Paul Haddon 6/3/25 Paul Haddon 6/3/25

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! Our temple was filled to the brim—more than ever before—with longtime sangha members and new friends from across California.

Liz 10/7/24 Liz 10/7/24

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.

Liz 9/14/24 Liz 9/14/24

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!

Liz 9/7/24 Liz 9/7/24

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.

Samuel Harwood 8/10/24 Samuel Harwood 8/10/24

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.

Paul Haddon 11/15/23 Paul Haddon 11/15/23

The End of a Month Long North America Tour

During this visit Lama Jampa taught on both the East and West Coasts and also made his annual visit to Sakya Dolma Ling in Mexico.

Samuel Harwood 10/6/23 Samuel Harwood 10/6/23

Lama Jampa Thaye Los Angeles Teachings!

It’s only a few weeks now until Lama Jampa’s teaching program in Los Angeles begins!

Samuel Harwood 8/23/23 Samuel Harwood 8/23/23

Lama Jampa Thaye’s Fall North American Tour!

We’re very excited to announce details of Lama Jampa Thaye’s forthcoming North American Tour.

Samuel Harwood 6/5/23 Samuel Harwood 6/5/23

Saga Dawa Duchen Celebration!

We had a wonderful time at Sakya Buddhist Center Sunday morning celebrating Saga Dawa Duchen!

Samuel Harwood 5/26/23 Samuel Harwood 5/26/23

Celebrating Karma Thinley Rinpoche’s 92nd birthday!

On May 25, we celebrated the birthday of one of Lama Jampa's principal teachers and master of the Sakya and Kagyu traditions, Karma Thinley Rinpoche.

Samuel Harwood 5/9/23 Samuel Harwood 5/9/23

Visit to Sakya Buddhist Center‘s Retreat Land!

On Sunday May 7, members of Sakya Buddhist Center LA sangha drove up to the Los Padres Forest to visit the newly purchased Sakya Center retreat land for the first time.