Welcome to
Kagyu Samye Dzong London
Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Centre for World Peace & Health
We are a Buddhist community in the heart of London, affiliated to Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery in Scotland. We are under the direct guidance of Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche's brother, the Venerable Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche, and our Resident Lama, Lama Gelongma Zangmo.
Our aims are:
• To make the teachings of Buddhism accessible to all.
• To foster the growth of wisdom and compassion.
• To benefit the wider community.
• To promote interfaith dialogue and understanding.
Announcements
Visit of Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche, July 2026
We are delighted to invite you to join us for two weekends of Dharma celebration and events on 11/12 July as well as 18/19 July. A detailed programme will be posted nearer the time. However, please note that there will be a Refuge Ceremony and Children's Blessing on the weekend of 11/12 July.
Please note that bookings for the Refuge Ceremony itself and the weekends are not yet open. These will be open in due course.
What's On
Sun 29 MarWe will spend the afternoon giving the Centre a spring clean, both inside and outside.
Thu 09 AprThis is a three-week course on Thursday evenings, and is an opportunity for those interested in meditation to receive instructions and gain more familiarity with Shinay/Shamatha meditation, which is done regularly at Samye Dzong.
Multiple DatesSun 19 AprThis practice day is for those who have taken refuge and started the Ngondro Prostration Practice.
Sat 25 AprThis weekend is an opportunity to immerse yourself and get more familiar with the sadhana. It is especially beneficial for those who have attended previous instructions. This weekend will be spent in chanting and meditation, there will be no instructions.
Thu 07 MayOver two Thursday evenings Lama Zangmo will explain what it means to take refuge in the Three Jewels, the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha, and will introduce the refuge prayers used regularly in the Centre.
Sun 31 MayJoin us on Saga Dawa, one of the most auspicious days in the Buddhist calendar, for full day of practice at Samye Dzong London, starting with Green Tara puja at 10am and finishing with a Medicine Buddha puja in the evening.
Sun 05 JulPlease come prepared for an afternoon of activity supplemented with tea, snacks, dinner and good company. We will spend the afternoon giving the Centre a spring clean, both inside and outside.
Sat 31 OctThis is an opportunity to explore and reflect on death and dying through a number of talks and workshops hosted by a variety of speakers.