Centre for Modern Kadampa Buddhism

Part of the new kadampa tradition - international kadampa buddhist union

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International Spring Festival 2023

The Source of Happiness and Goodness

May 26 - 31 2023

A special International Refuge Vow Ceremony & commentary to The Liberating Prayer

Meditations and teachings

We offer weekly classes and meditation for all, Buddhist and non-Buddhist.

Free classes - Pre-registration is not required

  • 15 minutes meditations : every day in the Temple at 12.30 & 2pm, there is a free guided meditation suitable for everyone, even if you have never meditated before.
  • Prayers for world peace : free Sunday morning meditation class at 10.30 - 11.45am. Class dates: Feb 12, 19, 26 - No Class on March 5

 

Podcasts

Listen and learn more about life and Buddhism from our teachers' podcasts.

You can also read our free Ebooks.

Our events

Teachings with Gen-La Dekyong

Weekly Meditation Classes

Special Teacher Teaching Programme

with Gen-la Dekyong

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 the next
Summer and Fall Festival, as well as various National Festivals.

Summer Festival 2024

Fall Festival 2024

With Gen Kelsang Drolkyi

Tuesdays 7.30 - 9pm

June 11 - July 16, 2024
Classes held in the Temple.

Find your Inner Warrior

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CLASSES AT MANJUSHRI KMC :  TUESDAY EVENING   ·  SUNDAY MORNING   ·   DAILY FREE 15 MINUTE MEDITATIONS

Classes in the local area : 
  Kendal   ·    Barrow   ·   Keswick   ·   Bowness   ·   Grange-over-sands   ·   Millom   ·   Silverdale

Our next events

Everyone is welcome

The Manjushri Kadampa International Meditation Center is located in a very peaceful setting in the heart of the countryside and the lake district. It offers year-round meditation weekends, thematic guided retreats and regular courses.

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The New Kadampa Tradition and the Founder

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

The Founder

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.

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" This place makes me believe world peace is really possible "

 

 

 

 

" Excellent place to visit and experience a beautiful calm atmosphere - everyone was helpful and gentle and kind "

We would love to hear from you

+44 (0)1229 584029 • info@manjushri.com

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

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