Holsworthy Meditation Class

25/02/2026

We have just finished our latest course of classes at The Manor Suite in Holsworthy. 🎉

"Positive Outlook" looked at "The Initial Scope" teachings of Buddha as outlined in Atisha's "Lamrim" presentation. These looked at the nature and potential of our mind and gave us strong encouragement to take this opportunity to start training our mind in positive habits to realise this potential.

Next week we start a new course "Finding Freedom" where, for March, we will be now looking at Atisha's "Intermediate Scope" teachings. We start to develop the long view and intention to follow this meditation path which will free our minds from their negative habits that destroy our peace and create our unhappiness and which will eventually lead us to liberation!

🌥️Then, sadly, this will be the last class for a while in Holsworthy - as we will be moving to a new date, time, and venue for the spring/summer term which will start on Wednesday evenings at 6.30pm (to 7.45pm🤞😁) at Okehampton Library on April 15th. 🌈

🙏 Thank you to everyone who has dropped in to one or many of the classes in Holsworthy over the last two years! It has been a great pleasure to share some meditation from our founder, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso's, New Kadampa Tradition, with you. It would be lovely to see you in Okehampton or at our centre in Plymouth if you ever have the opportunity. ☺️

Over the next few weeks the Holsworthy Meditation Class FB page will transition to the Okehampton Meditation Class, please do hang around if you wish. 😀

Thanks and love - James.

Details of the Okehampton classes will appear on the website soon:
https://meditationinplymouth.org/

"Dharma Wheel"

Buddha’s teachings, which are known as Dharma, are likened to a wheel that moves from country to country in accordance with changing conditions and people’s karmic inclinations.

The external forms of presenting Buddhism may change as it meets with different cultures and societies, but its essential authenticity is ensured through the continuation of an unbroken lineage of realized practitioners.

Buddha’s teachings are said to be like a precious wheel because, wherever they spread, the people in that area have the opportunity to control their minds by putting them into practice.

17/02/2026

Class is on tonight, but I seem to have the lurgy. It feels more cold than COVID but just so you have the choice, if you or someone you are with may be vulnerable. Otherwise see you tonight 😀 🤧 Jabes x

04/02/2026

This weekend, empower your mind with compassion....

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Empowerment of One Thousand Armed Avalokiteshvara

📆Saturday 7th February 2026, 10:30am – 4.30pm

🩵Everyone is welcome at this very special event.🩵

During this very special day, Gen Kelsang Dragden, Resident Teacher at KMC Plymouth, will grant the blessing empowerment of One Thousand Armed Avalokiteshvara. This is a series of special guided meditations to gain a deep connection with this enlightened being.

One Thousand Armed Avalokiteshvara is the embodiment of the universal compassion of all enlightened beings. By relying on Avalokiteshvara we will naturally increase our own compassion. Through receiving this empowerment, we are connecting with Avalokiteshvara’s special enlightened energy which will help us to grow our own precious minds of compassion and love. This is a rare opportunity to receive a very powerful empowerment.

BOOK HERE 👇

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/kmcplymouth/1930603

MORE DETAILS:👇

https://meditationinplymouth.org/empowerments/

We shall be using the prayers The Yoga of 1000 Armed Avalokiteshvara (prayer booklets will be available for use at the centre). If you wish to purchase your own copy you may do so from KMC Plymouth or this, and other related items, are available from TharpaPublications HERE👇

https://tharpa.com/uk/the-yoga-of-thousand-armed-avalokiteshvara

31/12/2025

😀 Happy New Year! "Meditations For a Meaningful Life"

Start the new year full of positivity! Learn the simple and effective practice of meditation. Gain an inner peace and relaxation that you can bring into your daily life. In these classes we will look at some of the basic fundamental ideas of Buddhism and they can help us.

Explore important topics such as:

What is the meaning of our life?
How can we find a lasting happiness?
Impermanence
Karma
How can we find real protection from our problems?

These classes are suitable for everyone, and no previous experience is needed.

Each class is self-contained.

ℹ️

Classes are from 7pm to 8.15pm
Tuesday evenings from January 6th
£7 per class or 5 class card for £25.

Pay on the door, cash or card. For all the info please see the website. 👇

https://meditationinplymouth.org/holsworthy/

29/12/2025

Well here we are on the cusp of a new year (what happened to 2025?!) The new year is the perfect time to try a bit of meditation and see if this makes a difference to 2026. Our difficulties and problems may be similar to last year - but perhaps we can train our mind to be more content and peaceful no matter what the new year throws at us!

I am just refuelling at Filter Through after popping some leaflets and posters around (thanks to everyone who took a poster!) for our new classes, that start at the Manor Suite on Tuesday 6th January (7pm to 8.15pm).

