Dechen London: Sakya Buddhist Centre

01/10/2026

Saturday 10th October in Bristol 🙏

Lama Jampa Thaye will teach a new commentary composed by Karma Thinley Rinpoche on the Three Heaps Sutra, and bestow the initiation of Vasudhara. We are looking forward to attending and warmly invite everyone who would like to receive these teachings.

For details and booking, please see the link in the Dechen: Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol post.

Please note: due to this event, there will be no Saturday classes at the Centre or online on 10th October.

30/09/2026

🪷 October at Dechen London 🪷

Our October calendar is here! Every circled date has something happening, whether at the centre, online or with our wider community.

Highlights this month:
🌿 Sat 3 Oct: Green Tara Practice
🙏 Sat 10 Oct: Teaching with Lama Jampa Thaye in Bristol (no class in London, as we'll be travelling there)
🔴 Sat 17 Oct: Gonkar Practice
📍 Tue 20 Oct: Buddhism and the Modern World begins in Reading
📖 Sat 24 Oct: Lojong and Bodhicaryavatara Study Groups

Every week:
🕊 Sundays, 10.30am: Chenrezik puja, open to all
🪷 Wednesdays, 7.30pm: Arriving at Inner Freedom
🌱 Saturdays: 10.30am Buddhism & Meditation, plus an online class at 11:00 am

And on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month, our Surrey group meets for Essentials of Tibetan Buddhism.

For times, locations and details, see the Facebook event for each date on our Events page. Everyone is welcome, and no experience is needed. 🙏

📍 106 Chepstow Road, Notting Hill, London W2 5QS

26/09/2026

September 2026 dates and news at Dechen London - https://mailchi.mp/dechen.org/september-news-and-events-11048487

24/09/2026

Exciting News: New Video Series with Lama Jampa Thaye ✨
We are delighted to announce the release of a brand-new series of videos starting Wednesday, October 7!
In this series, Lama Jampa Thaye responds to a wide range of questions submitted by practitioners across our global Dechen Community. Whether you are new to the teachings or have practiced for years, these insightful reflections offer clear, practical guidance on how to practice the Dharma authentically amidst modern life.
🗓️ When: Every two weeks starting Wednesday, October 7 ▶️ Subscribe & Watch: https://youtube.com/?si=085OSXoRXR_qt8VH
💬 If you find these teachings helpful, please like, share, and pass this along to your friends, family, and anyone who might benefit.

23/09/2026

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07/09/2026

Today, Monday 7 September, we celebrate the birthday of His Holiness Sakya Gongma Trizin Rinpoche. His Holiness was born in 1945 in Tsedong, Tibet, and served as the 41st head of the Sakya tradition for over fifty years. He is also one of the principal teachers of Lama Jampa Thaye, founder of Dechen.

His Holiness the Sakya Trichen is a member of Tibet‘s noble Khön family, which founded the Sakya tradition in the eleventh and twelfth centuries.

In addition to his leadership of the Sakya tradition, His Holiness Sakya Gongma Trichen is renowned throughout the world for the brilliance and clarity of his teachings and his fluency and precise command of English. Receiving teachings directly from His Holiness carries a special lineage of blessings from the founders of the Sakya tradition, as well as from Manjushri himself.

Through the kindness of His Holiness and at the invitation of Lama Jampa Thaye, we have been privileged to welcome him to many of our Centres across Dechen. Most recently, in July this year, the Dechen Sakya centres in London and Bristol co-hosted His Holiness and his son, His Holiness the 43rd Sakya Gongma Trizin, for a joyful and extraordinary weekend of teachings.

All of us send our wishes to His Holiness for continued long life and the flourishing of all his activities!

05/09/2026

So lovely to see this picture shared from Sakya Changlochen Ling's Summer Course 🙏 We rejoice that so many from Dechen London could attend, and give thanks to everyone who gave their time and energy to make it such a wonderful event. With great gratitude 🪷to Lama Jampa Thaye for his profound teachings throughout the course.✨

🌞 A golden time with Lama Jampa, Dechen Dolma and family, and many dharma friends. Over two weeks at our retreat centre in France, Sakya Changlochen Ling, we heard Shantideva's teachings on how to shift our focus from self to other, then received the initiation and detailed instructions on how to meditate on White Tara of the Wishfulfilling Wheel. Meditation on White Tara increases intelligence, longevity and prosperity, so that enlightenment for the benefit of others is achieved more swiftly.

There was also time to drink coffee, laugh and explore the beautiful countryside, with the occasional dip in the Dordogne or Vezere.

We would like to express our deepest thanks to Lama Jampa for giving such profound yet practical teachings, and to thank everyone who gave their time and energy to make this such a wonderful event!

More news and many photos to follow soon 🪷

01/09/2026

September 2026 dates and news at Dechen London - https://mailchi.mp/dechen.org/september-news-and-events-11048218

24/08/2026

Come with Jack to a Buddhist retreat 👀🙏

A few days at Changlochen: meditation, teachings, practice, shared meals, long walks, plenty of tea, and a chance to step away from the usual noise for a bit. Follow for more glimpses of life at Changlochen!