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Teacher:
Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong

Teacher:
Gen-la Kelsang Jampa

Date:
Jul 25 - Aug 9, 2025

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Conishead Priory
Ulverston
LA12 9QQ

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Finding Balance in Your Life

Weekend Meditation Retreat

Jun 20 - 22, 2025

Do you feel that your life is sometimes so busy you feel off-kilter? Is it hard to react well because of life’s pressures? Do you want to feel more balanced, confident, and have a better perspective on life? In this weekend course, you will discover how to keep your mind from becoming reactive when you meet with situations that trigger stress, irritation and confusion. Learn how to stop being pulled in many directions and stay centred and peaceful by using the powerful wisdom
meditation of equanimity.

Join us this weekend to discover:

How to feel calm, balanced and at ease with life

How to let go of negative thoughts & feelings

A simple meditation that will always bring inner well-being

“When we gain the realization of equanimity our mind becomes peaceful and we do not feel disturbed whatever our circumstances. This balanced attitude is something that we need to cultivate because we do not have it naturally from the very beginning of our spiritual training. If everyone were to develop equanimity they would not be governed by attachment and hatred, and they would find freedom from suffering”.
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

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Teacher:
Gen Kelsang Lekma

Date:
Jun 20 - 22, 2025

What to Expect

Price: £80 for event only
(Accommodation & meal options available)

Timetable

JUN 20

Friday

6:00pm
Supper

7:30 - 8.30pm
Introductory talk and meditation

8.30pm
Evening Cafe

JUN 20

JUN 21

Saturday

9.00 - 10.00am
Talk and meditation

10.00 - 11.00am
Tea break in the servery

11.00am - 12.00pm
Talk and meditation

1.00pm
Lunch

4.30 - 5.30pm
Talk and meditation

6.00pm
Supper

7.00 - 8.00pm
Talk and meditation

8.00pm
Evening Cafe

JUN 21

JUN 22

Sunday

9.00 - 9.45am
Talk and meditation

9.45 - 10.30am
Tea break in the servery

10.30 - 11.45am
Talk and meditation with Prayers for World Peace

1.00pm
Lunch

JUN 22

Spaces

A special tranquil place

Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, nestled on the edge of the Lake District, offers the perfect setting for a retreat. Surrounded by beautiful woodland and gardens, this peaceful sanctuary provides an ideal space to step away from the busyness of daily life. The centre's stunning temple, tranquil environment, and breathtaking views over Morecambe Bay make it the perfect place to relax, recharge, and deepen your meditation practice. Whether you’re looking to find inner peace or gain clarity and wisdom, this serene location offers everything you need for a truly transformative experience.

Retreat accommodation

Accommodation is in simple, comfortable rooms. Those on retreats will stay either in a room in the main building of Conishead Priory or in a room in one of the cottages that line the gardens and overlook the Temple for World Peace. You can choose single, twin or shared rooms and there are limited number of en-suite rooms available. Book early to get a full choice of accommodation.

Experiences

Every person who visits and takes part in a course at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre leaves with a unique experience of peace in their heart. This experience is shaped by our circumstances in life and how these ancient teachings, adapted to our modern lives, touch our heart. Because each of us is a unique individual, we will each have our own special meaningful experience to take home with us.

Testimonials

Milob

Retreat Experience

II was able to do a one-month retreat in January, and it has been the most significant experience of my life. I found within my own heart a light, a peace that permeated everything. Every moment became a magical experience, where the divine and the extraordinary made everything feel out of this world. I truly hope everyone has the opportunity to experience the same and is inspired to do a retreat in this special place.

Laurence

Retreat Experience

Attending the retreat has been a life-changing experience. I discovered a sense of inner peace I never thought possible, and it continues to guide me in my everyday life. The teachings were profound, and the atmosphere was filled with kindness and serenity. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking personal growth and transformation.

Andre

Retreat Experience

The retreat allowed me to pause and reconnect with myself in a way I hadn’t imagined. The meditations brought clarity and calm, and the peaceful environment of the centre made it a perfect place for deep reflection. I left feeling renewed and full of purpose.

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Can I sit on a chair or retreat or do I have to sit cross legged?

Can I attend just part of this course?

Are there opportunities for questions and discussions during the course?

Will there be any reading or study material provided or recommended?

Are there any specific practices or rituals I should be familiar with before attending?

