Resident Teacher - Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong

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The Resident Teacher at Manjushri KMC is Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong.

Gen-la has been a disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for nearly 40 years and holds the lineages of his blessings in her heart.

She is recognised as a fully qualified Teacher of Sutra and Tantra, and in particular is qualified to bestow the blessings of the Highest Yoga Tantra practices of Heruka and Vajrayogini.

She is an inspiring example of a modern Kadampa disciple who relies sincerely upon her Spiritual Guide in all her actions.

Gen-la is greatly respected for the power and sincerity of her teachings and the warmth of her personality.

General Spiritual Director
Besides being the Resident Teacher at Manjushri KMC, the mother centre of modern Kadampa Buddhism, Gen-la is the General Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU. In addition to her responsibilities at Manjushri KMC, she teaches extensively at major events around the world.

Weekly Meditation Classes with Gen-la

Gen-la Dekyong teaches the Special Teacher Training Programme at Manjushri KMC.

Classes are held on Sunday 7 - 9pm and Tuesday 7 - 8.45am.

You can drop-in to any class - no booking is needed. Or you can choose to take the STTP commitments and undertake to attend every class at the centre.

Whichever way we follow the classes they are very rewarding and enable people to gain in-depth understanding and practical experience of Buddha's teachings.

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Upcoming courses with Gen-la

Gen-la teaches internationally as well as here at Manjushri KMC throughout the year. See below for her upcoming courses.

Sep 15, 2024

PUBLIC TALK ~ An Hour of Peace

with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong

Oct 25 - Nov 1, 2024

Nov 29 - Dec 1, 2024

Feb 16, 2025

Having Hope in a Hopeless World

with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong

Feb 28 - Mar 2, 2025

at Manjushri KMC and branches

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Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong

Gen-la has been a disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for nearly 40 years and holds the lineages of his blessings in her heart.

She is recognised as a fully qualified Teacher of Sutra and Tantra, and in particular is qualified to bestow the blessings of the Highest Yoga Tantra practices of Heruka and Vajrayogini.

She is an inspiring example of a modern Kadampa disciple who relies sincerely upon her Spiritual Guide in all her actions.

Gen-la is greatly respected for the power and sincerity of her teachings and the warmth of her personality.

Classes are also taught in the Center by the teachers below

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Gen Kelsang Drolkyi

Gen Drolkyi is a senior teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition. With 35 years of experience including over 30 years of ordination, and the teacher of the main class at Manjushri KMC.

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Kelsang Yeshe

Yeshe is the teacher of the Foundation Programme at Manjushri KMC. She also teaches the Kendal branch class.

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Kelsang Dechen

Dechen teaches the class in Barrow-in-Furness.

Helen Chadwick

Helen Chadwick

Helen teaches the class in Bowness.

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Kelsand Denyi

Denyi is Buddhist nun and the teacher in Grange-oveer-Sands.

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Alan Hughes

Alan is the teacher in Millom.

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Paul Boseley

Paul is the teacher in Silverdale.

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Gen Kelsang Drolkyi

Gen Drolkyi is a senior teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition. With 35 years of experience including 26 years of ordination, and the teacher of the main class at Manjushri KMC.

Yeshe

Kelsang Yeshe

Yeshe is a Buddhist nun and the teacher of the Foundation Programme at Manjushri KMC. She also teaches the Kendal branch class.

Deshe

Kelsang Dechen

Dechen is a Buddhist nun and the teaches the class in Barrow-in-Furness.

Helen Chadwick

Helen Chadwick

Helen teaches the class in Bowness.

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Kelsand Denyi

Denyi is Buddhist nun and the teacher in Grange-oveer-Sands.

Allan

Alan Hughes

Alan is the teacher in Millom.

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Paul Boseley

Paul is the teacher in Silverdale.

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.

More info

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

More information

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

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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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Meditation classes in local towns

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Manjushri KMC holds regular classes in local towns consisting of teachings and guided meditations.
Upcoming courses are:
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STRESS RELIEF FOR EVERYONE

Wednesday or Thursdays: 7:30 - 9pm and various times

4th - 12th September, 2024

As the summer draws to a close here is a course that keeps the inner sun shining! This two week course offers a brief introduction to meditations and attitudes that help you combat stress and tap into thoughts that uplift your mind.

