Events

A talk on mindfulness meditation and the development of greater inner peace and happiness. Thubten will explain the neuroscience behind mindfulness practice, as well as its effects on stress and the emotions. We will look at happiness as a choice, and how it can be the cause rather than the result of our experiences. Thubten teaches mindfulness internationally in the corporate world, as well as in hospitals, schools and other organisations; he will share some of this experience during the talk. Gelong Thubten is a fully-ordained senior monk from Samye Ling Tibetan Buddhist Monastery. He took ordination 24 years ago and spent many years as personal assistant to Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche. Thubten has trained under some of the world’s most accomplished teachers of meditation, and has spent over five years in strict retreats, including the traditional long retreat on the Isle of Arran. In his early years as a monk, he completed over 200 pairs of the Nyungne fasting practice. Thubten teaches meditation and Buddhist philosophy at Samye Ling and the Samye Dzong centres worldwide. He also teaches mindfulness at major global companies and organisations, such as Google, Facebook, HSBC, major law firms, hospitals and prisons. Thubten trains medical students and doctors, as well as schoolchildren, and has pioneered educational projects in the UK and other parts of Europe. Thubten is the Director of Samye Dzong Scarborough, and is a Director of Samye Foundation Wales, a mindfulness charity. He is also a Trustee of Rokpa International, the international humanitarian aid organisation with medical, education and cultural projects in some of the world’s poorest regions. Borrowdale Meditation Centre, 6 Borrowdale Lane, off Piers Road, 5.30pm to 6.30pm. Suggested donation: $5. Contact : Dave Sheehan on [email protected]

Presenter:  Gelong Thubten. All the teachings are suitable for Buddhists of all levels, as well as non Buddhists. Saturday, 9.30am to 3.30pm. Suggested donation: $20. Bring and share vegetarian lunch. Topic: Overcoming Anger and Bitterness with Compassion. A workshop on the Buddhist methods for training in loving kindness and compassion, as well as how to develop forgiveness. We will explore the nature of anger and resentment and how to train in turning these mind states into compassion. There will be methods for transforming difficult relationships, and for developing greater tolerance and wisdom. Sunday, 9.30am to 1pm. Suggested donation: $15. Bring and share vegetarian lunch. Topic : Creating Inner Strength and Clarity during Difficult Times. Teachings on using life’s difficulties for the development of greater insight and compassion. Stress and challenging times can become the ground for creating strength and wisdom, if we know how to train the mind. We will explore subjects such as how to build gratitude, tolerance and confidence, as well as meditation and mindfulness instructions which can be applied in our daily lives. Additionally we will look at contemplative practices which help to transform attitudes and deepen our commitment to the path. Gelong Thubten is a fully ordained senior monk from Samye Ling Tibetan Buddhist Monastery. He took ordination over 24 years ago and spent many years as personal assistant to Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche. Thubten has trained under some of the world’s most accomplished teachers of meditation, and has spent over five years in strict retreats, including the traditional long retreat on the Isle of Arran. In his early years as a monk, he completed over 200 pairs of the Nyungne fasting practice. Thubten teaches meditation and Buddhist philosophy at Samye Ling and the Samye Dzong centres worldwide. He also teaches mindfulness at major global companies and organisations, such as Google, Facebook, HSBC, major law firms, hospitals and prisons. Thubten trains medical students and doctors, as well as schoolchildren, and has pioneered educational projects in the U.K. and other parts of Europe. Thubten is the Director of Samye Dzong Scarborough, and is a Director of Samye Foundation Wales, a mindfulness charity. He is also a Trustee of Rokpa International, the international humanitarian aid organisation with medical, education and cultural projects in some of the world’s poorest regions. For further information please contact Mia Moers on [email protected].

Join us on the 7th of April for a night where music meets art!
This coming First Fridays will feature #TheMovement, an exclusive entertainment group that has a unique way of entertaining audiences, with DJs and musicians (saxophonists, percussionists, guitarists, a violinist, keyboardist, gifted poets and comedians). Their music consists of all genres with a local twist.

Date: 7 March 2017
Time: 6pm until 9pm
Venue: 20 Julius Nyerere Way, Harare
Charge: $5.00

Join these two powerful women of music, Edith WeUtonga and Queen Mashie as they showcase what it means and takes to be women of note.

Back for another Edition of “Summer Jam”, this time we’re bringing you a special bit of magic with Vee Mukarati Music LIVE on the Sax to add even more of a summer feel!
Plus we’ve got DJ’s:
Rob Macson, Samuel Cosmic, Jonathan Mariani & Travis Holt

It all Kicks off at 5pm!
Come down early, book a table- enjoy some delicious food from the kitchen with a group of mates!
There’s some awesome Craft Beer on Tap! And we’ll have some great cocktail specials too! (Details soon)

To quote Game of Thrones, “Winter is COMING!” So let us embrace some summer vibes before then 😉

Its $5 Entry(cash only)
Hubbly’s are available to Hire!
No Under 18

FOR TABLE BOOKINGS(Up to 7pm) PLEASE MESSAGE EITHER Electric Concepts OR The Jam Tree

The National Gallery of Zimbabwe presents the Harare Conversations under the topic, The First International Congress of African Cultures (ICAC), 1962: Impact, Influence and Understated Narratives.
Come and be part of this Conversation as the National Gallery of Zimbabwe prepares for the 2nd ICAC that will take place in September 2017.
The Harare Conversations are an ongoing discursive platform that is part of the National Gallery of Zimbabwe’s Public and Educational Programming. The Conversations are open to artists, students, teachers, and general members of the public. Join us next week Tuesday as we look at some of the factors which affect our social practices.

Its Another 90s JAM!!

Its been a minute since a minute of a minute of a minute so we bringing you a winter warmer at the cozy Jamtree! Putcha dancing socks and thermal underwear on and come and join us for all the old school party Jams from the 80s,90s, and early 2000’s.

No U21 but definitely a music style aimed at a mature listening crowd. So kiddies go pop ya pimples elsewhere!..

Djs Maxy, Atlantakid and Rakesh making the speakers sound nice! CC $5 all night.

See ya soon! Its Love.

Vee Mukarati Launches his second album : Nyamavhuvhu Night Sounds at The Jam Tree!
Nyamavhuvhu Night Sounds : a nine track concept album composed and recorded by Vee Mukarati.

More details to follow….meanwhile, SAVE THE DATE!
Supported by: Unplugged Zimbabwe, Music Crossroads Academy and The Jam Tree

Bring a blanket and join us as we watch this classic Zimbabwean movie in the iconic Harare Gardens.  Mix, mingle and join in our private night-time tour of the gallery.