Dr Akong Tulku Rinpoche	HH The 17th Gyalwa Karmapa	Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche

Kagyu Samye Dzong Edinburgh

Kagyu Samye Dzong (KSD) Edinburgh is the Scottish capital's branch of the much respected Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery, established in Dumfriesshire in 1967 as the first Centre of Tibetan Buddhism in the West. KSD is rooted in the Kagyu Tibetan Buddhist Lineage, whose supreme head is His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa. The Centre operates under the guidance of Samye Ling's founder Dr. Akong Tulku Rinpoche and its Abbot, Lama Yeshe Rinpoche. They have appointed Ani Rinchen Khandro, a senior nun, to oversee KSD's development and day-to-day activities.

Activities: Meditation, Buddhist Teachings and Prayers, Qigong and Yoga

Samye Dzong Edinburgh promotes peace and health of body and mind. People of all beliefs and backgrounds are welcome to attend the beneficial activities on offer. We run a weekly Programme of meditation sessions, Buddhist prayer meetings and study groups, Qigong and Yoga classes together with a range of monthly teachings, courses and events throughout the year, including Mindfulness Meditation and public talks from visiting, Tibetan Lamas.

Our hall is also available to hire, so do get in touch if you are a therapist, instructor or group looking for a beautiful and tranquil space in the heart of the city.

Establishing a New Centre

We are now established in our new premises at 4 Walker street, off Shandwick Place, in the heart of the city. Only 5 minutes walk from Princes street or from Haymarket station, Samye Dzong is ideally situated and well served by public transport. The new Centre, with its beautiful shrine room and facilities can now expand its activities to benefit the wider community. However, volunteers are still needed to fully complete the refurbishment and to help run the Centre, so do contact us by email or phone if you would like to get involved in this exciting project.

Opening Hours

Kagyu Samye Dzong is open on weekday evenings from 6pm till 9pm and Wednesday lunchtime 12.30 - 1.30.
We are also open on weekends for courses and events (see programme for details).

Office Opening Hours

Tuesday to Friday from 2pm to 5pm.

A branch of the Rokpa Trust registered charity