Learn to transform all your esperiences, even the most demanding ones, into feelings of peace and happiness - the essence of personal and spiritual development.
Taught by our resident teacher, Buddhist Monk Gen Kelsang Dornying, the Tuesday evening classes are suitable for those new to meditation as well as those who wish to take their existing practise deeper. These classes consist of two guided meditations and a teaching with an opportunity to ask questions over tea at the end.
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PLEASE NOTE: These classes are in-person onlyEveryone is welcome! Free for Members 7 – 8.15pm | £8 per class incl. refreshements after class | Book for the whole series and get a discount! -
15/06/2024
Sat 15 June | Breaking Bad Habits
A one day meditation workshop with Gen Kelsang Dornying
Saturday 15 June | 10-3pm | We all have bad habits that seem hard to break. Nobody really wants to engage in compulsive behaviour that affects their health, yet we can find ourself doing this on a daily basis. Nobody wants to hurt the people they love, yet it's often east to do. Bad habits make us unhappy, unhealthy and destroy our relationships and self-esteem. Buddhist phsychology uses meditation as a tool to develop new habits of thinking that lead to inner strength and confidence. On this workshop, experience this for yourself. Gen Kelsang Dornying is the Resident Teacher at KMC Leeds. Gen Dornying has been teaching Kadampa Buddhism for more than 20 years and has taught all over the world. He is an inspiring and light-hearted teacher who makes Buddha's teachings clear, accessible and applicable to daily life. Session times: 10-11am | 12-1pm | 2-3pm Course fee: £25 or free for Premium and Benefactor Members -
Remembering the kindness of our Founder June 4th is the day that Buddha first turned the wheel of Dharma in this world. On this special day we celebrate the activities and kindness of our root Guru and founder of the New Kadampa Tradition, Vemerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. On this day we emphasize faith, rejoicing and gratitude, natural sources of pure happiness. Using the special prayer 'Request to the Holy Spiritual Guide Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso from his Faithful Disciples' and reciting our Guru's name mantra, we will offer our practice to him - especially our faith. There are three sessions using the sadhana 'The Hundreds of Deities of the Joyful Land According to Highest Yoga Tantra' and the special request prayer. The retreat will conclude with 'Offering to the Spiritual Guide', special prayers dedicated to the flourishing of Venerable Geshe-la's work in this world. Everyone is welcome! Session times: 9 - 10.30 am | 11 - 12.20pm | 2 - 3.30pm Offering to the Spiritual Guide: 4.30 - 6pm There is no charge for this event and everyone is welcome! -
Spiritual Protection for our Time | Sat 1 June The teachings of Buddha are called Dharma. Dharma is like a great ship that carries us across the fearful ocean of samsara - life pervaded by suffering and uncontrolled thinking. With a skillful navigator and crew, this voyage takes us beyond the ordinary, to deep levels of insight, freedom and happiness. In the New Kadampa Tradition (NKT) our navigator is Guru Tsongkhapa, ably assisted by the powerful protector Dorje Shugden, known as the protector for our time. On this daycourse, based on the teachings of the NKT 2024 Spring Festival, Gen Kelsang Dornying will introduce us to these powerful beings and explain how to rely upon them in conjunction with the practice of ‘Heart Jewel’. Learn to never be apart from a powerful friend, guide and protector. Everyone is welcome! Session times: 10 - 11.15 am | 11.45 - 1pm | 2 - 3.15pm Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog: 4 - 5.15pm Course fee: £25 (free for premium & benefactor members) -
with Special Guest Teacher: Gen-la Kelsang Jampa
Sunday 11th August | 11am - 12.15pm | £12 or free for Benefactor Members Although living beings have the same basic wish to be happy all the time, very few people understand the real causes of happiness. We usually believe that external conditions such as food, friends, lovers and money are the real causes of happiness and as a result, devote nearly all our time and energy to acquiring them. Superficially, it seems that these things can make us happy, but if we look more deeply, we will see that they also bring us a lot of suffering and problems. In reality, happiness cannot be bought, it cannot be found anywhere out in the world. It can only be found in our own heart. The real source of happiness is our own mental peace. It is time to Choose Happiness! At this special public talk, internationally renowned Buddhist meditation teacher Gen-la Kelsang Jampa will guide us to this peace. This is the greatest gift we can give ourself and those we love. Session times: 11am - 12.15pm | Public Talk 12.15 - 2pm | Lunch 2 - 2.30pm | Historic Building Tour 3 - 4.15pm | Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog -
30/06/2024
Sun 30 June | Happiness Hour
Every Sunday morning (check calendar) | 11am - 12pm Buddha's teachings on loving kindness reveal that all the happiness in the world arises from wishing others to be happy. Based on the book 'New Eight Steps to Happiness' by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, learn one of Buddhism's best loved teachings - happiness through kindness. These Sunday morning classes will not only transform your weekend, but maybe your life! The World Peace Cafe will be open so come early for coffee, or stay for lunch. Classes taught by Gen Kelsang Dornying who has been teaching Kadampa Buddhism for more than 20 years, all around the world. He is an inspiring and light-hearted teacher of modern Buddhism who makes Buddha's teachings clear, accessible and applicable to everyone's daily life. Everyone is welcome ! Free for Members | Classes are £8 PLEASE NOTE: These classes are now in-person only -
26/06/2024
Wed 26 June | The Stages of the Path
Every Wednesday evening (check calendar) | 7-8.15pm Would you like more structure and support in your spiritual journey? Introducing our new weekly meditation classes with Buddhist monk Gen Dornying. In these classes, you will receive guidance and instruction on each stage of the Buddhist path to lasting happiness. Gen Dornying will provide commentary and insights to inspire your daily meditation practice. You can then continue the meditation on your own, ready to build on it the following week. While attending all the classes is most beneficial, you are also welcome to drop in whenever it works for you. Join us on this transformative journey towards inner peace. Everyone is welcome | Free for Members | Classes are £8 PLEASE NOTE: These classes are now in-person only -
23/06/2024
Sun 23 June | Happiness Hour
Every Sunday morning (check calendar) | 11am - 12pm Buddha's teachings on loving kindness reveal that all the happiness in the world arises from wishing others to be happy. Based on the book 'New Eight Steps to Happiness' by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, learn one of Buddhism's best loved teachings - happiness through kindness. These Sunday morning classes will not only transform your weekend, but maybe your life! The World Peace Cafe will be open so come early for coffee, or stay for lunch. Classes taught by Gen Kelsang Dornying who has been teaching Kadampa Buddhism for more than 20 years, all around the world. He is an inspiring and light-hearted teacher of modern Buddhism who makes Buddha's teachings clear, accessible and applicable to everyone's daily life. Everyone is welcome ! Free for Members | Classes are £8 PLEASE NOTE: These classes are now in-person only -
19/06/2024
Wed 19 June | The Stages of the Path
Every Wednesday evening (check calendar) | 7-8.15pm Would you like more structure and support in your spiritual journey? Introducing our new weekly meditation classes with Buddhist monk Gen Dornying. In these classes, you will receive guidance and instruction on each stage of the Buddhist path to lasting happiness. Gen Dornying will provide commentary and insights to inspire your daily meditation practice. You can then continue the meditation on your own, ready to build on it the following week. While attending all the classes is most beneficial, you are also welcome to drop in whenever it works for you. Join us on this transformative journey towards inner peace. Everyone is welcome | Free for Members | Classes are £8 PLEASE NOTE: These classes are now in-person only -
PLEASE NOTE: These classes are in-person onlyEveryone is welcome! Free for Members 7 – 8.15pm | £8 per class incl. refreshements after class | Book the whole series and get 1 class freeLearn to transform all your experiences, even the most demanding ones, into feelings of peace and happiness - the essence of personal and spiritual development. Taught by our resident teacher, Buddhist Monk Gen Kelsang Dornying, the Tuesday evening classes are suitable for those new to meditation as well as those who wish to take their existing practise deeper. These classes consist of two guided meditations and a teaching with an opportunity to ask questions over tea at the end.
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16/06/2024
Sun 16 June | Happiness Hour
Every Sunday morning (check calendar) | 11am - 12pm Buddha's teachings on loving kindness reveal that all the happiness in the world arises from wishing others to be happy. Based on the book 'New Eight Steps to Happiness' by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, learn one of Buddhism's best loved teachings - happiness through kindness. These Sunday morning classes will not only transform your weekend, but maybe your life! The World Peace Cafe will be open so come early for coffee, or stay for lunch. Classes taught by Gen Kelsang Dornying who has been teaching Kadampa Buddhism for more than 20 years, all around the world. He is an inspiring and light-hearted teacher of modern Buddhism who makes Buddha's teachings clear, accessible and applicable to everyone's daily life. Everyone is welcome ! Free for Members | Classes are £8 PLEASE NOTE: These classes are now in-person only -
12/06/2024
Wed 12 June | The Stages of the Path
NOTE NEW CLASS TIME: 7 - 8.15pm Every Wednesday evening (check calendar) | 7-8.15pm Would you like more structure and support in your spiritual journey? Introducing our new weekly meditation classes with Buddhist monk Gen Dornying. In these classes, you will receive guidance and instruction on each stage of the Buddhist path to lasting happiness. Gen Dornying will provide commentary and insights to inspire your daily meditation practice. You can then continue the meditation on your own, ready to build on it the following week. While attending all the classes is most beneficial, you are also welcome to drop in whenever it works for you. Join us on this transformative journey towards inner peace. Everyone is welcome | Free for Members | Classes are £8 PLEASE NOTE: These classes are now in-person only
