REGULAR CLASSES IN EXETER AND DEVON

01392 490058

WELCOME TO KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTRE, EXETER

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.

Meditation classes
THE BENEFITS (click)
  • 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 for the weekly drop-in classes.


Weekend Events

IN EXETER

WEEKEND EVENT

Saturday 7th December

Meditations to Heal Our Self and Others


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Meditations to Heal Our Self and Others

CANCELLED DUE TO STORM WARNINGS

morning retreat with Jenny Green

Saturday 7 December, 10.00am – 12.30pm

@ Kadampa Meditation Centre, Exeter, 55 Union Road, Exeter 

Meditations to Heal Our Self and Others

SORRY - WE HAVE POSTPONED THIS EVENT AS A PRECAUTION - WE NOW PLAN TO RUN THIS RETREAT MORNING IN FEBRUARY 2025

A beautiful sequence of guided meditations that bring peace to our world and harness the healing power of compassion and love. 


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

Booking below (click)

> £15 > Students £12 Please book in advance

Book here

WEEKEND EVENT

Saturday 14th December

Creating Purity - The Meaning of Mandala Offerings


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Creating Purity - The Meaning of Mandala Offerings

Morning Coursewith Gen Chonyi

Saturday 14th December 10.00am - 12.30pm

@ Kadampa Meditation Centre, Exeter, 55 Union Road, Exeter 

Creating Purity - The Meaning of Mandala Offerings

In general ‘mandala’ means ‘universe’. In this practice we imagine a completely pure universe and offer it on behalf of all beings. These offerings accumulate great merit and are a powerful, creative and enjoyable way to overcome attachment, anger, ignorance and other delusions and to improve our understanding of emptiness. 

Session one 10 – 10.45am

Break with breakfast

Session two 11.30am – 12.30pm

Details and Booking below (click)

> £15 > Students £12Refreshments included. Please book in advance.

Book here

Regular Meditation Classes

DROP-IN CLASS

Kadampa Meditation Centre, Exeter

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.

November 5, 12, 19, 26

December 3, 10

£3 per class

All welcome – just turn up

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DRDROP-IN CLASS

Kadampa Meditation Centre, Exeter

Tuesday evenings 7.30 - 8.45pm


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Path of Peace, Joy and Compassion Tuesdays 7.30-8.45pm, with Gen Chonyi

Meditations that will lead to a happy life! Includes explanations of essential elements of Buddhism such as the nature of the mind, karma and how to develop the good heart of love and compassion.

Everyone is welcome - you don't need to be Buddhist 🙂

November 5, 12, 19, 26

December 3, 10

£6 per class / students £5

All welcome – just turn up

DROP-IN CLASS

Exeter, Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital

Wednesdays 12.30 - 1pm


Hospital-meditation
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.

November 6, 13, 20, 27

December 4, 11

FREE Staff, patients and visitors all welcome – just turn up

DROP-IN CLASS

Kadampa Meditation Centre, Exeter

Thursday mornings 10.00 - 11.00am


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Inner Light of Wisdom Thursdays 10.00-11.00am, with Gen Chonyi

Meditations to bring inner calm, acceptance and the clarity of wisdom.


November 7, 14, 21No class on Nov 28

December 5, 12


£5 per class / students £4

All welcome – just turn up - you can attend any or all of the sessions

DROP-IN CLASS

Sidmouth, Kennaway House

Thursday afternoons 3.00 – 4.15pm


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Path of Peace, Joy and Compassion Thursdays 3 – 4.15pm, with Gen Chonyi Kennaway House, Coburg Rd, Sidmouth, EX10 8NG

Meditations that will lead to a happy life! Includes explanations of essential elements of Buddhism such as the nature of the mind, karma and how to develop the good heart of love and compassion.

Everyone is welcome - you don't need to be Buddhist 🙂

November 7, 14, 21

December 5, 12


£6 per class

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


DROP-IN CLASS

Kadampa Meditation Centre, Exeter Mondays and Fridays

Open Mornings & FREE Mini Meditations


Open Mornings & FREE Mini Meditations

Mondays and Fridays


We are open! 10.30am - 12.15pm

Come and say ‘hello’! We are open most 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 12.15 - 12.30pm

Try a simple guided breathing meditation and enjoy a moment of stillness. Just turn up!


November 4, 11, 15, 18, 22


In Depth Study Classes

Study classes


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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

Festivals

IN THE UK AND WORLDWIDE

Fall Festival
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FREE DOWNLOAD - CLICK IMAGE

You can download the PDF version.

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.

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“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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