Aspirations to End Adversity - online prayers led by HH the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa

In the absence of the 2021 Kagyu Monlam, cancelled due to the coronavirus, His Holiness will be leading prayers online from the 20th - 27th January.  For more details see our news page.

Nagarjuna's Letter to a Friend, online with Lama Zangmo

Starting on Saturday 6th February, Lama Zangmo will be teaching on Nagarjuna's "Letter to a Friend".

Despite its short length (123 verses), it covers the entire Mahayana path.

The instructions combine a practical approach to daily conduct for both the lay householder and the ordained, with an explanation of the different stages leading to enlightenment.

For full details, please visit the course page.

Introduction to meditation, online with Lama Zangmo in January

This 3-week course is suited for those who would like to be introduced to the basics of meditation, and who would like to attend our morning online meditation sessions. It will also cover a brief introduction to the chants and prayers recited in those sessions.

Support from the Centre during the pandemic

Dear Friends,

Although the doors of the Centre are shut, there are ways in which we can reach out to maintain the connection with the wider world and support people in these challenging times. 

• Meditation sessions are livestreamed from the Centre every day on our YouTube channel and we invite you all to join us. See the weekly programme for full details and downloads of the relevant prayers.
  
  
• Our email newsletter  is sent out regularly.  If you don't already susbscribe just click on this link and follow the instructions. 

Our hope is that these activities will help maintain our connection with each other and support those who find themselves in isolation.

Who we are

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 teacher 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.

The Samye Dzong approach to course donations, by Lama Zangmo

At the beginning of 2015, in honour of our Founder Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche, we decided to offer our Dharma courses without a suggested course fee, on a donation basis. We do this with the motivation to make the precious teachings of the Dharma accessible to everyone, and no-one will be excluded due to lack of funds.

Traditionally the Buddhist teachings are given freely because they are considered priceless. In the Buddhist tradition one practices generosity, or Dana, by making monetary offerings for the teachings. This generosity is not payment for goods or services rendered; it is an offering given freely from the heart in appreciation of the Dharma... 

Read the full letter from Lama Zangmo