Dechen London: Sakya Buddhist Centre

19/09/2025

📖 Bodhicaryāvatāra Study Group – Week 2 🕊️

Our new online study group on Śāntideva’s Bodhicaryāvatāra is now underway! Thank you to everyone who joined last week. 🌟

If you missed the first session, it’s not too late — you’re very welcome to join from this week onwards.

📅 When: Saturday 20 September, 11:00 AM (UK time)
📍 Where: Online via Dechen London
👥 Who’s invited: All who have received this text — whether at the 2025 Summer Course or on any other occasion.
🔗 Follow the link for details:

Saturdays 11am - 12 noon (London UK) Following Lama Jampa’s teaching of Santideva’s Bodhicaryavatara (The Bodhisattva Way of Life) this summer, you are invited to join this weekly study group for further study and reflection. Commencing September 2025 - contact donald.brown@dechen.org for

18/09/2025

🌼 This Weekend at Dechen London (20–21 September) 🌼
📍 106 Chepstow Road, Notting Hill, London W2 5QS
✨ Everyone is warmly welcome—whether you're new to Buddhism or a long-time practitioner. Join us for a weekend of meditation, practice, and connection.
📧 london@dechen.org 🌐 https://www.dechen.london/

16/09/2025

🌿🕊 Weekly Buddhism & Meditation Class
📅 Wednesdays, 7:30–8:30 pm
📍 Dechen London – Sakya Buddhist Centre

✨ Discover how Buddhist philosophy and meditation can help with everyday challenges — bringing greater calm, resilience, and compassion into daily life.

✨ Through simple yet profound teachings, we explore practical ways to cultivate inner peace and a more positive outlook for ourselves and those around us.

🙏 All are welcome.

12/09/2025

For those wishing to deepen their study of Śāntideva’s Bodhicaryāvatāra (“A Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life”), we are offering a new online study group.

📅 When: Saturday 13 September, 11:00 AM (UK time)
📍 Where: Online (follow the link for details)
📘 What: A study of Bodhicaryāvatāra (“A Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life”) — exploring the root text and commentary, led by Donald Brown.
👥 Who’s invited: Everyone who has received this text – whether during the Sakya Changlochen Ling Summer Course 2025, at another teaching, or on any previous occasion.
👉 More details here: 🔗 dechen.london/online-events/bodhicaryavatara-study-group-fnhps

Saturdays 11am - 12 noon (London UK) Following Lama Jampa’s teaching of Santideva’s Bodhicaryavatara (The Bodhisattva Way of Life) this summer, you are invited to join this weekly study group for further study and reflection. Commencing September 2025 - contact donald.brown@dechen.org for

12/09/2025

📍 Tonight at St Michael’s The Sanctuary, Church Street, Ewell Village, Surrey KT27 2AS

✨ An introductory course giving an overview of Tibetan Buddhist meditation practices and ideas.

🧘‍♀️ A short talk + a guided meditation session, followed by a friendly Q&A.

💫 No prior experience needed — everyone is welcome!

🪷 Please bring a cushion

📅 This event runs every 2nd & 4th Friday of the month.

10/09/2025

🌿🧘‍♂️ Our weekly Meditation & Buddhism Class – tonight 7:30–8:30 pm
✨ Explore how calm-abiding practice and Buddhist teachings can cultivate peace, clarity, and compassion in your life — and in those around you.
🙏 All are welcome!

07/09/2025

🎉🙏 Today, on 7 September 2025, we joyfully celebrate the 80th birthday of our revered root teacher and lineage holder, His Holiness Kyabgon Gongma Sakya Trizin Rinpoche. 🌸 Born in 1945 in Tsedong, Tibet, His Holiness has faithfully upheld the profound Sakya teachings throughout his life and continues to inspire practitioners around the world. 🌏✨

🌟 His Holiness has been the long-time teacher of Lama Jampa Thaye, spiritual director of the Dechen community. Over many decades, Lama Jampa has received empowerments, transmissions, and guidance directly from His Holiness, creating a deep and enduring link between our sangha and the Sakya lineage. 🙌🕉️

On this auspicious day, we join together in offering our prayers and best wishes: 🙏💐
May His Holiness remain in good health, continue to flourish, and turn the wheel of Dharma for the benefit of all beings. 🌺💫

🎂✨ Happy Birthday, Your Holiness! ✨🎂

04/09/2025

September news and events at Dechen London - https://mailchi.mp/dechen.london/dechen-london-september-news-and-events-11041662

03/09/2025

Our weekly class "What can Buddhism do for me?" resumes this evening 🗓️
📍 Wednesdays 7:30–8:30 pm, exploring how the Buddha’s teachings can cultivate resilience to stress, a deeper sense of well‑being, and greater empathy with others💭🌿
All are welcome—see you then! 🙏🧘‍♀️
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02/09/2025

🙏 A big thank you to the organisers and volunteers at Sakya Changlochen Ling for hosting such a wonderful two weeks of Shantideva’s "Entering the Bodhisattva Conduct" with Lama Jampa Thaye.

It’s been inspiring to hear these profound teachings and to share time together in such a joyful and supportive atmosphere.

We’re already looking forward to continuing with the next part of the text and to returning next year for more of these extraordinary teachings. 🌟

14/08/2025

Our Centre will be on a short summer break while our community attends the annual course at Sakya Changlochen Ling. All activities will be paused during this time, and our normal programme will resume in September. 🙏✨

13/08/2025

✨Tonight at Dechen London! 🧘‍♀️