Kadampa Meditation centre. Courses - Drop in Classes - Retreats - Cafe - Shop - B&B POCKLINGTON - YORK

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1 Madhyamaka Kadampa Meditation centre Courses - Drop in Classes - Retreats - Cafe - Shop - B&B POCKLINGTON - YORK

2 Grounds open dawn till dusk all year round Madhyamaka Kadampa Meditation Centre is a centre for modern Buddhism, where everyone is welcome to enjoy a peaceful environment or join in the many programmes offered throughout the year. Whether you are looking for an introduction to Buddhist meditation, an in-depth course, a retreat, or a day visit to the historic house and grounds, Madhyamaka KMC offers an enjoyable and meaningful experience for everyone. Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso is the founder of the New Kadampa Tradition International Kadampa Buddhist Union. Born in Tibet, he trained there for many years and came to be highly regarded as a fully accomplished scholar and practitioner of Kadampa Buddhism. Since being invited to the West in 1977 he has given thousands of teachings, composed 22 widely acclaimed books on Buddhism and meditation, established over 1200 meditation centres around the world, trained hundreds of qualified meditation teachers and developed practical study and meditation programmes designed for the modern world. Everyone, even non- Buddhists, can receive benefit from Kadam Dharma Welcome to Madhyamaka KMC Our Founder

3 Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong is the General Spiritual Director of NKT-IKBU and Resident Teacher at Manjushri KMC, the mother centre of the NKT-IKBU. A student of Venerable Geshe-la for over 30 years, she is a modern Buddhist nun dedicated to helping people from all walks of life attain lasting happiness through developing inner mental peace. Gen Kelsang Delek is the Resident Teacher of Madhyamaka KMC. She has been a dedicated student of Venerable Geshe-la for many years and has been ordained for over 20 years. Gen Delek is known for the clarity and strength of her teachings, as well as her kind and caring nature. Our Teachers Refuge: the Gateway to Buddhist Practice 17th-19th February Weekend course with Gen Kelsang Rigma, Resident Teacher of Khedrubje Kadampa Buddhist Centre in Hull Refuge is seeking protection from the stress and strains of daily life through practising Buddha s teachings. In this way we develop deeply peaceful minds which guard us from harmful thoughts and actions, and give us a real place of refuge in our heart. The Magic of Faith 17th-19th March Weekend course with Kadam Neil Elliott, the teacher of the Special Teacher Training programme at Manjushri KMC Doubt, cynicism and disbelief are increasingly widespread in today s world. On this course Kadam Neil will explain how we can develop and maintain faith during these troubled times, and the extraordinary results that come from having this pure mind. Transform Your Life into a Blissful Journey 6th-11th August Post festival retreat with Gen Kelsang Devi, Resident Teacher of Tharpaland International Retreat Centre, Germany Take a few days after the Summer Festival to immerse yourself in the teachings given at the Festival. This popular retreat at Madhyamaka KMC every year gives people a chance to meditate and take to heart those teachings before we return to our busy daily lives. Visiting Teachers

4 Dealing with Anger March 11th 10am-1:00pm Death and Dying November 11th 10am-5:00pm Learn to Meditate weekends February 24-26, April 21-23, June 9-11, *June 30-July 4 September 22-24, November 3-5 These popular weekends are ideal if you are seeking relaxation and step-by-step instructions in basic meditation techniques. Experienced meditation teachers give clear guidance to help you cultivate a spacious and balanced mind through meditation. *(longer course) Love, Desire and Attachment May 6th 10am-1:00pm A Meaningful Life July 1st 10am-5:00pm Short meditation courses offering practical solutions to everyday problems of modern living derived from the teachings of Buddha. Inspirational teachings, good food, and lovely company. A thoroughly uplifting experience Summer Course A Meaningful Life Fri 30 June Tues 4 July A precious few days to create inner change and skilfully bring joy and meaning into our everyday lives. The Confidence to Change September 30th 10am-1:00pm Robe making course Wed 12 Wed 19 July A special opportunity to learn the art of making Kadampa Buddhist robes. (Some sewing experience is necessary) Day and half day courses Weekends for beginners

