Thank You for visiting the Sakya Ling Website. Sakya Ling is a Tibetan Buddhist centre which functions for the long term benefit of all beings. Meditation is a fundamental part of the Buddhist teachings because without it there is no way one can bring about lasting changes. The changes we need to make to find real happiness instead of the temporary pleasures we have at the moment.

Meditation allows a deeper understanding of things and the mind itself and this brings a natural happiness which is not contrived or premeditated, it is just meditated.   Our normal way of thinking cannot do this.

A free course of 8 meditation lessons will begin 1st Feb. We would be pleased if you can join us and please forward to anyone you think might benefit. If you are able to attend please leave a note here or on our facebook group page to give us some idea of numbers.

The talks will be held each Wednesday evening in Febuary & March from 7.30pm to 9pm. First Talk is Wednesday 1st February 2012 in Room 3.

Full schedule:

Wednesday 1st Feb -Room 3  (Meditation of the view of truth)
Wednesday 8th Feb -the conference hall  (Meditation of the view of true intention)
Wednesday 15th Feb – Room 1,  (Meditation of the view of true speech)
Wednesday 22nd February – Room 1, (Meditation of the view of true action)
Wednesday 29th February – Room 1, (Meditation of the view of true livelihood)
Wednesday 7th March – Room 1, (Meditation of the view of right effort)
Wednesday 14th March – Room 2 (Meditation of the view of true mindfulness)
Wednesday 21st March – Room 2 (Meditation of right concentration)

RISC (Reading International Solidarity Centre)
35-39 London Street, Reading, RG1 4PS

These lessons are free but if you would like to make a contribution towards the costs on the night you may.

Yours in Dharma

We are human beings and we have to try and survive in this world. Our external environment and the situations that arise on a daily basis are largely out of our control. But how we react to events and mould the future is entirely optional. In the short term the Buddhist teachings can reduce anger and other volatile, irrational actions. In the medium term it can bring a complete view change regarding others, oneself and reality. In the long term one can realise the ultimate truth, going on to benefit all beings, the by product of which is the real happiness we are all looking for.

Please come and see if this is a path you could use. The first talk will have advice for meditation that is well known for improving concentration, memory, sleep patterns & patience.

The weekly public talks will be held at RISC, London Road, Reading town centre in the evening probably a Tuesday. There will be no admission charge but if you would like to make a small contribution towards the costs you may.

Talks will be given on behalf Sakya Ling Buddhist Centre, please contact us if you would  interested.

On Monday 1^st August 2011 His Eminence Ratna Vajra Rinpoche along with entourage arrived in Reading.

This very auspicious program ( Vajra Yogini teaching & Long life initiation) by His Eminence on the especial day of turning the wheel of dharma required a great effort by such dedicated people working together to organise various challenges such as transportation, accommodation, setting up of the venue at the town hall, advertising, tickets sales & P.A. system, and much more. Which wouldn’t be successful without your help.

On behalf of Sakya Ling heartfelt thanks for your generosity and faith to ward the spiritual progress of all sentient beings without exception go to:-

Firstly, our Gurus, His Eminence Ratna Vajra Rinpoche, Ven. Lama Jamyang Lekshey & entourage.

Mr  and Mrs Chandra Sagar Lama , Deb Gurung, Naresh Gurung, Thosh maya Gurung,  Purna Yonjan, Asalman Lama, Dawa shyangbo, Prem Lama, Babu Lama, Bindu Ghising, Manju Shrestha, Bebi Shrestha, Colin Coates, Gary Martin, Gary Watts, Dilu Gurung, Udaye Ghising as well as my thanks go to those who have been supporting from behind the scenes and have been missed out.

Secondly, to the devotees who attended from different Buddhist Centres such as BCCUKCamberley, Sakya Thubten Ling Bournemouth, and those who attended individually.

Finally I would like to apologise for any grammatical errors, please read with correction.

With best regards

On behalf of Sakya Ling

Hasta

The look of the new site will be evolving but you can take a look around to see the progress so far. All previous content is still available.

Our hope is to raise the profile of the Sakya Ling Tibetan Buddhist centre and provide more for the Buddhist community through the site.

Suggestions and comments on the new site are welcome and we will try and accomodate as much as possible within our technical means.

Yours in Dharma