REGULAR CLASSES IN EXETER AND DEVON
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!
- 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
- 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
Morning Course with Gen Kelsang Chonyi
Saturday 1 April, 10.00am – 12.30pm
@ Pure Land Buddhist Centre, 55 Union Road, Exeter
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..
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)
Saturday 1 April, 12.40 – 1.15pm approx
@ Pure Land Buddhist Centre, 55 Union Road, Exeter
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
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
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.
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
Morning Course with Jenny Green
Saturday 13 May, 10.00am – 12.30pm
@ Pure Land Buddhist Centre, 55 Union Road, Exeter
” … 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.
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)
REGULAR MEDITATION CLASSES
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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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
March 9, 16, 23, 30
£5 per class / students £4
All welcome – just turn up
Next series begins April 20th
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
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.
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.
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!
Classes for those who wish to go a little deeper.
Exeter, Pure Land Centre
Enrolled Study Class
Joyful Path of Good Fortune
9.30-12.45pm
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