Welcome to Kadampa Meditation Centre Bristol, located on the busy bohemian district of Gloucester Road we offer a warm and welcoming space where anyone can discover the benefits of meditation and modern Buddhism. Learn practical meditation techniques to reduce stress, find calm, and develop a more positive outlook on life. We offer meditation classes, courses, half-day sessions, weekend courses, and retreats, suitable for both beginners and experienced meditators.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Bristol is part of the New Kadampa Tradition (NKT), a worldwide Buddhist tradition founded by world renowned meditation master, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, offering simple, practical meditation methods to bring calm, happiness, and balance into daily life.
We are a registered charity (Charity No. 1026683) and your support helps us keep our classes accessible, run retreats, and make meditation available to more people.
About Kadampa Meditation Centre Bristol
Gen Kelsang Lamchen
Resident Teacher
Gen Kelsang Lamchen is the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Bristol. She has studied, practised and taught Kadampa Buddhism under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 25 years. Gen Lamchen has a wealth of meditation experience and presents Buddha's teachings in a clear and practical way, making them easy to integrate into daily life. Her warmth and loving example is an inspiration to all
Experienced Teacher with a Warm and Practical Approach
Plan your visit to Kadampa Meditation Centre Bristol. Find our location easily with an interactive map, get directions, and discover how to reach us by car, public transport, or on foot. Join our welcoming community for meditation classes, half-day courses, weekend courses, and retreats, and enjoy a peaceful space to relax, learn, and connect.
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While our main Centre is in Bristol, we also run classes in Bath, Clevedon, Weston, Chippenham, and Chepstow.