Chan Khong Monastery UK

02/03/2026

19/02/2026

LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION – YEAR OF HORSE 2026

Chan Khong Monastery is pleased to announce the Tết programme as follows:

Sunday, 22 February
11:00 – New Year Prayer Ceremony
12:00 – Dharma Talk by Venerable Thuần Quán
13:30 – Blessings and vegetarian refreshments
16:00 – Closing

Sunday, 1 March – First Full Moon of the Lunar Year
11:00 – New Year Prayer Ceremony
12:00 – Dharma Talk by Venerable Thuần Quán
13:30 – Vegetarian refreshments
16:00 – Closing

We warmly invite all Buddhists and friends to attend at the monastery.

17/02/2026

11/02/2026

LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION PROGRAMME

09/01/2026

🕰️ MEDITATION SESSION OPENING HOURS
A quiet space to pause, breathe, and relax. Everyone is welcome.

09/01/2026

🌸 Celebrate Vietnamese New Year – Tet Fair 2026 🌸
Experience the sights, smells, and flavors of Tet – Vietnamese Lunar New Year right here in London! Join us at Thien Vien Chan Khong for a weekend of culture, food, and festive traditions.

🗓 07–08 February 2026 | 10:00 – 17:00
📍 Paradise Park, 142 Lea Bridge Road, London, E5 9UB

✨ What’s waiting for you:
🍊 Fresh Vietnamese fruits and festive flowers like peach blossoms
🎁 Traditional Tet gifts, decorations, and lucky envelopes
🥢 Vegetarian Vietnamese cuisine, including fragrant pho and other classic dishes
☕ Vietnamese tea & coffee
👘 Traditional Vietnamese clothing, including Ao Dai and ceremonial robes

🌺 This fair isn’t just about shopping or food, it’s a chance to experience the warmth and joy of Tet, learn about Vietnamese culture, and celebrate the Lunar New Year with the community.

Come with family and friends, enjoy the festive atmosphere, and bring home a piece of Vietnam for the New Year!

07/09/2025

🌸 Ullambana Festival 2025 🌸

The Ullambana Festival at Chan Khong Monastery UK, took place in a solemn and warm atmosphere. We sincerely express our gratitude to the Venerable Sangha, all Buddhist practitioners, and lay devotees who came together to participate, offering their hearts of filial piety and gratitude to their parents. 🙏

May the merits from this occasion be dedicated to all parents, may those still with us enjoy peace and well-being, and may those who have passed away swiftly attain rebirth in the Pure Land. 🌺

24/07/2025

🙏INVITATION TO THE 3.5 DAYS SILENT RETREAT
We warmly invite you to join the 3.5-Day Silent Retreat at Chân Không Monastery UK, guided by Venerable Nun Thuần Tuệ.

This is a precious opportunity to step back from the busyness of daily life, cultivate inner stillness, and deepen your spiritual practice in a peaceful and supportive environment.

📌 Details are available in the poster.
🙏 All are welcome. Please feel free to share with those who may be interested.

03/05/2025

You are cordially invited to the monastery at 10:00 AM tomorrow to celebrate the Buddha’s birthday 🙏🏻

25/04/2025

INVITATION TO THE BUDDHA'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

28/02/2025

Dear Sangha,

The charity run is approaching in April, but Khoi has yet to reach his fundraising goal. Please come together and support his good deeds.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity!

In 2023 I ran my first marathon as a challenge to myself. This time round I thought I'd give back for a special cause. The Chan Khong Monastery has been a big part of my life for the last few years. I

31/01/2025

ANNOUNCEMENT OF THIS WEEKEND OPENING HOURS

The monastery would like to announce the opening hours for this weekend as follows:
Saturday, 01/02/2025: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Sunday, 02/02/2025: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

SUNDAY CEREMONY SCHEDULE
🔹 11:00 AM - Peace and blessing sutra chanting
🔹 12:00 PM - Dharma talk by Venerable Linh Tuệ
🔹 1:00 PM - New Year greetings and gifts
🔹 4:00 PM - Conclusion

We sincerely invite fellow Buddhists to visit the temple for the New Year's prayer and receive spring blessings.

Namo Shakyamuni Buddha! 🙏