(Dorzin Rinpoche and some Sangha members, Edinburgh, September 2023 and 2015) 

We are a group of practitioners in Edinburgh and surrounding area, under the direction of the spiritual leader of our group, the Venerable Dorzin Dhondrup Rinpoche. We very much welcome others to join us, if you are new to Vajrayana Buddhism you are more than welcome to come along and find out more.

At present, Gar Trinley Yongkhyab Ling has no resident teacher, however those wishing to make a connection with the spiritual leader of our group, the Venerable Dorzin Dhondrup Rinpoche, are encouraged to do so by attending our Zoom sessions (see events section).

All are welcome to sit with us, meditate and/or join in the chanting to whatever degree they are comfortable. It is a wonderful experience, and a great way to immerse yourself in Tibetan Buddhist practice and become part of a growing sangha.

What is a puja?

Puja literally means “the act of worship.” In Vajrayana Buddhism, puja, or the act of worship, is generally centred on a particular text, or Sadhana. A Sadhana is a graduated, step-by-step collection of prayers, visualisations, mantras and meditations, focusing on a particular deity. Deities in Vajrayana Buddhism represent a particular aspect of the enlightened mind, and in engaging with a deity, we seek to foster that aspect, or that quality, in or own mind