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Teacher:
Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong

Date:
Jan 2

Price: £297 - £442

What to expect

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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FAQ

Contact

info@manjushri.org

01229 584029

Resources

Follow on

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Weekly episodes on meditation & buddhism

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Regular videos on meditation & buddhism

How to get here

Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre
Conishead Priory
Ulverston
LA12 9QQ

Directions:
Get directions from Google Maps

Treasury of Unobservable Compassion

Special Event

Nov 29 - Dec 1, 2024

Avalokiteshvara For MKMC 2024-25 2024-05_for-KI

Buddha Avalokiteshvara empowerment & teachings on Essential Insights into the practice of Avalokiteshvara.

with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong
November 29 – December 1 2024

This special course will be based on the precious instructions from the book The Mirror of Dharma with Additions by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. Empowered by the blessings and oral commentary that she received directly from Venerable Geshe-la in Granada, Gen-la Dekyong will guide us to extract the most profound meanings of Venerable Geshe-la’s heart instruction ~ how to train in purifying and transforming the six classes of living being. This is a very blessed instruction that comes from the Ganden Emanation Scripture.

Understanding that unbearable suffering pervades the entire world, and with deep compassion for all living beings, we will learn how to cause Avalokiteshvara to abide at our heart, and gain great confidence to quickly attain the Union of Avalokiteshvara.

This event will also be available via live streaming. As you will be joining a live event, sessions are only available at the scheduled time and will not be available afterwards. Since this is a national event, you must be a resident of the United Kingdom to attend online.

December 1 – 3 Retreat with Gen Kelsang Devi, Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Switzerland and Kailash International Retreat Centre.

Teacher:
Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong

Date:
Nov 29 - Dec 1, 2024

What to expect

Timetable

NOV 29

Friday

11:00am - 12.30pm
Sojong for Ordained Sangha

5:00 - 6.10pm
Wishfulfilling Jewel Puja - NWMR

7:30 - 9.00pm
Teaching

NOV 29

NOV 30

Saturday

8.45 - 9.45am
Meditation

11.00am - 1.00pm
Empowerment

3.00 - 3.50pm
Heart Jewel Puja (without meditation)

4.30 - 6.00pm
Teaching

8.00 - 9.00pm
Meditation

NOV 30

DEC 1

Sunday

9.00 - 10.30am
Teaching

11.30am - 1pm
Teaching

4.00 - 5.00pm
Retreat Session 1

5:15 - 6.15pm
Wishfulfilling Jewel Puja

7.30 - 8.30pm
Retreat Session 2

DEC 1

DEC 2

Monday

9.00 - 10.00am
Retreat Session 3

11.00am - 12.00pm
Retreat Session 4

4.00 - 5.00pm
Retreat Session 5

5.15 - 6.15pm
Wishfulfilling Jewel Puja

7.30 - 8.30pm
Retreat Session 6

DEC 2

DEC 3

Tuesday

9.00 - 10.00am
Retreat Session 7

11.00am - 12.00pm
Retreat Session 8

DEC 3

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.

Venue

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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?

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

info@manjushri.org

01229 584029

Resources

Follow on

Spotify Podcast
Weekly episodes on meditation & buddhism

YouTube
Regular videos on meditation & buddhism

How to get here

Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre
Conishead Priory
Ulverston
LA12 9QQ

Directions:
Get directions from Google Maps

International Summer Festival 2024

International Festival

Jul 26 – Aug 10 2024

Profound Teachings from Buddha’s Heart

Portugal Festival 2013 Revisited

In October 2013 Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche gave his last public teachings in Portugal.

Held at Manjushri KMC, UK

During these teachings Geshe-la granted the empowerment of Great Mother Prajnaparamita, taught the Essence of Wisdom Sutra (Heart Sutra), which contains the heart essence of Buddha’s perfection of wisdom teachings, and gave commentaries to The Blissful Path, the condensed self-generation sadhana practice of Buddha Vajrayogini and to The Uncommon Yoga of Inconceivability, the special instruction of how to reach the Pure Land of Vajrayogini with our present human body.

During this Festival, these teachings will be revisited by Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong and Gen-la Kelsang Jampa. By helping us to take these teachings deep into our hearts, we can attain deep experience of them, thus transforming our lives and drawing us closer to attaining full enlightenment.

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Date:
Fri Jul 26 – Sat Aug 10, 2024

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How to get here

Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre
Conishead Priory
Ulverston
LA12 9QQ

Directions:
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Kadam Lamrim Retreat

In-Depth Retreat

Aug 30 - Sep 6, 2024

Lamrim meditations help us to solve the problems of daily life and maintain a calm and happy mind all the time. Eventually we can attain permanent freedom from the inner causes of all worry and problems and help others to do the same. Lamrim is the very essence of Buddha’s teachings and is very practical – ideally suited to modern life.

To book please contact reception

info@manjushri.org

+44 (0)1229 584029

Teacher:
Kelsang Norbu

Date:
Aug 30 - Sep 6, 2024

What to Expect

Fees:
Weekend course: £182

Timetable

AUG 30

Friday

7:00 - 8.30pm
Introduction

AUG 30

31 AUG - 6 SEP

Monday - Friday

7.00 - 8.30am
Session 1

10.30 - 12.00pm
Session 2

4.00 - 5.30pm
Session 3

7.00 - 8.30pm
Session 4

31 AUG - 6 SEP

Venue

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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

Resources

Follow on

Spotify Podcast
Weekly episodes on meditation & buddhism

YouTube
Regular videos on meditation & buddhism

How to get here

Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre
Conishead Priory
Ulverston
LA12 9QQ

Directions:
Get directions from Google Maps

Ocean of Peace Retreat

Aug 23 - 26, 2024

with Gen Kelsang Tubchen
Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Aberdeen

Join this long weekend meditation retreat to explore the themes of mental peace, concentration & tranquility. In our busy modern world it takes a conscious decision to calm the mind, limit our distracting thoughts, and find peace.
Through engaging in the meditation practices known as Mahamudra it is possible to experience the deeper nature of the mind directly in meditation. As the waves of thoughts and feelings die down a natural stillness and clarity of mind can arise that brings great peace.

Through being guided in deeply relaxing, spacious, and deceptively simple stages of meditation your mind will become progressively more subtle, concentrated and peaceful. In this way you can experience a profound inner serenity and tranquility that you can carry back with you into your daily life.

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Teacher:
Gen Kelsang Tubchen

Date:
Aug 23 - 26, 2024

Fees:
£125

What to expect

Timetable

AUG 23

Friday

7:30 - 8.30pm
Introduction

AUG 23

AUG 24

Saturday

9.00 - 10.00am
Talk & Meditation

11.00am - 12.00pm
Talk & Meditation

4.30 - 5.30pm
Talk & Meditation

7.00 - 8.15pm
Wishfulfilling Jewel Puja with Tsog

AUG 24

AUG 25

Sunday

9.00 - 9.45am
Talk & Meditation

10.30 - 11.45am
Talk & Meditation with Prayers for World Peace

4.30 - 5.30pm
Talk & Meditation

7.00 - 8.45pm
Offering to Spiritual Guide Puja

AUG 25

AUG 26

Monday

9.00 - 10.00am
Talk & Meditation

11.00am - 12.00pm
Talk & Meditation

AUG 26

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