Celebrate International Temples Day
Saturday 7th November - 10.00am - 5.00pm
When Venerable Geshe-la opened the Manjushri Temple for World Peace in 1997, he shared his inspiring vision of creating a modern Buddhist temple in every major city around the world. To bring this vision to life, he founded the International Temples Project (ITP).
Today, six Kadampa Temples have been established around the world, with a seventh on its way in France. These extraordinary Temples are deeply blessed, holy places where people can encounter Buddha’s teachings, receive blessings, and find inspiration for a more peaceful and meaningful life.
On Saturday, November 7th, we invite you to celebrate this precious project and discover the inspiring vision behind it!
To mark this special occasion, we are delighted to offer free guided tours at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre. Whether you're visiting for the first time or simply curious to learn more, everyone is welcome to explore our beautiful Temple and discover its history, meaning, and purpose.
Come along, discover something special, and share in the inspiration of International Temples Day. Whether you’re a regular visitor or coming for the first time, everyone is warmly welcome — we look forward to seeing you!
Join us for a special day of discovery!
There’s something for everyone at our International Temples Day! Explore the Temple for World Peace, visit our Art Studio, enjoy a guided tour of the beautiful grounds, and experience the peace of meditation.
The Cafe, Shop and Temple will be open from 10am to 5pm
Temple for World Peace
Art Studio
Beautiful grounds
Guided Meditation
What's On
The Centre is open from 10am to 5pm
Join one or more of our tours and meditation sessions throughout the day.
Throughout the day: Visit our shop and café, explore the Centre and find out more about volunteering.
In the evening: Join our community for a special puja with tsog (Chanted prayers with food offerings)
Timetable
Join one or more of our tours and meditation sessions throughout the day - All Activities are free.
| Time | Activity | Meeting point |
|---|---|---|
| 10.15am | Art Studio Tour | Meet outside the main entrance |
| 11.45am | Temple Tour | Meet in the Temple |
| 12.30pm | Guided Meditation | Meet in the Temple |
| 1.00pm | Grounds Tour | Meet outside the main entrance |
| 2.00pm | Guided Meditation | Meet in the Temple |
| 2.25pm | Temple Tour | Meet in the Temple |
| 3.00pm | Grounds Tour | Meet outside the main entrance |
| 4.00pm | Art Studio Tour | Meet outside the main entrance |
"Just seeing these precious Temples places on our mindstream powerful potentialities to meet holy Dharma and complete the path to liberation."
~ GESHE KELSANG GYATSO RINPOCHE ~
Discover Volunteering
Our Centre flourishes through the kindness, generosity, and dedication of our wonderful volunteers. Throughout the day, you’ll discover the many ways people contribute to the life of the Centre, from helping in the Art Studio, World Peace Café, and Gardens to supporting our Woodworking, Household, Kitchen, Maintenance, and Social Media teams.
Curious about getting involved? Visit the Volunteer Desk in reception, open from 10 am to 5 pm, to meet some of our volunteers, discover the opportunities available, and explore how you could share your skills, make new connections, and become part of our friendly community. There are many ways to help, and everyone is welcome!
Evening Puja
In the evening, our community will come together for a special puja with tsog to celebrate International Temples Day. Chanted prayers with food offering, everyone is welcome!
Come join us!
Enjoy a day of discovery, inspiration and connection. We look forward to welcoming you!
Saturday 7 November | 10am–5pm