5 Whether you are looking for a few days relaxing break or a structured meditation retreat, Madhyamaka Kadampa Meditation Centre is the ideal location. Set within beautiful grounds, you can go for long countryside walks or wander around the large lake, as well as explore the beautiful meditation rooms and spend time with the spiritual community. Every January, we hold a month of retreat enabling people to deepen their meditation experience and gain greater familiarity with the meditation practices. Attend one or more weeks, or come for the whole month. Rest and Reflect Sunday Friday Selected weeks during the year. These retreats are ideal for those new to meditation or just looking for a meaningful, relaxing break. You can also attend the regular morning, lunchtime & evening meditation classes held during your stay. Individual retreat Tailor-made to your needs. Let us know what you want to do and how long you want to stay and we ll facilitate that in any way we can. Visiting Centre retreats Throughout the year the Resident Teacher and students of many Kadampa Centres in the UK enjoy a weekend away in the peaceful and blessed surroundings of Madhyamaka KMC. Advanced Retreats Amitayus February Refuge February Nyungne April 7-9 Mandala offerings and Guru Yoga July 7-14 and October Lamrim August Vajrasattva December Jan The Stages of the Path with Gen Kelsang Sherab An essential retreat with guided meditations on Lamrim, the stages of the path to pure happiness. Ideal for both beginners and those with more experience Jan Vajrayogini Retreat with Gen Kelsang Delek A special opportunity to connect with the vibrant and blissful practice of Quick Path to Great Bliss Jan Mahamudra with Gen Kelsang Delek Practise and gain experience of the stages of Mahamudra meditations explained in the sadhana The Hundreds of Deities of the Joyful Land. A perfect place for retreat Other retreats January retreats

6 JUNE 18th 11am pm Free entry This event is a great chance to enjoy a day of fun and entertainment with all the family within the beautiful grounds and historic house of Kilnwick Percy Hall. Last year 1,200 people attended this annual community event. With music, food, house tours, free meditations and games, this is an excellent opportunity to relax with something for everyone. Dharma for Families 23rd-25th June This weekend is dedicated for the whole family to enjoy Buddhist meditation and simple principles for living a happy and harmonious life. The weekend will offer drama, music, art and many other fun activities as well as meditation and chanted prayers. The weekend ends with a play performed by all the children. All ages welcome. Kid s Class Sundays 11:30am 1pm These classes for children aim to develop and nurture their good qualities through meditation and positive thinking. With fun activities, this class is designed to help your child feel more peaceful, happy and loving. Make a day of it by booking in for lunch too. Ideal for under 13 s Tot s Meditation Mondays 11am-12pm (during term time) (Age 4 and under) Take a rare opportunity to relax in a peaceful child-friendly atmosphere and meet other parents and carers. If the weather is nice we can also enjoy learning and playing activities outdoors. Summer Fayre Children's classes

7 Making the Most of our Life The blessing empowerment of Buddha Amitayus with Gen Kelsang Delek Fri 29th Dec Mon 1 Jan There is nothing more precious to us than our life. We usually regard material possessions as very important, but in reality our human life is our most important possession. Through receiving the empowerment of Buddha Amitayus we strengthen our life force so that we can enjoy a long life, and increase our inner wealth and our inner wisdom so that we can use our life in the most beneficial ways. A long life, wisdom and the inner wealth of merit are essential for our spiritual development and enable us ultimately to reach the deathless state of enlightenment. New Year Celebration 31st December Vegetarian Buffet and Candle-lit prayers and an opportunity to reflect on the year just passed and on the year ahead. CHRISTMAS CONCERT for WORLD PEACE Christmas & New Year DECEMBER 10th Featuring local solo artists and bands, this is a great night out with music, meditation and buffet. Everybody is welcome and there is even a chance to do your Christmas shopping! Madhyamaka is a great place to spend Sunday. Whether it s just a walk in the grounds, visiting the World Peace Cafe, attending Prayers for World Peace, or enjoying our monthly Sunday Out meditation and lunch, there is something for everyone. MAKE SUNDAY SPECIAL Sundays Sunday Out Once a month 11:30am 2pm Enjoy a teaching and guided meditations, followed by a delicious two-course vegetarian lunch. Prayers for World Peace Most Sundays 10:00 11:15am Meditation, a short teaching, and prayers for world peace No charge

