Kagyu Samye Ling Tibetan Buddhist Monastery and Centre for World Peace and Health

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Eskdalemuir, Scotland DG13 0QL

Kagyu Samye Ling Tibetan Buddhist Monastery and Centre for World Peace and Health, established in 1967 in Eskdalemuir, Scotland, is the first Tibetan Buddhist Centre founded in the West. Guided by Abbot Choje Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche, it offers a range of activities including courses on Buddhism, meditation, and mindfulness retreats in a serene setting along the banks of the River Esk.

As a registered charity under the Rokpa Trust, Kagyu Samye Ling emphasizes the principles of compassion and kindness, encouraging individuals to participate in various projects and teachings aimed at fostering peace and well-being. The centre's motto reflects its commitment to the Buddhist ideal of being a friend to all and continuously striving to bring benefits to others.

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Approach with caution and awareness.
12/2/2024

Samye Ling is a beautiful place to visit, but recent experiences have raised some serious concerns a...

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Lovely to have been there on their Open Day
8/26/2024

Always wanted to go and see this temple and monastery centre and happy that there was an Open Day to...

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Peaceful stop, but make sure shop is open
6/16/2024

Restful stop at Europe’s largest monastery, but would have been better had tea house and shop been o...

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