Major Buddhist Teaching Events
Lineage teachings and initiations with Lama Jampa Thaye and visiting masters
Twice each year Dechen London hosts major Buddhist teaching events presenting key works from the Sakya and Karma Kagyu traditions. These weekends include detailed explanation of classical texts, public lectures, and empowerments that introduce students to specific meditations of the Vajrayāna. The events are suitable for both newcomers and continuing practitioners and are organised through Eventbrite about a month in advance. Each occasion is an opportunity to receive living instruction from a fully authorised master and to connect with the wider Dechen network of centres.
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The King of Aspirations Prayer & Initiation of Medicine Buddha
With Lama Jampa Thaye
AM: Commentary on The King of Aspirations Prayer
PM: Initiation of Sanjay Menla
Dechen Summer Retreat
Lama Jampa Thaye will give two weeks of teachings on ‘The Bodhisattva Way of Life’ at the Dechen European Retreat Centre in south west France.
Buddha Day celebration
The third Buddha Day of the year marks the first teaching given by the Buddha, in the deer park at Sarnath. It’s name is Chokhor Duchen, literally the ‘turning of the dharma wheel’.
Please join us for a joyful celebration of this holy day.
Family Day
A warm welcome to families of all kinds!
Inspired by the teachings of Karma Thinley Rinpoche and Lama Jampa, our Family Days offer a relaxed, supportive space to explore the Dharma together. With activities suitable for all ages and backgrounds, these events are a chance to connect, reflect, and grow as a family in the spirit of Buddhist practice.
Everyone is welcome—come and join us!
Understanding Vajrayana Buddhism
With Lama Jampa Thaye
Understanding Vajrayana Buddhism - Teachings of Sakya Pandita and Initiation of Gonkar
AM - Textual teaching
PM - Vajrayana initiation
Understanding Vajrayana Buddhism
With Lama Jampa Thaye
Understanding Vajrayana Buddhism - Teachings of Sakya Pandita and Initiation of the Lords of the Three Families
AM - Textual teaching
PM - Vajrayana initiation