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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.

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Tibetan Medicine

With Dr. Soktsang

We are fortunate to have the experienced Dr Soktsang visit us for one weekend a month. For more information regarding booking an appointment please view here.

Next available dates: 14th / 15th December 

What's On
  • Winter Closure
    Winter Closure
    Fri, 20 Dec
    20 Dec 2024, 19:00 – 08 Jan 2025, 17:00
    15 Spa Rd, 15 Spa Rd, London SE16 3SA, UK
    Kagyu Samye Dzong London will be closing at 7PM on Friday the 20th of December and reopening at 5PM on Wednesday the 8th of January
  • Tibetan Language - Beginners Course
    Tibetan Language - Beginners Course
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, 08 Jan
    08 Jan 2025, 17:30 – 18:30
    15 Spa Rd, 15 Spa Rd, London SE16 3SA, UK
    During this 8 week course students will become familiar with the Tibetan alphabet and learn to read and write, thus enabling them to use the language in their own recitations and practice sessions.
  • Tibetan Language Class - Lower Intermediate
    Tibetan Language Class - Lower Intermediate
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, 08 Jan
    08 Jan 2025, 18:30 – 19:30
    15 Spa Rd, 15 Spa Rd, London SE16 3SA, UK
    During this 8 week course students will expand their Tibetan vocabulary and their reading and writing practice. During this class students will be reading Tibetan Children's Story Books, and developing their grammer.
  • Tibetan Language Study - The Songs of Milarepa
    Tibetan Language Study - The Songs of Milarepa
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, 08 Jan
    08 Jan 2025, 19:30 – 20:30
    15 Spa Rd, 15 Spa Rd, London SE16 3SA, UK
    During this class students will learn the fundamentals of translating by studying the 100,000 Songs of Milarepa in Tibetan.
  • Film Screening of Akong A Remarkable Life
    Film Screening of Akong A Remarkable Life
    Sun, 12 Jan
    12 Jan 2025, 16:00 – 18:00 GMT
    London, 15 Spa Rd, London SE16 3SA, UK
    Come and Join Us for this Remarkable movie of a Remarkable Life. Hosted, and introduced, by Chico Dall'Inha, the Director, Editor & Producer.
  • Winter Wanderings; readings, poetry and reflections.
    Winter Wanderings; readings, poetry and reflections.
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, 23 Jan
    23 Jan 2025, 19:00 – 20:00
    15 Spa Rd, 15 Spa Rd, London SE16 3SA, UK
    Join us for a cup of chai in our cosy tearoom while looking into the various difficulties that arise in our day to day experience.
  • Medicine Buddha Puja
    Medicine Buddha Puja
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, 26 Jan
    26 Jan 2025, 19:00 – 19:45
    15 Spa Rd, 15 Spa Rd, London SE16 3SA, UK
    Join us for a Medicine Buddha Puja in the Rigpe Dorje Shrine Room
  • Medicine Buddha Weekend of Practice and Instructions With Lama Zangmo
    Medicine Buddha Weekend of Practice and Instructions With Lama Zangmo
    Sat, 01 Feb
    01 Feb 2025, 10:00 – 02 Feb 2025, 16:00
    London, 15 Spa Rd, London SE16 3SA, UK
    Over this practice weekend Lama Zangmo will give some instructions on the visualisations, meditations and benefits of this practice, but the emphasis will mainly be on getting familiar through having plenty of time for actual practice on both days.
  • Peaceful Sleeping, Lucid Dreaming, With Charlie Morley
    Peaceful Sleeping, Lucid Dreaming, With Charlie Morley
    Sat, 08 Feb
    08 Feb 2025, 10:00 – 09 Feb 2025, 17:00
    Kagyu Samye Dzong London Tibetan Buddhis, 15 Spa Rd, London SE16 3SA, UK
    In this weekend workshop we’ll learn how to transform the harmful effects that stress can have on the third of our lives that we spend asleep while also learning how to use lucid dreaming to transform trauma and wake up to our fullest potential.
  • On Longing, Loneliness and Bodhicitta . A Buddha-eye view With Donal Creedon
