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Buddhist Funeral Advice in the Tibetan Tradition
/visiting/buddhists-funeral-advice-in-the-tibetan-tradition/Buddhists believe that consciousness survives physical death and, following an interval (bardo), rebirth will usually take place. If we are not prepared, death can be a confusing and terrifying experience. With preparation, it can be an opportunity for attaining higher rebirth or even enlightenment, so we offer this information, which includes practical arrangements as well as spiritual care, in the hope that it will help as many people as possible during this special time. Read more
Buddhist Funeral Advice in the Tibetan Tradition
/about/faq/buddhists-funeral-advice-in-the-tibetan-tradition/Buddhists believe that consciousness survives physical death and, following an interval (bardo), rebirth will usually take place. If we are not prepared, death can be a confusing and terrifying experience. With preparation, it can be an opportunity for attaining higher rebirth or even enlightenment, so we offer this information, which includes practical arrangements as well as spiritual care, in the hope that it will help as many people as possible during this special time. Read more
Sponsoring Butterlamps
/visiting/sponsoring-butterlamps/In Tibet butterlamps were fueled by clarified yak butter and the act of using such an ordinary, everyday substance to provide illumination was seen as symbolic of transforming our ordinary, everyday mind into the wise compassionate of enlightenment. Read more
Guided Tours
/visiting/guided-tours/Samye Ling hosts visits by a variety of groups, including schools. Read more
The 3rd UK Kagyu Monlam
/news/the-3rd-uk-kagyu-monlam/The 3rd UK Kagyu Monlam took place in Kagyu Samye Ling between 27th May and 2nd June 2023. Daily teachings were given by Drupon Khen Rinpoche who also presided over all prayer sessions, along with our Abbot, Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche. Read more
ROKPA TRUST COMPLAINTS POLICY & PROCEDURE
/about/rokpa-trust-complaints-policy-and-procedure/Whilst Rokpa Trust continuously aims to create an environment that does not give rise to Complaints, it is recognised that these do occur. Read more
Rokpa Trust Safeguarding Policies
/about/the-role-of-rokpa-trust-guidelines-and-policies/rokpa-trust-safeguarding-policies/1. Rokpa Trust`s CHILD SAFEGUARDING POLICY was formulated after lengthy discussions with SAFECIC which is a specialist agency which advises the Charity Commission and other government departments on child safeguarding issues. The policy was adopted by the trustees on 18 December 2016 having been approved by SAFECIC. A copy of the policy is annexed hereto (Annexe 1). Read more
9th Anniversary of Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche's passing
/news/9th-anniversary-of-akong-tulku-rinpoches-passing/Now that Samye Ling is fully open, we're delighted to let you know about some of our forthcoming events. First and foremost is the 9th anniversary of the passing of our Founder, Choje Akong Tulku Rinpoche. You can see full information here. Read more