REGULAR CLASSES IN EXETER AND DEVON

WELCOME TO PURE LAND KADAMPA BUDDHIST CENTRE


We offer a range of Buddhist meditation classes and other events, both at the Centre in Exeter and in other towns in Devon. All our courses and events give practical methods to relax, develop inner peace and facilitate a creative response to the challenges of modern life. Everyone can benefit and is very welcome to attend – you do not need to be a Buddhist. See you soon!

THE BENEFITS

  • Learn to relax and let go of stress and anxiety
  • Protect your peace of mind – even in challenging situations
  • Improve concentration and focus
  • Develop genuine and realistic optimism and positivity
  • Everyone can benefit and is welcome to attend – you don’t need to be a Buddhist


ATTENDING OUR CLASSES: What to expect


  • Classes are suitable for both complete beginners and those who already have experience of meditation.
  • Sessions begin with a simple guided meditation to help stop distracting thoughts and calm the mind.
  • This is followed by a talk on a specific topic relevant to daily life and another guided meditation based on the talk.
  • Seating is in chairs but you are welcome to sit on a cushion if you prefer.
  • Classes are self contained so you can come to a whole course or just drop in when you can.
  • No need to book.


SPECIAL EVENTS

SATURDAY 1ST APRIL

Helping The World – What Do Buddhists Do?


Helping the world

Morning Course with Gen Kelsang Chonyi

Saturday 1 April, 10.00am – 12.30pm

@ Pure Land Buddhist Centre, 55 Union Road, Exeter

Helping the World – What do Buddhists do?

Our world is pervaded by the sufferings of conflict and violence, inequalities, injustice, pollution, poverty, natural disasters … the list is endless. What is the Buddhist response to this pain and how can we bring healing to our world? Find out on this inspiring morning of talks and guided meditation..

Details and Booking (click)

A morning of talks and practical guided meditations suitable for everyone.

 

Session one 10 – 10.45am

Break with breakfast

Session two 11.30am – 12.30pm

 

> £15 > Students £12 – includes vegetarian breakfast served in the break! Breakfast is vegetarian, let us know at time of booking if you would like a vegan or wheat free option. Please book in advance (you can pay in full or just a £5 deposit and pay the rest on the day – select your preferred option below)

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SATURDAY 1ST APRIL

Celebrating NKT Day


Temple

Saturday 1 April, 12.40 – 1.15pm approx

@ Pure Land Buddhist Centre, 55 Union Road, Exeter

Short video presentation celebrating Kadampa Buddhism around the world

On the first Saturday of April we celebrate the founding of the New Kadampa Tradition by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche in 1991. Geshe Kelsang has presented the paths of wisdom and compassion in practical ways that everyone, regardless of nationality, culture, gender or age, can use to solve their daily problems, improve their relationships and eventually attain a deep and lasting happiness and inner peace. There are currently approx 1,100 Kadampa Centres and branches in 40 countries around the world.

Everyone is welcome to this free event to find out more. FREE – Just turn up

SATURDAY & SUNDAY 15 / 16 APRIL

Gathering an Ocean of Good Fortune – Blessing Empowerment of Je Tsongkhapa


Special Event with Gen Kelsang Chonyi

Saturday 15 April, 11am – 4pm

Sunday 16 April, 10.30am – 1.15pm

@ Pure Land Buddhist Centre, 55 Union Road, Exeter

Gathering an Ocean of Good Fortune – Blessing Empowerment of Je Tsongkhapa

Although we may sincerely wish to develop positive states of mind, we may find this difficult due to lacking a strong potential for spiritual realisations. This potential, which is real good fortune, can be accomplished by relying upon the Wisdom Buddha, Je Tsongkhapa.

The empowerment is a guided meditation through which we receive special blessings and make a deep connection with this Holy Being.

Details and Booking (click)

Saturday April 15

11am – 1pm: Je Tsongkhapa empowerment

Lunch break

2.30 – 4pm: Commentary

Sunday April 16

10.30 – 11.30am: Retreat session one

Tea / coffee break

12.10 – 1.15: Retreat session two

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SATURDAY 13TH MAY

Seeing Kindness


Morning Course with Jenny Green

Saturday 13 May, 10.00am – 12.30pm

@ Pure Land Buddhist Centre, 55 Union Road, Exeter

Seeing Kindness

” … we need others for our physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Without others we are nothing. Our sense that we are an island, an independent, self-sufficient individual, bears no relation to reality. It is closer to the truth to picture ourself as a cell in the vast body of life, distinct yet intimately bound up with all living beings.” Geshe Kelsang Gyatso 


Practical guided meditations to relax, refresh and to develop a feeling of connection, appreciation and genuine warmth towards others.

