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Read MoreA feast of teachings – celebrating the visit of His Holiness Kyabgon Gongma Trichen Rinpoche
On Sunday 28 and Monday 29 August, Sakya Dechen Ling in London, supported by Sakya Thinley Rinchen Ling in Bristol and many other Dechen centres, were delighted to host two days of teachings with His Holiness Sakya Gongma Trichen Rinpoche.
Read MoreExplaining the Tantra Sets at the Dhagpo Kaygu Institute in France
Following on from the general introduction to the Vajrayana given over the course of a weekend at Dhagpo, Lama Jampa remained for a further five days to continue the teaching and transmission for the authoritative treatise on the ‘Tantra Sets’ composed by the great Sakya master Sonam Tsemo (1142-82).
Read MoreDiamond Sky - teachings on the Vajrayana at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling
Over the weekend of 30-31 July, Lama Jampa Thaye gave teachings on the Vajrayana at Dhagpo Kagyu Ling in the Dordogne, France, in order to clarify what the tantras actually are, where they came from, for whom they were composed and how to practice them.
Read MoreA joyful return to Sakya Changlochen Ling
From 17 to 29 July, Lama Jampa led two weeks of teachings and group practice at Dechen's European retreat centre, Sakya Changlochen Ling. Under blazing blue skies, over 80 people came from far and wide to further their own dharma practice and connect with friends both old and new.
Read MoreTraversing the Paths and Bhumis in Manchester
On the weekend of 9-10 July, UK and international sangha gathered together in Manchester to receive Lama Jampa’s exposition and reading transmission of Gampopa’s final chapters on the fourth main topic of the Jewel Ornament of Liberation: the Paths and Bhumis.
Read MoreShower of blessings – A day of teachings on the Lotus Born Guru
On Saturday 4 June, Sakya Buddhist Centre Bristol welcomed Lama Jampa Thaye to give a day of teachings on the 8th century Buddhist master, Padmasambhava or Guru Rinpoche.
Read MorePadmasambhava in Stuttgart and a panorama of Buddha's teachings in Bordo
Lama Jampa arrived for a short stay at Sakya Dechen Ling Stuttgart, en route to Italy. After his visit to Stuttgart, Lama Jampa travelled across the Alps to give teachings at a Bodhi-path retreat centre in Bordo.
Read MoreFinding the Middle Way in Yorkshire
On Saturday 21st May Lama Jampa was in the beautiful English county of Yorkshire to give teachings from the Kagyu tradition.
Read MoreThe wisdom of Sakya Pandita and the blessings of Namgyalma
Last weekend, Lama Jampa gave a full day of teachings from the Tibetan Sakya tradition. The location was the peaceful hall at the Hellenic Centre in Marylebone, London. Buddhists gathered from across the UK and Europe to receive these precious teachings.
Read MoreBathed in wisdom’s brilliance – a day of teachings in Bristol
On Saturday 5 March people from across the UK and Europe gathered in Bristol to receive teachings from the Sakya tradition.
Read MoreThe Perfection of Wisdom in Manchester
Lama Jampa continued to teach Gampopa’s Jewel Ornament of Liberation, by elucidating the perfection of wisdom chapter such that ordinary people could start to make sense of this subtle and profound section.
Read MoreKindness, wisdom and liberation - the Buddha's teachings in Stuttgart
In early February 2022, Sakya Dechen Ling Stuttgart was delighted to host Lama Jampa Thaye for a series of teachings spanning three days.
Read MoreSun rays of the holy dharma shine once more on LA
From Thursday 13 until Sunday 23 January, Lama Jampa was in Los Angeles to give teachings at the Dechen Sakya Centre in Santa Monica. The sangha were particularly joyful as the visit was a long awaited one.
Read MoreA great rain of wisdom and compassion in Manchester
Lama Jampa visited Manchester on the weekend of the 3rd-5th December, during which he continued to bestow teachings on Gampopa’s magnus opus, The Jewel Ornament of Liberation, to over 100 people in a city centre venue.
Read MoreAt last the rays of the moon shine on Prague
Last weekend Lama Jampa was able to return to Prague Bodhi Path to teach the final section of the Rays of the Stainless Vajra Moon by the Master Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrö Thaye.
Read MoreA long awaited meeting in the holy land of Nepal
Due to Covid 19 restrictions and his delicate health, Karma Thinley Rinpoche was not able to visit Lama Jampa in London en route to Nepal this year in August. As soon as it was possible and manageable, Lama Jampa and Dechen Drolma travelled to Nepal to visit Rinpoche. For his advanced age Rinpoche is in good health, and very happy to have been able return to Nepal from Canada.
Read MoreNoble teachings at a noble venue
Last weekend Lama Jampa gave a full day of teachings from the Sakya tradition at Fulham Palace in London. The former residence of the Bishop from the 11th until the 20th century, its beautiful grounds formed an historic backdrop to the event.
Read MoreRiver of Memory at HOME in Manchester
On Friday 22nd October Lama Jampa was invited to HOME in Manchester to celebrate the publication this year of the new edition of River of Memory: Dharma Chronicles.
Read MoreWhen rivers meet: memories of a magical evening
A personal account by one of Lama Jampa’s students, of the book launch held in Bristol UK in October 2021 where Lama Jampa read from his new book: River of Memory: Dharma Chronicles.
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