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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:
If you’re a beginner in Buddhist study and practice, a good understanding of the Four Noble Truths will help you contextualise everything else you go on to learn about Buddhism.
On Thursday 13 th April 2023, the Tibetan Buddhist master Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche entered his final meditation at Kopan Monastery near Kathmandu. He had just returned from a visit to the Tsum Valley, where he had shown signs of altitude sickness. Rinpoche was 76 years old and had lived …
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.
Yesterday (31 May 2023), marked the 49th day of the passing of Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche. In Kopan, and around the world, an ocean of prayers and practices were done for Rinpoche’s swift return. Jamyang London Buddhist Centre was no exception, with Geshe Namdak leading the community in prayer.
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.
