Welcome to Dechen London
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Welcome to the website of Dechen London Sakya Buddhist Centre.
Dechen London: Sakya Buddhist Centre is a meditation centre, shop and events space located in Notting Hill, West London. We run Buddhism and meditation classes and host Buddhist teachings by visiting lamas. We also hold cultural events. Look out for our art exhibitions, book launches and poetry readings.
NOTE: Due to the UK Government’s announced prohibition of collective religious activities from Thursday, 5 November, all classes and pujas will be on Zoom for the time being. We hope to recommence our usual programme as soon as possible.
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Special Events
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Buddhist Teachings by Lama Jampa Thaye
Location: The Walled Garden Marquee at Fulham Palace
Date: March 20, 2021 (10:30 am - 4:30 pm)
Start: 10:30 AM
End: 4:30 PM
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Buddhism & Meditation Classes – ONLINE
In order to continue to offer the people the chance to learn to meditate and hear about the teachings of the Buddha during the current period of prohibition Dechen London have once again moved their Buddhism and Meditation Classes Online. Classes will use the Zoom app. If you are interested in attending please see our…
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Teachings with Lama Jampa – Invoking the Power of the Buddhas
On Saturday 24 October Lama Jampa Thaye gave a day of rare and precious dharma teachings at Fulham Palace, London. In the morning Lama Jampa taught a mind training (lojong) text that originated with the great master from Java, Dharmakirti. This along with many other lojong teachings were transmitted to his student the great Atisha…
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Introducing Wisdom in Exile Radio
Wisdom in Exile Radio – a video podcast In 2018 we launched Lama Jampa Thaye’s insightful and sometimes controversial book ‘Wisdom in Exile’ at the London centre. This extraordinary book explores our encounter with Buddhism from both the Western cultural perspective and from within the Buddhist tradition itself. Created by members of our sister centre…
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