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                           Why would anybody cycle 516 miles?

We want to raise money to buy a permanent home for Samye Dzong London.

Samye Dzong is...

...that most rare of things - a place of peace and tranquility for all in central London.  Many people of all religious persuasions (or none) have benefited from the wide range of courses, teachings and therapies made available here over the years.  In addition to providing access to a deep wisdom tradition, an unbroken lineage of teachings from the Buddha, and teaching meditation and relaxation techniques for stress reduction, we also offer affordable alternative therapies such as shiatsu and acupuncture (among others), and host classes and courses run by community groups, including martial arts and mother and toddler. 

We'd like to make sure this work can continue, and are prepared to cycle 516 miles to raise money towards buying our own Centre.  This will give us a stable base from which we can build on the work carried out at the Centre over the last decade and continue to make a positive difference in the lives of those who live and work in London.

If you'd like to help us continue to make a difference, and give us a fantastic incentive to pedal all the way from the Thames to the Samye Ling Tea Party in Scotland, please click on the Sponsor Us Now button and give what you can.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Rokpa Trust gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Unlike many sponsored events we will not be spending any of the money we raise on our own costs. It all goes towards a new Samye Dzong. So please sponsor us now!

Visit the Samye Dzong London website to find out more.

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Kagyu Samye Dzong London

Kagyu Samye Dzong London

Charity Registration No. 1059293

Samye Dzong London Buddhist Centre is raising money to buy a permanent centre in the heart of London, where its current activity can continue and grow. We are giving up a week of our time. We are encouraging everyone to give a week's wages to help the BuddhaDharma to flourish in London.

Donations 120

Well done ! Did you have to be bald to ride the bikes?

Donation by Cecelia Lewis on 08/09/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Everyone deserves more peace and tranquility in their life

Donation by Liz Doyle on 30/08/08

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

I just went cycling with my kids and could barely walk, so what you've done amazes me

Donation by Gerbilator on 28/08/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by Pema O'Connor on 26/08/08

£10.00

Aye, you've picked a gand route for this cycle ride, and the last few miles up the valley will be magical

Donation by Rowan Langley on 25/08/08

£200.00

+ £56.41 Gift Aid

I reckon you'll have a good shot at the British Olympics team for London 2012 if you pull this off

Donation by James Howdle on 17/08/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

will give more if you can get The Kwong in the saddle

Donation by Anthony Stamp on 15/08/08

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Extra rations of Irn Bru for a podium finish guys!

Donation by Will Colebrook on 14/08/08

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Donation by Rachel on 13/08/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

good luck!

Donation by giovanna on 12/08/08

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

may your seats be soft and the weather kind

Donation by pete,melissa,will and tom lockes on 11/08/08

£100.00

Donation by Dan Iratxe and Irene on 07/08/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

all the way to enlightenment...

Donation by Mark&Catherine on 06/08/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

safe journey - safe return

Donation by Anonymous on 05/08/08

£25.00

+ £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck!!!

Donation by Doreen on 05/08/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Very best wishes

Donation by C.Ramos-Gonzalez on 04/08/08

£21.00

Good luck

Donation by Jimmy Flynn on 03/08/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

best of luck!

Donation by jay johnston on 03/08/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

That's going to be one good cup of tea ... and what a great practice. Good luck!

Donation by Ali Glenny on 03/08/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck!

Donation by Pema on 03/08/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Good luck Andy! xx

Donation by Caroline Martin on 02/08/08

£10.00

Best of luck with the ride, and all the hills up north!

Donation by Mike Geileskey on 01/08/08

£10.00

+ £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Alan Brown on 01/08/08

£5.00

+ £1.41 Gift Aid

Go go

Donation by Ady Harley on 01/08/08

£5.00

good luck you fool

Donation by Luke Bryan on 31/07/08

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$10,556.50
  • Offline donations$2,415.56
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$12,972.07
  • Gift Aid$2,552.55

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