We request you to please read our Covid 19 guidelines before visiting.

Manjushri KMC will be CLOSED to the public for our annual Fall Festival event
from Thursday 21 Oct, and will reopen 11am Saturday 30 Oct. More info...

What's on

Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre

International Centre for Modern Kadampa Buddhism

founder: venerable geshe kelsang gyatso rinpoche

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part of the new kadampa tradition - international kadampa buddhist union

Upcoming course   -   What's on Today   -   Open times

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre was founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, a world-renowned meditation master who has founded hundreds of centres around the world as part of the New Kadampa Tradition  - International Kadampa Buddhist Union.

He is the Spiritual Guide to thousands of people worldwide.

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

In his heart, Venerable Geshe-la holds the very essence of Buddha’s teachings, which he transmits to the people of the modern world in very practical ways through the accessible methods of modern Kadampa Buddhism that he has introduced into contemporary society through his many teachings and books.

Venerable Geshe-la's compassionate presence is felt throughout the centre, his home for over 30 years.

Events with Gen-la Dekyong ~ Resident Teacher & General Spiritual Director of NKT

Modern Buddhism - The path of compassion and wisdom

Classes on Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Dec 7 & 14

7:30 - 9 PM

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The Yoga of Buddha Heruka

Classes on Nov 17, 24, Dec 1 & 8

7:30 - 9 PM

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Special Teacher Teaching Programme

This special programme was designed by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche  to train qualified Teachers of Modern Kadampa Buddhism. Teachers at Kadampa centres around the world study on this programme with Gen-la.

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International Events

Gen-la Dekyong will teach at this year's International Fall Festival, as well as various National Festivals.

Fall Festival

Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong
Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong

free classes

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15-minute meditations

Every day in the Temple at 12.30 and 2pm, there is a free guided meditation suitable for everyone, even if you have never meditated before.

Pre-registration is not required for this event.

prayers for world peace

Free Sunday morning meditation class at 10.30 - 11.45am.
Class dates: Oct 31, Nov 7, 14, 21, 28, Dec 5, 12 & 19
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what's on today

2021 October

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opening times

Temple: Daily 11am - 5pm

Guided meditations: 12:30 & 2pm.

Cafe: Daily 11am - 5pm

Shop & main building: Daily 11am - 5pm

Grounds: open daily dawn - dusk

SPECIAL NOTICE: During to our International Fall Festival from October 21 - 29 the opening times are as follows:

Temple, Guided meditations, Cafe, Shop, main building, Upper car park:  CLOSED

Lower woods & Lower car park: OPEN daily dawn - dusk

Note: no public toilet facilities during this time

your safety

To help ensure the safety of all visitors and community members face coverings are required for everyone visiting the Temple, café and shop, or entering any of the buildings for whatever reason.

Please keep yourself and others safe by observing social distancing in all areas, including the grounds and by following the designated one-way systems.

If you have been diagnosed with Covid-19 or have developed symptoms (principally high temperature, persistent cough, loss of smell or taste among others) within the last 14 days, or, if you live with/or have been in contact with someone who has been diagnosed or had symptoms of Covid-19 within the last 14 days, please do not visit the Centre or grounds.

Please read the covid-19 precautions before visiting

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