Maitreya Kadampa Buddhist Centre

Maitreya Kadampa Buddhist Centre A Member of the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union THE CENTRE IS LOCATED just a few minutes walk from local parks and the sea front.

MAITREYA KADAMPA BUDDHIST CENTRE, based in Bexhill, East Sussex, is a special place of tranquility, rest, reflection and friendship. It is home to an international Kadampa Buddhist community who share a similar wish to make their lives meaningful by finding lasting peace and happiness from within and helping others to do the same. THE BUDDHIST CENTRE IS OPEN to the public and offers a variety of Buddhist meditation classes, day courses, and weekend meditation retreats that are suitable for everyone - both beginners and more experienced meditators. WE OFFER INTRODUCTORY MEDITATION CLASSES and courses in Bexhill, Sussex and the South East. Our beginners classes include guided meditations, a short practical talk about how to use meditation to solve daily problems, and an opportunity to ask questions and discuss over light refreshments. OUR MEDITATION COURSES and classes are open to everyone, whatever level of interest or experience, and give people the opportunity to learn more about meditation, Buddhism, and finding peace & happiness from within. There is something here for everyone so come and visit! Registered charity: 1108359

💫 New! 💫 Thursday Evening Meditation Class7.00 - 8.00pm with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Rak-ma  16 October to 11 Decem...
13/10/2025

💫 New! 💫 Thursday Evening Meditation Class
7.00 - 8.00pm with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Rak-ma

16 October to 11 December – Buddhism… what’s it all about?

In these short, practical classes we will explore the basics of Buddhist understanding, with brief talks, guided meditations and discussion.
You don’t need to be Buddhist to find inspiration and insight from these ancient teachings.

Seating on chairs, everybody welcome.

https://meditateinsussex.org/thursday-evening-meditation-class/

🌞 Classes this week 🌞🌸Monday 13th2.00 - 2.45pm  Lamrim Guided Meditation class with Kelsang Drubchen 7.00 - 8.00pm  Simp...
12/10/2025

🌞 Classes this week 🌞

🌸Monday 13th
2.00 - 2.45pm Lamrim Guided Meditation class with Kelsang Drubchen
7.00 - 8.00pm Simply Meditate with Gen Kelsang Rak-ma

🌸Tuesday 14th
10.30 - 11.30am Morning Meditation class - 14 October to 16 December - How to Solve our Human Problems with Gen Kelsang Rak-ma
*no class in St Leonards this week
7.30 - 8.30pm Eastbourne class

🌸Wednesday 15th
7.00 - 8.00pm Evening Meditation class - 15 October to 10 December - The Precious Mind of Love with Kelsang Dana

🌸Thursday 16th
10.00 - 11.00am What is life all about? *4 week course* with Kelsang Dana
7.00 - 8.00pm *new class Buddhism...what's it all about? with Gen Kelsang Rak-ma
*Battle class will move to once a month on Monday from 3rd November

🌸Friday 17th
9.15 - 11.15am Foundation Programme (enrolment required)
11.15am - 12.00pm Coffee morning (everyone welcome)
12.15 - 12.45pm Lunchtime Meditation

🌸Saturday 18th
10.00am - 12.30pm Simply Meditate meditation retreat workshop in Alfriston

🌸Sunday 19th
10.00 - 11.00am Prayers for World Peace 🌏

🪷Meeting the Wisdom Buddha🪷Saturday 25 October10.00am – 1.00pm with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Rak-ma All schools of B...
11/10/2025

🪷Meeting the Wisdom Buddha🪷
Saturday 25 October
10.00am – 1.00pm

with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Rak-ma

All schools of Buddhism agree that the practice of Guru yoga, or relying upon a Spiritual Guide, is the root of the spiritual path and the foundation of all spiritual attainments.

In the first part of the morning, we will briefly look at the benefits of relying upon a Spiritual Guide. You are then warmly welcome to join us for the special Offering to the Spiritual Guide chanted prayers.

10.00 – 11.00am – talk
11.00 – 11.30am – complimentary refreshments
11.30am – 1.00pm – Offering to the Spiritual Guide chanted prayers

Seating on chairs, no experience required, everybody welcome.

£18.00 / £14.00

Full price / concessionary rate / members free

Booking and information here: https://meditateinsussex.org/bexhill-weekend-courses/

10/10/2025
05/10/2025
☺Simply Meditate - meditation retreat workshop in Alfriston ☺Saturday 18th October10.00am – 12.30pm with Buddhist nun Ge...
03/10/2025

☺Simply Meditate - meditation retreat workshop in Alfriston ☺
Saturday 18th October
10.00am – 12.30pm

with Buddhist nun Gen Kelsang Rak-ma

On this workshop we will be emphasising meditation to uplift the mind and improve our connection with others.
Each meditation session is fully guided and requires no previous experience.