No, there are no specific practices or rituals you need to be familiar with before attending. However, please note that there will be some short chanted prayers to start and conclude of some sessions. You can follow the words in the booklets that will be supplied. There is no obligation to sing, but it is very beneficial to follow the meaning of the words for a successful meditation practice.

What different dietary requirements are catered for?

Do you have facilities for disabled people?

Do I need to have experience of meditation or Buddhism to attend a course?

Contact

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01229 584029

How to get here

Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre
Conishead Priory
Ulverston
LA12 9QQ

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Mini Retreat Break: Recharge Your Batteries

Mini Retreat Break

Jun 13 - 14, 2025

RECHARGE YOUR BATTERIES

Step away to another world and hit pause on the endless stress and busyness of daily life in peaceful and blessed surroundings. Enjoy a gentle, relaxing meditation to relax and unwind when you arrive, with meditations to uplift and inspire the following morning. There is ample time for peaceful woodland walks to the shores of Morecambe Bay, quiet reflection in the gardens, or time with others in the cafe. Return home energised and refreshed, with a clearer perspective on life and renewed joy.

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Teacher:
Paul Ferrie

Date:
Jun 13 - 14, 2025

What to Expect

Price: £15 for event only
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Timetable

JUN 13

Friday

7:30 - 8:30pm
Teaching and Meditation

JUN 13

JUN 14

Saturday

9.00 - 10.00am
Talk & meditation

11.00am - 12.00pm
Talk & meditation

JUN 14

Spaces

A special tranquil place

Retreat accommodation

Experiences

Testimonials

Milob

Retreat Experience

II was able to do a one-month retreat in January, and it has been the most significant experience of my life. I found within my own heart a light, a peace that permeated everything. Every moment became a magical experience, where the divine and the extraordinary made everything feel out of this world. I truly hope everyone has the opportunity to experience the same and is inspired to do a retreat in this special place.

Laurence

Retreat Experience

Attending the retreat has been a life-changing experience. I discovered a sense of inner peace I never thought possible, and it continues to guide me in my everyday life. The teachings were profound, and the atmosphere was filled with kindness and serenity. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking personal growth and transformation.

Andre

Retreat Experience

The retreat allowed me to pause and reconnect with myself in a way I hadn’t imagined. The meditations brought clarity and calm, and the peaceful environment of the centre made it a perfect place for deep reflection. I left feeling renewed and full of purpose.

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Can I sit on a chair or retreat or do I have to sit cross legged?

Can I attend just part of this course?

Are there opportunities for questions and discussions during the course?

Will there be any reading or study material provided or recommended?

Are there any specific practices or rituals I should be familiar with before attending?

What different dietary requirements are catered for?

Do you have facilities for disabled people?

Do I need to have experience of meditation or Buddhism to attend a course?

Contact

info@manjushri.org

01229 584029

How to get here

Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre
Conishead Priory
Ulverston
LA12 9QQ

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Calming Anxiety

Day Retreat

Jun 7, 2025

DAY RETREAT

A simple day of calming meditation focusing on how to alleviate anxiety and create lasting space in your mind. Experience the benefit of tried and tested techniques that give you a new perspective on worries, stress and difficulties. In this way you stay anchored and strong in the face of life's difficulties.

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Teacher:
Kelsang Dechen

Date:
Jun 7, 2025

What to Expect

Price: £30 for event only
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Timetable

JUN 7

9:00 - 9.50am
Welcome Tea & Coffee at the Cafe

10:00 - 11.00am
Session 1

12:00 - 1.00pm
Session 2

3:00 - 4.00pm
Session 3

JUN 7

Spaces

A special tranquil place

Retreat accommodation

Experiences

Testimonials

Milob

Retreat Experience

II was able to do a one-month retreat in January, and it has been the most significant experience of my life. I found within my own heart a light, a peace that permeated everything. Every moment became a magical experience, where the divine and the extraordinary made everything feel out of this world. I truly hope everyone has the opportunity to experience the same and is inspired to do a retreat in this special place.

Laurence

Retreat Experience

Attending the retreat has been a life-changing experience. I discovered a sense of inner peace I never thought possible, and it continues to guide me in my everyday life. The teachings were profound, and the atmosphere was filled with kindness and serenity. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking personal growth and transformation.

