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Losar Celebration – Welcome the Year of the Fire Sheep!
Feb 13
Losar Celebration – Welcome the Year of the Fire Sheep!

Join us for a joyful and informal evening at Dechen LA as we celebrate Losar, the Tibetan New Year, and welcome the vibrant Year of the Fire Sheep! Losar runs from February 7 through February 21, 2027.

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Buddhist Festival - Chotrul Duchen - Celebration of Buddha's Miracles
Feb 20
Buddhist Festival - Chotrul Duchen - Celebration of Buddha's Miracles

Chotrul Duchen marks the finale of the Monlam (the Great Prayer Festival), reflecting on Buddha's miracles and generating positive aspirations. Join us to celebrate with a traditional puja (group recitation and meditation). Open to everyone and any donations welcome.

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Buddhist Festival: Saga Dawa Duchen
Jun 18
Buddhist Festival: Saga Dawa Duchen

Saga Dawa Duchen is one of the Four Great Festivals celebrated in Tibetan buddhism. It commemorates the enlightenment (Sangye Duchen) and passing (mahaparinirvana) of Shakyamuni Buddha.

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Buddhist Festival - Chokor Duchen - Buddha's Turning the Wheel of Dharma
Aug 6
Buddhist Festival - Chokor Duchen - Buddha's Turning the Wheel of Dharma

Chokor Duchen celebrates the first teaching given by the Buddha in the deer park of Sarnath. Join us to celebrate with a traditional puja (group recitation and meditation).

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Buddhist Festival - Llabab Duchen - Buddha's Descent from the God Realms
Nov 20
Buddhist Festival - Llabab Duchen - Buddha's Descent from the God Realms

Llabab Duchen commemorates the Buddha's return to this realm after teaching in the realm of the Thirty-Three Gods. Join us to celebrate with a traditional puja (group recitation and meditation).

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Community Activities

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Helping the Homeless
Helping the Homeless

Dechen LA supports Feed The Streets Los Angeles. Join us when you can!

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Supporting Our Veterans
Supporting Our Veterans

Support our veterans through the annual Murph challenge and other events.

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Buddhists on Bikes
Buddhists on Bikes

If you love cycling and want to help the community, join us for a charity ride!

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News

News
Unbroken Lineage, Modern World: A Los Angeles Dialogue with Lama Jampa Thaye
Unbroken Lineage, Modern World: A Los Angeles Dialogue with Lama Jampa Thaye
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Our Buddha Statue Takes Shape in Nepal
Our Buddha Statue Takes Shape in Nepal
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HH Sakya Gongma Trichen and HH Gyana Vajra - London 2026
HH Sakya Gongma Trichen and HH Gyana Vajra - London 2026
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Lama Jampa Thaye Completes Inspiring California Teaching Tour
Lama Jampa Thaye Completes Inspiring California Teaching Tour

Lama Jampa Thaye has just completed a busy and inspiring 12-day teaching tour of California.

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Lama Jampa’s Joyful Visit to Dechen LA: A Two-Week Celebration of Dharma
Lama Jampa’s Joyful Visit to Dechen LA: A Two-Week Celebration of Dharma

What an unforgettable two weeks! Lama Jampa Thaye has just wrapped up a vibrant and joyful visit to Dechen LA in Santa Monica, and we couldn’t be more grateful!

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Sangha Visit to The Gentle Barn
Sangha Visit to The Gentle Barn

Several members of the Sakya Buddhist Temple enjoyed a magical morning at The Gentle Barn, an animal sanctuary in Santa Clarita, yesterday as part of our developing community outreach work.

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A Week of Dharma Practice and Fun for Children
A Week of Dharma Practice and Fun for Children

This year, the second week of the Dechen summer course in France offered a wonderful opportunity for some of our young practitioners deepen their connection with the Three Jewels while having lots of fun!

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Transformational Retreat in the French Dordogne
Transformational Retreat in the French Dordogne

The last two weeks of a still balmy August saw the completion of this year’s summer school with Lama Jampa Thaye at our European retreat centre in France, Sakya Changlochen Ling.

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His Holiness Sakya Gongma Trichen Visits Santa Monica
His Holiness Sakya Gongma Trichen Visits Santa Monica

On Tuesday August 6, Dechen LA was blessed to welcome His Holiness Gongma Trichen Rinpoche to Santa Monica.

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