    On Longing, Loneliness and Bodhicitta . A Buddha-eye view With Donal Creedon
    Sat, 22 Feb
    22 Feb 2025, 10:00 – 23 Feb 2025, 16:00
    15 Spa Rd, 15 Spa Rd, London SE16 3SA, UK
    An excursion into the heart of the human condition as well as ‘ the way seeking mind’ (bodhicitta). Bodhicitta is the force of awakened intelligence and affection that can course naturally through us. If only we know how to set it free.
  • Taming the Tiger  With Brion Sweeney
    Taming the Tiger  With Brion Sweeney
    Sat, 08 Mar
    08 Mar 2025, 10:00 – 09 Mar 2025, 16:00
    15 Spa Rd, 15 Spa Rd, London SE16 3SA, UK
    Brion will focus on ‘Taming the Tiger’, a book written by Akong Rinpoche as a gift to Westerners to help us to understand and tame our own minds. The weekend is suitable for newcomers as well as those more familiar with meditation.
  • Seven Points of Mind Training  with Lama Zangmo
    Seven Points of Mind Training  with Lama Zangmo
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, 22 Mar
    22 Mar 2025, 10:30 – 15:00
    London, 15 Spa Rd, London SE16 3SA, UK
    Using the text The Great Path of Awakening and other commentaries which contain clear, precise instructions, Lama Zangmo will give instructions with emphasis on using the practice to meet ordinary life situations with loving kindness and Bodhicitta.
  • Meditation Workshop ParliaMentors Workshop
    Meditation Workshop ParliaMentors Workshop
    Sat, 29 Mar
    29 Mar 2025, 14:00 – 16:30
    15 Spa Rd, 15 Spa Rd, London SE16 3SA, UK
    By teaching effective techniques and creating a supportive environment, the meditation workshop fosters resilience and mental well-being, contributing to a stronger, more cohesive community.
  •  Chenrezig Weekend of Practice and Instructions With Lama Zangmo
     Chenrezig Weekend of Practice and Instructions With Lama Zangmo
    Sat, 05 Apr
    05 Apr 2025, 10:00 – 06 Apr 2025, 16:00
    London, 15 Spa Rd, London SE16 3SA, UK
    Over this practice weekend Lama Zangmo will give some instructions on the visualisations, meditations and benefits of this practice, but the emphasis will mainly be on getting familiar with the meditation through having plenty of time for actual practice on both days.
  • A Letter to a Friend, With Lama Zangmo
    A Letter to a Friend, With Lama Zangmo
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, 12 Apr
    12 Apr 2025, 10:00 – 15:30
    15 Spa Rd, 15 Spa Rd, London SE16 3SA, UK
    The instructions combine a practical approach to daily conduct for both the layperson and the ordained, with an explanation of the different stages leading to enlightenment. It has been a source of scriptural authority for many of Tibet’s greatest scholars over time.
  • Sharing Memories of Travelling to the Tibetan Areas with Akong Rinpoche, With Barbara Pfeiffer.
    Sharing Memories of Travelling to the Tibetan Areas with Akong Rinpoche, With Barbara Pfeiffer.
    Sun, 27 Apr
    27 Apr 2025, 14:00 – 17:00
    15 Spa Rd, 15 Spa Rd, London SE16 3SA, UK
    This will be a fascinating event and we are very happy that Barbara is able to come to Samye Dzong London.
  • Attitude Of Gratitude With Clive Holmes
    Attitude Of Gratitude With Clive Holmes
    Sat, 17 May
    17 May 2025, 10:00 – 18 May 2025, 16:00
    15 Spa Rd, 15 Spa Rd, London SE16 3SA, UK
    Attitude is more important than events, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do.
  • Shamatha Meditation Weekend of Practice and Instructions With Lama Zangmo
    Shamatha Meditation Weekend of Practice and Instructions With Lama Zangmo
    Sat, 05 Jul
    05 Jul 2025, 10:00 – 06 Jul 2025, 16:00
    London, 15 Spa Rd, London SE16 3SA, UK
    This weekend is a special opportunity to do a gentle weekend retreat in the city. Calm abiding meditation (Shinay in Tibetan; Shamatha in sanskrit) is accomplished through the development of mindfulness, which can be described as an ongoing awareness in the moment.
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