At The Weekend
KMC Plymouth unless otherwise stated
48-50 Mutley Plain, Plymouth PL4 6LE
Membership is not required to attend these events but they are free to members depending on your membership package. See individual events for details.
Healing The Heart
Special Awayday Guided Retreat in Meavy on beautiful Dartmoor
Guided Awayday Retreat
Saturday 31st October
10.30am-4.30pm
Healing The Heart
On this special awayday retreat led by ordained Kadampa Buddhist monk and Resident Teacher at KMC Plymouth, Gen Kelsang Dragden, we will enjoy short teachings, clear instructions and plenty of time in guided meditations to become familiar with the core meditations on the mind of love – the wish for others to be happy.
This event needs to be booked in advance.
Venue – Meavy Parish Hall on beautiful south Dartmoor.
Please see our Retreats page for full details
Special Meditation Event
International Temples Day
Meditation & Lunch
Meditation and Lunch Event
Saturday 7th November
From 11am
Please note you will need to book in advance to attend this event.
International Temples Day
On the first Saturday in November Kadampa centres worldwide celebrate the International Temples Project – the project which is bringing modern Kadampa Buddhist Temples to people across the globe. You can read more about the project below.
So, on this special day everyone is invited to join us to watch a short film about the Temples Project and engage in the meditative, Prayers for World Peace, which include a guided meditations and which are suitable for everyone; so no previous experience is needed.
After the meditation session we will be providing a simple fixed-choice homemade main course lunch (vegan) with a fruit based dessert! . It’s a wonderful opportunity to engage in something meaningful with friends old and new. Everyone is welcome and so, please do bring along friends and family. Children are welcome.
Please note you will need to book in advance to attend this event.
Please inform us if you any allergies before booking.
More About The International Temples Project
The first Kadampa Temple for World Peace was opened by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche in 1997 at Manjushri KMC in the UK’s Lake District. This modern Temple based on traditional designs was designed by Venerable Geshe-la, who oversaw every stage of its construction and adornment.
Since then, five more Kadampa Temples for World Peace have been completed across the world with many more planned for the future including for France, Germany, and Canada.
These Temples are designed to accommodate large numbers of people for Festivals and Dharma Celebrations and also to be the hub for residential communities both in and around the host centre.
Schedule
11am – New Kadampa Tradition International Temples Project Short Film
11.45am – Prayers for World Peace with guided meditation
1pm – 3pm Lunch & Socialising!
Fees & Booking
Must be booked in advance. Only 20 lunch tickets are available:
– Event + Lunch (Vegan) Ticket: £15
Once all lunch tickets are sold-out, booking will open to purchase an event only ticket:
– Event Only (NO Lunch Ticket): £5 (only available to purchase when all lunch tickets have sold out)
There is no member’s discount for this event.
Advanced Booking Only
Please book in advance online using the button below which will take you to the TicketTailor website where you can book and pay online.
Terms and conditions apply. See HERE for details.
Special Visiting Teacher Meditation Event
Perfect Advice for Living Well
…from the heart
Day Course
with Kadam Paul Jenkins
Resident Teacher at KMC Wales
Saturday 14th November
10am-3.45pm
Perfect Advice for Living Well …from the Heart
On this very special day course with visiting teacher, Kadam Paul Jenkins, (Resident Teacher at KMC Wales), we will explore the famous text, “Advice from Atisha’s Heart” – a profound teaching by the great Indian Buddhist Master Atisha (982-1054 AD).
In essence, Atisha’s advice is a beautifully simple roadmap to a good a life, lived well, whereby we will come to experience a happy, content and fulfilling life. Following this advice, we can understand how to apply Buddha’s teachings to our daily life, balancing compassion and wisdom, and clearly knowing what to do to avoid present and future unhappiness and difficulties. If we take this advice to heart and do our best to follow it, we will enjoy a happy, peaceful way of life.
This day course is suitable for everyone, can benefit anyone, and requires no previous experience or knowledge. Everyone is welcome.
Schedule
Session 1: 10am – 11.15am
Tea Break
Session 2: 12pm – 1.15pm
Lunch Break
Session 3: 2.30pm – 3.45pm
Refresh Yourself!
Our World Peace Café will be open during this event, serving hot and cold drinks, delicious home-made cakes and a variety of snacks.
Fees & Booking
Individual Tickets: £20 (Non-members and Standard Members)
Pay on the door by cash or card
OR
Book in advance online via our Box Office:
PREMIUM Members Attend for Free
This event is free to Premium Members
Day Course Format
Enjoy the benefits of more time than in our evening classes, the opportunity to meet and talk with fellow attendees and the chance to take some time out in the peaceful atmosphere of KMC Plymouth.
Each session consists of:
- a guided breathing meditation
- a practical teaching
- a second meditation with guidance based on the teaching
After the first session:
- there is a break for light refreshments in our World Peace Café
The second session session is the same as the first, after which there is:
- a break for lunch during which our World Peace Café is open for light refreshment
The third session is the same as sessions one and two after which there is:
- the option to ask the Teacher questions
There is also ample to time to discuss and share your thoughts about what is being taught and the meditations will fellow attendees throughout the day.
Venue
Kadampa Meditation Centre Plymouth,
48-50 Mutley Plain,
Plymouth,
PL4 6LE
About The Teacher
Kadam Paul Jenkins is the Resident Teacher at KMC Wales. He is a dedicated student of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso and has been studying and teaching Kadampa Buddhism for over 30 years. The title “Kadam,” was given to him by Ven Geshe Kelsang indicating that he is a senior lay teacher of the Kadampa Tradition.
