Kagyu Samye Dzong Edinburgh

16/08/2026

A Golden Autumn Term at KSDE
Starts with September's New Programme.

Welcome back one and all! Hopefully you return recharged and refreshed after a long hot summer. But if not, no worries! Check out our fresh new Programme of Pujas, Guided Meditations, plus added options for morning and afternoon drop in sessions. There's also a new Qigong Course of Healthy Body, Peaceful Mind open to beginners and all who wish to decrease stress, increase energy and improve their mental and physical health.

Meanwhile, see you soon in September!
May All Beings Be Happy

SEPTEMBER PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE

TUESDAYS 8th,15th, 22nd, 29th - 6.30pm -7.30pm
GUIDED MEDITATION

WEDNESDAYS 9th,16th, 23rd, 30th - 6.30pm-7.30pm
HEALTHY BODY, PEACEFUL MIND QIGONG

THURSDAYS 10th,17th, 24th - 12.30pm -1.00pm
LUNCHTIME MEDITATION

FRIDAYS 11th, 18th, 25th - 8am - 8.30am
MORNING MEDITATION

SUNDAYS IN SEPTEMBER
Sunday 6th 10.30am - 12.00pm
GREEN TARA PUJA

Sunday 13th 10.30am - 12.30pm
PROGRESSIVE MEDITATION PART 1

Sunday 20th 10.30am - 12.00pm
CHENREZI PUJA

Sunday 27th 10.30am - 12.00pm
TIMELESS WISDOM FOR OUR TIMES

27/07/2026

Khenpo Lhabu Drupon Rinpoche
Navigating Stormy Seas of Samsara
In order to ride life's turbulent waves we need to find balance and equipoise within and so transform our lives. Spoiler Alert, it's all in the mind.
October 7th
6.30 - 8.30pm
Booking now available at edinburgh.samye.org https://www.edinburgh.samye.org/event/khenpo-lhabu-drupon-rinpoche-navigating-stormy-seas-of-samsara/

In order to ride life's turbulent waves we need to find balance and equipoise within and so transform our lives. Spoiler Alert, it's all in the mind.

27/07/2026

KSDE's August Newsletter
Greetings dear Friends of KSD Edinburgh,
As Edinburgh is super busy hosting its annual array of Festivals, we take this opportunity to close our doors during the month of August for the Summer Break. This gives us time out to rest and recharge, as well as to repair the beautiful, historic, A Listed building that is our home and in constant need of TLC!

Should the Bodhisattva spirit move you, please feel free to make a wee donation, be it financial, or with resources, or through volunteer service. All are most welcome and much appreciated : )

We re-open in September with a new Autumn Term Programme, to be posted online in the coming weeks, so watch this space. Meanwhile, there's a wealth of teachings, being given in August, by the head of the Kagyu Lineage, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, see details below. And of course you can also access a wide range of Dharma teachings, whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, via our Online Courses at: edinburgh.samye.org

His Holiness 17th Gyalwa Karmapa
Mar Ngok Summer Teaching Course
On the Origins of the Secret Mantrayana. From its roots in India to its flowering in Tibet, Land of Snows, His Holiness Karmapa illuminates the history of esoteric Buddhism through time and space.
Live Teachings Online until August 24th
11am - 12.30pm in UK
Further details at: edinburgh.samye.org

Have a wonderful, meaningful and joyful summer

20/06/2026

NEWSFLASH!
Due to unforeseen circumstances the date of Khenpo Lhabu Drupon Rinpoche's teaching visit to KSD Edinburgh has now changed. Happily, This means we will get to see Rinpoche a week earlier! Please note the new date below.

Meanwhile, here's a wee pic of Rinpoche enjoying the sunshine on Leith : )

New Date: October 7th
Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Teaching Topic:
Navigating the Stormy Seas of Samsara

Bookings and full details available in August

19/06/2026

The Joy of Dharma in July and beyond...
As July's flowers open in the summer sunshine,
may we open to joyfully receive the awakening energy of the Buddha Dharma's purifying light.

Following Akong Rinpoche's invaluable advice to "keep it simple", by slowing down and tuning in to our natural potential, KSD Edinburgh endeavours to do just that, with a Summer Season of Guided Meditations, Dharma Teachings, Pujas and Courses.

