Sakya Thubten Ling Tibetan Buddhist Centre

10/09/2026

All are welcome 🙏

31/08/2026

These are our proposed dates for the coming term.

26/07/2026

🚨 Correction to Yesterday's Post 🚨

We'd like to apologise for a mistake in yesterday's event poster.

The poster incorrectly listed The Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva – Part 3 as starting at 7:30pm.

The correct start time is 6:00pm (18:00). 🙏

📖 The Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva – Part 3 🕕 6:00pm – 7:00pm Everyone is welcome. No booking is required, and you do not need to be Buddhist to attend.

🌿 Green Tara Initiation 🕑 2:00pm – 3:30pm Booking is required.

If you are joining us today, please use the times above. We apologise for any confusion and appreciate your understanding.

We look forward to welcoming everyone at Sakya Thubten Ling today. 🙏

25/07/2026

🌿 Tomorrow at Sakya Thubten Ling – Sunday 26th July 🌿

We have two special opportunities to join Khenpo Jamyang Lekshey tomorrow at the Bournemouth Buddhist Centre.

💚 2:00pm – Green Tara Initiation

Khenpo will bestow the Green Tara Initiation, offering an opportunity to receive the blessings and permission to begin the practice of Green Tara within the authentic Sakya tradition.

Booking is required for the initiation, so please reserve your place online.

🪷 7:30pm – The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva, Part 3

In the evening, we continue Khenpo’s teachings on The Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva — practical guidance for cultivating wisdom, compassion and the qualities of the bodhisattva path.

Everyone is welcome to the evening teaching. You do not need to be Buddhist, no previous experience is necessary, and there is no need to book.

If you miss any part of the teaching series, audio recordings will be available so you can catch up.

📍 Sakya Thubten Ling Buddhist Centre
167 Shelbourne Road, Bournemouth BH8 8RD

🎟️ Book the Green Tara Initiation:
Book your place⁠: https://www.stl.org.uk/product/green-tara-empowerment-uk/

We look forward to welcoming you. 🙏

24/07/2026

Tomorrow we warmly welcome you to Sakya Thubten Ling’s Annual Refuge Ceremony, a precious opportunity to formally take Refuge in the Buddha, the Dharma and the Sangha.

If you have been exploring the spiritual path, seeking greater peace, wisdom and compassion, this may be the moment to take the next step.

In Buddhism, we do not seek to convert others. The Buddha encouraged each person to investigate his teachings for themselves with wisdom and discernment. It is often said that when the causes and conditions are right, we naturally encounter the Dharma. If this invitation has reached you, you are welcome to reflect on whether it resonates with your heart.

Taking Refuge marks the beginning of the Buddhist path. It is not a binding commitment but a sincere intention to cultivate wisdom, compassion and ethical living. The Buddha always encouraged freedom of inquiry, never blind belief.

About our tradition

Sakya Thubten Ling follows the Sakya tradition, one of the four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism, alongside the Nyingma, Kagyu and Gelug traditions. The principal teaching of the Sakya school is Lamdre (“The Path and Its Fruit”), a profound system showing how the path itself leads to the complete realisation of enlightenment.

The Refuge Ceremony is free to attend, although offerings are gratefully accepted to help support the Dharma and our centre.

If you would like to continue your journey, we also invite you to attend our Green Tara Initiation on Sunday. Taking Refuge is the prerequisite for receiving this empowerment.

Green Tara is one of the most beloved enlightened figures in Tibetan Buddhism. She embodies enlightened compassion in swift action, helping practitioners overcome obstacles, fears and difficulties while nurturing courage, wisdom and compassion. We also hold regular Green Tara practice sessions at the centre for anyone wishing to deepen their connection with this beautiful practice.

About Khenpo Jamyang Lekshey

The Refuge Ceremony and Green Tara Initiation will be bestowed by Khenpo Jamyang Lekshey, a highly respected teacher of the Sakya tradition. After many years of intensive study at the Sakya monastic university, he was awarded the title of Khenpo, recognising his profound scholarship and ability to teach the Buddha’s wisdom.

Khenpo Lekshey previously served as Director of the principal Sakya Centre in India and is a close disciple of His Holiness the 41st Sakya Trizin, one of the foremost lineage holders of Tibetan Buddhism.

Whether you are simply curious or feel called to begin the Buddhist path, you are most welcome.

🙏 Reserve your free place via our website. Click on the orange bookings button in the menu.

23/07/2026

23/07/2026

Tonight we continue with Khenpo Jamyang Lekshey's teachings on The Thirty-Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva.

These practical teachings offer clear guidance on developing wisdom, compassion and the qualities of a bodhisattva in everyday life.

Everyone is welcome. You do not need to be Buddhist, and no previous experience is required.

If you miss any future session, don't worry. Audio recordings of every teaching will be made available so you can catch up and continue following the series.

🕢 Tonight at 7:30pm
📍 Sakya Thubten Ling Buddhist Centre
167 Shelbourne Road, Bournemouth BH8 8RD

This weekend we also have two special events:

🙏 Refuge Ceremony – Saturday
If you would like to formally become Buddhist or reaffirm your Refuge, booking is required.

🌿 Green Tara Initiation – Sunday
Receive the blessings and permission to begin the practice of Green Tara. Booking is also required.

Book your place here: https://www.stl.org.uk/product-category/bookings/

Kata offering scarves are available to purchase at the centre if you would like to make an offering to Khenpo and receive blessings. Mala beads are also available, and you are welcome to ask Khenpo to bless them after the teachings or events.

We look forward to welcoming you this evening. 🙏

22/07/2026

✨ Medicine Buddha Empowerment – Tonight at 7:30pm ✨

There are just a few places remaining for tonight's Medicine Buddha Empowerment with Khenpo Jamyang Lekshey.

Medicine Buddha is revered throughout the Buddhist world as the embodiment of healing, wisdom and compassion. Receiving this empowerment is a wonderful opportunity to deepen your connection with this enlightened energy and begin or strengthen your practice.

Whether you're new to Buddhism or already on the path, everyone is welcome.

🕢 Tonight – 7:30pm
📍 Sakya Thubten Ling Buddhist Centre
167 Shelbourne Road, Bournemouth BH8 8RD

Please note: Khenpo will be preparing before the empowerment. If you arrive early, we kindly ask that you wait in your car or in the car park until the doors open. Thank you for your understanding.

The last few tickets are still available, so don't miss out.

Book your place now on our website. Click on the orange bookings button in the menu.

We look forward to welcoming you this evening. 🙏