10.00 – 11.00am – talk and meditation
11.00 – 11.30am – complimentary refreshments
11.30am – 12:30pm – talk and meditation

Seating on chairs, everybody welcome.

£30.00 / £20.00
Full price / concessionary rate / members free

🖱BOOK HERE: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/maitreyabuddhistcentre/1853741

📍The Old Chapel Centre, High Street
Alfriston BN26 5TL

https://meditateinsussex.org/bexhill-weekend-courses/

❓What is life all about? - 4 week courseThursday 2nd, 16th, 23rd and 30th October10.00 – 11.00am with Buddhist nun Kelsa...
29/09/2025

❓What is life all about? - 4 week course
Thursday 2nd, 16th, 23rd and 30th October
10.00 – 11.00am

with Buddhist nun Kelsang Dana

By thinking about change and impermanence we can consider the real meaning and value of this human life. By improving our experience of inner peace and developing our good qualities we can live a life filled with meaning and bring benefit to ourself and those around us.

*4 weeks for the price of 3 – £24.00 – Early Bird bookings.

Book here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/maitreyabuddhistcentre/1863897

Per week £8.00 / £6.00

Full price / concessionary rate / members free

https://meditateinsussex.org/bexhill-weekend-courses/

😍Classes & opening times this week 😍💗 Monday 22nd SeptemberLamrim Guided Meditation - 2.00-2.45pmSimply Meditate - 7.00-...
22/09/2025

😍Classes & opening times this week 😍

💗 Monday 22nd September
Lamrim Guided Meditation - 2.00-2.45pm
Simply Meditate - 7.00-8.00pm

💗 Tuesday 23rd
Morning meditation class - 10.30-11.30am
St Leonards Meditation - 7.00-8.00pm
Eastbourne Meditation - 7.30-8.30pm

💗 Wednesday 24th
Evening meditation class - 7.00-8.00pm

💗 Thursday 25th
Understanding Karma - 10.00-11.00am
Battle Meditation - 7.30-8.30pm

💗 Friday 26th
Coffee morning - 11.15am-12.00pm
Midday Meditation - 12.15-12.45pm

⬆️ Saturday 27th Change Your Mind, Change Your Life meditation workshop 10am - 12.30pm

🌏 Sunday 28th
Prayers for World Peace - 10.00-11.00am

Details and booking: www.meditateinsussex.org

⬆️ Change Your Mind, Change Your Life meditation workshop ⬆️Saturday 27 September 10am - 12.30pmwith Resident Teacher Ge...
21/09/2025

⬆️ Change Your Mind, Change Your Life meditation workshop ⬆️
Saturday 27 September
10am - 12.30pm

with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Rak-ma

It can sometimes feel like we’re stuck – in our circumstances, our relationships or our life in general. On this morning meditation workshop, discover how our mind has limitless capacity for growth and change – and when we change our mind, we change our life.

10.00 – 11.00am – talk and meditation
11.00 – 11.30am – complimentary refreshments
11.30am – 12:30pm – talk and meditation

Seating on chairs, no experience required, everybody welcome.

£18.00 / £14.00
Full price / concessionary rate / members free

Book here: https://meditateinsussex.org/bexhill-weekend-courses/

🌈Classes & opening times this week 🌈💗 Monday 15th SeptemberLamrim Guided Meditation - 2.00-2.45pmSimply Meditate - 7.00-...
15/09/2025

🌈Classes & opening times this week 🌈

💗 Monday 15th September
Lamrim Guided Meditation - 2.00-2.45pm
Simply Meditate - 7.00-8.00pm

💗 Tuesday 16th
Morning meditation class - 10.30-11.30am
St Leonards Meditation - 7.00-8.00pm
Eastbourne Meditation - 7.30-8.30pm

💗 Wednesday 17th
Evening meditation class - 7.00-8.00pm

💗 Thursday 18th
Understanding Karma - 10.00-11.00am
Battle Meditation - 7.30-8.30pm

💗 Friday 19th
Coffee morning - 11.15am-12.00pm
Midday Meditation - 12.15-12.45pm

🌏 Sunday 21st
Prayers for World Peace - 10.00-11.00am

Details and booking: www.meditateinsussex.org

Address

13 Sea Road
Bexhill
TN401EE

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