Meditation in Darlington

16/05/2026

We had eight of our precious sangha at Manjushri KMC today for a volunteering day to help set up for Spring Festival. Some are fortunate enough to be staying the weekend and some went just for today. It was great fun! This was taken on the tea break - we promise we did some work! ☕️🫖 You can still help with summer festival setup - more info here https://kadampafestivals.org/summer/volunteering

12/05/2026

12/05/2026

💞 NKT International Spring Festival 2026 - Finding the source of true happiness
May 22 - 27 at Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre, Ulverston, Cumbria
💞 Buddha Amitayus Empowerment and teachings on Eight Verses of Training the Mind
with Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab

Through this empowerment we will receive the special blessings of Amitayus, the Buddha of long life, wisdom and merit.

Then, based on Eight Verses of Training the Mind, Gen-la Khyenrab will explain how we can transform all the problems and difficulties of our daily life into opportunities for developing authentic love and compassion, and for finding true and lasting happiness.

'If everyone were to practise cherishing others, many of the major problems of the world would be solved in a few years.' Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche The New Eight Steps to Happiness 🙏🏼

➡️ BOOK NOW at https://kadampafestivals.org/spring

12/05/2026

Dealing With Anxiety: How to calm your mind
7:00 - 8:00PM, Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Venue: Hipp @ The Hullabaloo

With Guest Teacher, Gen Kelsang Jigme

Evening Talk & Meditation

Drawing from timeless wisdom and practical meditation techniques, respected teacher and Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Jigme will share accessible methods to calm the anxious mind and navigate life’s stresses with greater ease.

Learn how the powerful tool of meditation can help us break the cycle of worry, stress and tension that often affects us. This enlightening event offers valuable solutions for anyone seeking relief from anxiety’s grip.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Gen Kelsang Jigme is the Resident Teacher at Bodhisattva Kadampa Meditation Centre in Brighton. Ordained as a Buddhist monk in 1997 by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, Gen Jigme has studied, practised and taught Kadampa Buddhism under Geshe Kelsang’s guidance in major Kadampa Centres throughout the UK for many years. Gen Jigme shows a humble, kind example as a practitioner and his clear explanations of Buddha’s teachings give us the confidence to practise them in daily life.

Everybody is welcome to attend this evening event – ideal for beginners.
TICKETS
£15 from Hippodrome box office
Tel: 01325 405405
https://www.darlingtonhippodrome.co.uk/whats-on/Dealing-With-Anxiety-How-to-calm-your-mind

10/05/2026

What’s on this week 😍

03/05/2026

What’s on this week 🥰

28/04/2026

Would you like to help get things ready for the Spring Festival? Some of our Atisha Centre class students will be travelling across to the World Peace Temple in the Lake District on the weekend of 15th - 17th May (the week before the festival itself) - do you want to be one of them? You can go for one day, one day and night, or for the whole weekend. We're hoping to arrange lift shares too. If you'd like to join us then do get in touch by emailing info@meditationindarlington.org and say it's about Spring Festival Set-up Weekend. 🤩

28/04/2026

CLASSES THIS WEEK:
* 15-minute breathing meditation (free) - Tuesday 1:30pm at Atisha KMC, Darlington

* Overcoming Anger & Frustration - How to train our mind in the beauty of patient acceptance. (£7 or four classes for £21)
Tuesday 7 - 8:15pm at Atisha KMC, Darlington
Wednesday 7 - 8:15pm at The Dunelm Club, 55 Old Elvet, DURHAM
Wednesday 7 - 8:30pm at Easterside Community Centre, MIDDLESBROUGH
Thursday 11am - 12noon at Atisha KMC, Darlington

more info on our website at meditationindarlington.org

28/04/2026

Letting Go of Overthinking
Sat 9th May, 10am – 1pm

with Buddhist Teacher, Mike Whitaker

Our minds are often filled with constant chatter—racing from one thought to the next, analysing, planning, and worrying. This mental noise can leave us feeling tired, anxious, and disconnected from the present moment.

In this course, we’ll explore how to let go of overthinking and experience the clarity and ease that come from a calm, focused mind. Through simple yet powerful meditation practices, you’ll learn how to reduce distractions, quiet inner restlessness, and reconnect with a sense of deep inner peace—one you can carry with you into daily life.

You will learn how to:

Experience deep mental stillness and inner clarity
Reduce anxiety, distraction, and inner restlessness
Gain tools to stay calm, centred, and focused in daily life
Cost: £15
Book now at https://meditationindarlington.org/meditation-courses/

26/04/2026

We’ve had a deeply peaceful and enjoyable weekend retreat at Madhyamaka KMC. Gen Chogma led us in meditations deeper and deeper into the clarity of our mind, giving us insights and excerpts from Venerable Geshela’s teachings on the meaning of clarity. It’s been so wonderful - even the sky has been clear! 😍☀️
A big thank you to our hard working volunteers for organising this event and to the community at Madhyamaka KMC for their fabulous hospitality. ❤️ we’re already planning for next year! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