Kagyu Samye Dzong Edinburgh

Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Centre for World Peace & Health

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Ringu Tulku Rinpoche teaching in June 2023

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Ringu Tulku Rinpoche teaching in June 2023
Ringu Tulku Rinpoche teaching in June 2023
Ringu Tulku Rinpoche teaching in June 2023
Ringu Tulku Rinpoche teaching in June 2023

Marking the passing of Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, June 2023

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Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche (1933-2023)
Marking the passing of Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, June 2023
Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche (1933-2023)

Lama Zangmo teaching, April 2023

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Lama Zangmo Teaching, April 2023
Lama Zangmo Teaching, April 2023
Lama Zangmo Teaching, April 2023

Queen Elizabeth II passing, September 2022

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Queen Elizabeth II passing. A private KSDE Buddhist response with the planting of an oak tree in our courtyard
Queen Elizabeth II passing. A private KSDE Buddhist response with the planting of an oak tree in our courtyard
The public Buddhist presence at the service in St Giles Cathedral, attended by Ani Rinchen Khandro, representing Samye Ling as well as Samye Dzong Edinburgh
The public Buddhist presence at the service in St Giles Cathedral, attended by Ani Rinchen Khandro, representing Samye Ling as well as Samye Dzong Edinburgh

Celebrating the Buddha’s Birthday at KSDE 2022

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Celebrating the Buddha's Birthday at KSDE 2022
Celebrating the Buddha's Birthday at KSDE 2022

Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche Memorial Day 2021

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  • Akong Rinpoche Memorial Celebration
  • Akong Rinpoche Memorial Celebration
  • Akong Rinpoche Memorial Celebration
  • Akong Rinpoche Memorial Celebration
  • Akong Rinpoche Memorial Celebration

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

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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
Misty mountains
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
Stupa, Kathmandu

KSDE at Climate Strike Edinburgh

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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

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  • 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

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