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.
Upcoming Activities
Tea Party and Open Day
The Cane Form
The Value and Benefits of taking Refuge in Buddhism
Samye Ling Dharma Activity Archive:
- Dharma Teaching
- Prayer & Puja
6th UK Kagyu Monlam
Drupon Khen Rinpoche Karma LhabuChoje Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche
A large community of lamas, ordained Sangha and lay practitioners from UK and abroad gathered at Samye Ling for the 6th UK Kagyu Monlam during the holy month of Saga Dawa. Drupon Khen Rinpoche Karma Lhabu and Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche presided over this week of prayers for World Peace and well-being. Drupon Khen Rinpoche gave teachings on Fivefold Mahamudra.
- Prayer & Puja
Annual Protector Practice 2026
Lama Katen, Samye Ling Sangha, and lay community performed a 5-day annual Protector practice in the Samye Ling Temple – clearing away negativity and obstacles left over from the old year before Losar (Tibetan New Year).
- 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.
Latest updates
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
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