Andre

Retreat Experience

The retreat allowed me to pause and reconnect with myself in a way I hadn’t imagined. The meditations brought clarity and calm, and the peaceful environment of the centre made it a perfect place for deep reflection. I left feeling renewed and full of purpose.

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Are there any specific practices or rituals I should be familiar with before attending?

What different dietary requirements are catered for?

Do you have facilities for disabled people?

Do I need to have experience of meditation or Buddhism to attend a course?

Contact

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01229 584029

How to get here

Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre
Conishead Priory
Ulverston
LA12 9QQ

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Offering our Faith Day Retreat

Jun 4, 2025

A special day of retreat in the Temple at Manjushri KMC

Every day we remember the extraordinary kindness of Venerable Geshe-la, our Root Guru and Founder of the New Kadampa Tradition.

But on the auspicious day June 4, Venerable Geshe-la’s birthday and Turning the Wheel of Dharma Day, at Kadampa centres around the world, with minds of rejoicing and gratitude, we offer him our faith through using the special prayer Request to the Holy Spiritual Guide Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso from his Faithful Disciples and collecting our Guru’s name mantra in a one-day retreat.

Teacher:
Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong

Date:
Jun 4, 2025

What to Expect

Timetable

JUN 4

9:00 - 10.30am
Session 1

11:30am - 1.00pm
Session 2

2:00 - 2.50pm
Wishfulfilling Jewel

4:00 - 5.30pm
Session 3

7:00 - 8.45pm
Offering to the Spiritual Guide

JUN 4

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01229 584029

How to get here

Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre
Conishead Priory
Ulverston
LA12 9QQ

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International Spring Festival 2025

International Festival

May 23 - 28, 2025

Empowerment And Commentary To The Practice Of Buddha Maitreya with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa

Solving our Daily Problems with Loving Kindness

Buddha Maitreya is the manifestation of all the Buddhas' realisation of loving kindness. This festival is a unique opportunity to concentrate on understanding and practising the precious instructions given by Venerable Geshe-la on how to develop the three types of love. We will also learn how we ourselves can quickly become a Buddha of Loving Kindness by changing our basis of imputation through Tantric practice.

Through engaging in the festival programme of teachings, meditations and retreat, we can radically transform our own lives and thereby the lives of others, and truly heal our suffering world.

"When we love all living beings, we have no enemies."

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

The Festival will take place in the blessed Temple for World Peace set in the holy environment of Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, the Mother Centre of Kadampa Buddhism, which is located in Ulverston in the beautiful Lake District, UK. It is open to everyone and suitable for all levels of experience.

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Teacher:
Gen Kelsang Jampa

Date:
May 23 - 28, 2025

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Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre
Conishead Priory
Ulverston
LA12 9QQ

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What is karma? Understanding why things happen

Weekend Meditation Retreat

May 9 - 11, 2025

What is karma? Generally, karma means “action”. From non-virtuous actions comes suffering and from virtuous actions comes happiness: if we believe this, we believe in karma. The law of karma explains why each individual has a unique disposition, a unique physical appearance and unique experiences. Over this weekend retreat we will explore Buddha’s liberating teachings on karma and learn how to take control of our own future, to prevent suffering and to establish the basic foundation for the path to liberation and enlightenment.

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Teacher:
Gen Kelsang Jigme

Date:
May 9 - 11, 2025

What to Expect

Price: £80 for event only
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Timetable

MAY 9

Friday

6:00pm
Supper

7:30 - 8.30pm
Introductory talk and meditation

8.30pm
Evening Cafe

MAY 9

MAY 10

Saturday

9.00 - 10.00am
Talk and meditation

10.00 - 11.00am
Tea break in the servery

11.00am - 12.00pm
Talk and meditation

1.00pm
Lunch

4.30 - 5.30pm
Talk and meditation

6.00pm
Supper

7.00 - 8.00pm
Talk and meditation (NWMR)

8.00pm
Evening Cafe

MAY 10

MAY 11

Sunday

9.00 - 9.45am
Talk and meditation

9.45 - 10.30am
Tea break in the servery

10.30 - 11.45am
Talk and meditation with Prayers for World Peace

1.00pm
Lunch

MAY 11

Spaces

A special tranquil place

Retreat accommodation

Experiences

Testimonials

Milob

Retreat Experience

II was able to do a one-month retreat in January, and it has been the most significant experience of my life. I found within my own heart a light, a peace that permeated everything. Every moment became a magical experience, where the divine and the extraordinary made everything feel out of this world. I truly hope everyone has the opportunity to experience the same and is inspired to do a retreat in this special place.

