Saturday Events
All Saturday events are included within membership.
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DEALING WITH STRESS
Saturday 25th March: 10am-1.15pm
Stress can affect us all, but by understanding the actual causes of stress and unhappy thoughts, we can begin to understand how to become free from them. On this workshop we will explore special ways of thinking and meditations that heal the mind of the source of these problems. Everyone is welcome!
Fees
Drop in or you can book in advance: £15
This event is free to members – become a member
Inspiration Day Retreat
“I will always be with you”
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
New Kadampa Tradition Day 2023
A special day of celebration at KMC Plymouth
Saturday 1st April 2023
The first Saturday in April is set aside to commemorate the founding of NKT-IKBU by Venerable Geshe Kelsang in 1991 and now is celebrated at centres across the world. Prayers are made for the flourishing of Kadam Dharma throughout the world so that all living beings might quickly find permanent inner peace. Above all, we remember the extraordinary kindness of Venerable Geshe Kelsang in founding NKT-IKBU.
The 4pm Prayers – A Free Event for Everyone to Enjoy
Everyone is welcome to join us at 4pm, for Offering to The Spiritual Guide Puja. This is an opportunity to experience a deeply meaningful and joyous practice in which chanted meditations are combined with making offerings and other acts of devotion in front of all the enlightened beings.
Schedule
Come to the whole day or sessions of your choice:
9am: Essence of Good Fortune with guided meditation*
11am: Essence of Good Fortune with guided meditation*
2pm: Essence of Good Fortune with guided meditation*
4pm: Offering to The Spiritual Guide Puja (Free to attend)
Fees
*Advanced Booking or On the Door: £3 per session
Day Ticket: £7 (all sessions)
KMC Plymouth Members: Free (all sessions)
Offering to The Spiritual Guide Prayers: Free to all
Movie Night:
“The Wheel of Life”
Saturday 8th April 2023: 7pm
Following up from the Wheel of Life day course (11/3), by joining us for a unique night out to watch the play of the same name!
Learn more and deepen your understanding of this profound topic whilst enjoying a night out with spiritual friends this Easter weekend.
Fees
£5
Introduction to Tantra
Saturday 22nd April: 10am – 1.15pm
We’ve probably all heard of Tantra, but what is it? How do you practice it? How does it help with our normal everyday problems?
Authentic, qualified instructions on Tantra are rare to find. Learn the beautiful practices of Tantra, relax and enjoy learning how to be swept away to the pure land! This course is suitable for everyone.
Fees
Drop in on the day, or you can book in advance: £15
This event is free to Members – become a member
Shelter From The Storm
Saturday 13th May: 10am – 3.30pm
When life is so uncertain and pressures and difficulties are coming at us from all angles we need to find an authentic feeling of protection and security. The things that we normally turn to usually only provide temporary pick-me-ups, we need learn to develop a deep and genuine feeling of safety and refuge. On this course we can explore what can really provide this and establish an inner resilience in the face of adversities.
There will be an opportunity to take the Buddhist Refuge Vows at the conclusion of the day.
Schedule:
10am – 11.15am
12noon – 1.15pm
2.30 – 3.30pm
Fees
Drop in on the day, or you can book in advance: £20
This event is free to ‘Premium Members’ – become a member
Finding Real Protection Retreat
Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st May
Refuge Retreat
Deepen your experience of creating a place in your heart where you feel protected from your problems. With relaxing Buddhist Prayers and guided meditations, this retreat day is a lovely chance to get some space and develop a lasting peace.
Schedule:
Saturday 20th
Session 1, 9am
Session 2, 11am
Session 3, 2pm
Session 4, 4pm with WFJ
Sunday 21st
Session 1, 10am with WFJ and Tsog offering
Session 2, 12noon
Session 3, 12.30
Fee:
£3
£7 for a day ticket
This event is free to Members – become a member
Source of Happiness
Saturday 3rd June
Day Retreat
During this special day of contemplation, we will explore and engage in the meaning of the Liberating Prayer and how these precious words reflect the great kindness of Buddha in teaching us how to liberate ourselves and others from all unhappiness and suffering. Attend all or as many sessions as you prefer.
Schedule:
Session 1, 9am
Session 2, 11am
Session 3, 2pm
Session 4, 4pm with WFJ
Fee:
£3 per session,
£7 for a day ticket
This event is free to Members – become a member
Open Day
Saturday 17th June
10am – 4pm
A fun day for all…
Cafe
Shop
Taster meditations starting each hour 11, 12, 1, 2, 3
Activities for children
Tombola
Soak a monk! 12.30pm
Everyone is welcome!
Fee:
Everyone is welcome to come along for FREE
Dissolving Difficulties
Saturday 24th June: 10am – 1.15pm
This meditation workshop will give practical and uplifting explanations of how we can transform the most demanding and difficult situations into opportunities for personal and spiritual growth.
We will learn how to use meditation to relax and still the mind, then look at techniques to recognize and let go of negative states such as anger, unhappiness and stress, and how to find more constructive and peaceful responses to the constant challenges of modern life.
Fees
Drop in on the day, or you can book in advance: £15
This event is free to Members – become a member
Meditation on Plymouth Hoe!
Saturday 1st July 10.30am
A lovely chance to engage in a relaxing guided meditation in a unique setting.
With Kadampa Buddhist Monk Gen Kelsang Dragden, he will guide a simple meditation where we can connect with a peaceful mind right in the midst of the city.
Fee:
Free, everyone is welcome
Meet at Smeatons Tower lighthouse at 10.30am and we’ll then go to a slightly quieter area.
Meditation in Falmouth Park
Saturday 8th July 10.30am
Set in the exquisite award winning Princess Pavillions Gardens in the delightful grotto area, engaging in meditation in that location is a real treat.
With Kadampa Buddhist Monk Gen Kelsang Dragden guiding the wonderful Prayers for World Peace and a beautiful meditation this is not to be missed!
Fee:
Free, everyone is welcome.
If you could let us know that you are coming so we know how many chairs to bring that would be great. 01752 210451 info@meditationinplymouth.org
Group Walk
Saturday 15th July
Times to be confirmed soon…
A lovely opportunity to spend time with like-minded people whilst enjoying a nice stroll in the local countryside.
This walk will be around Mount Edgecumbe.
You can meet at KMC Plymouth,
at the Matflower Steps,
or at the Cremyll and Mount Edgcumbe Landing jetty.
There’ll be a guided meditation along the way and plenty of chances to stop and enjoy the views and your bring-your-own-picnic.
The walk won’t be strenuous and is suitable for most. Children and dogs welcome.
Fees
Free to all, everyone welcome
Guru Yoga Mandala Retreat
Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd July
By performing the profound practice of Guru Yoga we can receive the powerful blessings of all the Buddhas through our Spiritual Guide.
With the practice of offering the mandala we accumulate a great collection of merit.
Schedule:
Saturday 22nd
Session 1, 9am
Session 2, 11am
Session 3, 2pm
Session 4, 4pm with WFJ
Sunday 23rd
Session 1, 10am with WFJ and Tsog offering
Session 2, 12noon
Session 3, 2.30
Fee:
£3
£7 for a day ticket
This event is free to Members – become a member
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