part of the new kadampa tradition - international kadampa buddhist union
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.
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
7.30pm - 9pm
Modern Buddhism
The path of compassion and wisdom
Buddha’s teachings are scientific methods to solve the problems of all living beings permanently. By putting his teachings into practice we will become permanently free from all our suffering and problems and eventually enjoy pure, everlasting happiness.
Title of series:
Think that all phenomena are like dreams
July 6, 13, 20
7.30 - 9pm
Guidelines for Training the Mind
The practice of keeping the commitments and precepts of training the mind protect us from following wrong paths and lead us into correct spiritual paths in this and future lives. Using the teachings from the Kadampa book Universal Compassion, we will learn how to practise these commitments and precepts with all our daily activities.
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.
International Events
Gen-la Dekyong will teach at the next International Spring & Fall Festival, as well as various National Festivals.
free classes
mkmc brochure
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.
prayers for world peace
Free Sunday morning meditation class at 10.30 - 11.45am.
Class dates:
July 17 - is the last class before a break for summer festival and classes will then resume again late august.
Pre-registration is not required.
