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 Kagyu traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. Dechen was founded by Lama Jampa Thaye under the spiritual authority of Karma Thinley Rinpoche.

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.