Dechen is an international association of Sakya and Kagyu centres founded by Lama Jampa Thaye under the spiritual authority of Karma Thinley Rinpoche. The lamas of Dechen are masters of both the Sakya and Karma Kagyu traditions of Tibetan Buddhism, and our centres and teaching programmes all follow one of these two great traditions.

Local Introductory Classes

All Dechen centres and groups run regular introductory classes open to all. For classes in your area, click on the city or town nearest to you on the left hand side of the screen.

National Events and Retreats

Click below for more on:

• National Events
• Retreats and Courses
• Sakya Summer School
• Karma Kagyu Shedra

A variety of events focussing on both the philosophical and meditative aspects of Buddhism are regularly given in Dechen centres and groups, catering for everyone, from the complete beginner through to practitioners with many years of experience in the Buddhist path.

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