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 8 November, 10.00am – 12.30pm
@ Kadampa Meditation Centre, Exeter, 55 Union Road, Exeter
Talks and practical guided meditations to let go of anxiety and discouragement and to develop an authentic confidence. Vegetarian continental breakfast served in the break. Everyone welcome - no previous experience needed.
Session one 10 – 10.45am
Break with breakfast!
Session two 11.30am – 12.30pm
Book using options below or, for gold or silver members just send an email. Find out about membership here.
> £15 > Students £12 Please book in advance
WEEKEND EVENT
Guided Weekend Retreat with Gen Chonyi
15th and 16th November, 10.30am – 4.30pm each day
@ Kadampa Meditation Centre Exeter, 55 Union Road, Exeter
Meditations on the well-loved text, Advice from Atisha's Heart which contains incredibly practical advice for daily life as well as encouragement to progress on the path leading to the most sublime happiness.
Everyone is very welcome to attend regardless of previous experience.
£40 for the whole weekend (students £28)
£25 for one day only (students £16) - includes refreshments and vegetarian lunches.
Half price for silver members - see options below.
Gold members pay for meals only and can book by sending an email Find out about membership here
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.
October 7, 14, 21, 28
November 4, 11, 18, 25
December 2, 9
£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.
October 7, 14, 21, 28
November 4, 11, 18, 25
December 2, 9
£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.
October 1, 15, 22
November 5, 12, 19, 26
December 3, 10
FREE Staff, patients and visitors all welcome – just turn up
DROP-IN CLASS
October 16, 23, 30
November 6, 13, 20
£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.
October 23, 30
November 6, 13, 20, 27
December 4, 11
£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
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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