Laurence

Retreat Experience

Attending the retreat has been a life-changing experience. I discovered a sense of inner peace I never thought possible, and it continues to guide me in my everyday life. The teachings were profound, and the atmosphere was filled with kindness and serenity. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking personal growth and transformation.

Andre

Retreat Experience

The retreat allowed me to pause and reconnect with myself in a way I hadn’t imagined. The meditations brought clarity and calm, and the peaceful environment of the centre made it a perfect place for deep reflection. I left feeling renewed and full of purpose.

Resources

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Can I attend just part of this course?

Are there opportunities for questions and discussions during the course?

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What different dietary requirements are catered for?

Do you have facilities for disabled people?

Do I need to have experience of meditation or Buddhism to attend a course?

Contact

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01229 584029

How to get here

Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre
Conishead Priory
Ulverston
LA12 9QQ

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Family Weekend – Overcoming Anger

Special Event

May 2 - 5, 2025

Overcoming Anger (especially towards brothers and sisters!)

A chance for families to meet, have fun and enjoy a joyful weekend with a difference! With guided meditations, team building activities, games and much more, this is a chance for all the family to learn to overcome anger, frustration and other negative minds, and experience a joyful way of life.

The activities, which include drama, art, and outdoor games, are designed to help children develop the skills of how to maintain a happy mind – even when things don’t go our way.

The weekend also offers both children and parents an opportunity to discover the practical value of periods of silence and quiet contemplation: meditation for all the family. All families are welcome, whether Buddhist or not.

Manjushri Family WeekendBased in the Lake District, Manjushri KMC has a Historic House set in 70 acres of lawns and woodland with a lake, streams, extensive paths and an enchanting beach on the shores of Morecambe Bay – not to mention the first Temple for World Peace. There’s no better place for a family break!

The family weekend will begin on Friday in the evening with supper and finish on Monday with lunch.

Practical Info

The programme of activities is ideally suited for children aged 6 – 12 years. All bookings must include children within this age group. If your group booking includes siblings outside of this age range, then please follow the instructions in the booking form.

Onsite accommodation options are only available for those booking for the whole weekend. Details of the types of accommodation available and prices are in the booking form.

Activities are intended for whole family participation, and parents/care givers must accompany their children in all organised activities. Manjushri KMC cannot provide child care facilities. We are a large site open daily to the public, for safeguarding reasons we therefore require that children are under the direct supervision, and remain the responsibility of, their parents/care givers at all times. For insurance purposes, Manjushri KMC and NKT-IKBU cannot take responsibility for your child.

All meals provided are vegetarian (may contain dairy and eggs), with a wheat-free and/or dairy-free option available at the time of booking. We cannot guarantee that all ingredients in our meals are vegan and/or gluten-free, and so are unable to offer those as options.

If you would like more information, or to discuss further, please contact our reception team info@manjushri.org, 01229 584 029, who will be happy to answer your questions.

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Teacher:
Gen Kelsang Dragden

Date:
May 2 - 5, 2025

What to Expect

Price: £99 event only
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Timetable

MAY 2

Friday

5:45pm
Supper

7:30 - 8:00pm
Introductory talk (North Wing Meditation Room - NWMR)

8:00 - 8:30pm
Hot Chocolate (Cafe Lounge)

MAY 2

MAY 3

Saturday

9:00 - 9:30am
Meditation (NWMR)

9:30 - 10:00am
Circle Game (South Lawn)

10:00 - 10:30am
Tea Break (Dining Room)

10:30 - 11:30am
Drama Workshop (Chapel)

11:45am - 12:30pm
Bubbles Fun (Outside)

12:30
Lunch (Dining Room)

2:00 - 3:30pm
Lantern Making (Chapel)

2:00 - 3:30pm
Escape Room (Room 1)

2:30 - 3:00pm
Meditation for Parents (NWMR)

3:00 - 3:30pm
Tea Break (Dining Room)

4:00 - 5:00pm
Treasure Hunt (Outside)

5:00 - 5:45pm
Quiet Time

5:45pm
Supper

7:30 - 8:30pm
Drama & Hot Chocolate (Cafe Lounge)

