Sakya Buddhism BristolSakya Thinley Rinchen Ling is the principal Sakya centre of the Dechen Community. It was founded in Bristol in 1977 by Karma Thinley Rinpoche and Lama Jampa Thaye. Its purpose is to transmit the contemplative and philosophical teachings of the Sakya tradition which is currently led by H.H. the 41st Sakya Trizin. Over the last three decades Sakya Thinley Rinchen Ling has grown into one of the leading centres of Tibetan Buddhism in the United Kingdom. The Centre is run by volunteers and funded by donations. Please contact us if you would like to help by making a contribution. The Centre is administered by the Sakya Thinley Rinchen Ling Trust, registered charity no. 282717. Contact the Buddhist CentreSakya Thinley Rinchen Ling Buddhist Centre Phone: 0117 924 4424 Introductory Classes and Courses
121 Sommerville Road Introductory classes consist of a short talk on different aspects of Buddhism and an introduction to Buddhist meditation, and are designed for those who are new to Buddhism and the Sakya tradition. For details of major events in the South West region and elsewhere please click here TeachingsLama Jampa Thaye visits the Sakya Centre regularly to give teachings and vajrayana initiations, which are attended by people from all over the country. In addition, there are a number of ongoing study groups and a monthly children's dharma class. Meditation days also take place periodically during the year. Sakya Thinley Rinchen Ling has an extensive programme of meditation and prayers. This includes group practice of the Chenrezik sadhana and the meditation of Green Tara as well as celebration of the annual holy days of Buddha and the great masters of the tradition. HistorySakya Thinley Rinchen Ling has been visited on seven occasions by H.H. Sakya Trizin, supreme head of our tradition. In addition, over the years, the centre has hosted teachings by a number of other distinguished masters, such as H.E. Phende Rinpoche, H.E. Sakya Dagchen Rinpoche and H.E. Jetsun Kushog Rinpoche. |
