Jamyang’s History and The Old Courthouse

Built in 1869, The Old Courthouse is part of a rich landscape of Victorian buildings in London, now repurposed and reimagined for use in the modern world.

In 1995 Jamyang Buddhist Centre made The Old Courthouse its home, turning a place of harsh reform into a centre for mindfulness, community, wisdom and compassion.

"The Sanctuary Project is creating a space for generations of Jamyang students to be embraced by the blessings of the Three Jewels abiding within the heart of the building"

Steff Hill - Editor for FPMT Education Services and Basic Programme and Exploring Buddhism Teaching Assistant

"Few & far between are those places where we have the chance to cultivate meaningful communities & relationships - The Sanctuary Project is about nurturing an environment for wholesome human connection"

Ven. Wangyel, Monastic resident and Spiritual Programme Coordinator of Jamyang

"Our modern community has inherited a treasure in both Jamyang and The Old Courthouse, it is our motivation of deep care that will enable us to ready the space for those yet to come through the front door "

Paul Wells, Sanctuary Project Manager

History of Jamyang

Founded in 1978, Jamyang has a rich and storied past. Starting as a small group of curious Dharma travelers, integral to the spread of Buddhism to the West, Jamyang has flourished into a global centre for meditation and teachings.

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Jamyang Buddhist Centre Today

In its modern city centre setting, Jamyang currently offers space for meaningful connections and community-building, authentic Buddhist teachings for students of all ages, interests and backgrounds, and is home to a global digital offering serving students from all continents

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The Old Courthouse: History and Heritage

Sitting in a conservation area of South London with Grade II listed status, the Old Courthouse has an extraordinary story to tell.

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The Sanctuary Project: A Vast Vision

Jamyang Buddhist Centre London