Refuge Ceremony

Refuge Ceremony

8 Oct 2026
£Free of Charge

Open

Abbot Choje Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche will conduct this Refuge Ceremony.

The Ceremony & Precepts

Anyone who wishes to formally take refuge in the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha is welcome to participate.

  • Participation: While mainly intended for those taking refuge for the first time, those wishing to renew or confirm their existing commitment are most welcome.

  • Precepts: There will also be an opportunity to take new precepts or renew any you already have.

Booking & Information

  • Taking Refuge: If you are taking refuge for the first time, please inform the Reception Office at reception@samyeling.org.

  • If you have already taken refuge: You are welcome to attend to renew your refuge commitment and/or to take or renew Precepts.
  • Accommodation & Meals: To book lunch or overnight accommodation, please contact bookings@samyeling.org.

Time

  • The ceremony will begin at approximately 10am.  It will take place in the Chenrezig Shrine – please check this on the day as it may change.

Attendance & Donations

There is no charge for participating in this ceremony. For those who wish to support the Monastery’s ongoing costs, donations are gratefully accepted at the Samye Ling Reception Office.

Your Teacher

Choje Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche

Abbot of Kagyu Samye Ling, Chairman of Rokpa Trust, Executive Director of the Holy Isle Project

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