Sakya Buddhist Centre London - classes and courses in Tibetan Buddhism


Dechen Buddhist Community > Tibetan Buddhist Centres > UK Centres & Groups > Sakya Buddhist Centre London

Sakya Buddhist Centre London (Sakya Dechen Ling) is one of the principal Sakya Buddhist centres in the UK. Sakya Dechen Ling runs meditation classes and courses on the teachings and meditation practices of the Sakya Buddhist tradition.

Sakya Dechen Ling has hosted teachings by major masters of the Sakya tradition, including H.H. Sakya Trizin, the current head of the tradition. Most of the centre's introductory courses take place in Notting Hill, West London and, in Central London, in Covent Garden. Sakya Dechen Ling was officially founded by Lama Jampa Thaye in 2005.

The Sakya Buddhist Centre is run by volunteers and funded by donations. The Centre is administered by the Thinley Rinchen Ling Trust, registered charity no. 282717.

Sakya Buddhist Centre London
(Sakya Dechen Ling)
31A St Lukes Road
Notting Hill
London
W11 1DB

Contact: london@dechen.org

+44 (0) 20 7183 2109

Weekly Meditation Classes & Pujas

Weekly meditation classes provide an introduction to two types of Buddhist meditation. The class initially engages in guided calm-abiding meditation through which we can develop a stable, clear and peaceful state of mind. The reflective meditation consists of a brief explanation of a key Buddhist topic, followed by a period of individual contemplation.


Saturdays	11.30am - 12.30pm	Morning Meditation at Sakya Dechen Ling	FREE
Wednesdays	7.30pm - 8.30pm	Evening Meditation at Sakya Dechen Ling	FREE

The Centre also runs an extensive daily programme of group meditation practices (known as 'pujas') including the meditations of Chenrezik and Green Tara. We also celebrate the annual holy days of Buddha. Participation in some pujas is restricted to those who have received Refuge or received other prerequisites of practice.

The Centre regularly hosts teachings by Lama Jampa Thaye and other visiting Sakya Buddhist masters.

		17th March 2012 'Instructions to the Emperor' by Chogyal Phakpa and the initiation of Nyamgyalma

		14th November 2012 The Heart Sutra and the initiation of Prajnaparamita from the Hundred Sadhanas of Bari Lotsawa

Study Groups

Study groups provide the opportunity to study texts taught by Lama Jampa Thaye and other
visiting Lamas in more depth. The study groups are ideal for beginners who have been attending introductory classes for some time and wish to deepen their knowledge and understanding of the Dharma. Please email for details of current study groups: london@dechen.org.

Tibetan Language Classes

The Centre runs classical Tibetan language classes for those wishing to read and
translate Tibetan Buddhist texts. Please email for further details: london@dechen.org.

Dedications

It is possible to request a dedication of one of the pujas, on behalf of and for the benefit of someone who may be ill or who has recently died. Please email for further details: london@dechen.org.

Retreats

Further meditation classes and teachings are given each summer at the Sakya retreat centre in the Dordogne, France, Sakya Changlochen Ling.

Lama Jampa Thaye

Dechen Buddhism


		25, 26 February Nagarjuna's 'Friendly Letter' and Initiation of White Manjushri Manchester


		17 March 'Instructions to the Emperor' by Chogyal Phakpa and initiation of Nyamgyalma London

Back