Kagyu Samyé Ling Monastery and Tibetan Centre, Buddhist monastery in Eskdalemuir, Scotland.
The monastery sits within a valley near the River Esk, featuring traditional Tibetan architecture with a temple, prayer halls, and meditation gardens.
Established in 1967 by Akong Rinpoche and Chögyam Trungpa, this center originated from a former hunting lodge called Johnstone House.
The center maintains traditional Tibetan thangka painting studios, where artists create and restore religious artworks in the Karma Gadri style.
The monastery offers accommodation, meditation courses, and Buddhist teachings throughout the year, with daily opening hours from 9 AM to 5 PM.
The Victory Stupa at Samye Ling stands as one of the first Buddhist monuments constructed in Western Europe during the 20th century.
Location: Dumfries and Galloway
Inception: 1967
Founders: Akong Rinpoche, Chögyam Trungpa
Website: http://samyeling.org
GPS coordinates: 55.28750,-3.18639
Latest update: March 3, 2025 07:55
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