Dechen Caledonia

Dechen Caledonia Modern times. Timeless tradition. Authentic Tibetan Buddhism in the heart of Scotland. We offer fortnightly meditation classes at the Dunblane Centre.

Visit dechenscotland.org for details. We offer bi- weekly meditation classes at the Dunblane Centre.

16/04/2026

Its Spring time in the UK. On our walks and drives through the countryside, we are seeing the young animals across the land and air. Its a wondeful time to appreciate how important all sentiant beings are and our capacity as human beings to do real good to benefit all beings. We hope everyone has had a lovely easter break. We will be back at the Dunblane centre to meditate and hear the Dharma next wednesday at 6:30pm.

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Dechen Caledonia hosted its first Retreat Day this month. It was a great opportunity for local sangha to join together i...
25/02/2026

Dechen Caledonia hosted its first Retreat Day this month. It was a great opportunity for local sangha to join together in a relaxed and supportive environment to focus on the activity of the female bodhisattva of compassion, Green Tara.

It's hoped that this kind of day will make it possible for our 'far-flung' community to come together regularly for some intensive practice, as well as to renew friendships over a lunchtime curry and plenty of tea and cake. ☕️🍰

✨️Happy Losar everyone! - The Year of The Fire Horse ✨️
18/02/2026

✨️Happy Losar everyone! - The Year of The Fire Horse ✨️

We hope you have had a lovely start to 2026. 🌸We are excited to see what this year brings and some special announcements...
31/01/2026

We hope you have had a lovely start to 2026. 🌸
We are excited to see what this year brings and some special announcements will be out shortly.

✨️We can now announce that there will be a meditation and study day on the 30th May 2026 at the Stirling Highland Hotel, 10:00 to 16:30. ✨️

Please see Advert above for more details.

His Holiness Kyabgon Gongma Trichen and His Holiness Kyabgon Gongma TrizinSaturday 11 July 2026Sunday 12 July 2026Kensin...
18/01/2026

His Holiness Kyabgon Gongma Trichen and His Holiness Kyabgon Gongma Trizin
Saturday 11 July 2026
Sunday 12 July 2026

Kensington Town Hall Hornton St London, England, W8 7NX United Kingdom

A Rare Blessing for London — July 2026
At the request of Lama Jampa Thaye, we are honoured to announce that Kyabgon Gongma Trichen and Kyabgon Gongma Trizin have kindly agreed to visit London in July 2026.

Visit Dechen London's website for details and to book.


09/11/2025

Lama Jampa Thaye's full talk is on the Lama Jampa YouTube channel if you would like to watch the full video.
Link to YouTube channel in our Bio.

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We will be listening to more teachings from Lama Jampa Thaye during some of our groups in the Dunblane centre, Dunblane. - check our website for all the dates.

Today was a wonderful day! A day of Lojong practice. How auspicious that there was a rainbow over us in Stirling during ...
13/09/2025

Today was a wonderful day!
A day of Lojong practice.

How auspicious that there was a rainbow over us in Stirling during our day.

Limited spaces! - On 13th September we will be joined by Jonathan MaCaskill, where we will study and practice the Lojong...
20/08/2025

Limited spaces! - On 13th September we will be joined by Jonathan MaCaskill, where we will study and practice the Lojong.
Lama Jampa talks about the essence of the Lojong. His full video can be found on YouTube- Lojong: the origins and purpose of mind training in Buddhism.


We had our first Tibetan Buddhist Wedding Blessing in Scotland 🌸 In Buddhism it's not a "marriage" in the Western sense,...
08/07/2025

We had our first Tibetan Buddhist Wedding Blessing in Scotland 🌸

In Buddhism it's not a "marriage" in the Western sense, but a powerful blessing for a harmonious future.

The Lama's Blessing:
A Lama (spiritual teacher) plays a key role, guiding the couple with:
* Prayers & Mantras: Chanting for good fortune and clearing obstacles.
* Symbolic Offerings: Khata scarves, rice, and barley for purity and prosperity.
* Spiritual Guidance: Teaching on kindness, patience, and mutual support for a thriving relationship.

The Sangha's Importance:
The Sangha refers to the Buddhist community. Their presence is vital because they:
* Witness & Support: Offer collective good wishes and positive energy.
* Embody the Dharma: Remind the couple of spiritual principles.
* Provide Inspiration: Serve as a source of wisdom and guidance.
* Strengthen Community: Reinforce that the couple is part of a supportive spiritual family.

Our next group will be on 2nd April at 6:30pm
24/03/2025

Our next group will be on 2nd April at 6:30pm

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Dunblane
FK159EY

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