Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol

The Sakya Buddhist Centre (Sakya Thinley Rinchen Ling) is one of the leading centres of Tibetan Buddhism in the UK. It was founded in Bristol in 1977 by Karma Thinley Rinpoche and Lama Jampa Thaye. The Centre enables people to learn the systems of meditation and study of the Sakya tradition of Buddhism, which is currently led by H.H. Sakya Trizin, who has visited the Centre and given teachings on numerous occasions. The Centre has hosted teachings by a number of other distinguished Buddhist masters, such as H.E. Phende Rinpoche, H.E. Sakya Dagchen Rinpoche and H.E. Jetsun Kushog Rinpoche.

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Tuesday evenings 8.00pm - 9.00pm Buddhist Basics
These sessions are led by experienced Buddhist practitioners and are designed to give you a deeper understanding of Buddhism. Every session is open to all and lasts for about an hour, starting with a short period of meditation, followed by a talk on an aspect of Buddhism. Afterwards you are welcome to stay for refreshments and an informal chat.
Suggested contributions £4.00/£2.00

Saturday mornings 10.30am- 11.15am
Drop-in Meditation
Why not give meditation a try! A short introduction to a simple meditation technique, followed by half an hour of meditation practice. No experience necessary.
Everyone welcome - Free.

Teachings by Lama Jampa Thaye
Lama Jampa Thaye visits the Centre regularly to give teachings on all levels of Buddhist practice, see the events page for more details.

Study Groups
An ongoing programme of study groups offers the opportunity to study texts taught by Lama Jampa Thaye in more depth.

Meditation Programme
The Centre runs an extensive 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 and the great masters of the tradition.

Children in the Dharma
The Centre runs monthly events for children, introducing them to the teachings of Buddha in a simple and gentle way.

Dedications
It is possible to request a dedication of one of the pujas, on behalf of and for the benefit of someone who maybe ill or recently died.

Retreat Centre in France
The Centre also runs a retreat centre in the Dordogne, France - Sakya Changlochen Ling. Annual summer courses and retreats are held there.

Sakya Thinley Rinchen Ling Buddhist Centre
121 Sommerville Road
St Andrews
Bristol
BS6 5BX

Phone: 0117 924 4424
E-mail: bristol@dechen.org

The Sakya Centre is run by volunteers and funded by donations.

The Centre is administered by the Thinley Rinchen Ling Trust, registered charity no. 282717.