In 2020, Lama Yeshe Losal Rinpoche proposed the building of a temple on the grounds of the centre in Kensington. The plan began to take shape over the years that followed and the temple was officially opened on the 15th of February 2025. Its purpose is to act as a centre for world peace and meditation.

The Johannesburg temple falls under the auspices of the Kagyu Lineage which is one of the four main traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. Its specialty lies in the practice of profound meditation techniques that lead to more peaceful and meaningful life. The aims of Kagyu Samye Dzong Johannesburg are:

• To engender peace and happiness through fostering greater awareness of the need for compassion and understanding in all areas of human activity.
• To contribute to the spiritual welfare of our times.
• To give shelter, support and help wherever possible to all those in need.
• To preserve and respect the religious traditions, culture and languages of all people.