This term we will be working through the main 21 meditations (plus a few others) that make up the Modern Kadampa presentation of Buddha's guidance on how to train the mind. Why not pop along - the first class will be an introduction to meditation - but drop in whenever you can make it, each class is stand alone.

Wishing you a very happy and peaceful new year!

More details on the classs can be found in the comments...

23/11/2025

Meditation classes continue this week with...

"Introduction to Ta**ra"

⏰ Tuesdays 7pm – 8.30pm

🗓️ Nov 25, Dec 2, 9, 16

📍Manor Suite, Memorial Hall, Holsworthy.

🌈 We’ve all heard of Ta**ra but do we know what it is and how to actually practice it?

🌈 Ta**ra is the quick path to enlightenment. It is the rarest of instructions and so we have a wonderful opportunity now to get to understand it.

🌈 Ta**ra involves harnessing the power of our mind and using our imagination to connect with our pure potential. By imagining the result and relating to this we create the causes to experience it in our everyday reality much more quickly. By imagining ourselves as more loving, more compassionate and wiser we can break out of the prison of the usual mundane ideas, and awaken our vast potential for pure happiness.

ℹ️ These introductory classes will explain what Ta**ra is (and what it is not), and explore how we can access the pure, inner potential we all have, to develop and train our mind towards the ultimate happiness and freedom of enlightenment.

These classes are suitable for everyone, and no previous experience is needed. Each class is self-contained. Come along to as many as you like. Everyone is welcome.

ℹ️ Class Format and Fees

Each class is self-contained. Come along to as many as you like. Everyone is welcome.

Guided breathing meditation
Practical teaching
Second meditation with guidance based on the teaching
Option to ask the Teacher questions at the end of the class and discuss with fellow attendees
No need to book
Start coming to classes at any time

ℹ️Individual classes are £7

OR:

Buy a pre-paid class card and get 5 classes for £25. These can be bought at the class or with the link below:

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/kmcplymouth/823530

16/11/2025

Hi all, we have a one week break in classes. We are back on Tuesday 25th November with a four week "Introduction to Ta**ra" course. 😀

07/11/2025

Hi all, we have a slight change to the final course of the year it will be four weeks rather than the three on the leaflets and website (now updated). Sorry for the confusion.

This will be a really special course! 😀

"Introduction to Ta**ra"

⏰ Tuesdays 7pm – 8.30pm

🗓️ Nov 25, Dec 2, 9, 16

🌈 We’ve all heard of Ta**ra but do we know what it is and how to actually practice it?

🌈 Ta**ra is the quick path to enlightenment. It is the rarest of instructions and so we have a wonderful opportunity now to get to understand it.

🌈 Ta**ra involves harnessing the power of our mind and using our imagination to connect with our pure potential. By imagining the result and relating to this we create the causes to experience it in our everyday reality much more quickly. By imagining ourselves as more loving, more compassionate and wiser we can break out of the prison of the usual mundane ideas, and awaken our vast potential for pure happiness.

ℹ️ These introductory classes will explain what Ta**ra is (and what it is not), and explore how we can access the pure, inner potential we all have, to develop and train our mind towards the ultimate happiness and freedom of enlightenment.

These classes are suitable for everyone, and no previous experience is needed. Each class is self-contained. Come along to as many as you like. Everyone is welcome.

ℹ️ Class Format and Fees

Each class is self-contained. Come along to as many as you like. Everyone is welcome.

Guided breathing meditation
Practical teaching
Second meditation with guidance based on the teaching
Option to ask the Teacher questions at the end of the class and discuss with fellow attendees
No need to book
Start coming to classes at any time

ℹ️Individual classes are £7

OR:

Buy a pre-paid class card and get 5 classes for £25. These can be bought at the class or with the link below:

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/kmcplymouth/823530

03/11/2025

"Without inner peace, outer peace is impossible. We all wish for world peace, but world peace will never be achieved unless we first establish peace within our own minds."

"How to Transform Your Life" https://howtotyl.com/

This video celebrates the life and works of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, showing how through his compassionate activities Kadam Dharma is helping people i...

19/10/2025

Hi all! Classes continue this Tuesday evening where we will look at a special view we can gradually adopt that will allow us to grow a stable contentment and that enthuses the rest of our practice.

HEADS-UP. I am just starting to come out of the other side of an autumnal bout of Covid. I think I should be fit and well for Tuesday evening, but if you are vulnerable or have family who are, then please don't worry if you want to give this one a miss just in case.

Much love James x

12/10/2025

🍁Evening meditation classes from Kadampa Meditation Centre Plymouth 🍂

🍂 Tuesday evenings 🍂

📍Manor Suite, Holsworthy Memorial Hall, Holsworthy
📅 October 14, 21, 28
⏰ 7pm - 8.30pm
🌐 https://meditationinplymouth.org/holsworthy/

😊 Healthy Habits 😊

We are often aware of our physical habits, our daily routines and so on, but how do the habits of our mind influence our experiences, our happiness, or whether we have had a good day or not?

