MEDITATION
FOR PEACE, RESILIENCE AND HAPPINESS
EXETER & 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. We look forward to meeting you!
- 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 for the weekly drop-in classes.
Weekend & Special Events
in Exeter
WEEKEND EVENT
Morning Course with Louis Bartlett
Saturday 31 May, 10.00am – 12.30pm
@ Kadampa Meditation Centre, Exeter, 55 Union Road, Exeter
Karma is a law of cause and effect whereby all our actions, specifically the mental intention that initiates our actions, are causes - and all our experiences are effects. The law of karma explains why each one of us has unique characteristics, a unique disposition and unique experiences. It also shows how we can begin to take control over our own experiences and create the cause for every beneficial outcome.
Talks and practical guided meditations with a continental breakfast served in the break. Everyone welcome - no previous experience needed.
Session one 10 – 10.45am
Break with breakfast!
Session two 11.30am – 12.30pm
> £15 > Students £12 Please book in advance
SPECIAL MID-WEEK RETREAT
OFFERING OUR FAITH - A SPECIAL ONE DAY RETREAT
Wednesday 4 June -
Turning The Wheel of Dharma Day
@ KMC Exeter, 55 Union Road, Exeter
Every day we remember the kindness of Venerable Geshe-la, Root Guru and Founder of the New Kadampa Tradition. But on this auspicious day, June 4 - Buddha’s Turning of the Wheel of Dharma Day – at Kadampa centres around the world, we celebrate his extraordinary actions to benefit the beings of this world, and we draw close to him through powerful prayers and recitation of his name mantra.
Retreat sessions will be unguided, with a short introduction with Gen Chonyi at the beginning of the first session.
Everyone is welcome to join any or all of the following retreat sessions or evening puja:
FREE EVENT - Just turn up
Session one 9 – 10.30 am
Session two 11.45 am – 1 pm
Session three 3.30 – 5 pm
Offering to the Spiritual Guide puja 7 – 8.45pm
WEEKEND EVENT
Day course with Gen Chonyi
Saturday 14 June 10.30am - 4.30pm
@ Kadampa Meditation Centre, Exeter, 55 Union Road, Exeter
"Pure compassion is a mind that finds the suffering of others unbearable, but it does not make us depressed. In fact it gives us tremendous energy to work for others and to complete the spiritual path for their sake." Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Discover the magical power of pure compassion on this inspiring day of talks and guided meditations. Vegetarian lunch included - let us know in advance if you would like a vegan or wheat free option.
Session one 10.30 – 11.30am
Tea / coffee break
Session two 12 – 12.50pm
Lunch
Session three 2.20 - 3.10pm
Tea / coffee break
Session four 3.40 - 4.30pm
> £25 > Students £16
> Silver Members £12.50 Monthly Membership
> Gold Members £4 (if you are a Gold Member, please email to book)
WEEKEND EVENT
Morning Retreat with Peter Harvey
Saturday 21 June, 10.00am – 12.30pm
@ Kadampa Meditation Centre, Exeter, 55 Union Road, Exeter
Take a journey within your own mind and find deep stillness and refuge from the stress and chaos of modern life.
A relaxing and uplifting morning with guided meditations, showing how to cultivate mental peace, the real source of happiness.
To enhance the experience on this course we will keep silence in the breaks between the meditations. Self-service hot drinks and refreshments included.
Session one 10 – 10.40am
Break
Session two 11 – 11.40am
Break
Session three 12 – 12.30pm
> £15 > Students £12 Please book in advance online
(£3 for members - please email us to book)
Drop-in Meditation Classes
in Exeter and Devon
DROP-IN CLASS
Refresh your mind and enjoy a moment of calm with these simple, practical meditations.
May 6, 13, 20
June 3, 10, 17, 24
July 1, 8
£3 per class
All welcome – just turn up
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DRDROP-IN CLASS
Talks and transformative guided meditations based on the best selling book 'The New Eight Steps to Happiness - The Buddhist Way of Loving Kindness' by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
The Power of Compassion
May 6, 13, 20
Path to Enlightenment
June 3, 10, 17, 24
July 1, 8
£6 per class / students £5
All welcome – just turn up
DROP-IN CLASS
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.
April 30
May 7, 14, 21
FREE Staff, patients and visitors all welcome – just turn up
DROP-IN CLASS
Through understanding death and living with an awareness of our own and others transient nature we can bring true meaning into our lives and become free from petty negativities and resentment. Furthermore, when the time of our death comes we will have inner resources to draw on and we will be able to maintain a peaceful mind.
May 1, 8, 15
Next Series How to Help Those Who Have Died,
June 5, 12, 19, 26
£5 per class / students £4
All welcome – just turn up - you can attend any or all of the sessions
DROP-IN CLASS
Talks and transformative guided meditations based on the best selling book 'The New Eight Steps to Happiness - The Buddhist Way of Loving Kindness' by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
The Power of Compassion
May 1, 8, 15
June 5, 12, 19, 26
£6 per class
Just turn up on the day – you are welcome to any or all of the sessions.
DROP-IN CLASS
Open Mornings & FREE Mini Meditations
Mondays and Fridays and sometimes Saturday
WE ARE OPEN! 10.00 - 11.15 am
May 10 (this one is a Saturday!!)
May 12, 16, 19
June 2, 7 (this is a Saturday), 9, 13, 16
Come and say ‘hello’! We are often open on Mondays and Fridays during term time if you would just like to drop in for a chat, have a look around or to get some more information on our classes and events.
FREE MINI MEDITATIONS 11.15 - 11.30am
These are the same dates as for the open mornings above)
May 10 (this one is a Saturday!!)
May 12, 16, 19
June 2, 7 (this is a Saturday), 9, 13, 16
Try a simple guided breathing meditation and enjoy a moment of stillness. Just turn up!
In Depth Study Classes
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
Festivals
IN THE UK AND WORLDWIDE
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The 2024 international brochure showing the latest developments in Modern Kadampa Buddhism worldwide, and the international teaching program of Festivals and Dharma Celebrations for the year is now available.
TESTIMONIALS
“Very friendly and welcoming place. Informative and accessible talks and meditations with an emphasis on developing a peaceful and happy mind. No pressure, great food.”
Jan S.
“A weekend retreat here was a lovely and peaceful experience. Pure Land Centre is well named.”
Shakti B.
“I enjoy the classes and the teacher is friendly and easy to talk to. The meditation practices are really helpful and more importantly, work, and so life has improved tremendously. Yes, I will be going again.”
Fox G.
"The centre holds many different sessions in an old house with a large garden and beautiful trees. They run half hour and hour meditations mornings and evenings and a Saturday morning with breakfast session. It’s a wonderful place with peace and thoughtful reflection, with the sound of birdsong accompanying sessions.”
Lesley CB.
“Authentic, genuine and sincere.”
Matthew R.
“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