Book online or drop-in to a class (See Below)

Class Fee: £7.50

Gain confidence with kindness

 

NEXT COURSE

Gaining Confidence with Kindness

Dates: Wednesday or Thursdays: 7.30 - 9pm and various times
September 18 – October 17

In our competitive world kindness and compassion can appear to make us vulnerable. In fact they give us the confidence and strength to be successful in our relationships and everything we do. It is through balancing confidence with kindness that we understand how to interact skilfully with other people and free ourself from our own fears and insecurities.

On this 5 week course we will learn step by step how to increase our love and compassion. Then you can experience for yourself how these beneficial minds increase your well being and enable you to rise above life challenges.

Manjushri KMC Teachers

Each class will include 2 meditations, a teaching and some discussion.
Essential practical advice for everyone.
Everyone is welcome

Kendal

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South Lakes Foyer - New Venue

Thursdays
7.30pm - 9pm

with Buddhist nun Kelsang Yeshe

STRESS RELIEF FOR EVERYONE

5 Sep - 12 Sep, 2024

GAINING CONFIDENCE WITH KINDNESS

19 Sep - 17 Oct, 2024

BOOK NOW

South Lakes Foyer, Yard 95 Stricklandgate, Kendal, LA9 4RA

£7.50 per class. Book individual classes or book for the course.
It is also possible to drop-in to a class.

Barrow

Barrow

Holiday Inn Express

Thursdays
7.30pm - 9pm

with Buddhist nun Kelsang Dechen

STRESS RELIEF FOR EVERYONE

5 Sep - 12 Sep, 2024

GAINING CONFIDENCE WITH KINDNESS

19 Sep - 17 Oct, 2024

BOOK NOW

Holiday Inn Express, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 2LR

£7.50 per class. Book individual classes or book for the course.
It is also possible to drop-in to a class.

Keswick

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Keswick Museum

Wednesdays
7 - 8.30pm

Weekly Meditation Classes

Next dates to be confirmed, classes will be organised from Uma KMC in Carlisle in the near future.

 

Bowness

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The Ladyholme Centre

Thursdays
7.30pm - 9pm

with Buddhist Teacher Helen Chadwik

Weekly Meditation Classes

STRESS RELIEF FOR EVERYONE

5 Sep - 12 Sep, 2024

GAINING CONFIDENCE WITH KINDNESS

19 Sep - 17 Oct, 2024

BOOK NOW

The Ladyholme Centre, Lake Road, Windermere, LA23 2JA

Class fee £7.50

Grange-over-Sands

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Victoria Hall

Wednesdays
11am - 12pm

with Buddhist Nun Kelsang Denyi

Weekly Meditation Classes

STRESS RELIEF FOR EVERYONE

4 Sep - 11 Sep, 2024

GAINING CONFIDENCE WITH KINDNESS

18 Sep - 16 Oct, 2024

BOOK NOW

Victoria Hall, Chamber Room, Main Street, LA11 6DP

Class fee £5

Millom

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Make New and Mend - NEW VENUE

Thursdays

7 - 8.30pm

with Buddhist Teacher Alan Hughes

Weekly Meditation Classes

STRESS RELIEF FOR EVERYONE

5 Sep - 12 Sep, 2024

GAINING CONFIDENCE WITH KINDNESS

19 Sep - 17 Oct, 2024

BOOK NOW

Make New and Mend, The Clock Tower, Market Square, Millom, LA18 4HZ

Class fee £7.50

Silverdale

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Gaskel Memorial Hall

Thursdays

10 - 11am

with Buddhist Teacher Paul Boseley

Weekly Meditation Classes

STRESS RELIEF FOR EVERYONE

5 Sep - 12 Sep, 2024

GAINING CONFIDENCE WITH KINDNESS

19 Sep - 17 Oct, 2024

BOOK NOW

The Green Room, Gaskel Memorial Hall, Silverdale, LA5 0RA

Class fee £5

Meditation classes calendar

Part of the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union

A place of peace where everyone is welcome. Home to the Kadampa Buddhist Temple with meditations, cafe and walks to enjoy.

