Living Lojong - common sense mind training for life

Join us for a series of monthly workshops at the Rigpa centre in Amsterdam to explore and practise training our minds in compassion, called Lojong in Tibetan!

These sessions, led by Rigpa teacher Steve Cope, show us how, by working with our own minds, we can utilise whatever we encounter in our lives as an opportunity for transformation and growth. Drawing from the classic Buddhist text, The 7 Points of Mind Training, we will explore how to apply these practical tools in ways that lead to both short and long-term benefits, for ourselves and those around us. We might even find that in our unpredictable and turbulent world these Lojong teachings are simply indispensable!

The sessions will include guided meditation, reflection and group discussion.
The sessions are in English. If it is the first time you join a session, please contact us via rigpa@rigpa.nl and we will see what is appropriate for you.

Practical information:

On Saturdays in 2026:

26 September
24 October
Maybe more sessions to come

Times:

10am – 12.30pm

Price:

15 euro’s per session
Free for Rigpa members. Here you can find out more about our membership.

Meet the teacher!

Steve Cope

Steve Cope has been studying and practising the Tibetan Buddhist teachings since 2000 and has received extensive training from some of the most respected meditation teachers of our time. He has a particular interest in the lojong teachings, an incredible body of teachings within the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, which show us in a very practical way how we can make use of everything that we encounter in our life for our spiritual growth. Steve has been teaching and writing on this subject for over 10 years and believes that these teachings are exactly what we need in the world at this time.

Originally from the UK, Steve now lives in Amsterdam. He is the founder of The Meditation Cafe where he teaches online and in Amsterdam. He holds regular retreats at the Mandali Retreat Centre in Italy and is co-founder of the international charity Mind with Heart, which trains teachers and students in sustainable wellbeing, emotional health and social connection.”