Atisha KMC holds regular classes in local towns (see below) consisting of teachings and guided meditations. We also occasionally hold taster classes in other towns – sign up for our newsletter and follow us on social media for updates.
These introductory classes begin with a simple guided meditation to reduce stress, tension and distractions. This is followed by a short teaching on how to apply Buddhist principles to daily life, followed by a second meditation and an opportunity to ask questions and discuss with others.
You don’t need any previous experience to attend these classes.
Cost: £7 per class or four classes for £21. These classes are free for Monthly Members. See here for details of becoming a Monthly Member
No need to book – just come along to any class at any time in the term.
Come and feel uplifted not just by the class but also by the company.
Modern Buddhism Weekly Classes
Designed to be highly practical, these classes will provide a comprehensive overview of the entire Buddhist path and will help you establish or re-establish a commitment to regular meditation practice through a variety of Buddhist techniques. Each class can be taken individually.
This is an in-person programme that will engage students in interactive learning and community. You can also join the programme live online as an Atisha KMC Monthly Member. Membership is open to everyone in our catchment area —click here to learn more. As a member, you’ll enjoy free access to our other classes and courses and discounts on special events.
The classes are based on the popular book Modern Buddhism, also drawing on other sources.
The author writes,
“Through reading and practising the instructions given in this book, people can solve their daily problems and maintain a happy mind all the time.”
With the wish that these benefits may pervade the whole world, Geshe Kelsang generously offered this book as a free ebook for everyone. Download your copy here:
Durham
with Gen Kelsang Chogma
***NEW TIME***
Wednesdays 7 – 8:15pm
Dunelm Club, 55 Old Elvet, DH1 3HN
(next to the County Hotel)
Class dates (attend any class):
Sept 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Oct 7, (NOT 14) 21, 28
Nov 4, 11, 18, 25
Dec 2, 9, 16
Please note: class is held in an upstairs room and there’s no lift. There is free on-street parking outside after 6pm.
Middlesbrough
with Mike Whitaker
Wednesdays 7-8:30pm
Easterside Community Hub, Broughton Avenue, Marton, TS4 3PZ
Please note: door is locked when class starts at 7pm so please try to arrive between 6:45 and 7pm
Class dates (attend any class):
Sept 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Oct 7, (NOT 14) 21, 28
Nov 4, 11, 18, 25
Dec 2, 9, 16
Frequently Asked Questions
No. You don’t need to be Buddhist, and there’s no expectation that you will become one.
Some participants find that their connection to Buddhist teachings deepens over the years, while others simply apply what feels relevant to their own lives and practices. The choice is entirely yours.
Yes. You can attend the full programme or a single class. For the most immersive learning experience, we recommend attending the full programme, but you’re also welcome to join individual sessions as drop-ins.
Yes. Atisha Kadampa Meditation Centre is part of the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU), an international network of Mahayana Buddhist study and meditation centres founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso in 1991. The tradition presents the practical wisdom of Kadampa Buddhism in a form suited to modern life.
The NKT-IKBU follows an unbroken Mahayana Buddhist lineage from Buddha Shakyamuni through the great Kadampa teachers Atisha and Je Tsongkhapa, and was introduced to the West by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
The NKT-IKBU is an independent, non-political, international non-profit organisation, registered in England as a charitable company.
Meditation apps can be a great way to start and build consistency. This programme goes further by offering sustained study over time, direct guidance from a highly experienced teacher, and the opportunity to learn alongside a committed group of peers.
Rather than practising alone, you’ll be supported by an ongoing community and a coherent path of study.
Please reach out to info@meditationindarlington.org and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you have.