We offer a range of Buddhist meditation classes and other events, both at the Centre in Exeter and in other towns in Devon. All our courses and events give practical methods to relax, develop inner peace and facilitate a creative response to the challenges of modern life. Everyone can benefit and is very welcome to attend – you do not need to be a Buddhist. We look forward to meeting you!
- Learn to relax and let go of stress and anxiety
- Protect your peace of mind – even in challenging situations
- Improve concentration and focus
- Develop genuine and realistic optimism and positivity
- Everyone can benefit and is welcome to attend – you don’t need to be a Buddhist
- Classes are suitable for both complete beginners and those who already have experience of meditation.
- Sessions begin with a simple guided meditation to help stop distracting thoughts and calm the mind.
- This is followed by a talk on a specific topic relevant to daily life and another guided meditation based on the talk.
- Seating is in chairs but you are welcome to sit on a cushion if you prefer.
- Classes are self contained so you can come to a whole course or just drop in when you can.
- No need to book for the weekly drop-in classes.
Weekend & Special Events
in Exeter
WEEKEND EVENT
Morning Course with Gen Chonyi
Saturday 13 September, 10.00am – 12.30pm
@ Kadampa Meditation Centre, Exeter, 55 Union Road, Exeter
Jealousy (even the relatively subtle sort) robs us of our peace, happiness and confidence and is the source of much discontent and disharmony.
Learn how to say 'goodbye' to this toxic mind and replace it with genuine positivity and the ability to delight in others' good qualities or good luck! In this way our own skills, happiness and good fortune will naturally increase.
A relaxing morning including a talk, guided meditations, and a continental breakfast served in the break. Enjoy
Session one 10 – 10.45am
Break with breakfast!
Session two 11.30am – 12.30pm
> £15 > Students £12 Please book in advance
(£3 for members - please email us to book)
WEEKEND EVENT
Morning Retreat
Saturday 27 September, 10.00am – 12.30pm
@ Kadampa Meditation Centre, Exeter, 55 Union Road, Exeter
Guided meditations to create inner peace, improve relationships and find practical solutions to daily problems - even when times are tough.
To enhance the experience on this course we will keep silence in the breaks between the meditations. Self-service hot drinks and refreshments included.
Session one 10 – 10.40am
Break
Session two 11 – 11.40am
Break
Session three 12 – 12.30pm
> £15 > Students £12 Please book in advance online
(£3 for members - please email us to book)
Drop-in Meditation Classes
in Exeter and Devon
DROP-IN CLASS
Refresh your mind and enjoy a moment of calm with these simple, practical meditations.
September 9, 16, 23, 30
£3 per class
All welcome – just turn up
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DRDROP-IN CLASS
Talks and transformative guided meditations based on the best selling book 'The New Eight Steps to Happiness - The Buddhist Way of Loving Kindness' by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
September 9, 16, 23, 30
£6 per class / students £5
All welcome – just turn up
DROP-IN CLASS
RD&E Hospital Wonford, Chaplaincy Centre, Area O, Level 2
Meditations to relax, unwind and get a fresh perspective in challenging times. Staff, patients and visitors are all very welcome.
September 10, 17, 24
FREE Staff, patients and visitors all welcome – just turn up
DROP-IN CLASS
October 16, 23, 30
£5 per class / students £4
All welcome – just turn up - you can attend any or all of the sessions
DROP-IN CLASS
Talks and transformative guided meditations based on the best selling book 'The New Eight Steps to Happiness - The Buddhist Way of Loving Kindness' by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Update coming soon!
£6 per class
Just turn up on the day – you are welcome to any or all of the sessions.
In Depth Study Classes
Classes for those who wish to go a little deeper.
Exeter, Pure Land Centre
Enrolled Study Class
Joyful Path of Good Fortune
9.30-12.45pm
Festivals
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TESTIMONIALS
“Very friendly and welcoming place. Informative and accessible talks and meditations with an emphasis on developing a peaceful and happy mind. No pressure, great food.”
Jan S.
“A weekend retreat here was a lovely and peaceful experience. Pure Land Centre is well named.”
Shakti B.
“I enjoy the classes and the teacher is friendly and easy to talk to. The meditation practices are really helpful and more importantly, work, and so life has improved tremendously. Yes, I will be going again.”
Fox G.
"The centre holds many different sessions in an old house with a large garden and beautiful trees. They run half hour and hour meditations mornings and evenings and a Saturday morning with breakfast session. It’s a wonderful place with peace and thoughtful reflection, with the sound of birdsong accompanying sessions.”
Lesley CB.
“Authentic, genuine and sincere.”
Matthew R.
“Normally we divide the external world into that which we consider to be good or valuable, bad or worthless, or neither. Most of the time these discriminations are incorrect or have little meaning. For example, our habitual way of categorizing people as friends, enemies, and strangers depending on how they make us feel is both incorrect and a great obstacle to developing impartial love for all living beings. Rather than holding so tightly to our discriminations of the external world, it would be much more beneficial if we learned to discriminate between valuable and worthless states of mind.”
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
from the book How to Transform Your Life