Discover upcoming special events at Kadampa Meditation Centre Bristol, including empowerments, inspiring visiting teachers, and peaceful outdoor meditations in nature. These events offer practical ways to deepen your experience of meditation and modern Buddhism.
Alongside events held here in Bristol, you can also take part in national and international Kadampa gatherings throughout the year — such as the UK Dharma Celebration and the International Kadampa Festivals at Manjushri KMC and other Kadampa Centres worldwide.
Everyone is welcome to join these uplifting occasions and connect with a global community dedicated to peace, compassion, and wisdom.
Discover inspiring Modern Buddhist events in Bristol and beyond.
Empowerment of Buddha Vajrapani and teachings on how to develop a strong and confident mind.
Buddha Vajrapani is the embodiment of the spiritual power of all the enlightened beings. He can help us pacify all obstacles through the force of spontaneous great bliss.
During this very special UK Dharma Celebration, Kadam Bridget Heyes will grant the blessing empowerment of Buddha Vajrapani. By receiving this empowerment we make a special connection with Buddha Vajrapani and we receive powerful blessings that heal our mental continuum and awaken our potential for enlightenment.
United Kingdom Dharma Celebration
31st October - 3rd November with Kadam Bridget Heyes
Bestowing Special Power
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Teaching and meditations on solving our problems with wisdom. Move into the new year with greater wisdom, renewed perspective and a fresh approach to dealing with problems.
Resident Teacher, Gen Lamchen will give the blessing empowerment of the Great Mother Prajnaparamita, a special transmission of inspiration and wisdom insight from this enlightened spiritual guide.
Through developing our wisdom we can dismantle our problems and approach them in ways that move us forwards, with flexibility and fresh perspective.
What is an empowerment?
An empowerment is a blissful, guided meditation that establishes a strong connection with a Buddha.
Through this connection we receive their enlightened wisdom and begin to actualise our own limitless potential to draw closer to the permanent happiness of enlightenment.
Who is Buddha Prajnaparamita - The Great Mother?
Buddha Prajnaparamita is a manifestation of the Perfection of Wisdom. The word “prajna” means wisdom and “paramita” means perfection. She is called “The Great Mother” because all Buddhas are born from this wisdom which is associated with deep compassion for all living beings.
£30 for non-members / £15 for members (Lunch included)
Timetable:
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Session 1: 10:30am-12:30pm
Blessing Empowerment of The Great Mother, Prajnaparamita -
Lunch: 12:30-2:30pm
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Session 2: 2:30-3:30pm
Teaching and meditation on how to solve our problems with wisdom -
Break
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Session 3: 4:00-5:00pm
Commentary to the practice of ‘the Great Mother’, a method to overcome hindrances and obstacles by reciting the Essence of Wisdom Sutra (The Heart Sutra)
Learn how to practise this powerful method for overcoming obstacles and hindrances and join a wonderful afternoon retreat on new years day, no better way to start the new year!
Special New year’s Event The Blessing Empowerment of Buddha Prajnaparamita
with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Lamchen
Wednesday 31st December | 10:30am-5:00pm
See the new year in peacefully, with a heart full of love and compassion.
Together we will engage in the chanted prayers of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of compassion, and recite his mantra over midnight with a compassionate heart.
A beautiful, positive way to see in the new year!
New year’s Eve See the new year in peacefully with candle-lit chanted mantras of compassion
with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Lamchen
Wednesday 31st December | 11:30pm-12:15pm
The Great Mother Afternoon Retreat
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Start the new year with the powerful practice of ‘The Great Mother’, a method for overcoming obstacles and hindrances by reciting the Essence of Wisdom Sutra (The Heart Sutra).
Session times: 2-3pm, 4-5pm
with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Lamchen
Thursday 1st January 2026