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Understanding Karma: Cause & Effect

October 15 - November 13

Throughout life, we all encounter suffering and problems and it’s natural to ask, ‘Why me?’ By understanding the law of karma, we gain insight into the real causes of our experiences and learn how to create the foundation for lasting happiness.

In this 5-week series, we’ll explore how to avoid future suffering and cultivate the inner conditions that give us the freedom to take control of our lives and experience genuine peace and joy.

Book the entire series or individual dates below, or just drop in on the day.
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Classes at Manjushri KMC  · Ulverston, UK

  • Tuesday Evening Class

    with Buddhist nun
    Gen Kelsang Drolkyi

    New Year, New Motivation

    January 20 - February 3, 2026

    Tuesday, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

    Kadampa Temple for Worldpeace
    More Info & Booking

    £7.50 / class

    Everyone is welcome.
    Drop-in to a class anytime; no prior booking required.

  • Daily 15 Minute Guided Meditation

    Kadampa Temple for Worldpeace

    No guided meditations from 3 January to 1 February.
    Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you back to the Temple in February.

    From 2 February:
    Held in the World Peace Temple, everyone welcome. Each day there is a guided meditation at 12.30pm and 2pm.

    Everyone is welcome.
    Drop-in to a class anytime; no prior booking required.

  • Wednesday Morning Meditation

    with Buddhist teacher
    Alan Hughes

    New Year, New Motivation

    January 21 - February 4, 2026

    Wednesday, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    North Wing Meditation Room in the Main Building

    Take some time to cultivate inner peace and happiness at the start of the day.

    Class includes guided meditation and teaching, also a complimentary tea/coffee is included.

    Everyone is welcome.

    More Info & Booking

    £5 / class

    Everyone is welcome.
    Drop-in to a class anytime; no prior booking required.

  • Sunday Prayers for World Peace

    January 4 - January 25, 2026

    Sunday, 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

    North Wing Meditation Room in the Main Building

    Sunday 10:30 – 11:45 am

    Prayers for World Peace is a free meditation class that gives us the opportunity to develop a warm and loving heart. Classes include two guided meditations a talk and inspiring prayers for world peace.

    Each week’s class will cover a small section from the book “New Eight Steps to Happiness”. Topics include: how to see kindness and good qualities in others, reflecting on the many benefits of love, and how to cultivate positive views and intentions.

    Everyone is welcome.

    This class is FREE.

    Everyone is welcome.
    Drop-in to a class anytime; no prior booking required.

  • Kids’ Club

    with Buddhist teacher
    Kelsang Pagpa

    December 14 - December 14, 2025

    Sunday, 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

    Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre

    Kids’ club held on:14 Dec

    Family fun with meditations, games, stories and activities.

    Children will be gently guided in relaxing meditations and fun activities, giving them techniques to gain confidence, focus and consideration for others.

    Drop in any week of the class dates.

    Class Fee: £3.50 per child (families with 1 child £3.50, families with more than 1 child £5)

    Everyone is welcome

    Everyone is welcome.
    Drop-in to a class anytime; no prior booking required.

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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. Find out more

Gen-la also teaches drop in classes on Tuesday evenings 

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.

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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 with Gen-la Dekyong

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 Foundation Programme at Manjushri KMC.

Foundation Programme
Paul

Paul Ferrie

Paul is the teacher  in Kendal.

Class in Kendal
Dechen

Kelsang Dechen

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

Class in Barrow-in-Furness
Paul H

Paul Boseley

Paul is the teacher in Silverdale.

Class in Silverdale
Annie

Anni Sanderson

Anni is the teacher in Ambleside.

Class in Ambleside
Allan

Alan Hughes

Alan is the teacher in Millom.

Class in Millom
Helen Chadwick

Helen Chadwick

Helen is the teacher in Grange-over-Sands.

Class in Grange-over-Sands
NKT20205_GLT Easter course

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 Foundation Programme at Manjushri KMC.

Foundation Programme
Paul

Paul Ferrie

Paul is the Teacher in Kendal.

Classes in Kendal
Dechen

Kelsang Dechen

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

Class in Barrow-in-Furness
Helen Chadwick

Helen Chadwick

Helen is the teacher in Grange-oveer-Sands.

Class in Grange-over-Sands
Allan

Alan Hughes

Alan is the teacher in Millom.

Class in Millom
Paul H

Paul Boseley

Paul is the teacher in Silverdale.

Class in Silverdale
Annie

Anni Sanderson

Anni is the teacher in Ambleside.

Class in Ambleside

Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre International

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

 

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

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

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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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Current Series

New Year, New Motivation

Jan 20 – Feb 5

What will this year be like? Our happiness and wellbeing depend on being able to keep a positive outlook on life, but our outlook depends on our motivation. This year, why not make the decision to take your life in a positive direction through taking control of your motivation?
This 3-week meditation course challenges us to assess our motivation and explains how we can find a good motivation and the freedom to choose our experiences

Book the entire series or individual dates below, or just drop in on the day.

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Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre

International Centre for Modern Kadampa Buddhism

founder: venerable geshe kelsang gyatso rinpoche

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Part of the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union

Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre

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

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

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

Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong Resident Teacher

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

PUBLIC TALK

Understanding
the Mind

The Secret to a Happy Life

SUNDAY, FEB 8 11.30am

Temple for World Peace, Ulverston
with international teacher
Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong

Everyone Welcome!

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Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong

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Weekly classes at Manjushri KMC and local towns »

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Upcoming courses with various teachers »

  • Feb 13 - 15

    In-Depth Retreat

    Amitayus Retreat

  • Feb 20 - 26

    In-Depth Retreat

    Vajrasattva Retreat

    with Gen Kelsang Pagpa

  • Mar 14

    Day Retreat

    Awakening our Potential

    with Paul Ferrie

  • Mar 20 - 22

    Weekend Meditation Retreat

    Understanding our Past, Creating our Future

    with Kadam Adam Starr

  • Mar 27 - 28

    Mini Retreat Break

    Mini Retreat Break:
    Recharge Your Batteries

    with Paul Boseley

  • Apr 3 - 6

    Special Event

    Freedom From Difficulties

    with Gen Kelsang Sangden

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

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