(Day 1) Tibetan Buddhist Wisdom & Meditation with the monk Venerable Pieter

Dear Meditators! We are pleased to announce that Venerable Pieter (Lakshyong Jyamtso lama) will be back in Jönköping to teach and guide us in meditation again during two days at Folkuniversitetet.

This is the invitation to Day 1 (Saturday)
We are delighted to invite you to a special day with Venerable Pieter, who will offer an accessible and inspiring introduction to Tibetan Buddhism and the transformative power of meditation.
In today’s fast-paced world, many people seek tools for inner peace, clarity, and emotional balance. Tibetan Buddhism offers a rich tradition of wisdom and compassion that can help us navigate life with greater awareness and purpose.

During this day, Venerable Pieter will touch on:

• The essence of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy and its relevance in modern life.
• How meditation can help reduce stress, increase focus, and cultivate emotional resilience.
• Practical insights into how these teachings can be applied in everyday situations — at work, in relationships, and in personal growth.

No prior experience is needed — this event is open to everyone. Come and explore how ancient wisdom can support a more peaceful and meaningful life today. We look forward to welcoming you.

Please read through all the information before signing up.

SCHEDULE:

10:00-12:00

• Venerable Pieter will teach and we will also practice sitting and walking meditation in short sessions. (Please feel free to join only this session if you like)

12:00-13:00

• Lunch. Please bring your own lunch. We will eat together in the lunchroom at Folkuniversitetet, there are microwaves to use.

13:00-14:00

• Venerable Pieter will teach and we will also practice sitting and walking meditation in short sessions.

14:00-14.20

• Tea break. We will serve tea and coffee and some small fika for everyone

14:20-16.00

• Venerable Pieter will teach and we will also practice sitting and walking meditation in short sessions.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Please arrive at 9.45 to settle in and we will start at 10.00 AM.

Please bring a meditation cushion if you have your own. We have meditation mats 65x65x4 cm to place underneath your meditation cushion on the floor. Otherwise you can also sit on a chair. It is best to wear loose clothing when you meditate.

EVENT FEE:

This event is open to all and free of charge. This is possible thanks to previous donations from other people around the world! In the Buddhist tradition, the teaching of the Dharma is priceless for its great benefits for all and offered free of charge. However, please feel welcome to give a donation to Venerable Pieter, however big or small, so others can benefit from his teachings in the future. We will have a donation box at the event or you can swish to 0736371746 (Ulrika Billingham) who will collect the donations or donate on the PayPal or Wise account directly to Venerable Peiter which is found on his website https://ah-lama.com/support/.

ABOUT THE TEACHER:

Venerable Pieter Johnston is a tibetan buddhist monk who lives in Nepal but originally comes from South Africa. He has been practicing Dzogchen Meditation since 2006 under the guidance of the meditation master Gyalwai Nyugu Rinpoche. He comes to Europe twice a year to teach meditation and lead retreats. For more information about Venerable Pieter, go to his website: https://ah-lama.com

We look forward to seeing you!

With many kind regards,

Jönköping Lotus Meditation Group