From the misty, meditative mountains of the Himalayas, especially for you

Posted on January 22, 2020 by samyeadmin

Yes we know it’s a bit of a jump from the Himalayas to here and now but we just wanted to share that beautiful view!

View of the high Himalayas from Thrangu Monastery at Namo Buddha, Nepal

Thrangu Rinpoche's Monastery at Namo Buddha

Coffee break with my friendly 'guide' Ani Chola

Ani Rinchen with Tulku Damcho at the Choten on the holy site, where the Bodhisattva who became the Buddha, fed his body to the starving tigress and her cubs

On the hill overlooking the whole complex of Thrangu Monastery at Namo Buddha

Prayer flags at Namo Buddha sending blessings around the world

KSDE at Climate Strike Edinburgh

Posted on September 20, 2019 by samyeadmin

Ani Rinchen and Sheila, flying the Karmapa’s Dream Flag, symbolising the interdependence of Heaven and Earth, Wisdom and Compassion, at the Climate Strike march

Ani Rinchen adds a Buddhist perspective to the Climate Change event outside the Scottish Parliament

A symbol designed by Ani Rinchen which merges the Wheel of Dharma with the Extinction Rebellion hourglass logo. Look out for it in upcoming environmental events at KSDE held in conjunction with XR

Khenpo Lhabu Drupon Rinpoche – Teachings at KSDE

Posted on September 15, 2019 by samyeadmin

Khenpo Lhabu Drupon Rinpoche teaching Mind Training, ably assisted by Karma Kunga
Joy in the Dharma!
After teachings comes tea, with a happy Samye Sangha
Drupon Rinpoche off duty in Sunshine on Leith
Drupon Rinpoche with Ani Rinchen Khandro, no prizes for guessing where!
Introducing the Main Principles of Buddhism at Edinburgh University’s New College in the School of Divinity

Khenpo Lekthong’s visit to KSDE

Posted on September 15, 2019 by samyeadmin

Khenpo Lekthong explains the Buddhist View
An appreciative audience
Sight seeing at the University of Edinburgh’s McEwan Hall

A most blessed and joyful Anniversary Weekend with Lama Yeshe Rinpoche

Posted on May 14, 2019 by samyeadmin

Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th May 2019

A rapt audience for Lama Yeshe Rinpoche, May 2019

After inspiration and meditation comes the celebration! Thanks to Lama Yeshe Rinpoche for blessing this KSDE Anniversary Weekend with his wisdom, loving kindness and joyful presence. Thanks too to all the lovely volunteers that made it happen and to everyone who came and made it both meaningful and fun!

Lama Yeshe Rinpoche and Ani Rinchen Khandro, May 2019 — Lama Yeshe Rinpoche and Ani Rinchen Khandro

Anniversary tea party al fresco, May 2019

Anniversary tea party al fresco, 2019 — Anniversary tea party al fresco

Flags in the courtyard, May 2019 — Flags in the courtyard

Joyful Lama Meaningful Dharma

Posted on November 2, 2016 by samyeadmin

Drupon Rinpoche giving precious teachings at KSD Edinburgh.

KSDE Official Opening Ceremony

Posted on September 28, 2016 by samyeadmin

A happy throng gathered at Samye Dzong Edinburgh over the weekend of September 24th and 25th 2016 to enjoy an eventful and meaningful time with Lama Yeshe Rinpoche.

After giving Refuge and an inspiring public talk, Lama Rinpoche presided over the Official Opening Ceremony alongside Guest of Honour Sir David Steel. As they cut the ceremonial ribbon across the threshold, the jahlings, ably played by Ani Lhamo and Ani Kunzang, signalled the door to open as if by magic and piped everyone inside.

There followed a Guru Rinpoche Tsok Puja lead by Tulku Urgyen and Ani Rinchen Khandro, culminating in a sacred feast enjoyed by all. And as Lama Yeshe Rinpoche left to return to Samye Ling, a beautiful rainbow appeared over Leith, surely a blessing from Guru Rinpoche himself!

The opening day was documented by ace photographer Ai-Lan, a selection of whose memorable images can be seen below.

