Visit to Harare by Tibetan Buddhist High Lamas.

Full programme of talks, interviews and ceremonies, as well as all other relevant information on Lama Yeshe Rinpoche, Lama Katen and Ani Lhamo, can be found on the website www.hbczim.org. here is information on key events: Sunday March 17 - public talk by Lama Yeshe Rinpoche, topic: Finding Inner Solutions to External Problems. 10.30am to 12 noon, Harare Buddhist Centre, 7a Ernie’s Lane, Monavale. Suggested entry fee $10 rtgs cash or Ecocash to  0775 282422. Sunday March 17 – screening of documentary on Akong Rinpoche, title: Akong, a Remarkable Life.

5pm to 6.30pm, Rokpa Centre, 34 Quendon Road, Monavale. Suggested entry fee $10 rtgs cash or Ecocash to (+263 775) 282422. Monday March 18 - talk by Ani Lhamo, ordained Buddhist nun and teacher of meditation and Dharma, topic: Women in Buddhism. Since the time of the Buddha, many individual women have earned respect for their understanding of Dharma.  In recent times much attention has been paid to how women are regarded within the various spiritual traditions.  Ani Lhamo will talk about women practitioners past and present, and the opportunities available to them to develop their inner potential. 5.30pm to 7pm, Borrowdale Meditation Centre, 6 Borrowdale Lane, off Piers Road.

Suggested entry fee $10 rtgs cash or Ecocash to (+263 775) 282422. Tuesday March 19 - talk by Ani Lhamo, topic: On Taking Refuge, 4.30pm to 5.30pm, Harare Buddhist Centre, 7a Ernie’s Lane, Monavale. Followed by Refuge ceremony conducted by Lama Yeshe Rinpoche, 5.30pm to 6.30pm. On Taking Refuge: Taking Refuge is a commitment to one's own deepest spiritual welfare and is the prerequisite for taking any empowerments.

Refuge is taken in the Buddha (the enlightened essence of compassion and wisdom within all of us), the Dharma (the teachings that will help unfold the enlightened essence within) and the Sangha (those realised beings who can guide us on the path). There will also be an opportunity to have a personal Interview with Lama Yeshe Rinpoche. The interview schedule is on the Harare Buddhist temple notice board. Alternatively, please contact Mia Moers on mia.moers@gmail.com if you would like an interview with Lama Yeshe Rinpoche. Any queries on this important visit, please contact Pam Sheehan at hbczim@gmail.com.