Compassion Kadampa Buddhist Centre

17/06/2026

Our beautiful meditation room at our Northumberland meditation retreat last weekend. Our next away retreat is Aug 28–29 at Madhyamaka Kadampa Meditation Centre in the Yorkshire Wolds

14/06/2026

Lovely walk today on our weekend retreat in Northumberland

14/06/2026

Last morning here at what has been a very peaceful weekend meditating on Taking and Giving with Gen Norden at Middleton Hall…
Will share more photos of the weekend here soon… ❤️

If you’d like to join us next time … booking will open on June 20th for our next Compassion Centre long weekend away August 28th-31st at Madhyamaka KMC in the Yorkshire Wolds 🌳

08/06/2026

05/06/2026

HEALING WITH EVERY BREATH Weekend Meditation Retreat in Northumberland , 12–14 June

Come away with us to practice meditations on taking and giving during a relaxing residential weekend retreat in Northumberland with Gen Norden!
📍 Location: Middleton Hall, Belford, Northumberland, NE70 7LF

Relax, unplug, and find meaning during this restorative weekend in the stunning Northumberland countryside. Enjoy luxury accommodations, including single en-suite rooms, twins or doubles, and shared rooms, all paired with delicious home-cooked vegetarian meals. It’s a great opportunity to connect with fellow meditators or take time to unwind in the tranquil surroundings.

**Meditation Weekend Focus**:
🌟 Six meditation sessions will immerse you in the powerful practice of “Taking and Giving on the breath,” a healing treasure of Buddhist teachings. This beautifully transformative technique helps energize the mind and overcome obstacles.

During the retreat, you’ll learn how to integrate this exquisite meditation into your busy life, making every moment meaningful and viewing every experience as an opportunity for reflection and contemplation.

This weekend will leave you feeling relaxed and connected, with a spacious mind. Everyone is welcome!

💬 **Gen Kelsang Norden** is the resident teacher at Compassion Kadampa Meditation Centre, Newcastle, and brings extensive experience in guiding meditation retreats.

Let's find peace together!

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04/06/2026

TURNING THE WHEEL OF DHARMA DAY AND THE BIRTHDAY OF OUR SPIRITUAL GUIDE

Today, June 4th, is Dharmachakra Day — Turning the Wheel of Dharma Day — one of the most precious days in our Kadampa calendar.

On this day we hold two celebrations in our hearts as one.

We celebrate the immeasurable kindness of Buddha Shakyamuni, who at the request of the gods Brahma and Indra, gave his very first teaching — the Sutra of the Four Noble Truths — in the Deer Park at Sarnath in India. Because of Buddha's limitless compassion in turning the Wheel of Dharma in this world, countless living beings over two and a half thousand years have been guided away from suffering and toward pure and everlasting happiness. It is only because of Buddha's example and his teachings that we now have the methods to attain full enlightenment.


UNSURPASSED KINDNESS

And on this same precious day, we celebrate the birthday of our dear Spiritual Guide, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche — through whose extraordinary kindness those methods have been made available to each and every one of us.

Although all living beings receive the benefits of Buddha's loving kindness, it is only through a qualified Spiritual Teacher that they can be directly guided. This is why today, on Venerable Geshe-la's birthday, we can reflect on our immeasurable good fortune to have met him.

Through his tireless dedication and compassionate vision, Venerable Geshe-la kept the pure Buddhadharma alive — making them fresh, clear, and fully accessible to the people of this modern world. Through the twenty-three books he wrote, the teachings he gave, and the New Kadampa Tradition he founded and built, he ensured that everyone, everywhere, has the opportunity to practice the precious Kadam Lamrim of Sutra and Ta**ra. He has given us everything we need to attain enlightenment in this one life. Where can we find greater kindness than this?

In this beautiful teaching, Venerable Geshe-la explains how the instructions of Kadam Lamrim bring together all of Buddha's teachings of Sutra and Ta**ra into a single, integrated practice — and how, by following these instructions, we can experience our daily life itself as a pure land.

03/06/2026

Welcome to Compassion Kadampa Meditation Centre Newcastle. We’re right by the S Gosforth Metro Station. Drop in classes weekdays and evenings, in meditation and modern Buddhism. Plus public open hours Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 3 PM. Just drop by and say hello, have a look around our gift shop , or use our meditation room. Everybody welcome! # # # # #

01/06/2026

With Guest Teacher, Gen Kelsang JigmeEvening Talk MeditationDrawing from timeless wisdom and practical meditation techniques, respected teacher and Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Jigme will share accessible methods to calm the anxious mind, and navigate lifes stresses with greater ease.Learn how the powe...

01/06/2026

Offering Our Faith Retreat
Thursday 4 June

Venue | Compassion Kadampa Meditation Centre, 2 Station Rd, South Gosforth NE3 1QD.

Every day we remember the extraordinary kindness of Venerable Geshe-la, our Root Guru and Founder of the New Kadampa Tradition, but on this auspicious day, with minds of rejoicing and gratitude, we will offer him our faith through using the special prayer Request to the Holy Spiritual Guide Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso from his Faithful Disciples and collecting our Guru’s name mantra in a one-day retreat.

There will be three sessions of self-guided retreat using the sadhana The Hundreds of Deities of the Joyful Land According to Highest Yoga Ta**ra and the special request prayer.

You are welcome to drop in for any or all of the sessions.

There is no charge for this retreat.

SCHEDULE
08:30 – 09:45 | Session 1
10:30 – 11:45 | Session 2
17:00 – 18:15 | Session 3
18:45 – 20:20 | Session 4 | Offering to the Spiritual Guide Prayers
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