Maitreya Kadampa Buddhist Centre

21/04/2026

✨Setting up a Shrine ✨ Saturday 25th April 10am to 12.30pm

A shrine provides a focus for our faith, reminding us of the Buddhas, through whose kindness we have the opportunity to attain permanent inner peace and the supreme happiness of enlightenment.

On this short morning course we will look at the different elements that make up a shrine, their significance and how we could set up a simple shrine at home.

There will plenty of time for any questions.

10.00am – 11.00am meditation and talk
11.00 – 11.30am complementary refreshments
11.30am – 12.30pm meditation and talk

Seating on chairs, no experience required, everybody welcome.

£18.00 / £14.00

Book online or on the day https://meditateinsussex.org/bexhill-weekend-courses/

20/04/2026

🐝Classes this week 🌼

🌼 Monday 20th
2.00 - 2.45pm Lamrim Guided Meditation class
7.00 - 8.00pm Evening Meditation class

🐝 Tuesday 21st
10.30 - 11.30am Morning Meditation class
7.00 - 8.00pm St Leonards class
7.30 - 8.30pm Eastbourne class

🌼 Wednesday 22nd
11.00am - 12.00pm Robertsbridge class
7.00 - 8.00pm Evening Meditation class

🐝 Thursday 23rd
10.00 - 11.00am Thursday Morning Meditation class
12.00 - 1.00pm Rye class

🌼 Friday 24th
12.15 - 12.45pm Lunchtime Meditation

🐝 Saturday 25th
10.00am - 12.30pm Setting Up a Shrine meditation workshop

🌏 Sunday 26th
10.00 - 11.00am Prayers for World Peace

https://meditateinsussex.org/

🐝🌼 Beautiful photo by Hastings & Battle Photos By Peter Norman

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19/04/2026

🌞 What a wonderful weekend!
Members and friends of Maitreya KBC enjoyed an away retreat at Nagarjuna KMC in Thornby, Northamptonshire last weekend.
Hopefully the first of many!

Gen Rak-ma led clear, inspiring and practical teachings and meditations on the stillness of our own root mind. We enjoyed quiet moments, walks in the beautiful grounds and chatting with friends, old and new.

Thank you to Nagarjuna for taking good care of us. 💕 Nagarjuna Kadampa Meditation Centre Thornby

15/04/2026

15/04/2026

Happy Buddha's Enlightenment Day!

April 15th marks the anniversary of Buddha Shakyamuni demonstrating the attainment of enlightenment in 589 B.C.E.

This is an extremely important day in the Buddhist calendar because our actions are 100,000 times more powerful than on other days.

The following excerpts about the life of Buddha are taken from Geshe Kelsang Gyatso’s book, Introduction to Buddhism:

'Siddhartha then made his way to a place near Bodh Gaya in India, where he found a suitable site for meditation. There he remained, emphasizing a meditation called “space-like concentration on the Dharmakaya” in which he focused single-pointedly on the ultimate nature of all phenomena.

After training in this meditation for six years he realized that he was very close to attaining full enlightenment, and so he walked to Bodh Gaya where, on the full moon day of the fourth month of the lunar calendar, he seated himself beneath the Bodhi Tree in the meditation posture and vowed not to rise from meditation until he had attained perfect enlightenment. '

Read more about this special day at https://kadampa.org/reference/buddhas-enlightenment

12/04/2026

12/04/2026

08/04/2026

*new class from 9th April*
🪷Rye Meditation Class🪷
Thursdays
12.00 – 1.00pm

Meditation for Peace and Positivity.

You are warmly invited to join us to learn the basics of meditation, an ancient technique to create a sense of well-being and peace from within.

Guided by an experienced meditation teacher, each class is a mixture of short, simple meditations and inspiring instructions.

No experience required, seating on chairs, everybody welcome

£9/ £7 concession/ free for members

https://meditateinsussex.org/rye-meditation-class/

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07/04/2026

💧 Robertsbridge Meditation Class 💧
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/

05/04/2026

🌷Battle Meditation Class Monday 6th April 7.30-8.30pm 🌷
with Buddhist nun, Gen Kelsang Rak-ma

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.

In these classes we will explore the benefits of meditation and enjoy guided meditations to overcome mental busyness and stress
and find real peace and happiness within the mind. Each class consists of a guided breathing meditation for relaxation, a brief teaching and another guided meditation based on the topic of the teaching.

The Almonry, High Street, Battle TN33 0EA

Free parking is available after 7pm in Lower Market car park next door.

Book online or pay on the day. £9/ £7 concession/ free to members

https://meditateinsussex.org/battle-meditation-class/

23/03/2026

💪🏼 Developing Self-confidence 💪🏼
Saturday 28 March
10.00am – 12.30pm

with Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Rak-ma

A morning of practical advice from Buddha’s teachings on gaining courage and confidence, increasing our resilience to life’s challenges.

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 online or pay on the day

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