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Current Series

Positive thinking, Peaceful Mind

Jun 11 – Jul 17

We all want to feel happier and become our best selves, but this isn’t always easy in our busy, modern lives. Lasting change begins from within. During these classes, we will learn practical methods to develop positive ways of thinking, both in meditation and daily life, so we can experience a deeper sense of happiness, increase our own good qualities, and bring immense benefit to those around us.

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

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Next Series

Meditations for a Calm and Clear Mind

Sep 10 – Sep 25

In this 3-week series, discover how to quiet mental busyness and connect with a deep sense of inner peace through understanding how your mind works. By using simple meditations that you can integrate into
your daily life, learn to let go of distractions and experience a calm, clear mind—helping you face
the challenges of everyday life. These practical meditations are for everyone.

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

    Learning to Meditate

    September 9 - September 23, 2025

    Tuesday, 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

    Kadampa Temple for Worldpeace
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    £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

    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

    How to Solve Our Human Problems

    June 11 - June 25, 2025

    Wednesday, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    Kadampa Temple for Worldpeace

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

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

    Everyone is welcome.

    £5 / class

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

  • Sunday Prayers for World Peace

    June 8 - June 29, 2025

    Sunday, 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

    Kadampa Temple for Worldpeace

    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.

    Dates: June 10, 17, July 1, 8 and 15

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

  • Kids’ Club

    with Buddhist teacher
    Aurelie Labeys

    June 22 - June 22, 2025

    Sunday, 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

    Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre

    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.

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.

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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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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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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.

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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

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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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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

Ulverston classes at Manjushri KMC »

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Current Series

Positive thinking, Peaceful Mind

Jun 11 – Jul 17

We all want to feel happier and become our best selves, but this isn’t always easy in our busy, modern lives. Lasting change begins from within. During these classes, we will learn practical methods to develop positive ways of thinking, both in meditation and daily life, so we can experience a deeper sense of happiness, increase our own good qualities, and bring immense benefit to those around us.

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

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Next Series

Meditations for a Calm and Clear Mind

Sep 10 – Sep 25

In this 3-week series, discover how to quiet mental busyness and connect with a deep sense of inner peace through understanding how your mind works. By using simple meditations that you can integrate into
your daily life, learn to let go of distractions and experience a calm, clear mind—helping you face
the challenges of everyday life. These practical meditations are for everyone.

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.

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.

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.

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

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