MAY 3

MAY 4

Sunday

9:00 - 9:30am
Meditation (NWMR)

9:30 - 10:00am
Capture the Flag (South Lawn)

10:00 - 10:30am
Tea Break (Dining Room)

10:30 - 11:15am
Art Workshop (Chapel)

10:30 - 11:45am
Prayers for World Peace (Temple)

11:30am - 12:30pm
Mini Games (Chapel)

12:30
Lunch (Dining Room)

2:00 - 3:30pm
Lantern Making (Chapel)

2:00 - 3:30pm
Escape Room (Room 1)

2:30 - 3:00pm
Meditation for Parents (NWMR)

3:00 - 3:30pm
Tea Break (Dining Room)

4:00 - 5:45pm
Adventure Mystery (Different Rooms)

5:45pm
Supper

7:30 - 9:00pm
Camp Fire & Lantern Parade (Beach)

9:00 - 9:30pm
Hot Chocolate (Cafe Lounge)

MAY 4

MAY 5

Monday

9:30 - 10:00am
Meditation (Temple)

10:00 - 10.30am
Tea Break (Dining Room)

10:30am - 12:30pm
Final Workshop (Outdoors)

12:30pm
Pack Lunch

MAY 5

Spaces

A special tranquil place

Retreat accommodation

Experiences

Testimonials

Milob

Retreat Experience

II was able to do a one-month retreat in January, and it has been the most significant experience of my life. I found within my own heart a light, a peace that permeated everything. Every moment became a magical experience, where the divine and the extraordinary made everything feel out of this world. I truly hope everyone has the opportunity to experience the same and is inspired to do a retreat in this special place.

Laurence

Retreat Experience

Attending the retreat has been a life-changing experience. I discovered a sense of inner peace I never thought possible, and it continues to guide me in my everyday life. The teachings were profound, and the atmosphere was filled with kindness and serenity. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking personal growth and transformation.

Andre

Retreat Experience

The retreat allowed me to pause and reconnect with myself in a way I hadn’t imagined. The meditations brought clarity and calm, and the peaceful environment of the centre made it a perfect place for deep reflection. I left feeling renewed and full of purpose.

Resources

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FAQ

Can I sit on a chair or retreat or do I have to sit cross legged?

Can I attend just part of this course?

Are there opportunities for questions and discussions during the course?

Will there be any reading or study material provided or recommended?

Are there any specific practices or rituals I should be familiar with before attending?

What different dietary requirements are catered for?

Do you have facilities for disabled people?

Do I need to have experience of meditation or Buddhism to attend a course?

Contact

info@manjushri.org

01229 584029

How to get here

Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre
Conishead Priory
Ulverston
LA12 9QQ

Directions:
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Talking seriously about serious things ~ How to Free our Mind

Day Retreat

Apr 26, 2025

Nowadays we often shy away from difficult topics or seek out distraction instead of facing them. In this one day workshop you will discover how to be more fearless in facing the truth about important topics such as how impermanent life is, how much suffering is experienced by ourself and others and how to make a difference in the world.

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Teacher:
Kelsang Gyalpo

Date:
Apr 26, 2025

What to Expect

Price: £30 for event only
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Timetable

APR 26

9:00 - 9.50am
Welcome Tea & Coffee at the Cafe

10:00 - 11.00am
Session 1

12:00 - 1.00pm
Session 2

3:00 - 4.00pm
Session 3

APR 26

Spaces

A special tranquil place

Retreat accommodation

Experiences

Testimonials

Milob

Retreat Experience

II was able to do a one-month retreat in January, and it has been the most significant experience of my life. I found within my own heart a light, a peace that permeated everything. Every moment became a magical experience, where the divine and the extraordinary made everything feel out of this world. I truly hope everyone has the opportunity to experience the same and is inspired to do a retreat in this special place.

Laurence

Retreat Experience

Attending the retreat has been a life-changing experience. I discovered a sense of inner peace I never thought possible, and it continues to guide me in my everyday life. The teachings were profound, and the atmosphere was filled with kindness and serenity. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking personal growth and transformation.

Andre

Retreat Experience

The retreat allowed me to pause and reconnect with myself in a way I hadn’t imagined. The meditations brought clarity and calm, and the peaceful environment of the centre made it a perfect place for deep reflection. I left feeling renewed and full of purpose.

