Dhammakaya Meditation Centre of Newcastle

01/06/2026

16/05/2026

Join us for Vesak Day 2026! 🌸

Save the date! Sunday, 31st May 2026, we are celebrating Vesak Day (The Buddha’s Birthday) at Dhammakaya Meditation Centre of Newcastle. Come and be part of this beautiful, light-filled event. ✨

We are offering an updated evening of reflection, Dhamma, and meditation:

⏰ Schedule:
6:30 pm Refreshments
7:00 pm Dhamma Talk
7:30 pm Vesak Candle Light & Meditation
8:30 pm End of event

📍 Location: Church Street, Hebburn NE31 1DR
💸 Cost: FREE entry!
(We kindly welcome a suggested £5 donation per person to support the event).
🎟️ Booking: Bookings are essential! Get your free spot here: bit.ly/vesakncl26

We can't wait to share this peaceful evening with our community. 🙏

02/05/2026

This Saturday night, Lp Kom will be teaching on the Dhammakaya Meditation Europe session. He'll be talking about "The Mind at the Edge: Preparing for the Ultimate Transition". At the threshold of death, what shapes our experience? This Saturday night, we uncover how the Buddhist law of karma explains near-death experiences, and learn how our daily actions prepare our minds for the profound transition ahead.

Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81485330672?pwd=qOCLJjBqhf6xRSetZSfkpJVeW27R1e.1

European and UK times are in the poster.

11 am Los Angeles (PDT)
12 pm Mexico City (MDT)
1 pm Chicago (CDT)
2 pm New York (EDT)

31/03/2026

🧘‍♀️ Meditation is not a way
of making your mind quiet.

👉🏻 It’s a way of entering
into the quiet that’s already there. 🍃

24/03/2026

Stop is the key to success 🌙
Slow down and be fully here.
Peace begins in the present moment—
and everything flows from there.

17/03/2026

💦 Celebrate Joy & Renewal this Songkran Festival! 💦

You are warmly invited to join us at Wat Phra Dhammakaya Newcastle to celebrate the Thai New Year! Whether you want to learn about Buddhist traditions, enjoy cultural celebrations, or simply share a wonderful day with the community, there is something for everyone. 🌸🙏

Entry is completely FREE and open to all community members! You are welcome to join us for the morning, the afternoon, or the whole day.

📅 Date: Sunday, 19 April 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Doors open 09:45 AM)
📍 Location: Dhammakaya Temple Newcastle

✨ Event Schedule:
Morning Session: Buddhist Ceremony (09:45 AM - 11:30 AM)

Includes Meditation, Sacred Relic Enshrinement, Bathing the Buddha, Blessing of the Elderly, and Alms Offering.

What to bring: Almsgiving item for the morning session.

Afternoon Session: Songkran Festivities (11:40 AM - 02:00 PM)

Includes a Community Lunch with Traditional Thai Food, Fun Cultural Activities, Thai Games, and a Popular Vote Activity!

🎟️ Book your free ticket here: https://bit.ly/thainy2026

📞 Enquiries: Contact Pumm at 07453 527592 or call 07769068914.

10/03/2026

Amid the chaos of life,
meditation creates a moment of stillness—
a gentle reminder
that peace always exists within. 🍃

04/03/2026

🌕✨ Light of Peace — Magha Pucha Night ✨⭐️

🌕 We began with reflections on the sacred meaning of Magha Puja,
🧘‍♀️ then sat together in stillness for 50 minutes of meditation.
🕯️ Candles were lit. We walked in slow circumambulation,
🍃 moving gently as one — almost floating —
as the crowd filled the temple grounds in quiet devotion.

🌃 Tonight, the atmosphere felt truly mystical.
Every soul sat in silence. Every breath was mindful.
A sea of light, a sea of calm.

🕊️ True peace begins within.
And from that inner stillness,
the light of peace shines into the world. 🕯️✨

24/02/2026

Meditation is the highest form of luxury —
a sanctuary where the mind is gently restored
at its deepest core. ✨

🧘‍♀️Meditation Session
📆Every Tuesday
🕰️7:00-8:30PM
🇬🇧Dhammakaya Meditation Center of Newcastle

23/02/2026

Join us under the full moon for an evening of mindfulness, community, and light! 🌕✨

To mark the full moon night, we are hosting a special gathering to celebrate Magha Puja—a time dedicated to inner peace, shared values, and goodwill. Whether you are experienced in meditation or simply looking for a peaceful evening out, everyone is warmly welcome.

📅 Date: Tuesday, 3rd March 2026
🕡 Time: 19:00 - 20:30 (Doors open at 18:30 for refreshments)
📍 Location: Dhammakaya Meditation Centre, Hebburn

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/magha-puja-day-tickets-1983779842912​

The evening will feature an introduction to the universal values of Magha Puja, a relaxing meditation session, and a beautiful candlelight ceremony to close the night.

Dress code: We kindly ask guests to wear a white top or comfortable, smart casual clothing.

Feel free to bring friends and family. We look forward to sharing this tranquil full moon evening with you! 🕯️