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Group visits
We regularly host group visits from schools, colleges, community groups, and others.
To find out more, Â please e-mail: visits@manjushri.org
The Kadampa Temple for World Peace
Temple
Open daily 11am - 5pm
In 1997, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche opened the first Kadampa Temple for Word Peace at Manjushri KMC, which was constructed largely by Kadampa builders and volunteers according to Venerable Geshe-la's design.
Based on the mandala palace of Buddha Heruka, every aspect of the Temple teaches the spiritual path and encourages us to use our human life meaningfully.
Since then Venerable Geshe-la has overseen the design and construction of five more traditional-style Temples,  More are planned for the future. All the Temples are dedicated to world peace.
Visiting
You can visit the Temple daily between 11am and 5pm to:
- relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere
- take in the magnificent statues and other blessed objects
- join the 15-minute guided meditation at 12.30 and 2pm each day
A host is always available to answer your questions.
Weekly classes take place in the Temple during term times, and there are various courses at weekends which it is possible to book in to attend.
Use the WHAT'S ON menu above to see the full programme of classes and retreats.
"JUST SEEING THESE PRECIOUS TEMPLES PLACES ON OUR MINDSTREAM POWERFUL POTENTIALITIES TO MEET HOLY DHARMA AND COMPLETE THE PATH TO LIBERATION."
VENERABLE GESHE KELSANG GYATSO RINPOCHE
About Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre
Manjushri KMC is the mother centre of a worldwide network of modern Kadampa Buddhist centres founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, who for over 40 years guided every aspect of the centre’s development. It is a special place dedicated to world peace: a place where everyone can find their own inner peace, solve their problems and help others do the same, and thus help to create peace throughout the world.
Through offering courses and classes in Buddhist meditation on a local, national and international level to people of all ages and all walks of life, Manjushri KMC presents the original teachings and meditations of Buddha in a contemporary form that is easy for people to understand and practise, making them fresh and easily accessible.
Everybody welcome!
Manjushri KMC is open to everyone. You can take part in daily meditation classes, evening classes, day retreats, weekend meditation retreats, in-depth study programmes, and international meditation festivals. Or you
can come simply for a break for a day or
more to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the Temple and seventy acres of wooded grounds leading to the shores of Morecambe Bay, or to simply relax in the World Peace Café and explore the gift shop
The Gift of Love
Christmas Course with Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang
At a time of giving we may wonder, ’What is the best gift I can make to others?’
The answer is inner peace. Whoever has this will be happy all the time, whatever their circumstances. No material gift can do this. We develop the power to give peace and happiness to others through meditation on love.
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part of the new kadampa tradition - international kadampa buddhist union
Upcoming courses  -   What's on Today  -  Open times
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
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.
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
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.
Venerable Geshe-la's compassionate presence is felt throughout the centre, his home for over 30 years.
MAY 24 - 29 2024 with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa
NKT-IKBU International Spring Festival 2024
May 24 – 29 2024
Dorje Shugden Empowerment and teachings on the Extensive Protector Puja
with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa, Deputy Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU
Find Your Inner Warrior ~ Meditation Class Series
From June 11 - July 18 this series of meditation classes will be running in the following locations :  Manjushri KMC (Ulverston) ·  Kendal  ·    Barrow  ·   Keswick  ·   Bowness  ·   Grange-over-sands  ·   Millom  ·   Silverdale
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.
International Events
Gen-la Dekyong will teach at the next
Summer and Fall Festival, as well as various National Festivals.
With Gen Kelsang Drolkyi
Tuesdays 7.30 - 9pm
June 11 - July 16, 2024
Classes held in the Temple.
Find your Inner Warrior
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
free classes
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15-minute meditations
Every day in the Temple at 12.30 and 2pm, there is a free guided meditation suitable for everyone, even if you have never meditated before.
Pre-registration is not required.
prayers for world peace
Free Sunday morning meditation class at 10.30 - 11.45am.
Class dates: June 16, 23 & 30
July 7, 14
Pre-registration is not required.
