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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
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
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
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
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!
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!
We’re very excited to announce details of Lama Jampa Thaye’s forthcoming North American Tour.
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!
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.
Visit to Sakya Buddhist Center‘s Retreat Land!
On Sunday May 7, members of Sakya Buddhist Center LA sangha drove up to the Los Padres Forest to visit the newly purchased Sakya Center retreat land for the first time.
Conclusion of Lama Jampa’s Visit to L.A.
Yesterday, at Sakya Buddhist Center, Lama Jampa gave his final day of teaching for this visit.
Report from New Mexico!
Lama Jampa returned to Los Angeles after a weekend teaching visit to Santa Fe, New Mexico.
First Week of Teachings in Los Angeles
Lama Jampa has completed the first week of his American teaching visit.
Tibetan New Year (Tib. Losar) Celebrations
We had a fun time at Sakya Center LA, bringing in the Tibetan New Year.
Additions to Lama Jampa Thaye’s Spring 2023 US teaching program!
Teachings at Tsechen Namdrol Ling, New Mexico
Blessing our Sakya Center Retreat Land, November 2022
Sakya Center Retreat is in the Los Padres Forest on the Central Coast.
Teachings, initiations and blessings bestowed in LA
Teachings and initiations in the City of Angels.
Chotrul Duchen - 16 Arhats Practice
Friday March 18, 2022, 6.30pm
Chotrul Duchen marks the fifteen days of miraculous powers displayed by Shakyamuni Buddha.
New Weekly Class - Mind Training and Meditation
Wednesdays 6.30-7.30pm
Learn the mind training techniques through which we can overcome our selfish tendencies.
Sun rays of the holy dharma shine once more on LA
In January 2022, Lama Jampa was in Los Angeles to give teachings again after the pandemic lockdowns began to ease.