We are delighted to announce that our precious Abbot, Choje Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche, will be visiting Samye Dzong London on Sat 27 & Sun 28 July.

Over the weekend Lama Yeshe Rinpoche will bestow refuge to those wishing to become a Buddhist by taking refuge in the Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha. There will be an explanation of what it means to take refuge and what to expect in the ceremony, and there will also be an opportunity for those wishing to take precepts, or wish to renew their precepts. 

The Timetable for the Weekend:

Saturday 27 July 

• 10:00 AM - Dharma in Everyday Life - With Gelong Thubten

A talk on how to maintain a daily meditation practice and bring its benefits into everyday activities. There will also be an explanation of how to train in ethics, compassion and wisdom.

• Break
• 11:30 AM- Explanation of Taking Refuge - With Gelongma Ani Lhamo

This talk will be an explanation of what it means to take refuge and what the refuge ceremony entails, as well as the meaning of taking precepts.The genuine sources of spiritual refuge are the Three Jewels: the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. The ultimate refuge is our own mind, our Buddhanature. There will be time for Q&A at the end of the talk.

• Lunch Break
• 2:30 PM - Refuge Ceremony - With Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche

The first formal step on the Buddhist path is taking refuge in the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha, and Lama Yeshe Rinpoche will give refuge to those who wish to become Buddhists. The ceremony is also open to those who wish to simply renew and strengthen their refuge vow or who wish to take precepts. This will be explained in the morning talk by Ani Lhamo

• 3.30 PM - Children's Blessing

A short talk by Gelong Thubten followed by a meeting with Lama Yeshe Rinpoche where the children receive a blessing. We encourage the children to bring a little gift for Rinpoche, such as a drawing they have made or a piece of fruit or anything else they may like to offer him. 

Sunday 28 July

• 10:00 AM -The Spiritual Friend - With Gelong Thubten

A talk on the role of Lamas, Gurus and Lineage in Tibetan Buddhism and the role of faith and trust. This will include some inspiring stories from the lives of our teachers, Akong Tulku Rinpoche and Lama Yeshe Rinpoche, as well as a little about the history of Samye Ling and our organisation.

• Break
• 11:45 AM Question & Answer Session - With Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche

Feel free to ask Rinpoche questions about meditation and Dharma practice. At the end of the session there is an opportunity to offer a katta (white scarf) to Rinpoche and receive a blessing cord.

• Lunch Break
• 2:30 PM - Milarepa Tsok Puja, followed by a light offering in the courtyard (You are welcome to bring vegetarian food for the tsok offering)

This is a celebration of our Abbot Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche’s joyful guidance and support for all his students as well as a celebration of 25 years of Kagyu Samye Dzong in London.

After the puja we will enjoy a feast, where there will be an opportunity to spend time with Rinpoche in the courtyard garden, weather permitting.

We hope to see many of you there.

We very much look forward to welcoming Lama Yeshe Rinpoche again in Kagyu Samye Dzong London and we hope you will be able to join us at the event. Save the date!

There is no charge for our courses and teachings, but donations to help cover the costs of running the centre are very welcome.

If you would like to take refuge with Lama Yeshe Rinpoche please add the “Refuge” ticket before submitting your detials.