Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery Guesthouse is accommodation at the Kagyu Samye Ling Buddhist monastery in Eskdalemuir, near Langholm. Its quiet setting and welcoming community suit guests seeking meditation, spiritual courses or time on the grounds. The monastery has decorated temple interiors in gold and red, gardens that are at their best in summer, and vegetarian meals made with ingredients from the garden. You can also join teachings, pujas and meditations offered by the community.
Staying at the monastery
Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery Guesthouse provides accommodation for people visiting the monastery. The site is associated with meditation retreats and spiritual courses, so a stay can include time for activities led by the community as well as time on the grounds.
Guests can take part in teachings, pujas and meditations. Check whether an open day is taking place if you want to explore a wider range of activities.
Gardens, temple and meals
The monastery’s temple interiors have decorations in gold and red. The surrounding gardens are at their best in summer, when they offer a reason to spend time outdoors on the grounds.
Vegetarian meals are made with ingredients grown in the garden. The cafe may be less suitable if coffee or desserts are a priority.
Perguntas frequentes
Where is Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery Guesthouse?
It is at Kagyu Samye Ling Monastery in Eskdalemuir, near Langholm.
Can guests join meditation or spiritual activities?
The community offers meditation, teachings and pujas. Meditation retreats and spiritual courses are also available.
When are the gardens at their best?
Summer is the recommended time to see the gardens.