Kadam Paul has deep experience of practicing meditation and teaching Kadampa Buddhism at all levels. He is much loved for the clarity and warmth of his teachings and shows the example of how to integrate Modern Buddhism within a busy, professional, family life.
Love and Connection
Half-Day Course
Saturday 21st November
10am-1.15pm
Love and Connection
These half-day events are suitable for everyone, no previous experience needed. Everyone is welcome.
We are like a cell in the vast body of life. Whilst we may feel that we are a distinct individual separate from all others, we are nonetheless intimately bound up with all living beings. Without others we cannot exist and we affect others by everything we do.
More About This Event
We need others for our physical, emotional and spiritual well-being and when we understand how we are connected to all living beings, whether we know them or not, whether we may consider they have influence on our life or not, we will understand the reality that we cannot secure our own welfare whilst neglecting others.
On this half-day event we will explore how we are connected to everyone and that when we cherish others, we find our own happiness naturally increases. Connecting our love with others only brings peace of mind and joy for us and them.
Schedule
Saturday 21st November
Session 1: 10am – 11.15am
Session 2: 12pm – 1.15pm
Each session conissts of a teaching with guided meditations.
Our World Peace Café will be open during the break serving hot and cold drinks, delicious home-made cakes and a variety of snacks.
Fees & Booking
Individual Tickets: £15
Pay on the door by cash or card
OR
Book in advance online via our Box Office:
All Members Attend for Free
This event is free to members
Terms and conditions apply. See HERE for details.
Event Format
These half-day events are suitable for everyone, no previous experience needed. Everyone is welcome.
Enjoy the benefits of more time than in our evening classes, the opportunity to meet and talk with fellow attendees and the chance to take some time out in the peaceful atmosphere of KMC Plymouth.
Each session consists of:
- a guided breathing meditation
- a practical teaching
- a second meditation with guidance based on the teaching
Between sessions there is a break for light refreshments in our World Peace Café
At the end of the event there is the option to ask the Teacher questions, whilst during the event there is the ability to discuss the teachings and meditations with fellow attendees
Venue
Kadampa Meditation Centre Plymouth,
48-50 Mutley Plain,
Plymouth,
PL4 6LE
Faith and Offerings Weekend Retreat
Guided Weekend Retreat
Saturday 5th December
Sunday 6th December
10am-3.45pm on both days
Faith and Offerings Weekend Retreat
This retreat will be led by Resident Teacher and ordained Kadampa Buddhist Monk, Gen Kelsang Dragden who will provide brief instructions and guide the meditations during each session. Everyone is welcome.
Please see our Retreats page for full details
Problems? No Problem!
Half-Day Course
Saturday 12th December
10am-1.15pm
Problems? No Problem!
These half-day events are suitable for everyone, no previous experience needed. Everyone is welcome.
When is a problem not a problem? Sounds like a riddle with no answer but in reality, we can turn any problem, difficulty or outright bad situation into a positive experience – keeping a calm and happy mind.
This is not just wishful thinking or looking on the bright-side. Happiness is a state of mind and so is having a problem. When we start to look past what immediately comes to mind when we face difficulties and understand that we have a choice in how we experience a bad situation we can start to turn a problem into a “non-problem”. We may still have to deal with that problem, but what changes is our state of mind – freeing us to deal with any problem in a calm and collected way; always keeping a happy mind.
On this half day event, we’ll explore why problems causes us distress, how we can turn that on its head and face the world with joy. This is a very practical method to make life easier and happier, and we can all use these teachings and meditations.
More About This Event
Schedule
Saturday 12th December
Session 1: 10am – 11.15am
Session 2: 12pm – 1.15pm
Each session conissts of a teaching with guided meditations.
Our World Peace Café will be open during the break serving hot and cold drinks, delicious home-made cakes and a variety of snacks.
Fees & Booking
Individual Tickets: £15
Pay on the door by cash or card
OR
Book in advance online via our Box Office:
All Members Attend for Free
This event is free to members
Terms and conditions apply. See HERE for details.
Event Format
These half-day events are suitable for everyone, no previous experience needed. Everyone is welcome.
Enjoy the benefits of more time than in our evening classes, the opportunity to meet and talk with fellow attendees and the chance to take some time out in the peaceful atmosphere of KMC Plymouth.
Each session consists of:
- a guided breathing meditation
- a practical teaching
- a second meditation with guidance based on the teaching
Between sessions there is a break for light refreshments in our World Peace Café
At the end of the event there is the option to ask the Teacher questions, whilst during the event there is the ability to discuss the teachings and meditations with fellow attendees
Venue
Kadampa Meditation Centre Plymouth,
48-50 Mutley Plain,
Plymouth,
PL4 6LE
New Year Retreat
24 Hour, Self-Guided Retreat
Thursday 31st December 2026
Friday 1st January 2027
Various Times | Free Event
New Year Retreat
Start the new year inspired! Everyone is welcome to join us for this 24-hour retreat receiving the blessings of Tara, which are especially powerful for helping those in difficulty. Each session is about an hour long and you can come at any time and to as many or few sessions as you choose.
No previous experience required, there will be plenty of people to help and advise you if this is a new event for you, and as always, everyone is welcome.