General information
Classes & courses
Retreats
Study programmes
Events
Short courses
These short courses provide an ideal opportunity to take a break from the hectic pace of life in the peaceful and beautiful setting of Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre. The course usually starts on Friday evening and finishes lunch time on Sunday. Course fees and accommodation for two nights: £70 – £110; for three night: £105 – 165, including all meals; and non-resident £40 – £60 including lunch. For further information on accommodation please click on the link. Please book in advance.
Manjushri KMC also holds Weekend Meditation Retreats. Please click on the link for more information or use the left hand menu.
Art of Enlightenment
Friday 10 - Monday 13 April 2009
This special three-day course, led by qualified Kadampa artists, offers an opportunity to learn traditional Buddhist drawing and painting. This course is essentially a practical course, and is suitable for beginners as well as for those with more experience of Buddhist art.
Heart Sutra (Essence of Wisdom Sutra)
Friday 16 - Sunday 18 October 2009
~ A guided weekend retreat ~
Through studying, contemplating and meditating on this Sutra we will gain a perfect understanding of the nature of reality, overcome hindrances and difficulties in our daily life, and finally overcome the obstacles preventing us from attaining the perfect state of Buddhahood. In this weekend retreat we can enjoy guided meditations on the profound wisdom practices presented in this Sutra.
Christmas Course
Friday 18 - Monday 21 December 2009
~ Taking and Giving ~
This time of year is the season of ‘taking and giving’, but few of us know their true spiritual meaning. This three-day course will teach us how to discover the benefits of the profound Buddhist practices of taking and giving, thus enabling us to give something truly meaningful and beneficial to both ourself and those around us.