North Devon Sakya Buddhist Group

North Devon Sakya Buddhist Group BUDDHIST MEDITATION
We follow the Sakya Tradition of Tibetan Buddhism via meditation and study. PLEASE NOTE: ALL CLASSES SUSPENDED DUE TO ILNESS!

We meet most Wednesday mornings at
Northam Hall EX39 1AW 11:00 - 12:00
All are welcome! MIDWEEK MEDITATION Wednesdays 11:00 – 12:30
NORTHAM HALL Fore Street, Northam EX39 1AW

Our relaxed Wednesday morning meetings are a great place to learn and practice meditation and discover the essential teachings of Buddhism. Sessions start with calm-abiding meditation, which will be explained for new-comer

s. This will be followed by a short talk, or a video of Lama Jampa Thaye on various topics of the Buddha’s teachings. Each session ends with time for reflection, questions and discussion. Meetings are open to all : Beginners and Experienced

Fee £5 (Concessions £3)

Our small group has close ties with Sakya Buddhism Exeter with whom we share short retreats twice a year. As devoted students of Lama Jampa Thaye and HH Sakya Trichen we also attend dharma teachings and Initiations whenever possible.

03/06/2026

Buddhist teachings by Lama Jampa Thaye in Bristol - all welcome.

03/06/2026
Today is the Buddha Day of "Saga Dawa Duchen" which marks the anniversary of Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and parinirv...
31/05/2026

Today is the Buddha Day of "Saga Dawa Duchen"
which marks the anniversary of Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and parinirvana. Shakyamuni the ‘Sage of the Shakyas’ in order to benefit beings in this world, demonstrated the attainment of enlightenment in the place called in Tibetan ‘Dorje Den’ (Diamond Throne), under the Bodhi Tree in Bodh Gaya, in present day India.

(The picture is of the ancient main Buddha image in Bodh Gaya).

Passing into Mahaparinirvana at the place called Kushinangara Lord Buddha gave his final direct teaching, saying:
“It is in the nature of all things that take form to dissolve again. Strive with your whole being to attain perfection.”
In many traditions this day also marks the anniversary of the birth of the Buddha.

21/05/2026
MIDWEEK MEDITATION Most Wednesdays NORTHAM HALL, Fore Street, Northam, Bideford EX39 1AW – 11:00am to 12:00 noonOur rel...
19/05/2026

MIDWEEK MEDITATION Most Wednesdays
NORTHAM HALL, Fore Street, Northam, Bideford EX39 1AW – 11:00am to 12:00 noon

Our relaxed Wednesday meetings are a great place to learn and practise meditation and discover the essential teachings of Buddhism.
Sessions start with calm-abiding meditation, which will be explained for new-comers.
This will be followed by a short talk on various topics of the Buddha’s teachings.
Each session ends with time for reflection, questions and discussion.
Meetings are open to all : Beginners and Experienced
Fee £5 (Concessions £3)

25/04/2026
24/04/2026

🌟 What does “Sakya Trizin” mean? 🌟

As we continue preparing for the visit of His Holiness the 41st Sakya Trizin to Germany, we would like to explore the meaning of his title 🙏✨

✨ “Sakya” means Pale Earth, referring to the place in Tibet where the Sakya tradition began.
✨ “Trizin” means Throne Holder — one who holds and preserves the teachings of the lineage.

Together, “Sakya Trizin” is a title of deep spiritual responsibility, referring to the holder of the Sakya throne and head of the Sakya tradition 🕊️

Through this title, we can glimpse the profound role His Holiness has carried — preserving wisdom, transmitting blessings, and guiding practitioners on the path 💛

💛 We warmly invite you to join us on this journey — each week, we will share a short post to get to know him better.

💬 This is a shared space as a Sangha. If there are topics you would like us to cover, or if you would like to share something about His Holiness, we would be very happy to hear from you in the comments 🙏💫

03/03/2026

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Northam Hall, Fore Street
Westward Ho
EX391AW

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11am - 12:30pm

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