8 2017 Spring Festival May Summer Festival July 21 -August 5th Fall Festival October 6-12 Becoming a good-natured person with a good heart Blessing empowerment of Buddha Maitreya and teachings on loving kindness with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa Following Buddha s path The Blessing empowerment of Buddha Shakyamuni and teachings on Part One of How to Transform Your Life with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong Completing the Journey Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony and teachings on Part Two of How to Transform Your Life with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab. Empowerment of Buddha Avalokiteshvara and teachings on Universal Compassion with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong Tharpaland International Retreat Centre, Germany International festivals

9 Advice for Life Weekly drop-in meditation classes offer the chance to learn how to make our mind calm and peaceful. By training in meditation we will experience the benefits for ourself learn to develop inner peace, giving us the ability to stay happy and positive all the time, even in the most difficult circumstances. Tuesdays, 7:30 9pm Thursdays, 11am 12:15pm with Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Delek Free Talks With Gen Kelsang Delek Everyone wants to be happy and free from problems, but why does that goal remain so elusive for us? Gen Delek will share advice from Buddhist teachings on how to find real happiness through meditation. These classes are also held in York, Beverley, Driffield, Goole, Pickering, Scarborough, and Thirsk 20 minutes to inner peace Mon Fri mornings, 8:30am Enjoy a guided breathing meditation, followed by a short reading from the book How to Transform Your Life and 10 minutes of quiet contemplation. Mon Fri lunchtimes, 12:30pm Simple guided meditations for relaxation, a clear mind, and a good heart. See website for term dates Drop-in Classes Learn to Meditate Tuesday 24th January, 7:30pm Madhyamaka KMC, Pocklington. The Key to Happiness Thursday 26th January 7:00pm York. Free talks Living in the Moment Tuesday 5th September 7:30 pm Madhyamaka KMC Pocklington. A Stress Free Life Thursday 7th September 7:00pm York.

10 Venerable Geshe-la has designed three study programmes, all of which are offered at Madhyamaka KMC. The General Programme (GP) All of our weekly classes are part of the GP, including most of the retreats and courses offered throughout the year. They are open to all and you are welcome to attend as and when you wish. The Teacher Training Programme (TTP) This programme enables people to train as qualified Teachers of Kadampa Buddhism, and to study the full range of Kadampa teachings including both Sutra and Tantra. Mondays 8-10am and 7-9pm, Tuesdays 8-10am With Gen Kelsang Delek Studying Tantric Grounds and Paths Study Programmes The Foundation Programme (FP) This programme is for those who want to go deeper in their studies and meditation. Six books are studied systematically with a senior Teacher in a supportive and friendly group. Sunday FP 2-6pm With Kelsang Uma Studying The New Heart of Wisdom Weekday FP Mondays and Thursdays, 7-9pm With Karin Chielman Studying How to Understand the Mind Free Talks and Meditation January 26th 7:00pm The Key to Happiness September 7th 7:00pm Meditation for Life Weekly Drop-in Classes These classes offer the chance to learn to meditate, and to solve daily problems and find inner peace using Buddhist understanding. Everyone is welcome. Thursdays 7pm-8:30pm Friends Meeting House Friargate York Sundays 10:30am-11:45am Miller s Yard, Gillygate See website for dates. York Half-day courses How to Wake up Smiling February 25th Mindfulness and Meditation June 10th Overcoming Stress and Anxiety October 21st Seeing Beyond Appearances December 2nd Foundation Programme with Gen Kelsang Delek 3.30pm - 8pm Sundays Miller s Yard, Gillygate Studying Joyful Path of Good Fortune

11 The International Temples Project was founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, with the aim of introducing the Buddhist faith and practice of the New Kadampa Tradition publicly, and to exemplify contemporary Buddhist practice through service to the public. It presently achieves this through building traditional and non-traditional temples, meditation and retreat centres, world peace cafés and establishing Tharpa Publications throughout the world. Whenever anyone, sees a Temple or an image of Buddha they receive blessings Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Tharpa Publications publishes the books of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, contemporary Buddhist master, international teacher and highly acclaimed author. Written with great clarity, Venerable Geshe-la s books offer a practical approach that meets the needs of modern people. In writing these books he shows great generosity not just to this generation, but to millions of people, generation after generation. Visit our bookshop for Buddhist artwork, statues, meditation cushions, CDs, and much more... International Temples Project

