Welcome to Kagyu Samye Ling
Tibetan Buddhist Monastery and Centre for World Peace and Health
Who We Are
Founded in 1967, Samye Ling was the first Tibetan Buddhist Centre in the West. We are a community of monastic and lay practitioners dedicated to benefiting all beings through the study and practice of Tibetan Buddhism.
By making these teachings available to everyone, we strive to foster a path of mental and physical health, rooted in the growth of compassion and wisdom.
We are under the direct guidance of Khyabje Akong Tulku Rinpoche’s brother, Choje Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche, and Venerable Lama Katen.
Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche & Choje Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche
Kagyu Samye Ling Main Temple
Samye Ling Stupa for World Peace
Samye Ling Sangha praying during UK Kagyu Monlam
You are always welcome to join us
Visit Samye Ling
Experience the tranquility of the Temple and Monastery grounds. Cafe & Shop. Guest accommodation available. Open to everyone.
Take Part
Join upcoming Dharma activity, courses, and social events.
Discover Buddhism
Learn about Buddhism, The Kagyu Lineage, and Dharma Study & Practice in Samye Ling.
Latest updates
Announcement about Recent Events
It is with a heavy heart that I am sharing the news that, after many years as Patron of the Mindfulness Association (MA), I have decided to stand down from this role. As many of you will know, my brother Akong Rinpoche was instrumental in the establishment of the MA in 2010 and has been a source of great inspiration…
Dharma Activities in 2025
During 2025 Samye Ling benefitted from an amazing range of visiting teachers who each gave memorable and inspiriting teachings on a variety of useful dharma topics. These are the opportunities we had to receive the Dharma this year: 23 – 27 February Annual Protector Prayers 12-17 March and 31 March – 28 April (joining other…
2026 Dharma events in Samye Ling
Here is some advance news of Dharma events planned in Samye Ling for 2026. Already confirmed in 2026 Easter Refuge Ceremony with Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche on Sunday 5th April Easter Refuge Ceremony with Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche on 5th April 2026 (Easter Sunday) 6th UK Kagyu Monlam, 20th to 26th May 2026 Saga Dawa…
Upcoming Activities
6th UK Kagyu Monlam
Refuge Ceremony
Samye Ling Dharma Activity Archive:
- Dharma Teaching
- Online
Introduction to the Abhisambodhi of Vairochana
Samye Ling Sangha joined other Kagyu monasteries online to receive teachings from His Holiness 17th Gyalwang Karmapa on the Introduction to the Abhisambodhi of Vairochana.
- Dharma Teaching
Four Session Guru Yoga Visualization Guide
Khenpo Ghawang gave teachings on the visualisation guide for the Four Session Guru Yoga for HH 16th Gyalwang Karmapa
- Dharma Teaching
Sang Puja teachings
Khenpo Ghawang gave teaching on Sang Puja, Smoke Offering prayers