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Buddhist Festival - Llabab Duchen - Buddha's Descent from the God Realms
Nov 22
Buddhist Festival - Llabab Duchen - Buddha's Descent from the God Realms
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Helping the Homeless
Helping the Homeless

Dechen LA supports Feed The Streets Los Angeles. Join us when you can!

Supporting Our Veterans
Supporting Our Veterans

Support our veterans through the annual Murph challenge and other events.

Buddhists on Bikes
Buddhists on Bikes

If you love cycling and want to help the community, join us for a charity ride!

News
Sangha Visit to The Gentle Barn
Sangha Visit to The Gentle Barn

Several members of the Sakya Buddhist Temple enjoyed a magical morning at The Gentle Barn, an animal sanctuary in Santa Clarita, yesterday as part of our developing community outreach work.

A Week of Dharma Practice and Fun for Children
A Week of Dharma Practice and Fun for Children

This year, the second week of the Dechen summer course in France offered a wonderful opportunity for some of our young practitioners deepen their connection with the Three Jewels while having lots of fun!

Transformational Retreat in the French Dordogne
Transformational Retreat in the French Dordogne

The last two weeks of a still balmy August saw the completion of this year’s summer school with Lama Jampa Thaye at our European retreat centre in France, Sakya Changlochen Ling.

His Holiness Sakya Gongma Trichen Visits Santa Monica
His Holiness Sakya Gongma Trichen Visits Santa Monica

On Tuesday August 6, Dechen LA was blessed to welcome His Holiness Gongma Trichen Rinpoche to Santa Monica.

The End of a Month Long North America Tour
The End of a Month Long North America Tour

During this visit Lama Jampa taught on both the East and West Coasts and also made his annual visit to Sakya Dolma Ling in Mexico.

Lama Jampa Thaye Los Angeles Teachings!
Lama Jampa Thaye Los Angeles Teachings!

It’s only a few weeks now until Lama Jampa’s teaching program in Los Angeles begins!

Lama Jampa Thaye’s Fall North American Tour!
Lama Jampa Thaye’s Fall North American Tour!

We’re very excited to announce details of Lama Jampa Thaye’s forthcoming North American Tour.

Saga Dawa Duchen Celebration!
Saga Dawa Duchen Celebration!

We had a wonderful time at Sakya Buddhist Center Sunday morning celebrating Saga Dawa Duchen!

Celebrating Karma Thinley Rinpoche’s 92nd birthday!
Celebrating Karma Thinley Rinpoche’s 92nd birthday!

On May 25, we celebrated the birthday of one of Lama Jampa's principal teachers and master of the Sakya and Kagyu traditions, Karma Thinley Rinpoche.

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