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
One Year Retreat Opportunity
A one-year retreat focussing on the Foundation or Preliminary Practices (Ngondro in Tibetan) will begin in our long term retreat facilities on Holy Isle (for women) and on the Isle of Arran (for men) on the auspicious day of Lhabap Duchen, 11 November 2025. Women’s Retreat on Holy Isle This retreat is…
Spring in Samye Ling
Today has been another beautiful spring day in Samye Ling, so everyone enjoys a delightful break in the garden. Today we were joined by Ven Lama Dondam (who has just finished leading 8 sets of Nyungney), also Lama Lodoe (chant master for upcoming UK Kagyu Monlams) as well as residents and guests. Our happiness was…
Forthcoming in 2025
Some of the Dharma events and courses planned later this year: February 23 – 27 Annual Protector Prayers March 1 Losar Tibetan New Year March 3 – 29 Nyungney Retreat May 30 – June 5 The 5th UK Kagyu Monlam June 11 …
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