Upcoming Retreats
The Elements
Samye Ling · Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery, Eskdalemuir, Scotland, UK
Aug 28, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026 3 days Residential Tibetan
Fully Booked
An experiential weekend exploring the qualities of the Elements – earth, water, fire, air and space, in the format provided by Akong Tulku Rinpoche for the Tara Rokpa process.
with Trish Swift
Tea Party and Open Day
Samye Ling · Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery, Eskdalemuir, Scotland, UK
Aug 30, 2026 – Aug 30, 2026 1 days Day Tibetan
A warm invitation to everyone to join the annual Tea Party and Open Day at Samye Ling.
Yoga to Relax and Enjoy
Samye Ling · Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery, Eskdalemuir, Scotland, UK
Sep 4, 2026 – Sep 6, 2026 3 days Residential Tibetan
Fully Booked
A weekend yoga course with a simple focus: practicing yoga to relax and enjoy, slowing down and appreciating simplicity.
with Hanna Casement
Becoming the Seer September 2026
Samye Ling · Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery, Eskdalemuir, Scotland, UK
Sep 11, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026 3 days Residential Tibetan
Fully Booked
A weekend yoga retreat offering recovery, renewal and regeneration through traditional yoga preparations and practices, exploring the recognition of awareness.
with Johnny Glover
Attitude of Gratitude
Samye Ling · Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery, Eskdalemuir, Scotland, UK
Sep 18, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026 3 days Residential Tibetan
Fully Booked
A weekend course on attitude and choice, exploring how attitude matters more than events, circumstances, failures or successes.
with Clive Holmes
Back to Beginnings
Samye Ling · Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery, Eskdalemuir, Scotland, UK
Sep 25, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026 3 days Residential Tibetan
Fully Booked
A Back to Beginnings therapy workshop continuing the ongoing Tara Rokpa work this group is undertaking in Scotland.
with Dr Brion Sweeney
Medical Qigong exercise for the circulatory system
Samye Ling · Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery, Eskdalemuir, Scotland, UK
Sep 25, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026 3 days Residential Tibetan
Fully Booked
Senior instructor Bob Lowey leads a weekend exploration of "Shuxin Pinxue Gong Er", a Medical Qigong form integrating body, breath and mind while restoring heart health.
with Bob Lowey
13th Anniversary of Khyabje Akong Tulku Rinpoche's passing
Samye Ling · Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery, Eskdalemuir, Scotland, UK
Oct 8, 2026 – Oct 8, 2026 1 days Day Tibetan
A day of prayer and puja marking the 13th anniversary of Akong Tulku Rinpoche's passing, with a heartfelt invitation to all of Rinpoche's friends and students.
Khyabje Akong Tulku Memorial Retreat 2026
Samye Ling · Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery, Eskdalemuir, Scotland, UK
Oct 8, 2026 – Oct 15, 2026 8 days Residential Tibetan
A one-week memorial retreat marking the 13th anniversary of Akong Tulku Rinpoche's passing, led by Drupon Khen Rinpoche with a mix of daily practice and teachings.
with Drupon Khen Rinpoche Karma Lhabu
Refuge Ceremony
Samye Ling · Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery, Eskdalemuir, Scotland, UK
Oct 8, 2026 – Oct 8, 2026 1 days Day Tibetan
Abbot Choje Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche conducts a Refuge Ceremony at Samye Ling.
with Choje Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche
Moving into Stillness
Samye Ling · Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery, Eskdalemuir, Scotland, UK
Oct 16, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026 3 days Residential Tibetan
Fully Booked
A weekend yoga workshop taking a deeper journey into practice, working with the intention of focusing the mind and developing stillness.
with Hanna Casement
Creating Space
Samye Ling · Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery, Eskdalemuir, Scotland, UK
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026 3 days Residential Tibetan
Fully Booked
A popular weekend yoga course exploring a wider aspect of being than that offered by the thinking mind, using a variety of traditional yoga practices.
with Johnny Glover
Restoring the Balance
Samye Ling · Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery, Eskdalemuir, Scotland, UK
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026 3 days Residential Tibetan
A weekend meditation course based on "Restoring the Balance", a book by Akong Tulku Rinpoche, looking at the basic principles of Tibetan therapy. Booking opens 1 Sep 2026.
with Clive Holmes
Yoga for Meditation Bank Holiday Weekend Retreat
Samye Ling · Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery, Eskdalemuir, Scotland, UK
Nov 27, 2026 – Nov 30, 2026 4 days Residential Tibetan
A weekend yoga course offering practical support and encouragement to those who wish to develop a consistent meditation practice. Booking opens 1 Oct 2026.
with Johnny Glover