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
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.
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.
Sat 09 MayThis is the second of a series of teachings over the next 6 months, which will give an overview and understanding of the framework for the Buddhist path.
Sat 16 MayModule 2 - A continuation on instructions of Nagarjuna's Letter to a Friend with Lama Zangmo; a practical approach to daily conduct for both the layperson and the ordained, with an explanation of the different stages leading to enlightenment.
Sun 17 MayThis is an experiential day workshop using the exercises from the book ‘Taming the Tiger’ which details methods and guidance given to us by Akong Rinpoche during his lifetime.
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.
Sat 06 JunAt a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather to discuss death.
Multiple DatesTue 23 JunWe are delighted to welcome back Ringu Tulku Rinpoche to Kagyu Samye Dzong London. Ringu Tulku will be giving teachings on Tuesday 23 June, 19.00 - 20.30 and Wednesday 24 June, 19.00 - 20.30. The topics of the teachings are to be confirmed.
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.
Multiple DatesSat 11 JulWe 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.
Sat 05 SeptThe course will look at the basic principles of Tibetan therapy and learn methods to balance our lives in this age of many obstacles and distractions.
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.