Holsworthy Meditation Class

26/08/2025

Meditation classes start again Tuesday 2nd September in the Manor Suite, Holsworthy Memorial Hall.

All the information you need is here: https://meditationinplymouth.org/holsworthy/ and I have popped some FAQs in the comments.

Dealing with Difficulties - we can experience so many difficulties and problems in our life it can be overwhelming and difficult to know where to start! We can't possibly fix everything. Buddha's teachings give us a practical solution - we don't have to fix all of those problems, we just have to train our mind to be peaceful even when we are faced with difficulty. This gives us a single clear focus, training our mind. If we can maintain a peaceful mind we will be happy all the time, no matter what is going on in our life. If we can learn to be peaceful and happy, then we can help others be peaceful and happy too! 😊

Come along and try for yourself!

"If we have to walk across rough and thorny ground, one way of protecting our feet is to cover the whole ground with leather, but this is not very practical. We can achieve the same result in a much simpler way – by covering our feet.

Similarly, if we wish to protect ourself from suffering we can either try to change external conditions to make them conform to our wishes, or we can change our mind. Until now we have been trying to change the external conditions, but this clearly has not worked. Now we need to change our mind."

The New Eight Steps to Happiness - Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

21/08/2025

A very welcome, half-time refuelling stop, at Filter Through dropping some leaflets around Holsworthy for the new term of meditation classes. We start back in the Manor Suite at Holsworthy Memorial Hall on September 2nd at 7pm. 😀

We are planning classes all the way through to Mid-December - and whether you are new to meditation or have been practicing for a while there will be something for you.

You can find lots more information on our website: https://meditationinplymouth.org/holsworthy/

Hope to see you in September 😃

James x

19/08/2025

Holsworthy meditation classes starting soon brought to you by Kadampa Meditation Centre Plymouth. 😃

New term of classes starting at KMC Plymouth and branch classes in Devon and Cornwall (see dates and times below)😃

⛈ "Dealing with Difficulties." ⛅

When difficulties arise we sometimes just muddle through whilst at other times we may simply not know which way to turn. The negative experiences and feelings which come up can drain us of our energy and ability to cope; but there is a solution. We may not be able to avoid difficult people, situations or feelings, but we can transform these difficulties into peaceful and happy states or mind – how wonderful!

During these classes we will learn how to respond to difficulties with patience and compassion instead of fear and anxiety, transforming unpleasant feelings into a peaceful, happy mind. We can learn to change our negative view of adversity into positive states of mind whenever we face hardships and difficulties; leaving us relaxed and better able to deal with our problems.

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

📅Dates and Times⏰

❤️ KMC Plymouth:

Tuesdays 10.30am – 11.30am - September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Tuesday 7pm – 8.30pm - September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Thursday 7pm – 8.30pm - September 4, 11, 18, 25 October 2

💛 Saltash:
Tuesdays 7pm – 8.15pm - nSeptember 8, 15, 22, 29 - October 6

💙 Liskeard:
Wednesdays 7pm – 8.30pm - September 3, 10, 17, 24 - October 1

💜 Totnes:
Mondays 5:45pm – 7pm September 8, 15, 22, 29 - October 6

💚 Bideford:
September 3, 10, 17 - October 1, 8

❤ Holsworthy:
Tuesdays 7pm – 8.30pm - Sept 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

😃 Find all the information you need on our website: https://meditationinplymouth.org/general-programme/

18/08/2025

If you are in Plymouth this Saturday.....

Come to our centre Openday!!

Saturday 23rd August 2025 10am-4pm

Join us for a fun-filled open day at KMC Plymouth! Entry is FREE and you’re welcome to pop-in for a bit or stay all day!

Everyone is welcome

Events throughout the day…..

Free taster meditation sessions:
11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm
Free short talks about the centre, meditation and Kadampa Buddhism
10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm
Chat with our friendly volunteers about meditation and its benefits
Enjoy more….

Books & gifts shop
Kids games
Tombola
Delicious homemade cakes and pastries
Wonderful hot and cold drinks
You’re welcome to grab a coffee and read one of the many meditation books in our community library.

Our World Peace Café will be open all day serving delightful drinks and scrumptious snacks.

04/08/2025

New classes start in September 😃

14/07/2025

Ooooh lovely.....

Over two weeks, the Festival will emphasise teachings and meditations on Advice from Atisha's Heart from our two most senior Teachers. For the first time, al...

06/07/2025

This week's class is on Thursday 10th July due to St Peter's Fair week events.

24/06/2025

Classes continue tonight!! Same time, same place! 😃

13/06/2025

No class next week, we are back Tuesday 24th June 😀

09/06/2025

05/06/2025

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💖Special Visiting Teacher Meditation Event - "Building Self-Confidence" Saturday 7th June 2025, 10am-3:30pm.💖
..with Kadam Bridget Heyes, NKT-IKBU National Spiritual Director of the UK and
Principal Teacher at Nagarjuna Kadampa Meditation Centre🥰

Book Now - ➡https://www.tickettailor.com/events/kmcplymouth/1621364

Why do we sometimes lack the confidence and belief in ourselves to do and be the things we want? When we see ourselves from a limited perspective, holding self-critical opinions and failing to see our true potential, we experience unhappy states of mind – these can be deeply ingrained within us and need powerful wisdom for us to be able to let go of them.

On this special day course, Kadam Bridget will explain how to develop an authentic self confidence built upon a realistic understanding of our potential and our limitations. She will outline how to use this confidence in all that we do to overcome insecurities and doubts that often hold us back, allowing an inner joy and freedom to make real progress and benefit ourself and others.

We will enjoy meaningful self-confidence to the benefit of ourselves and others. Each session will contain guided meditations & teachings we can take with us from the class, to move forward with confidence.

⏰ Schedule:

Session 1: 10.00am – 11.15am
Tea Break
Session 2: 12.00pm – 1.15pm
Lunch Break
Session 3: 2.15pm – 3.30pm

☕Our World Peace Café will be open during the break serving hot and cold drinks, delicious home-made cakes and a variety of snacks.

🔹Fees
Drop in or you can book in advance:

Non-Members and Standard Members: £20
Premium members: Free to premium members – become a member -see website.

Booking in information: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/kmcplymouth/1621364

02/06/2025

Holsworthy Meditation Class continues this week!

Tuesday 7pm to 8.30pm Manor Suite, Memorial Hall, Holsworthy.

"Improving Confidence"

How wonderful if we could carry a quiet confidence within us throughout our life.

We can have a clear understanding of our good qualities, our potential and our abilities whilst having faith in being able to rely on the teachings to lead us to improve ourselves. We can then hold this self-confidence no matter what problems and difficulties we may face in life. We can overcome self-doubt, anxieties, or limited self-views we hold, when we understand our true nature and the potential we have for growth and development and our ability to face difficulties with courage and wisdom.

In these classes we will explore what it means to develop a wise confidence and how we can train our mind to overcome any obstacles and difficulties a lack of confidence in ourselves may cause.

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.

See link for more details: