Kagyu Samye Dzong Scarborough

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29/08/2026

Update on the Flood Disaster of August 26

Following the devastating mudslide, further flooding is feared. On the Nepalese side, a lake has formed at the mouth of a river, with an estimated two million cubic metres of water already accumulated. The built up stone dam is at serious risk of collapsing.

Rescue teams are also preparing for further rainfall in the coming days. Heavy rain could worsen the current situation and make rescue and relief efforts even more difficult.

The death toll from the flash floods in Nepal and China has now risen to at least 472, while more than 1,400 people are still missing, including numerous tourists and pilgrims.

We need your help. 🙏
Please consider making a donation to help us provide essential supplies such as water, food, medicine, and blankets to those affected.

Every donation, no matter how big or small, can make a meaningful difference. ❤️

🔗 You can find the donation link directly in the caption below.

Thank you for your kindness, support, and generosity during this difficult time.

Please take care and stay safe. 🙏❤️

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Picture: Kathmandupost_Courtesy of Nepali army

27/08/2026

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20/08/2026

A Special Visit from Lama Rinchen Palmo

‘Awakening from the Dream of Samsara’

Saturday and Sunday 17 & 18 October 2026, 2pm to 5pm with tea break.

We are delighted to welcome Lama Rinchen Palmo to Samye Dzong Scarborough.

Lama Rinchen will guide us through the Four Ways of Changing the Mind, with meditation, teachings and time for questions.

These contemplations help us to cultivate gratitude for this precious life, understand impermanence, develop confidence in karma, and discover deeper and more lasting happiness and freedom.

This will be a special opportunity to spend a weekend exploring these fundamental Buddhist contemplations with a highly experienced Lama.

About Lama Rinchen Palmo

Of French descent, Lama Rinchen Palmo is a highly experienced meditation teacher who has spent at least 20 years in strict meditation retreat. She previously assisted with the supervision of the long retreats on Holy Isle in Scotland.

Lama Rinchen is one of the four Western Lamas appointed by Akong Tulku Rinpoche and is much loved for her compassionate, warm and down-to-earth style of teaching.

She is the spiritual director of Samye Dzong Brussels and its associated retreat centre at Beaumont on the Belgian border.

Her many years of experience and approachable teaching style make her a wonderful guide for both newer and more experienced practitioners.

This promises to be a very special weekend of teachings, meditation and reflection.

By donation. No booking required

17/08/2026

The ABC of Buddhism, with Gelong Thubten

Sunday 13th September 2.00pm–4.00pm

Samye Dzong Scarborough
Londesborough Lodge
The Crescent YO11 2PW

Join Buddhist monk and author Gelong Thubten for an accessible and engaging introduction to the fundamental principles of Buddhism.

The ABC of Buddhism is ideal for anyone who would like to gain a clearer understanding of what Buddhists believe and practise.

The afternoon will explore some of the central ideas at the heart of Buddhism and is suitable both for complete beginners and for those wishing to refresh their understanding.

There will be a tea break midway through the afternoon.

By donation. No booking required.