News
30 May 2015
Retreat Caretakers Needed
We are looking for reliable, committed and trustworthy caretakers for the upcoming one year retreat, which is due to begin in October/November this year. Caretakers are needed for both the Men’s Retreat on Arran and the Women’s Retreat on Holy Isle. The initial commitment is for one year, with a view to continuing for up to...
26 Apr 2015
Earthquake in Nepal
Over the last few days there has been a major earthquake followed by aftershocks in the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal. Thousands of people have died or been injured, and countless buildings have been damaged or completely destroyed. Fortunately, everyone at the ROKPA Children’s Home, Thrangu Rinpoche’s Monastery in Kathmandu and Drupon Rinpoche’s Retreat, Sekar, (where some...
16 Apr 2015
Akong - A Remarkable Life
*Chico Dall'Inha and Vin Harris write:* Dear Friends Before Akong Tulku Rinpoche was killed in tragic circumstances in October 2013, he authorised Chico Dall'Inha to make a film to tell the story of his life. I am writing now to give you an update about the film “Akong – A Remarkable Life” on behalf of the team...
20 Feb 2015
Losar Tashi Delegs!
Losar 2015 was a happy occasion in Samye Ling, though celebrations were muted in memory of Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche. Early in the morning members of Rinpoche's family came to the Temple to make the traditional Losar offerings. Temple group small And later the community and many friends gathered for a...
18 Feb 2015
Losar Mahakala Prayers
For five days before Tibetan New Year, the Sangha have been engaged in intensive Mahakala prayers. The prayers are intended to remove any obstacles or negativity remaining from the old year so we can begin the New Year of the Wood Sheep in the best possible way. This year for the first time the prayers took...
12 Jan 2015