Maitreya Kadampa Buddhist Centre

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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

19/01/2026

✨Classes this week ✨

💗 Monday 19th
2.00 - 2.45pm Lamrim Guided Meditation class
7.00 - 8.00pm Simply Meditate

💗 Tuesday 20th
10.30 - 11.30am Morning Meditation class
7.00 - 8.00pm St Leonards class
7.30 - 8.30pm Eastbourne class

💗 Wednesday 21st
11.00am - 12.00pm *new class* Robertsbridge class
7.00 - 8.00pm Evening Meditation class

💗 Thursday 22nd
10.00 - 11.00am Looking after ourself so we can look after others - meditation class
3.00 - 4.00pm Meditation for Beginners

https://meditateinsussex.org/

15/01/2026

🪷New Year, New You 🪷 meditation workshop
Saturday 17 January 10am - 12.30pm

with Resident Teacher
Gen Kelsang Rak-ma

It’s easy to make resolutions for the new year…and just as easy to forget them!
On this morning course, we will look at one resolution we could keep – to set up a simple daily meditation practice to keep our mind peaceful and positive in the year ahead.

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/

14/01/2026

☺Wednesday Evening Meditation Class from 14 January☺
7.00 - 8.00pm

Dharma on the go-instant medicine for the mind. One positive thought to hold all day to help you keep a peaceful mind. Find some “go to” practical ways of viewing life’s difficulties on this 10 week course.

Drop in for any or all classes.

£8 / £6 concession / free to members

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

13/01/2026

*new class*
💧Robertsbridge Meditation Class 💧 on Wednesdays from 14 January
11am - 12pm at Robertsbridge Village Hall TN32 5DG

Meditation is a tried and tested method to build peace and positivity in the mind.

Everyone can learn to meditate and find true happiness from within. The class consists of a guided breathing meditation for relaxation, a brief teaching and another guided meditation based on the topic of the teaching, and seating is on chairs.

The meditation is suitable for beginners and experienced meditators alike.

£9 / £7 concession / free to members

Book here or pay on the day https://meditateinsussex.org/robertsbridge-meditation-class/

12/01/2026

❤️Looking after ourself so we can look after others❤️
Thursdays 15, 22, 29 January and 5 February
10 - 11am

with Buddhist nun Kelsang Dana

Caring for loved ones-children, elderly relatives, neighbours and friends can be challenging but also rewarding.
We look as some options for caring for others skilfully; while making sure we look after our own well-being too.

No experience necessary, seating on chairs, everybody welcome.

Book classes individually, or 4 classes for the price of 3

with Early Bird booking:https://www.tickettailor.com/events/maitreyabuddhistcentre/1995332

£8/£24 for 4 classes/members free
https://meditateinsussex.org/bexhill-weekend-courses/

11/01/2026

🌱 Meditation for Beginners 🌱
Thursdays 15 January 3.00 - 4.00pm
with Resident teacher Gen Kelsang Rak-ma

Everyone can learn to meditate.
These short introductory classes will help you to calm your mind, let go of worrying thoughts and feelings, and enable you to cope more effectively with life’s difficulties.
With a mix of practical tips and guided meditations, these classes help you to start and maintain your own meditation practice.

Seating on chairs, everyone welcome.

£8 / £6 concession / free to members

https://meditateinsussex.org/meditation-for-beginners/

10/01/2026

✨Classes this week ✨

🌙Monday 12th
2.00 - 2.45pm Lamrim Guided Meditation class
7.00 - 8.00pm Simply Meditate

🌙Tuesday 13th
10.30 - 11.30am Morning Meditation class - How to Solve our Human Problems
7.00 - 8.00pm St Leonards class
7.30 - 8.30pm Eastbourne class

🌙Wednesday 14th
11.00am - 12.00pm *new class* Robertsbridge class
7.00 - 8.00pm Evening Meditation class

🌙Thursday 15th
10.00 - 11.00am Looking after ourself so we can look after others
3.00 - 4.00pm Meditation for Beginners

🌙Friday 16th
11.15am - 12.00pm coffee morning, everyone welcome
12.15 - 12.45pm Lunchtime meditation class

🌙Saturday 17th
10.00am - 12.30pm New Year, New You meditation workshop

🌏Sunday 18th
10.00 - 11.00am Prayers for World Peace

https://meditateinsussex.org/

05/01/2026

🪷Lamrim Retreat🪷
Monday 5 to Friday 9 January

guided by Resident Teacher
Gen Kelsang Rak-ma

Lamrim or ‘stages of the path’ is a special arrangement of all Buddha’s teachings that is easy to understand and put into practice.

By following this sequence of meditations, we are guided along the path to enlightenment.
Everybody welcome, you can join in with as many or as few sessions as you wish although you will gain more benefit the more you come to.
We will be using the Lamrim sequence as presented in How to Understand the Mind.

Session 1: 10.00am – 11.00am
Session 2: 12.00pm – 1.00pm
Session 3: 3.00pm – 4.00pm
Session 4: .700pm – 8.00pm

No experience necessary, seating on chairs, everybody welcome.

No charge, donations welcome.

03/01/2026

🪷New Year, New You 🪷
Saturday 17 January

with Resident Teacher
Gen Kelsang Rak-ma

It’s easy to make resolutions for the new year…and just as easy to forget them!
On this morning course, we will look at one resolution we could keep – to set up a simple daily meditation practice to keep our mind peaceful and positive in the year ahead.

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/

Address

13 Sea Road
Bexhill
TN401EE

Website

http://www.meditateinsussex.org/

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