A peaceful mind always brings inner peace and happiness regardless of external circumstances. By getting into the “habit” of cultivating inner peace, we can manage problems positively and find joy in everything.

On this short course of classes, we will learn about helpful mental habits to develop and how to let go of those unhelpful ones. This process will transform our negative habits into effective positive ones through understanding and simple meditations that anyone can use.

These classes are suitable for everyone, and no previous experience is needed. Each class is self-contained. Come along to as many as you like. Everyone is welcome.

🍂🍂🍂 Class Format and Fees 🍂🍂🍂

Each class is self-contained. Come along to as many as you like. Everyone is welcome.

🍁Guided breathing meditation
🍁Practical teaching
🍁Second meditation with guidance based on the teaching
🍁Option to ask the Teacher questions at the end of the class and discuss with fellow attendees
🍁No need to book
🍁Start coming to classes at any time

🍁 Individual classes are £7 OR buy a pre-paid class card and get 5 classes for £25. These can be bought at the class or with the button below:

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/kmcplymouth/823530

12/10/2025

Special day-retreat in Devon. 😃

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🍂 Special Awayday Retreat: Saturday 25th October 2025 🍁

🍂 Trust in The Path 🍁

A Day of Teachings and Meditations In The Peace of a South Dartmoor Venue.

Please note this event must be booked in advance.

⏰ Saturday 25th October 2025, 10:30am- 4:30pm
📍 Meavy Village Hall, Nr. Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6PJ
🌐 More info: https://meditationinplymouth.org/saturdays/

On this special awayday with Resident Teacher and Kadampa Buddhist Monk, Gen Kelsang Dragden, we will have a wonderful opportunity to receive teachings and spend plenty of time meditating. No previous experience is needed and the meditations and short teachings during the sessions will be suitable for everyone to enjoy and gain great benefit from. Everyone is welcome and no previous experience is required.

This will be a perfect opportunity to take time out and away from the city to enjoy a peaceful and inspiring day retreat within the southern boundary of Dartmoor National Park, in the small village of Meavy – only a short journey north of Plymouth.

Please note that all attendees will need to book in advance for this event.

🍂 The Retreat 🍁

25th October is a special day in the Kadampa calendar. Therefore, this day retreat will focus on profound teachings of the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment; and how we can have faith in Je Tsongkhapa, his teachings and the path to a lasting happiness. If we follow the path purely and sincerely, we are guaranteed to fulfil our potential for a pure mind and to attain the great bliss and happiness of enlightenment.

Whether we are new to these teachings or not, this very special day will be accessible and give us the faith and encouragement to follow the path to a better future for ourselves and all living beings.

The day will finish with us following the meditative prayers of Heart Jewel – a special way to gain faith and trust in Je Tsongkhapa and the path to enlightenment.

⏰ Schedule
– 10:30-11:15 Introduction, Teaching & Meditation
– 11:15-11:45 Tea Break (45 minutes)
– 11:45:12:30 Teaching & Meditation
– 12:30-14:15 Lunch Break (1¾ hours)
– 14:15-15:00 Teaching & Meditation
– 15:00-15:30 Tea Break (30 minutes)
– 15:30-16:30 Heart Jewel Prayers with meditation

🍂 Fees🍂
– Non-members £25
– Standard and Premium Members £20
– To include basic tea, coffee and biscuits during the morning and afternoon breaks

Booking
Please book in advance online using the link below:

🌐https://www.tickettailor.com/events/kmcplymouth/1710686

🍂🍂Lunchtime Break 🍂🍁

Attendees are welcome to remain in the hall during the lunchbreak and we suggest you bring a packed lunch. Hot water can be made available via one of our volunteers but we cannot provide food-heating or cooking access.

There is a pub opposite the village hall, The Royal Oak, which serves meals and hot drinks. A short drive away there are a variety food and drink outlets in Yelverton and the Burrator Inn at Dousland.

🍂 Optional Lunchtime Group Walk 🍁

Depending on the weather, there will be the option to go for a group walk during the lunchtime break. If you would prefer not to go for a walk you can use the hall space during the break.

🚘 Parking, Care Sharing, Lifts & Public Transport

There is ample but limited parking available at the hall, and we kindly ask that you try to avoid parking in the village which has narrow streets and very limited parking.

If you are able to offer lifts to people or to carshare with people you know are attending, we would suggest it is helpful to do so. Should you be able to offer lifts or are someone who would like one, please do let us know by emailing us at: epc@meditationinplymouth.org and we will do our best to people in touch with each other – so please let us have a phone number if you are able to and confirm you are happy for us to share it with other attendees.

🚐 Buses regularly travel from Plymouth to Yelverton and Meavy is about a 1.5mile walk from Yelverton village centre following the main road.