We are excited to announce that the Rainbow Sangha – LGBTQ+ Buddhist Gathering of Jamyang London Buddhist Centre has been awarded a grant as part of this year’s LGBTQ+ Futures: Faith Fund from the Consortium for Stronger LGBTQ+ Communities.
Did you know that in the basement of Jamyang London Buddhist Centre, there lies an extensive audio cassette collection?
On Saturday mornings, locals and refugees come to practice yoga at Jamyang London Buddhist Centre, near Kennington tube station. The sessions for refugees are always free, as part of the social project “Yoga for Refugees.”
Perhaps the greatest gift bequeathed to us by Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche is a curriculum that draws on the Buddha’s vast and profound educational heritage through a time-tested approach that enables students of Dharma to progress on the path of inner transformation.
Jamyang London Buddhist Centre has long been a spiritual home for the Buddhist community in London, finding its roots at the Old Courthouse on Renfrew Road in 1995. As the organisation continues to grow & evolve, it is ever more clear that a new architectural vision will support the long-term strategic goals of the organisation, distilled into five essential priorities:
In the tapestry of Buddhist traditions, the practice of extending blessings to animals holds a special place. Rooted in compassion and a deep reverence for all forms of life, Buddhist animal blessings reflect the core values of interconnectedness, kindness, and mindfulness.
Our annual report for 2022 is out. We’d like to say a big thank you to those of you who have stood alongside Jamyang London Buddhist Centre this year.
We are so pleased to announce that two of our team members, Venerables Wangyal (formerly known at Kamlo, our Spiritual Programme Coordinator) and Konchok (formerly Adam, our tech assistant), have ‘gone forth’ and taken ordination.
“The more you nurture a feeling of kindness, the happier and calmer you will be.” His Holiness the Dalai Lama