The founder and Spiritual Guide of Manjushri KMC, he is the inspiration behind the teachings and ethos of the centre.

Gen-la is the General Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition. we are fortunate that she gives regular teachings here.

WEEKLY CLASSES

Sep 15, 2024

PUBLIC TALK ~ An Hour of Peace

with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong

Public Talk

Gain confidence with kindness

Sep 17 - Oct 15, 2024

Gaining Confidence with Kindness – 5 week Course

with Gen Kelsang Drolkyi

Meditation Classes

Sep 27 - 29, 2024

Searching for the Truth

with Gen Kelsang Norden

Weekend Meditation Retreat

Oct 4 - 5, 2024

Mini Retreat Break: Recharge Your Batteries

with Gen Kelsang Zoma

Mini Retreat Break

Oct 11 - 13, 2024

Opening up to Uncertainty

with Kadam Adam Starr

Weekend Meditation Retreat

Oct 13 - 18, 2024

Refuge Retreat

In-Depth Retreat

WHAT'S ON AT MKMC

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  • Open Times & Meditations
  • Meditation Classes
  • Chanted Prayers
  • Courses, Retreats & Special Events
  • International Festivals

INTERNATIONAL FESTIVALS

FALL

FESTIVAL 2024

Held at Kadampa Meditation Center Brazil
Highest Yoga Tantra Empowerments of Heruka & Vajrayogini & Commentary
with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong

Oct 25 - Nov 1

SPRING

FESTIVAL 2025

Held at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre
Empowerment And Commentary To The Practice Of Buddha Maitreya with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa

MAY 23 - 28

SUMMER

FESTIVAL 2025

Held at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre
Buddha Green Tara Empowerment
with Teachings On Advice From Atisha's Heart

JUL 25 - AUG 9

Prayers

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The centre holds different types of chanted prayers (pujas) each day.

See the schedule below.

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Volunteering visit application

Apply to Join the Special Teacher Training Programme

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It is not possible to study on the STTP at the same time as being on another FP or TTP programme. It is only possible to be on one of these study programmes at a time.

You can apply to join the programme whenever a new book or section of a book begins.

The next opportunity for new students to join the programme is with The New Eight Steps to Happiness which will begin on the 15 September 2024.

Use the form linked below to apply.

If you wish to attend all 3 of the classes at Manjushri KMC or to train as a teacher you are required to join with commitments, otherwise you can choose whether to join with or without commitments. If studying without commitments you still undertake to keep up with the classes as they are taught.

There is now a possibility for those who are not enrolled on the in-person STTP or STTP by correspondence, with Venerable Geshe-la’s blessing - anyone who wishes to attend the STTP teaching classes (2 Classes) in-person in the Temple are now welcome to do so on a drop-in basis - just like you would attend GP.

To apply to join with commitments please complete all fields in form below.

To apply to join without commitments complete only the required fields.

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Schedule of STTP Classes 2024

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Class times:
Sunday 7 - 9pm - teaching class
Monday 7 - 8.45am - discussion/teaching skills class, not available online
Tuesday 7 - 8.45am - teaching class

Section 22 - Next Section:
The New Eight Steps to Happiness Part One
STTP Classes 2024:

The next book will begin on September 15.

Sept 15, 16, 17
Sept 22, 23, 24
Sept 29, 30, Oct 1 
Oct 6, 7 & 8
Nov 10, 11, 12
Nov 17, 18, 19
Dec 8, 9, 10
Dec 15, 16, 17
Exam:
Exam for Part One - dates to be confirmed
Retreats: There will also be retreats taking place during the year:
Lamrim Retreat 30 August - 6 September
Refuge Retreat 13 - 18 October
Guru Yoga Mandala Retreat 22 - 28 November

Further information
For more information please contact the STTP Coordinator at specialttp@kadampa.org