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Kagyu Samye Dzong London is a branch of Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery in Scotland, a Buddhist Centre which was established in 1967 and now has branches worldwide. Kagyu Samye Dzong London is under the direct guidance of Dr. Akong Tulku Rinpoche and Ven.Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche, whose lives and activity are an endless source of inspiration for the thousands of people who come into contact with them every year. They are known for their tireless efforts in preserving the purity of the Buddha's teachings, and the Kagyu lineage in particular and they visit Kagyu Samye Dzong London regularly giving teachings, guidance and empowerments. The day to day guidance of the centre is by Lama Zangmo |
The Centre first opened in April 1998 on a site opposite St Thomas's Hospital. The Hospital bought the site in 2003 and, five years later, Samye Dzong London's first home finally closed it's doors at the end of September 2008. In March 2007 we opened what was, at the time, our second centre in Manor Place, just off the Walworth Road in South East London. A grade II listed building which had been disused for some time, it took a band of dedicated volunteers a year to restore it in time for the official opening. A display at the Centre outlines the building's interesting history from being a public bath, to a boxing venue, and now a Buddhist Centre. July 2009: We are delighted to be able to give you the good news that Kagyu Samye Dzong London has finally bought a building, a stone's throw from Tower Bridge. The building is in very good condition, but the renovation will still take some time, and a & team of volunteers will be working on it until next year (2010). If you are interested in joining the team find out more here. |
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