News Stories

Jul/19 - Help turn the Eco-Cabin into an educational resource for visiting schools
The Eco-Cabin is now ready to use but is looking very bare. Our aim is to fill it with activities and resources that school groups of all ages can enjoy. To make this a reality we are looking for donations of good quality items that you may have but no longer use...

Jun/19 - His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa's Birthday Celebration
On the 26th of June we celebrate the birthday of His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje, by reciting the traditional 'Neten Cha Cho' prayers - Homage and Praise to the 16 Elders...

Jun/07 - Khenpo Damcho Dawa Teachings
I have just had the good fortune to spend three weeks in the presence of Khenpo Damcho Dawa Rinpoche, receiving teachings at Samye Ling that will stay with me for the rest of this life…and hopefully many others...

May/24 - Enlightenment and Parinirvana of Buddha Sakyamuni
On the morning of Monday the 4th of June, the Samye Ling community will join together to celebrate the Enlightenment and Parinirvana of Buddha Sakyamuni...

May/16 - Chod Puja - Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche's 72nd Birthday Celebrations
The 6th of May, saw the 72nd birthday of our founder Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche. For the two days leading up to that special day, the Temple resonated with the sound of Chod drums as over 50 previous long retreatants came together to do Chod practice as a celebration and offering to Rinpoche on this special day.