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Courses on Buddhism

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We offer a range of short courses and retreats on Buddhist topics, from Meditation to Buddhist philosophy and how to apply Buddhist principles to our own lives. Read more

Meditation

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A Transcript of teaching given by Lama Zangmo during a Meditation Retreat at Purelands Retreat Centre in October 2013 shortly after Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche's sudden and tragic death. Read more

The Garden Studio

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Self-catering, comfortable studio apartment situated in a peaceful location 2 miles from Samye Ling. Read more

Commemorating the 1st Anniversary of Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche's Passing

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Please order your Chod text by Wednesday 24th September, by sending an email to trinley@samyeling.org. Read more

Why Meditate?

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Meditation is the art of finding peace and happiness within by using simple methods of calming and stabilising our minds. Read more

Theravada

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The three levels of Buddhist teaching are called 'vehicles' because they comprise the teachings and methods that will carry us to enlightenment, in much the same way that vehicles carry us to our destination in everyday life. Read more

Ngondro Retreat - the opportunity of a lifetime!

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On 3rd November, 2015 – the auspicious Wheel Day of Lhabap Duchen – a very fortunate group will begin a one year intensive Ngondro Retreat. Read more

Announcement concerning Dharma Courses in Samye Ling

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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