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 B

uddhist 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

25/08/2025

*new class* 😌 Simply Meditate on Mondays 7-8pm starting 1st September 😌

Meditation is a set of practical techniques for developing peace and positivity.
Each week we will emphasise a particular meditation to help build inner strength, calmness, love or wisdom.

The session consists of two guided meditations, a brief talk and a chance to ask questions. Each topic is self-contained so you can drop in as you like.

We sit on chairs and no physical exercise is involved. Perfect for beginners or those who wish to improve their meditation practice.

£8/£6 concession/free to members

Book here or pay on the day: https://meditateinsussex.org/monday-simply-meditate/

21/08/2025

🧠Healthy Mind morning workshop 🧠
Saturday 30 August
10am - 12.30pm

with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Rak-ma

Exploring simple, practical meditation techniques for keeping our mind healthy and happy, whatever happens.

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/

20/08/2025

A happy morning spent exploring Alfriston and sharing leaflets with lovely people for our first meditation retreat workshop in the beautiful Old Chapel Centre on Saturday 13th September 10am to 12.30pm 🪷

Join us to discover how meditation allows us to access a deep experience of peace and wellbeing from within.

10-11am talk & guided meditation
11-11.30am complementary refreshments
11.30am-12.30pm talk & guided meditation

Seating is on chairs, no experience needed, everyone welcome.

£30/£20 concession/members free

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

19/08/2025

🪷Finding Stillness🪷
Saturday 23 August
10.00am – 12.30pm

with Buddhist monk Kelsang Drubchen and experienced meditation teacher Sammi Gawad

Treat yourself to a morning of gentle guided meditations
to let go of mental busyness and relax.

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/

18/08/2025

⛱ Maitreya Centre joined in with the annual Bexhill Day celebrations with a stall on the promenade.
We spent a wonderful day chatting with passers-by, both locals and visitors, explaining about our classes and courses and inviting them to come along when regular classes restart in September.
Thanks everyone for a great day! ☀️

Bexhill-on-Sea Town Council

13/08/2025

🤩 We're so excited for on Saturday!

3️⃣ Here's our third and final post highlighting the brilliant work done by the organisations, charities and groups joining us on the day.

⬇️ In no particular order...

🤲 Maitreya Kadampa Buddhist Centre, who will be on hand with information about their meditation classes and courses.

🫡 RAF Association supporting those who are serving or who have served in the RAF, their loved ones and the extended RAF family. (Ask them about the Wings Walk on September 21st!)

🖍 Creation Station Bexhill and Little Common, running an art stall with an activity for children to take home.

🚑 The League of Friends of the Bexhill Hospital CIO, raising awareness of the League's activities and encouraging more potential members to sign up.

✝️ Jesus Loves Bexhill will be showcasing photographs of their work and providing a Bexhill information map with local discounts!

🌿 Bexhill Natural Health will be providing free introductory consultations on how to improve your health and wellness naturally. Their 'Make and Mingle' stall will be promoting this newly-formed crafting group!

🚲 Bexhill Wheelers will have a display of the history of cycling in Bexhill, information on the local cycling networks, as well as bicycle safety checks and maintenance advice.

🍌 Bexhill Fairtrade Town Group will be promoting the uptake of Fair Trade products with awareness-raising posters and information.

🦊 Wildlife Matters Rescue will be providing information about their registered wildlife charity, who assist injured animals across the area.

🚒 East Sussex Fire and Rescue will be on hand with their fire engine, promoting the work of the station ahead of their own Open Day at the end of August.

🏆 Bexhill Bowls Club will be providing demonstrations and instructions for beginners, as well as information on how to join and their Club Days.

🐶 Project Wolfheart offers assisted animal therapy, nature therapy and wellbeing events alongside Watermill Wolves animal acting team. They will be providing information, and may even bring a canine companion!

12/08/2025

☺️Just Breathe - meditation retreat workshop in Alfriston ☺
Saturday 13 September
10.00am – 12.30pm

with Buddhist nun Gen Kelsang Rak-ma

Discover how meditation allows us to access a deep experience of peace and wellbeing from within.

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.

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

🖱BOOK HERE: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/maitreyabuddhistcentre/1812743

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

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

11/08/2025

⛱ Bexhill Day - Health and Wellbeing Market ⛱
Saturday 16th August
10am - 3pm
at East Parade, Bexhill-on-sea

Come along and see us at our stall!

Bexhill-on-Sea Town Council

07/08/2025

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: JOIN IN 24 HOUR TARA CHANTING LIVE FROM THE SUMMER FESTIVAL 2025!
Join thousands of people around the world for this powerful online puja streamed from Manjushri KMC at Summer Festival 2025. We recite sincere Prayers and Requests to the Assembly of 21 Taras and deeply request the Blessed Mother to bestow her blessings on all living beings so that all sickness, poverty, misfortune, fighting and other obstacles are quickly removed. Everyone is welcome to join in.

This puja is recited six times in the 24-hour period beginning at 19:00 UK time on Thursday, August 7, with the Praises recited seven times in each session. The session times are:

• Thursday: 19:00, 23:00
• Friday: 03:00, 07:00, 11:00, 15:00

JOIN LIVE HERE: https://kadampa.org/2025/08/24-hour-tara-chanting

01/08/2025

🎡Understanding Karma 🎡
Thursdays 4th to 25th September
10.00 – 11.00am
with Buddhist nun Kelsang Dana

A special 4 week course exploring the law of karma to understand why suffering and problems arise in our life and learn how to protect ourself from future suffering and increase happiness.

*4 classes for the price of 3 with our Early Bird discount*

£24.00 for 4 weeks BOOK HERE:
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/maitreyabuddhistcentre/1800262

Individual class £8.00 / £6 concession / members free

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

Address

13 Sea Road
Bexhill
TN40 1EE

Website

http://www.meditateinsussex.org/

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