22nd April 2015
Samye-Ling is a monastery and international centre of Buddhist training, known for the authenticity of its teaching and tradition. It offers instruction in Buddhist philosophy and meditation and is a centre for the preservation of Tibetan religion, culture, medicine, art, architecture and handicrafts. The centre is in a peaceful valley on the banks of the River Esk, in Eskdalemuir, Scotland and was the first to be established in the West.There is a residential community of about 60 people, both monastic and lay volunteers. You are not required to be a Buddhist to live here, but residents are expected to live according to the Five Golden Rules. Courses are frequently run at the centre.
 |
| Prayer flags are a Tibetan tradition |
Day visitors are very welcome at Samye-Ling at any time of the year. You can wander around the grounds and visit the tea room and shop.
 |
| Statue of Buddhist Master |
 |
| Prayer wheels |
 |
| Liberation Gate |
 |
| Guru Rinpoche |
 |
| The Temple |
Inside, the Temple is beautiful but very peaceful.
Everyone really enjoyed their visit to Samye-Ling and the journey home from Eskdalemuir was a real treat with bright yellow gorse on the hills and lambs in the fields.
A big thankyou to Keith for being our driver on the day.
