We are delighted to announce that our Abbot, Choje Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche, will once again be visiting Samye Dzong London in July. During Rinpoche's stay, events will take place over two consecutive weekends: the 12 & 13 July and the 19 & 20 July.

Lama Yeshe Rinpoche will be assisted by Ani Lhamo and Gelong Thubten, who will give talks each weekend on related topics. Please see the programme below.

If you wish to take REFUGE on the 13 July please fill in the form HERE. 

We very much look forward to welcoming Lama Yeshe Rinpoche again in KSDLondon and we hope you will be able to join us for some or all of this visit. Save the dates!

Programme

Saturday 12 July

• 10.00 - 11.00: Meditation and Finding Purpose ~ Gelong Thubten​

• 11.00 - 11.45: Break​

• 11.45 - 12.45: Meditation and Finding Purpose ~ Gelong Thubten​

• 12.45 - 14.00: Lunch break​

• 14.30: Q&A Session ~ Lama Yeshe Rinpoche. An opportunity to ask Lama Yeshe Rinpoche questions about the Dharma and your practice.

Sunday 13 July

• 10.00 – 11.00: Ethics in Buddhism ~ Gelong Thubten

• 11.00 - 11.45: Break

• 11.45: Children’s Blessing ~ Lama Yeshe Rinpoche. We recommend the children bring a gift for Rinpoche, such as a drawing, or a katta, or anything they’d like to offer.

• 12.45 - 14.00: Lunch Break

• 14.00 - 15.00: The Meaning of Refuge ~ Ani Gelongma Lhamo . An explanation of what it means to take refuge and what to expect in the ceremony.

• 15.00 - 15.30: Break

• 15.30 - 16.30: Refuge Ceremony ~ Lama Yeshe Rinpoche. Please fill in the form here if you wish to take part in the Refuge Ceremony. An opportunity for those who wish to become Buddhist by taking refuge in the Three Jewels, and for those wishing to take precepts, or wishing to renew their precepts.

Please click HERE to see the schedule for the Lama Yeshe Rinpoche's visit for the weekend of 19-20 July, 2025.