre in South Africa began in 1992 when the Venerable Geshe Damcho Yonten visited the country to continue his Teachings on Lam Rim at the request of a small but dedicated group of South African Buddhists.
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Emoyeni Retreat Centre is situated on the northern slopes of the Magaliesberg mountains (in the North West province of South Africa), about 100 km northwest of Johannesburg. The natural beauty of the land and simplicity of the facilities provide an environment that is conducive to meditation and contemplation.
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Invaded by China in 1949-50, the independent country of Tibet was forced to face the direct loss of life that comes from battles and, soon after, the loss of universal freedoms that stemmed from Communist ideology and its programs such as the Cultural Revolution (1967 - 1976).
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Touch the ground of the present moment and you will touch peace and joy. Peace in oneself. Peace in the world. |
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Free Tibet Campaign stands for the Tibetans' right to determine their own future. It campaigns for an end to China's occupation of Tibet and for the Tibetans' fundamental human rights to be respected.
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