France

Sakya Changlochen Ling retreat centre near Les Eyzies, Dordogne

Manchester, UK

Kagyu Ling in Chorlton

London

Sakya Dechen Ling in Notting Hill

Harrogate, UK

Kagyu Dechen Dzong

Los Angeles

Sakya Samten Ling in Santa Monica, CA

Bristol, UK

Sakya Thinley Rinchen Ling

Mexico

Sakya Dolma Ling in Coyoacan, Mexico D.F.

Germany

Sakya Dechen Ling in Stuttgart

Established 1975

The first center was established in 1975 by Karma Thinley Rinpoche and Lama Jampa Thaye. It now encompasses centres and groups in the UK, France, Germany, Mexico and the USA.

Teachers & visits

Over the past four decades Dechen centres have hosted many major visits from the heads of the Sakya and Karma-Kagyu traditions, including H.H. Sakya Trichen and H.H. Karmapa.

Dechen courses & events

Dechen maintains an extensive schedule of courses, Buddhist meditation and teaching under the direction of Lama Jampa Thaye.

Centres in UK, Europe and the Americas

Find a centre near you

Sakya and Karma Kagyu lineages

Learn about the teachers and lineages we follow

Meditation and Buddhism Classes

Find out what's on at our Centres in UK, North America and Europe

Upcoming Teachings and Events / View all

Discover upcoming Teachings and Events at Dechen Centres in UK, Europe and the Americas.

Discriminating the Three Vows and Initiation of the Lords of the Three Families

Advice Straight from the Heart and Initiation of Vajrasattva

Dispelling the Darkness of Suffering

New cycle of Buddha Nature teachings begins in Manchester

Over the weekend of the 8th and 9th of February, Lama Jampa Thaye began a…

Long life celebrations in the year of the Dragon

In order to celebrate the vast and melodious dharma activity of our precious teacher, Lama…

Visit of His Holiness Sakya Gongma Trichen to Dechen US, 6 August 2024

We are delighted to announce that His Holiness Kyabgon Gongma Trichen Rinpoche (The Sakya Trichen)…