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Message from our Abbott, Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche
Dear Kagyu Samye Dzongs and Friends around the world. Whether you consider I am your teacher, or you see me as your friend, I have some...
KSD London
Dec 27, 20241 min read


Residential Volunteer Position open for applications
Residential Volunteers needed - It takes a lot of work to keep the Centre open, and all of it is done by volunteers. Like a duck, it may...
KSD London
Dec 19, 20241 min read


Sharing Memories of Travelling to the Tibetan Areas with Akong Rinpoche, With Barbara Pfeiffer.
On April 27th Barbara Pfeiffer from ROKPA Germany will share her memories of travelling with Akong Rinpoche to the ROKPA projects in the...
KSD London
Dec 19, 20242 min read


Two Long Term Courses Starting in Spring 2025
Upcoming Long Term Courses At Kagyu Samye Dzong London Seven Points of Mind Training From Saturday 22nd March until 13th December...
KSD London
Dec 18, 20241 min read


Lama Yeshe Rinpoche’s UK tour, July 2024
In our stressful modern world, we can still find spaces that hold the light of compassion and wisdom. Individuals can go to these places...
Gelong Thubten
Aug 19, 20246 min read


Opportunity to do a One Year Ngondro Retreat
In October 2024 there will be an opportunity for practitioners to join a One-Year Ngondro Retreat in Scotland - on Holy Isle for women...
KSD London
Jul 10, 20241 min read


Upcoming Visit from Lama Yeshe Rinpoche
We are excited that Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche will be visiting in July, along with Ani Lhamo and Gelong Thubten. During the weekend of...
KSD London
Jun 27, 20242 min read


Looking to do some cooking?
Cook up some positive karma at Kagyu Samye Dzong London We have an opportunity for a resident volunteer cook at the Centre. Are you...
KSD London
Apr 17, 20241 min read

Update From KSD Johannesburg
Dear Sponsors, We extend our heartfelt gratitude to every one of you for your support and generosity towards the Kagyu Samye Johannesburg...
KSD London
Feb 23, 20241 min read


January Newsletter 2024
ཕྱི་ཟླ་དང་པོ། ༢༠༢༤ Happy New Year and welcome to the January newsletter. The doors to the Centre re-open at 5.00 pm this Wednesday (10th...
KSD London
Jan 13, 20245 min read


2023 Reflections from Lama Zangmo
Dear Friends, Happy New Year.I hope 2024 will be a positive year, and you will feel happy about how you have spent your time and efforts...
KSD London
Jan 6, 20243 min read


A Joint Statement Regarding the Reincarnation of Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche. 4 December 2023
The tradition of recognising the reincarnation of tulkus is a particular feature of Tibetan Buddhism generally accepted to have begun...
KSD London
Dec 17, 20233 min read


Attending the Kagyu Monlam in Bodhgaya, January ’24?
Why not help out at the Akong Tulku Rinpoche Soup Kitchen where volunteers are always welcome! Why the soup kitchen? Struck by the...
KSD London
Nov 29, 20231 min read


Winter Closure 2023/2024
Winter Closure The Centre will close on Sunday 17th December 2023 after Chenrezig Puja (7pm - 7.45pm) and open again at 5pm on...
KSD London
Nov 25, 20231 min read


Letter from Namo Buddha Thrangu Tashi Choling Monastery
The sad passing of Venerable Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche
KSD London
Jun 14, 20231 min read


The Third UK Kagyu Monlam
A Kagyu Monlam is a special event to spread the seeds of loving kindness and pure motivation, to activate their power, bringing genuine...
Katrina Wallace-Karenga
Jun 11, 20232 min read


Our Beloved Teachers!
Dear Friends Some of you may already have heard the sad news that Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche is not well, and that Drupon Khen Rinpoche...
KSD London
May 10, 20231 min read




Emaho! An Opportunity on 3rd June 2023 to Take Refuge with Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche
Refuge Ceremony at Kagyu Samye Ling, Scotland on 3rd June 2023 Abbot Choje Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche will conduct a Refuge Ceremony on...
KSD London
Mar 31, 20231 min read


Join Us on 7th May 2023 for a Remarkable Afternoon!
Film Screening of 'Akong: A Remarkable Life'
with Introduction by Chico Dall'Inha,
Director, Editor & Producer
KSD London
Mar 12, 20232 min read
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