*May the joy be with you*

JULY EVENTS AT A GLANCE

TUESDAYS 7th,14th, 21st, 28th
GUIDED MEDITATION 6.30 -7.30pm

WEDNESDAYS 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd
WILDGOOSE QIGONG 6.15 -7.30pm

THURSDAYS 2nd, 9th,16th, 23rd,30th
LUNCHTIME MEDITATION 12.30 -1.00pm

SUNDAYS
GREEN TARA PUJA July 5th
10.30am - 12.00pm
NGONDRO PRACTICE DAY* July 12th
10.30am - 12.30pm
CHENREZI PUJA July 19th
10.30am - 12.00pm
AKONG RINPOCHE'S MIDDLE WAY*July 26th
10.30am - 12.30pm

*Ngondro Practice Day
An opportunity for Ngondro practitioners, new and experienced, to practice their Ngondro in the ideal spaces of Samye Dzong's Shrine Room and Yoga Room.
Ani Rinchen Khandro will lead the group to start and end the session and also be on hand to help beginners as needed.
July 12th 10.30am - 12.30pm
Bookings at edinburgh.samye.org

*Akong Rinpoche's Middle Way
In this the 8th and final session of Choje Akong Rinpoche's teachings from Restoring the Balance, we explore The Middle Way and how to apply it in our busy, modern day lives.
By understanding and taming the ego, whilst cultivating impartial kindness towards others and ourself, peace and equilibrium are restored. Suitable for everyone.
July 26th 10.30am - 12.30pm
Bookings at edinburgh.samye.org

07/06/2026

01/06/2026

SAGA DAWA & KSDE 10th ANNIVERSARY

18/05/2026

The Journey to Inner Space and Peace

Discovering our Buddha Nature
The beautiful Thanka below, by Sherab Palden Beru, shows the primordial Buddha Vajradhara, depicted as blue to represent the sky like space of Buddha nature present in all sentient beings.

In today's troubled world of confusion and the sufferings of Samsara, we need to connect more than ever with our true potential. Why settle for less! With that in mind we are pleased to offer our JUNE PROGRAMME 2026 featuring regular, weekly Guided Meditations, Pujas and Dharma teachings. In particular, for those of you who have studied The Four Preliminary Foundations and have also taken Refuge, Ani Rinchen Khandro will give an overview of The Four Extraordinary Foundations in preparation for the path of Mahamudra.

Accessible to all are the priceless teachings of our Founder, Akong Rinpoche, whose wisdom and advice are given in Chapter 7 of Restoring the Balance, on the topic of Coordination and Harmony of Body, Speech and Mind. Rinpoche's words cut through the mindless, dehumanising effects of unfettered tech and AI and allow us the breathing space to mindfully look within, for our natural intelligence to blossom with joy and equilibrium.

Information & Bookings for events at:
www.edinburgh.samye.org

JUNE PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE

TUESDAYS 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th - 6.30 - 7.30pm GUIDED MEDITATION

WEDNESDAYS 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th - 6.30 - 7.45pm WILDGOOSE QIGONG COURSE

THURSDAYS 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th - 12.30 - 1.00pm LUNCHTIME MEDITATION

SUNDAYS Session times below, plus extra time if you're staying for the tea break!

7th 10.30am - 12.00pm GREEN TARA PUJA

14th 10.30am - 12.30pm THE FOUR EXTRAORDINARY FOUNDATIONS

21st 10.30am - 11.45am CHENREZI PUJA

28th 10.30am - 12.15pm COORDINATION & HARMONY OF BODY, SPEECH & MIND

May all beings be happy and create the causes of happiness
We look forward to seeing you very soon!

25/04/2026

Excellent news from our friends at Sekhar Retreat’s Marpa Translation group. Please also note that hard copies of this invaluable book are also available at KSD Edinburgh for practitioners of The Four Foundations (Ngondro).

EBOOK RELEASED

We are very pleased to present the long awaited eBook version of our English translation of Jamgön Kongtrül Lodrö Tayé’s ‘Torch for the Definitive Meaning’. This edition also includes the original Tibetan.

25/04/2026

Saga Dawa & 10th Anniversary - Sunday May 31st 2.00pm - 5.00pm

2.00 Doors Open for gathering and welcome drink in the Yoga Room
2.30 Enter Shrine Room for Opening Introduction, Recitation of the Praises to and Mantra of Shakyamuni Buddha
3.00 Opportunity for offering Katas to the Buddha and for sitting reflection.
3.30 Tea Party gathering in the Courtyard Garden & Reading Room for Refreshments and catching up with friends old and new!

Everyone is very welcome but please let us know if you're coming so we know how many to cater for. Shrine offerings or finger food to share are also welcome : )
RSVP here to attend: https://www.edinburgh.samye.org/