12 Cafe and Shop The World Peace Cafe and gift shop are open 7 days a week, 10:30am to 4:30pm. The cafe serves light refreshments, and in the shop you can find a wide range of gift items as well as books on Buddhism and meditation. Volunteering Madhyamaka KMC can benefit others only with the kindness and support of volunteers. You are welcome to volunteer here; even a small amount of time makes an enormous difference. Wolds Retreat Bed and Breakfast With a range of accommodation from luxury en suite to simple rooms with shared facilities, our B&B is popular with visitors all year round. To book Volunteering Visits A great way to experience life at Madhyamaka KMC. Be part of the community for a week in exchange for 25 hours of varied and fun work. Historic House and Gardens Historic Kilnwick Percy Hall is a stunning Grade 2* listed building set within 47 acres of grounds with woodland walks, parkland and a lake. Everyone is welcome to visit Kilnwick Percy Hall and the grounds are open every day from dawn to dusk for you to enjoy. Living at Madhyamaka Living in the peaceful yet vibrant community of Madhyamaka KMC is a unique experience. A microcosm of a peaceful society, it gives a glimpse into the possibility of world peace. A place for everyone Live meaningfully

13 The blessing empowerment of Prajnaparamita A life guided by wisdom: when our views, intentions, and actions are influenced by wisdom we find real peace in our hearts and are able to help others in the most appropriate and beneficial ways. By relying on Prajnaparamita, a female Buddha who is the manifestation of Buddha s Perfection of Wisdom, we will gradually improve our understanding so that our life is guided by wisdom. The Teacher Kadam Bridget Heyes, UK National Spiritual Director of the NKT-IKBU, shows a perfect example of a wise and compassionate modern Buddhist. She is a senior disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso and has been practising and teaching meditation and Kadampa Buddhism for over 20 years. Her down-to-earth teachings and joyful example are an inspiration to all. Prajnaparamita also helps us to overcome obstacles to our spiritual practice and to bestow upon us the union of great bliss and emptiness. In this way we can attain enlightenment in this one short life. Northern Dharma Celebration 15th -17th September

14 How to find us. Newcastle Kilnwick Percy To book a course or for more information visit: or telephone: Reception is open 10.30am pm every day info@madhyamaka.org Darlington A19 A1 York M62 Leeds Pocklington A1079 York - Hull Hull A163 (to M62) B1246 (Bridlington)

15 At a Glance 2017 January 2-8 Lamrim Retreat 9-15 Vajrayogini Retreat Mahamudra Retreat 24 Free talk at Madhyamaka KMC 26 Free talk in York February 4 Vajrayogini Fire Puja Amitayus Retreat 12 Sunday Out Refuge weekend Refuge retreat Learn to Meditate weekend 25 Half day course in York March 11 Half day course 12 Sunday Out The Magic of Faith with Kadam Neil April 2 Sunday Out 7-9 Nyungne UKDC Learn to Meditate weekend May 6 Half day course 7 Sunday Out NKT International Spring Festival June 4 Sunday Out 9-11 Learn to Meditate weekend 10 Half day course in York 18 Summer Fayre Dharma for Families 30-July 4 Summer course July 1 Day course 7-14 Mandala offerings and Guru Yoga retreat Robe making course 21-Aug 5 NKT International Summer Festival August 6-11 Post Festival retreat with Gen Devi Lamrim retreat September 3 Sunday Out 5 Free talk and meditation at Madhyamaka 7 Free talk and meditation in York 9-10 Heritage Days Northern Dharma Celebration Learn to Meditate weekend 30 Half day course October 6-12 NKT International Fall Festival Mandala offerings and Guru Yoga retreat 21 Half day course in York 22 Sunday Out November 3-5 Learn to Meditate weekend 11 Day course 12 Sunday Out December 2 Half day course in York 10 Christmas concert Vajrasattva retreat 29-Jan 1 Amitayus Empowerment 31 New Year Celebration