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/about/Samye Ling is a monastery and international centre of Buddhist training, known for the authenticity of its teachings and tradition. Read more
Khenpo Lekthong Teachings August and September 2023
/news/khenpo-lekthong-teachings-august-and-september-2023/Annual Meditation Practice Retreat with Drupon Rinpoche
/news/annual-meditation-practice-retreat-with-drupon-rinpoche/Buddhist Funeral Advice in the Tibetan Tradition
/projects/buddhists-funeral-advice-in-the-tibetan-tradition/Buddhists believe that consciousness survives physical death and, following an interval (bardo), rebirth will usually take place. If we are not prepared, death can be a confusing and terrifying experience. With preparation, it can be an opportunity for attaining higher rebirth or even enlightenment, so we offer this information, which includes practical arrangements as well as spiritual care, in the hope that it will help as many people as possible during this special time. Read more
Buddhist Funeral Advice in the Tibetan Tradition
/visiting/buddhists-funeral-advice-in-the-tibetan-tradition/Buddhists believe that consciousness survives physical death and, following an interval (bardo), rebirth will usually take place. If we are not prepared, death can be a confusing and terrifying experience. With preparation, it can be an opportunity for attaining higher rebirth or even enlightenment, so we offer this information, which includes practical arrangements as well as spiritual care, in the hope that it will help as many people as possible during this special time. Read more
Buddhist Funeral Advice in the Tibetan Tradition
/about/faq/buddhists-funeral-advice-in-the-tibetan-tradition/Buddhists believe that consciousness survives physical death and, following an interval (bardo), rebirth will usually take place. If we are not prepared, death can be a confusing and terrifying experience. With preparation, it can be an opportunity for attaining higher rebirth or even enlightenment, so we offer this information, which includes practical arrangements as well as spiritual care, in the hope that it will help as many people as possible during this special time. Read more
Sponsoring Butterlamps
/visiting/sponsoring-butterlamps/In Tibet butterlamps were fueled by clarified yak butter and the act of using such an ordinary, everyday substance to provide illumination was seen as symbolic of transforming our ordinary, everyday mind into the wise compassionate of enlightenment. Read more
Guided Tours
/visiting/guided-tours/Samye Ling hosts visits by a variety of groups, including schools. Read more