Details and Booking (click)

A morning of talks and practical guided meditations suitable for everyone.

 

Session one 10 – 10.45am

Break with breakfast

Session two 11.30am – 12.30pm

 

> £15  > Students £12 – includes vegetarian breakfast served in the break! Breakfast is vegetarian, let us know at time of booking if you would like a vegan or wheat free option. Please book in advance (you can pay in full or just a £5 deposit and pay the rest on the day – select your preferred option below)

Book now
Fall festival 2023
REGULAR MEDITATION CLASSES

Exeter, Pure Land Centre

Tuesday mornings 11.30 – 12noon


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Half Hour Meditations with Gen Chonyi

Refresh your mind and enjoy a moment of calm with these simple, practical meditations.

April 18, 25

May 2, 9, 16, 23

£3 per class

All welcome – just turn up

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Exeter, Pure Land Centre

Tuesday evenings 7.30 – 8.45pm


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Solutions for Difficult Times Tuesdays 7.30-8.45pm, with Gen Chonyi

Talks and meditations showing how to transform our daily life – including demanding and challenging situations – into opportunities for personal growth and spiritual development. The series is based on the book Universal Compassion by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.


March 7, 14, 21, 28

April 18, 25

May 2, 9, 16, 23

£6 per class / students £5

All welcome – just turn up


Exeter, Pure Land Centre

Thursday mornings 10.00 – 11.00am


De-tox Your Mind Thursdays 10.00-11.00am, with Gen Chonyi

March 9, 16, 23, 30

£5 per class / students £4

All welcome – just turn up

Next series begins April 20th


Exeter, Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital

Wednesdays 12.30 – 1pm


Half Hour Rest and Reflect Wednesdays 12.30 – 1pm, with Gen Chonyi

RD&E Hospital Wonford, Chaplaincy Centre, Area O, Level 2

Meditations to relax, unwind and get a fresh perspective in challenging times. Staff, patients and visitors are all very welcome.

March 22, 29

April 19, 26

May 3, 10, 17

FREE All welcome – just turn up

Crediton, St Boniface Catholic Church

Monday evenings 7.00-8.15pm


Supporting Ourselves With Meditation Mondays 7.00 – 8.15pm, with Louis Bartlett

St Boniface Roman Catholic Church, Park Road, Crediton, EX17 3ES

Meditations to make every day special and bring peace and happiness to our own and others lives.

April 17, 24

May 15, 22

£6 per class

Just turn up on the day – you are welcome to any or all of the sessions.


Sidmouth, Kennaway House

Thursday afternoons 3.00 – 4.15pm


Solutions for Difficult Times Thursdays 3 – 4.15pm, with Gen Chonyi Kennaway House, Coburg Rd, Sidmouth, EX10 8NG

Talks and meditations showing how to transform our daily life – including demanding and challenging situations – into opportunities for personal growth and spiritual development. The series is based on the book Universal Compassion by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.


March 9, 16, 23, 30

April 20, 27

May 4, 11, 18


£6 per class

Just turn up on the day – you are welcome to any or all of the sessions.


Exeter, Pure Land Centre

Saturday afternoons 2 – 3pm


Children’s Group

with Gen Chonyi

@ Pure Land Buddhist Centre, 55 Union Road, Exeter

Meditation and fun activities for children (accompanied by parent or carer). Kids will learn how to keep a peaceful mind, deal with upsetting feelings and how to keep a good heart towards family and friends.

April 22

May 13

June 10

 

> £3 per child – Suggested age range 5 – 11 years. No need to book, just turn up!

Study classes


In-depth Study

Classes for those who wish to go a little deeper.

Exeter – Wednesday evenings (click)
Enrolled Study class
Meaningful to Behold

7.00 – 9.00pm

More details here


Exeter – Sunday mornings (click)

Exeter, Pure Land Centre

Enrolled Study Class

Joyful Path of Good Fortune

9.30-12.45pm

More details here

TESTIMONIALS

“Normally we divide the external world into that which we consider to be good or valuable, bad or worthless, or neither. Most of the time these discriminations are incorrect or have little meaning. For example, our habitual way of categorizing people as friends, enemies, and strangers depending on how they make us feel is both incorrect and a great obstacle to developing impartial love for all living beings. Rather than holding so tightly to our discriminations of the external world, it would be much more beneficial if we learned to discriminate between valuable and worthless states of mind.”

Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

from the book How to Transform Your Life

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