Ringu Tulku Rinpoche Teachings, June 2016 – Photo Gallery

Posted on July 1, 2016 by samyeadmin

Ringu Tulku Rinpoche delivers the first Dharma teaching of a visiting Lama in the new Centre Shrine Room. It was a most inspiring and joyful time for everyone. Rinpoche said how much he liked the new Centre, that it was a true Dzong and that he really enjoyed his stay.
May this be the first of many such visits.

Latest images from the new Samye Dzong Edinburgh

Posted on April 4, 2016 by samyeadmin

Here are some of the latest photos of the continuing work on our new home in Leith.

Click on image to view full size with captions.

Losar shrine preparation and torma making class

Posted on February 16, 2016 by samyeadmin

Photos from the course on Feburary 13th, 2016.

: Brass polishing

: Tea time

: Torma making

: Shalze torma for the shrine

: Freshly made shalze torma on the shrine

KSDE New Centre Update Meeting

Posted on November 29, 2015 by samyeadmin

Ani Rinchen Khandro and volunteers meet to make plans for our New Centre in Leith.

Caring for Mother Earth Event, November 29th 2015

Posted on November 29, 2015 by samyeadmin

Photos from the Dharma Weekend with Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche, September 2013

Posted on October 5, 2013 by samyeadmin

Lama Yeshe Rinpoche gave teachings at Samye Dzong Edinburgh on 28 and 29 September 2013.

Audio recordings from Lama Yeshe’s teachings are now available from our shop.

Click on the images to see them at full size.

: Lama Rinpoche with Refuge takers

: Lama Yeshe Rinpoche and Ani Rinchen Khandro

: Lama Yeshe Rinpoche with family at tea party

: Party people

Happy Losar!

Posted on February 10, 2013 by samyeadmin

On the eve of Tibetan New Year Samye Dzong members create a veritable hive of activity, cleaning, polishing and sweeping the shrine and shrine room then renewing all the offerings in time for Losar, the year of the water serpent.

Ani Rinchen Khandro’s Trip to India

Posted on January 23, 2013 by samyeadmin

Ani Rinchen Khandro’s pilgrimage to Bodhgaya for the 30th Kagyu Monlams, hosted by HH Karmapa at the site of the Buddha’s enlightenment, and to the Deer Park in Sarnath where the Buddha gave his first teachings.

Click on the images to see them at full size.

: Drupon Rinpoche with Sangha and students

: Gesar dancers performing in front of HH Karmapa and Gyaltsap Rinpoche on the far left

: HH Karmapa under the sacred bodhi tree with his Dream Flag denoting the union of heaven and earth billowing out to send forth harmonious energy

: His Holiness Karmapa sitting under the sacred bodhi tree the site of Lord Buddhas enlightenment surrounded by a sea of sangha

: The Shrine room at Tergar Monastery

: The stage of the Tergar Monastery Pavilion where HH Karmapa gave teaching

: A wee incense holder at the Mahabohi temple complex in Bodhgaya

: Ani Rinchen lighting some of the 10,000 butterlamps dedicated to Uncle Sherab Palden

: Bodhgaya street scene with elephant

: Monks under the Bodhi tree getting warm robes on in the early morning mist

: Ani Rinchen Khandro at the Dharmek Stupa

: Letting a sleeping dog lie in the archeological site of a monastery in the Deer Park

: The Deer Park at Sarnath near Varanasi

: The Dharmek Stupa built by Ashoka on the spot where the Buddha gave his first teaching after his enlightenment

Kagyu Samye Dzong Edinburgh moves into its new city centre home at 4 Walker Street

Posted on June 18, 2011 by samyeadmin

A collection of photos taken between 2010 and 2011 during preparations for the opening of the Kagyu Samye Dzong Edinburgh centre.

A dedicated army of volunteer builders, decorators, cooks and cleaners transform an old office building into a beautiful dharma centre…

: Official Opening Day with Akong Tulku Rinpoche and MSP Malcolm Chisholm

: Commemorative cake!

: Opening Dharma Ceremony with Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche and Ani Rinchen Khandro