Saturday 24th January
A Meditator's Guide to Uncertainty
A half-day course of talks & guided meditations
Almost everything is outside of our control, but by simply controlling our mind we don't need to try to control anything else. Through practicing meditation and cultivating a fresh perspective on uncertainty we can increase our inner stability and resilience and meet uncertainty with wisdom and peace.
Session times:
10:30-11:30am
12:00-1:00pm
Friday 6th - Sunday 8th Feb
Amitayus Retreat
Weekend Retreat
Buddha Amitayus, the Buddha of Long Life, wisdom, and merit, has the power to bestow upon us immeasurably long life, profound wisdom and great good fortune. During the retreat, we will engage in beautiful chanted prayers, meditations, and mantra recitation requesting blessings for ourselves and others to enjoy a long, happy and meaningful life.
It is traditional for Kadampa centres to engage in a short retreat on this beautiful practice early in the year.
The special structure of retreat provides consistent familiarity with meditation, facilitates deep connection to our meditation objects and brings deeper transformation, leaving a lasting positive impact on our life. Because retreat facilities immersion without distraction it is a powerful method for inner transformation.
Those unable to attend the entire retreat can book for individual full days, individual sessions however are not drop-in. As this retreat is not guided we ask that participants attend the introduction.
Everyone is welcome although some previous experience of Buddhist practice may be helpful.
Sessions last 1 hour Friday 7:30pm introduction Saturday and Sunday: 9am, 11am 2pm, 4pm
(TTP slot will be Amitayus retreat according to HYT)
Saturday 14th February
Inner Peace Day Retreat
A day of talks & guided meditations
Enjoy a relaxing day of meditations that leave us feeling deeply peaceful and learn how to carry this feeling through to daily life.
Session times:
10:30-11:30
12:15-13:00
14:00-14:45
15:15-16:00
Sunday 15th February
Family Class
Weekend Retreat
A practical meditation class for the whole family. Explore how to meditate, build a peaceful mind and find happiness from within.
10:30-11:30am
Saturday 21st February
The Path to Freedom
A half-day course of talks & guided meditations
In this busy world, our experiences of happiness are fleeting and short-lived, while inner peace eludes us completely. Our negative states of mind, such as uncontrolled desire and anger, create endless problems for ourselves and others, and prevent us from fulfilling our deepest wishes. Buddha's popular teaching on the Four Noble Truths offers a clear and simple solution, guiding us to an oasis of peace within our hearts.
Lay Pratimoksha Vows - how to live a peaceful and compassionate way of life
In the afternoon there will be an opportunity for those who wish to, to take or renew their Lay Pratimoksha Vows in a special ceremony which deepens our practice of moral discipline.
Session times:
10:30-11:30am
12:00-1:00pm Pratimoksha Vow ceremony
2:30-3:30pm
Friday 27th February - Sunday 1st March
Developing Faith and Wisdom
Weekend Course with National Spiritual Director
Gen-la Dekyong’s last weekend course as General Spiritual Director at Manjushri KMC – not to be missed!
During this auspicious course, Gen-la Dekyong will teach how realising emptiness depends on developing deep faith in our Spiritual Guide, and share a special teaching about Ajatashatru that she received personally from Venerable Geshe-la to illustrate this. She will also teach on the connection between faith and wisdom from our heart prayer Request to the Holy Spiritual Guide Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche from his Faithful Disciples.
Saturday 7th March
Embrace the Imperfect
A half-day course of talks & guided meditations
Since we are just as likely to develop the inner qualities that really matter - such as acceptance, humility, compassion and wisdom through our failures as through our successes, we can look at imperfection through the lens of inner growth and development. Explore how to shift perspective on what to value for a successful happy life and learn how to foster a balanced relationship with imperfection that is free from discouragement.
Session times:
10:30-11:30am
12:00-1:00pm Pratimoksha Vow ceremony
2:30-3:30pm
Sunday 8th March
Family Class
Weekend Retreat
A practical meditation class for the whole family. Explore how to meditate, build a peaceful mind and find happiness from within.
10:30-11:30am
Take a break from your routine and discover how meditation can bring clarity, peace, and purpose to your life. Our weekend meditation courses at Kadampa Meditation Centre Bristol offer practical teachings and guided meditations based on ancient Buddhist wisdom, made relevant for modern life. Each course explores a different theme—such as overcoming anxiety, improving relationships, or developing compassion—helping you apply meditation to real-life situations.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced meditator, you’ll enjoy a peaceful environment, clear guidance, and the company of a friendly community. Weekend courses are designed to refresh your mind and inspire positive change that lasts well beyond the weekend.
Join us and experience how just a few hours of meditation can uplift your heart and transform your outlook.