Kadampa Meditation Centre Edinburgh

07/09/2026

Our resident teacher Gen Tubchen is attending the UK Dharma Celebration at Nagarjuna Kadampa Meditation Centre Thornby, a special weekend where we come together from all over the UK to receive blessings, advice, and inspiration.

At this year’s UK Dharma Celebration, Kadam Bridget granted the empowerment of Buddha Prajnaparamita, the Great Mother who helps us realise ultimate truth.

We are looking forward to welcoming Gen Tubchen back this week.

06/09/2026

A Little More Peace in Your Week👇

Start the week with our Monday Morning Meditation Class✔️

Drop in for a free 15-minute lunchtime meditation every Monday or Tuesday✔️

Give yourself a little more space with our 45-minute Wednesday lunchtime class.✔️

On Tuesday evenings, Stronger Than Stress continues, exploring practical ways to develop a more resilient and peaceful mind.✔️

Everyone Warmly Welcome

For more information & bookings 👇
https://meditateinedinburgh.org/weekly-classes/

04/09/2026

Have you ever been to Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre?

Izzy from Falkirk went recently, her second time of visiting and this is what she had to say:

"Had an incredible time at Manjushri Centre in Ulverston. Gen-la Jampa's teachings were truly inspiring, and it was wonderful meeting amazing people from all around the world."💙

"It really is a very special place. We also met some lovely ladies from KMC Glasgow, as well as the lovely Scottish nun, Yangdon. We've set up a WhatsApp group and hope they'll come to Edinburgh at some point to visit the centre and attend the teachings."💙

Gen-la Kelsang Jampa General Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition and Resident Teacher at Manjushri KMC. will be teaching a special event Clear and Joyful Meditation – Special Weekend November 27 – 29, 2026
All the details & information on how to book ⬇

https://manjushri.org/events/special-weekend-november

04/09/2026

Bhudda's first teaching the Four Noble Truths Retreat Day

What are the Four Noble Truths, and why are they considered the foundation of everything Buddha taught? On this retreat day we explore Buddha’s first teaching and how understanding these truths gives us real, practical tools for solving our human problems. 🍂

The course will be based on the book How to Solve our Human problems and Gen Tubchen will teach how to apply the four noble truths to unravel one of our most destructive states of mind, anger, and replace it with a spaciousness of mind truly sets us free. 🍂

Discover how the enduring peace of patient acceptance gives you inner stability and the freedom to choose how you respond in the face of life’s difficulties.

With talks, guided meditations, discussion and Q&A. No experience necessary, everybody welcome!🍂

Schedule:

Registration from 10am

Session 1 | 10.30 – 11.30am
Session 2 |12.30 – 1.30pm
Session 3 | 3 – 4pm

Fee: £35 | Members £5 for Lunch (no fee for Retreat)

Available online for members.🍂

https://meditateinedinburgh.org/the-truth-that-sets-us-free/

04/09/2026

FREE Foundation Programme Introductory Session

You are invited to a free introductory session on Wednesday 16 September, 7-9pm🌿

What is the foundation programme?🌿
The Foundation Programme (FP) provides an opportunity to engage in systematic study and meditation on the essential subjects of Kadampa Buddhism. The emphasis in the classes, which consist of teachings, meditation, and discussion, is on gaining practical experience of Buddha’s teachings that you can apply to your daily life.
https://meditateinedinburgh.org/foundation-programme/

What to expect ?🌿
Each class will begin with some preparatory prayers and a guided meditation. This will be followed by the transmission of the text, ‘The New Eight Steps to Happiness’ together with teachings giving commentary or raising questions for discussion. There is time in each class for paired discussion and every fourth class is a group discussion.
https://meditateinedinburgh.org/foundation-programme/

Study Dates🌿

FP Sessions are 7-9pm on the following Wednesdays:

Sept 16, 23, 30
Oct 7, 21, 28
Nov 4, 11, 18 & 25
Dec 2, 9 & 16
More details & information ⬇
https://meditateinedinburgh.org/foundation-programme/

03/09/2026

Still time to book 🙏

02/09/2026

WHAT IS THE TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMME? ⭐️

You are invited to a free introductory session on Monday 16 September.
The Teacher Training Programme exists to provide extensive training for those wishing to become qualified teachers of Modern Kadampa Buddhism.⭐️

Teacher training programme on monday evenings,
new book starting: HOW TO UNDERSTAND THE MIND
From Sept 2026 the Teacher Training Programme teachings will be a Commentary to the book ‘How to Understand the Mind‘ by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.⭐️

This book offers us deep insight into our mind, and shows how an understanding of its nature and functions can be used practically in everyday experience to improve our lives.⭐️

For more information and what to expect see link ⬇
https://meditateinedinburgh.org/teacher-training-programme/

01/09/2026

01/09/2026

Wednesday Lunchtime class💛
Connect with your Inner Peace
Join Buddhist nun Kelsang Varahi for a 45-minute lunchtime class to relax and clear your mind.

Enjoy a short teaching and two guided meditations to help you develop a happy and positive mind and leave feeling refreshed and recharged for the rest of the day.

https://meditateinedinburgh.org/45min-lunchtime-meditation-class/

31/08/2026

Join a Kids Club class series and help your children grow calm, kindness and confidence through meditation, stories and creative play.
Suitable for P1 – P7 ages (5-11 years old)

September theme & dates: Calm Kids

Saturday 5 Sept: Calm Bodies🌟

Saturday 12 Sept: Calm Minds🌟

Saturday 19 Sept: Calm Hearts🌟

Each 75 minute session includes:

A short guided meditation for children
A child-friendly talk or story
Discussion and reflection
Games and activities to reinforce the theme
A creative craft project to take home
Time for snack and friendship

See link for more information
https://meditateinedinburgh.org/kids-club/