Our Centre

The Grand Opening

The Sakya Thubten Ling Tibetan Buddhist Centre was opened on May 6th, 2004 by the Venerable Lama Jamyang Lekshey.

Lama Lekshey suggested two opening ceremonies that day; a morning opening which was deemed astrologically auspicious and an eveningopening for members who had to work during the day.

At 10.30am, members gathered on the forecourt to welcome Lama Lekshey. On arrival, he blessed the entrance to the centre with prayers, vajra and bell. Flower petals were then strewn over the threshold and a kharta placed over the door handles. He then cut the red ribbon placed across the entrance and proceeded into the shrine room for prostrations, followed by the members.

As part of the ceremony, trustees from The Sakya Thubten Ling, Sakya Ling in Reading and the Tibet Culture Trust were asked to light candles placed on the shrine. All members were involved in the ceremony that followed, then after Lama Lekshey’s prayers and blessings, offerings of fruit and food were shared.

Lama Lekshey left a message for everyone that day, teaching us all to have a good attitude and create a good atmosphere for the local community.