Dechen London is a meditation centre, shop and events space located in Notting Hill, West London. Whether you would like to look around our beautiful shrine room with it's traditional Tibetan artwork, learn more about Buddhism and the Sakya tradition, make an offering on behalf of. We are pleased to announce that all classes at Dechen London have now resumed in person.
However if you are not able to make it the centre the Wednesday evening and Saturday morning sessions will continue to run online as well via Zoom. As soon as you are able to we encourage you to come. In order to continue to offer the people the chance to learn to meditate and hear about the teachings of the Buddha during the current period of prohibition Dechen London have once again moved their Buddhism and Meditation Classes Online.
However if you are not able to make it the centre the Wednesday evening and Saturday morning sessions will continue to run online as well via Zoom. As soon as you are able to we encourage you to come. In order to continue to offer the people the chance to learn to meditate and hear about the teachings of the Buddha during the current period of prohibition Dechen London have once again moved their Buddhism and Meditation Classes Online.
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The Sakya tradition is known as the 'holder of all the Buddha's teachings' due to the vast extent of teachings and practices it has preserved in its long history. It takes its name from the monastery founded at Sakya in south-western Tibet in 1073 by Knchok Gyalpo of the Khn clan. Since his time the leadership of the tradition has remained within the same family.
Sakya Dechen Ling is at the north end of Chepstow Road, adjacent to St. Stephen's Gardens. Westbourne Park Station: The centre is a 5-10 minute walk from Westbourne Park underground station. Notting Hill Gate Station: The centre is a 15 -20 minute walk from Notting Hill Gate underground station. Alternatively you can take Bus 28, 328, or 31 from Stop B in Pembridge Road, to St Stephens Gardens.
In the weekly practice schedule at the Sakya Buddhist Centre, we perform regular prayers and meditation practices (pujas), and dedicate the merit for the benefit of all beings. If you would like us to make particular dedications for your friends, family or others that you know need help, please contact us by emailing london@dechen.org.
Set on the edge of Notting Hill and not far from the beautiful canal side walk to Little Venice, this Sakya Buddhist centre is an oasis of calm and tranquility in the heart of a bustling and vibrant city. The ideal place to sit back, relax and read a book, or attend one of the many regular events on Buddhism, meditation and Buddhist culture.
Whether you would like to look around our beautiful shrine room with it's traditional Tibetan artwork, learn more about Buddhism and the Sakya tradition, make an offering on behalf of a relative, or simply have a sit and a coffee, you are very welcome.
There is a formal meditation class from 10:30 - 11:30am which you are also welcome to join (no prior experience required just an interest in Buddhism and meditation) and after that our doors are simply open for visitors.
There is a formal meditation class from 10:30 - 11:30am which you are also welcome to join (no prior experience required just an interest in Buddhism and meditation) and after that our doors are simply open for visitors.