Resources

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Can I sit on a chair or retreat or do I have to sit cross legged?

Can I attend just part of this course?

Are there opportunities for questions and discussions during the course?

Will there be any reading or study material provided or recommended?

Are there any specific practices or rituals I should be familiar with before attending?

What different dietary requirements are catered for?

Do you have facilities for disabled people?

Do I need to have experience of meditation or Buddhism to attend a course?

Contact

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01229 584029

How to get here

Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre
Conishead Priory
Ulverston
LA12 9QQ

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The Bliss of Concentration

Deepening our Meditation on the Clarity of the Mind

Our ability to remain mindful and focused on peaceful, positive states of mind is essential to a happy life. And of course developing a strong and stable experience of concentration is fundamental to the development of the higher spiritual realizations that constitute our path to enlightenment. This is made clear in The Oral Instructions of Mahamudra where the first of the five stages of training in Mahamudra, our quick path to enlightenment, is training in concentration, specifically on the clarity of the mind.

These days in our overstimulated and distracted society people struggle to develop stable mindfulness and concentration. And even among spiritual practitioners many feel that attaining higher levels of concentration is not possible. Due to this discouragement many no longer emphasize actively training in improving their concentration, known as training in tranquil abiding.

In this Easter course we will explore the clear instructions Geshe Kelsang has given us to deepen our meditation on the clarity of the mind. The emphasis will be on applying these instructions in practice in meditation. By taking our time and building up our practice on the correct basis we will discover for ourself how clear and practical these instructions are and how in fact we can make real headway in our development of joyful concentration. We will see how our own perfectionism and grasping at results is getting in the way of our deeply enjoying our meditation and through that making real progress.

The meditation on the nature of the mind is seen as the best object for improving our concentration. The emphasis in the course will be in giving everyone practical experience of the wonderful qualities of this object, whatever your level of practice is, so that everyone increases their confidence in being able to progress through the mental abidings, in particular becoming confident in our ability to attain the fourth mental abiding that Geshe Kelsang so encourages us to attain.

Because we will also train in maintaining mindfulness of the mind during the meditation break we will be exploring how this meditation sets up for the realizations of Emptiness and the bliss of Highest Yoga Tantra. The skill we develop through training in concentration on this object, can then be easily applied to all our other meditations. Everyone welcome.

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Special Event

Apr 18 - 21, 2025

Teacher:
Kadam Morten Clausen

Date:
Apr 18 - 21, 2025

What to Expect

Price: £125 for event only
(Accommodation & meal options available)

Timetable

APR 18

Friday

7:30 - 9.00pm
Introduction

APR 18

APR 19

Saturday

9.00 - 10.30am
Teaching and meditation

11.30am - 1.00pm
Teaching and meditation

4.00 - 5.30pm
Teaching and meditation

7.00 - 8.15pm
Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog offerings

APR 19

APR 20

Sunday

8.30 - 9.30am
Wishfulfilling Jewel Puja

10.30 - 11.45am
Teaching and meditation with Prayers for World Peace

4.00 - 5.30pm
Teaching and meditation

7.00 - 8.30pm
Teaching and meditation

APR 20

APR 21

Monday

9.00 - 10.30am
Teaching and meditation

11.30am - 1.00pm
Teaching and meditation

APR 21

Spaces

A special tranquil place

Retreat accommodation

Experiences

Testimonials

Milob

Retreat Experience

II was able to do a one-month retreat in January, and it has been the most significant experience of my life. I found within my own heart a light, a peace that permeated everything. Every moment became a magical experience, where the divine and the extraordinary made everything feel out of this world. I truly hope everyone has the opportunity to experience the same and is inspired to do a retreat in this special place.

Laurence

Retreat Experience

Attending the retreat has been a life-changing experience. I discovered a sense of inner peace I never thought possible, and it continues to guide me in my everyday life. The teachings were profound, and the atmosphere was filled with kindness and serenity. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking personal growth and transformation.

Andre

Retreat Experience

The retreat allowed me to pause and reconnect with myself in a way I hadn’t imagined. The meditations brought clarity and calm, and the peaceful environment of the centre made it a perfect place for deep reflection. I left feeling renewed and full of purpose.

Resources

Follow on

Spotify Podcast
Weekly episodes on meditation & buddhism

YouTube
Regular videos on meditation & buddhism

Venue

Photo galleries