Dechen is an association of Tibetan Buddhist centres and groups in the UK, Europe and Americas directed by masters of the Sakya and Karma Kagyu traditions of Buddhism; Karma Thinley Rinpoche and Lama Jampa Thaye.

Intelligence and tradition in contemporary life

Dechen is an international association of centres of the Sakya and Karma Kagyu traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. Lama Jampa Thaye is the spiritual director of the Dechen community and Karma Thinley Rinpoche is the grand master.

At our centres and groups you can learn the systems of meditation and study taught by the Buddha.

Dechen runs a programme of in-depth Buddhist teachings, from one-day events to longer courses.