His Holiness The 17th Gyalwa Karmapa
Kagyu Samye Dzong Edinburgh (KSDE) is the Scottish capital’s branch of the much respected Samye Ling Monastery which was established in Dumfriesshire in 1967 as the first Centre of Tibetan Buddhism in the West.
KSDE is rooted in the Kagyu Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, whose supreme head is His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje.
The Centre operates under the guidance of Samye Ling’s founder Dr. Akong Tulku Rinpoche and its Abbot, Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche. They have appointed Ani Rinchen Khandro, a senior nun, to oversee KSDE’s development and day-to-day activities.
Dr Akong Tulku Rinpoche, Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche, Ani Rinchen Khandro
Activities:
Meditation, Buddhist Teachings and Prayers, Qigong and Yoga
Samye Dzong 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, study groups, Qigong and Yoga classes. There is also a wide range of monthly courses and events throughout the year, including public talks and teachings from visiting Tibetan Lamas.
Opening Hours
Weekday evenings from 5pm till 9pm
Wednesday lunchtime from 12.30pm till 1.30pm
Weekends for monthly courses and events (see programme for details)
Office Hours
Our office is staffed from Tuesday to Friday between the hours of 2pm and 5pm.
Find us
Centrally situated at 4 Walker Street, between Princes Street and Haymarket Railway Station, Samye Dzong is easily accessible and well-served by public transport.
