Akanishta Kadampa Buddhist Centre, Cheltenham

07/10/2025

Meditation for Beginners
Want to try out some meditation but not sure where to begin?

This morning course is the perfect opportunity to be guided in meditation — to learn what meditation actually is and how it can be brought into your everyday life.

You’ll discover an effective method to find inner peace and a new perspective on daily challenges.

No previous experience is necessary — everyone is welcome.

👉 Find out more and book your place here: https://meditationincheltenham.org.uk/classes/class/meditation-for-beginners/

03/10/2025

Our new Wednesday Night Lectures explore Buddhist wisdom for modern challenges. This week, Gen Kelsang Jangchub reveals how meditation can help us reduce stress and anxiety – and bring clarity, calm, and happiness.
https://meditationincheltenham.org.uk/classes/class/wednesday-night-lecture/

30/09/2025

Meditation is a simple and powerful way to reduce stress, find calm, and improve your wellbeing.

This Autumn, join our 7-week course: How to Begin & Make Progress with Meditation, taught by Gen Kelsang Jangchub. Each class includes guided meditation and practical advice you can apply in daily life.

📅 Starts Tuesday 14 October – 25 November
🕖 6:30–7:45pm
📍 Longlevens Community Centre, Gloucester
💷 £10 per class / free for members

Everybody welcome – no need to book, just drop in.
Find out more here: https://meditationincheltenham.org.uk/classes/class/wednesday-night-lecture/

08/09/2025

Meditation classes starting in Cirencester this Thursday!

08/09/2025

New class term starts today! Monday Evenings and Tuesday Mornings in Cheltenham

01/09/2025

What is the mind?
New weekly course at Akanishta Kadampa Buddhist Centre

Buddhist meditation goes beyond calming the mind — it helps us understand the mind itself. When we learn to recognise our thoughts and mental habits, we can start to let go of worry, stress and self-doubt, and begin to develop clarity, resilience and inner peace.

This new series explores the nature and function of the mind, based on the teachings of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
No experience needed — everyone is welcome.

🗓️ Mondays 6.30-8pm
🗓️ Tuesdays 10.30–11.45am
📍 Akanishta Kadampa Buddhist Centre
💙 Drop-in or book online

https://meditationincheltenham.org.uk/classes/class/monday-evening/
https://meditationincheltenham.org.uk/classes/class/tuesday-morning-meditation/

01/09/2025

What is the mind?
New weekly course at Akanishta Kadampa Buddhist Centre

Buddhist meditation goes beyond calming the mind — it helps us understand the mind itself. When we learn to recognise our thoughts and mental habits, we can start to let go of worry, stress and self-doubt, and begin to develop clarity, resilience and inner peace.

This new series explores the nature and function of the mind, based on the teachings of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
No experience needed — everyone is welcome.

🗓️ Mondays 6.30-8pm
🗓️ Tuesdays 10.30–11.45am
📍 Akanishta Kadampa Buddhist Centre, Glasgow
💙 Drop-in or book online

https://meditationincheltenham.org.uk/classes/class/monday-evening/
https://meditationincheltenham.org.uk/classes/class/tuesday-morning-meditation/

28/08/2025

30/06/2025

Late Summer Garden Party & Open Day
You are warmly invited to step into a space of peace, community, and a touch of magic at our Late Summer Garden Party & Open Day.

Wander through the tranquil gardens of the Akanishta Centre, discover the peaceful atmosphere we’re so proud to share, and explore what we offer—from gentle guided meditations, serene shrine tours, to our bookshop and café with delicious homemade cakes.

🌼 Special Guests – Cats Protection 🐱
This year, we’re thrilled to be joined by our local branch of Cats Protection!
Meet their wonderful team at their stall, enter a raffle with pawsome prizes, and learn about the adorable cats currently looking for loving new homes. 🐾 They’ll be bringing stories, photos, and heartwarming info to melt your heart.

🔥 Plus… a BBQ in the garden!
Soak up the late summer vibes with sizzling food, good company, and the gentle hum of nature all around.

Come for the calm. Stay for the cats. Leave with a full heart (and maybe a cupcake… or a new feline friend!).

Free entry, All welcome
Whether you’re curious about meditation, looking to adopt a cat, or just want a peaceful Saturday outing—this is the place to be.

30/06/2025

Are you searching for something you can always rely on for comfort and guidance? Join us this morning to explore the transformative practice of going for refuge—a foundational element of the Buddhist path that offers profound protection, peace, and inspiration.

This retreat will introduce you to the powerful practice of seeking refuge in the Three Jewels—Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. Together, these three treasures guide us toward lasting inner peace and a permanent escape from suffering.

https://meditationincheltenham.org.uk/classes/class/finding-real-protection/

03/06/2025

14 June 2025
12-2.30pm

Join us each month for an inspiring exploration of different Kadampa Buddhas, designed to help you connect deeply with the qualities and practices of these enlightened beings.

In each session, you’ll experience chanted prayers and guided meditations that foster a unique, heartfelt connection with each Buddha, inviting their wisdom, compassion, and strength into your own life.

https://meditationincheltenham.org.uk/classes/class/meet-the-buddhas-a-year-long-journey-of-connection-and-practice-medicine-buddha/

03/06/2025

Do you long for a break from the noise and busyness of daily life? Step into a serene day of reflection and renewal at our Silent Retreat—a rare opportunity to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself.

In a shared space of stillness, you’ll connect with like-minded individuals without pressure or expectation, allowing your mind to relax and your heart to open.

https://meditationincheltenham.org.uk/classes/class/silent-day-retreat-sunny-inside/