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Special Days in June

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In June we have three special occasions to celebrate.  On Thursday 5th June is the birth of Lord Buddha which we will celebrate with the traditional prayers in the temple. Read more

Drupon Rinpoche Arrival Confirmed

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We have just received the exciting news that Drupon Rinpoche has finally received his visa for the UK and will be arriving here on the 24th June. Read more

Special Ceremony - June 17th 2019

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On the auspicious day of the Anniversary of Lord Buddha’s Enlightenment and Parinirvana (Monday 17th June 2019) we held a very special and deeply moving ceremony in the Temple. Read more

Volunteering

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Every now and then Samye Ling and Rokpa Trust needs people with specialised skills to work on particular projects. Read more

The 2nd UK Kagyu Monlam - Daily Programme

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Marilyn's Motels

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Choje Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche

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Dealing with Emotions by Choje Lama Yeshe Losal RinpocheFreedom and Responsibilities by Choje Lama Yeshe Losal RinpocheAcceptance and Letting Go by Choje Lama Yeshe Losal RinpocheLetting the Mind Settle by Choje Lama Yeshe Losal RinpocheTaming Body, Speech and Mind by Choje Lama Yeshe Losal RinpocheBenefits of Meditation by Choje Lama Yeshe Losal RinpocheBuddhism by Choje Lama Yeshe Losal RinpocheInterfaith by Choje Lama Yeshe Losal RinpocheJoyful... Read more

Easter Retreat 2015 - Talk 4 Part C

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So, as I said, you should go home rejoicing that you are actually taking something home very, very, profound with you.  New wisdom.  So far, because of your culture and civilisation most of you have been chasing a rainbow, hallucination.  That is why life hasn’t been so meaningful.  But now,... Read more

The Buddhist principle is to be everybody's friend, not to have any enemy.
Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche
Meditation means simple acceptance.
Choje Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche
Only the impossible is worth doing.
Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche
Whenever we see something which could be done to bring benefit to others, no matter how small, we should do it.
Chamgon Khentin Tai Situ Rinpoche
Freedom is not something you look for outside of yourself. Freedom is within you.
Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche
Hasten slowly, you will soon arrive.
Jetsun Milarepa
It doesn’t matter whatever comes, stop judging and it won’t bother you.
Choje Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche
Whatever obstacles arise, if you deal with them through kindness without trying to escape then you have real freedom.
Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche
To tame ourselves is the only way we can change and improve the world.
Choje Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche
I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
In the practice of tolerance, one's enemy is the best teacher.
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
Strive always to be as kind, gentle and caring as possible towards all forms of sentient life.
Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche
Every sentient being is equal to the Buddha.
Chamgon Kentin Tai Situ Rinpoche
Wherever and whenever we can, we should develop compassion at once.
Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche
Reminding ourselves of how others suffer and mentally putting ourselves in their place, will help awaken our compassion.
Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche