Compassion Kadampa Buddhist Centre

15/09/2025

What’s on 15th-21st September?

Monday 15th
- 12:45 MORPETH Drop In General Programme (GP) Class with Katy at The Yoga Den, Morpeth
- 5pm Heart Jewel
- 6:30pm Teacher Training Programme (TTP)

Tuesday 16th
- 10:30am Drop In General Programme (GP) Class* with Gen Norden
- 5pm Heart Jewel
- 6:30pm Drop In General Programme (GP) Class* with Gen Norden

Wednesday 17th
- 8:30am Dakini Yoga
- 10:30am Foundation Programme Class with Gen Norden
- 5pm Heart Jewel
- 6:30pm Learn to Meditation with Sally
- 7pm CULLERCOATS Drop In General Programme (GP) Class with Rosario at The Boatyard Cafe, Cullercoats

Thursday 18th
- 5pm Heart Jewel
- 6:30pm Foundation Programme (FP) with Katy

Friday 19th
- 5pm Heart Jewel

Saturday 20th
- 10am Steps along the Path Drop In with Margaret
-11:45 Wishfulfilling Jewel*

Sunday 21st
- 5pm Wishfulfilling Jewel*
- 6:30pm Teacher Training Programme (Group Discussion)
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👉🏼 THIS WEEK’S CLASS ANNOUNCEMENTS

——Compassion Centre Events——
• LAST CHANCE TO BOOK to join us on 26-28th Sept: Unplug and Recharge Compassion Centre Away Retreat at Madhyamaka KMC, Yorkshire Wolds 🌳

• GEN SHERAB is visiting us from KMC Glasgow, to teach a day course:
‘Beyond Fear’ on Sunday October 12th

• HOW DO I DO HEART JEWEL? Saturday 25th October Taught Class 10-11:15 & Guided Practice 11:45-12:50 with Gen Norden

• THE PATH TO ENLIGHTENMENT
A week’s Lamrim retreat in Northumberland from January 5-12th with Gen Norden - everybody welcome.
SAVE THE DATES - Booking will open soon.

——National and International——
• BOOK NOW for our UK Dharma Celebration Oct 31-Nov 3rd at Tara Centre, Derbyshire — EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ENDS 20th September 🏕️

• Join the International Fall Festival in Arizona, US from 3-9th October in person or online 🤠

———We need your help———
• ✨RECEPTION VOLUNTEERS ✨
ARE STILL NEEDED FOR 5️⃣ shifts this week: Can you help with one?

Weds 17th ➡️12:30-3pm
Thurs 18th ➡️ 3-6pm
Fri 19th ➡️12:30-3pm
Fri 19th ➡️ 3-6pm
Sat 20th ➡️ 3-5pm

14/09/2025

A joyful full house of new and old received the Empowerment of 1000 Armed Avalokiteshvara at Compassion Centre today and a received a beautiful transmission of Venerable Geshe-la’s teachings from 2003 on how to engage in this practice. It was lovely to see everyone together - thank you all for your help and thank you to Gen Norden! 🙏🏼

06/09/2025

What’s on in OUR ⭐️ EMPOWERMENT ⭐️ WEEK?

Monday 8th
- 12:45 MORPETH Drop In General Programme (GP) Class with Des at The Yoga Den, Morpeth
- 2pm Tara prayers
- 5pm Heart Jewel
- 6:30pm Teacher Training Programme (TTP) Preparing the centre for the empowerment

Tuesday 9th
- 10:30am Drop In General Programme (GP) Class with Dave
- 5pm Heart Jewel
- 6:30pm Drop In General Programme (GP) Class with Phil

Wednesday 10th
- 8:30am Dakini Yoga
- 10:30am Offering to the Spiritual Guide prayers [= Foundation Programme Class]
- 5pm Heart Jewel
- 6:30pm Learn to Meditation with Sally
- 7pm CULLERCOATS Drop In General Programme (GP) Class with Rosario at The Boatyard Cafe, Cullercoats

Thursday 11th
- 5pm Heart Jewel
- 6:30pm Foundation Programme (FP) with Katy

Friday 12th
- 5pm Heart Jewel

Saturday 13th
- 10am Steps along the Path Drop In with Margaret
-11:45 Heart Jewel

Sunday 14th
- [9-10am Meditation Room Closed - empowerment attendees to wait quietly in reception until 10am]
⭐️ SPECIAL EVENT ⭐️ 10am -3:30pm Blessing Empowerment of 1000 Armed Avalokiteshvara followed by teachings. an explanation of the practice and a guided practice with Gen Norden - everybody welcome
- 5pm Wishfulfilling Jewel

👉🏼 THIS WEEK’S CLASS ANNOUNCEMENTS

• BOOK NOW for our Special Event THIS SUNDAY (14th Sept): Blessing Empowerment of 1000 Armed Avalokiteshvara and teachings with Gen Norden 10-3:30pm - everybody welcome

• Join us on 26-28th Sept: Unplug and Recharge Compassion Centre Away Retreat at Madhyamaka KMC, Yorkshire Wolds 🌳

• BOOK NOW for our UK Dharma Celebration Oct 31-Nov 3rd at Tara Centre, Derbyshire — EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ENDS 20th September 🏕️

• Join the International Fall Festival in Arizona, US from 3-9th October in person or online 🤠

• ✨RECEPTION VOLUNTEERS ✨
ARE STILL NEEDED FOR 5️⃣ shifts this week: Can you help with one?

Weds 10th 12:30-3pm
Thurs 11th 3-6pm
Fri 12th 12:30-3pm
Fri 12th 3-6pm
Sat 13th 3-5pm

• PLEASE CAN YOU TAKE OUR POSTERS AND FLYERS into your local area? Covered so far are Westgate Rd / South Newcastle City Centre / Jesmond / Gosforth / Great Park / Cullercoats
Let us know where you’ve been 🙏🏼

02/09/2025

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02/09/2025

Discover the transformative power of compassion. Avalokiteshvara is the Buddha of Compassion, and receiving his blessing empowerment is a powerful way to awaken your own potential for limitless love and kindness. This course is a unique opportunity to connect with this beautiful practice, guided by experienced teacher Gen Kelsang Norden. The empowerment and teachings are accessible and open to everyone.

The empowerment ceremony is a beautiful, guided meditation that gives us special blessings to connect with Avalokiteshvara’s enlightened qualities, especially his profound compassion. This will be followed by a clear and inspiring commentary on the practice, where Gen Kelsang Norden will explain how to engage in these these powerful meditations and how to integrate them into your daily life. Learn how to open your heart to others, overcome feelings of frustration and anger, and become a true source of peace and happiness in the world. This day is not just about listening; it’s about experiencing a profound inner shift and learning to live with a deeper sense of purpose and connection.

Join us at Compassion Kadampa Meditation Centre for a day that will leave you feeling refreshed, and empowered to make a positive difference. The teachings will be clear, meaningful, and filled with wisdom that you can apply immediately.

Everyone is welcome. This is a perfect way to spend a Sunday, investing in your own inner peace and the well-being of others. We look forward to welcoming you to this special event.

Teacher
Gen Kelsang Norden
Gen Norden is a Kadampa Buddhist nun and the Resident Teacher of Compassion Kadampa Buddhist Centre. She has been teaching Kadampa Buddhism and meditation across the US and the UK for over 30 years.

Gen Norden has a wealth of experience and knowledge to share with students, which she presents with warmth and clarity.

Schedule
10:00 – 12:00 | Session 1: The Empowerment of Avalokiteshvara
12:00 – 13:30 | Lunch break
13:30 – 15:00 | Session 2: Commentary to the Practice
15:00 – 15:30 |Tea/Coffee Break
15:30 – 16:30 | Session 3: Guided Prayers and Meditation

02/09/2025

02/09/2025

We had a wonderful meditation retreat at Madhyamaka Centre in the Yorkshire Wolds this past weekend. Join us for the next one 26–28 September. Everyone is welcome! https://compassioncentre.org/unplug-and-recharge-weekend/

31/08/2025

MORPETH & CULLERCOATS RESUME THIS WEEK. As well as new. Enrollment for Teacher Training Programme and Foundation Programme. Everyone is welcome! 😃✨⭐️💛

Monday 1st
- 12:45 MORPETH Drop In General Programme (GP) Class with Des restarts at The Yoga Den
- 5pm WISHFULFILLING JEWEL
- 6:30pm Teacher Training Programme (TTP) restarts with Gen Norden

Tuesday 2nd
- 10:30am Drop In General Programme (GP) Class with Gen Norden
- 5pm Heart Jewel
- 6:30pm Drop In General Programme (GP) Class with Gen Norden

Wednesday 3rd
- 8:30am Dakini Yoga with Q&A restarts
- 10:30am Foundation Programme (FP) restarts with Gen Norden - people potentially interested in joining are invited to drop in to this class
- 5pm Heart Jewel
- 6:30pm Learn to Meditation with Sally
- 7pm CULLERCOATS Drop In General Programme (GP) Class with Gen Norden at The Boatyard Cafe restarts

Thursday 4th
- 5pm Heart Jewel
- 6:30pm Foundation Programme (FP) restarts with Katy - people potentially interested in joining are invited to drop in to this class

Friday 5th
- 5pm Heart Jewel

Saturday 6th
- 10am Steps along the Path Drop In with Margaret
-11:45 Heart Jewel

Sunday 7th
- 5pm Heart Jewel
- 6:30pm TTP
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THIS WEEK’S CLASS ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Book for our Special Event on Sat 14th Sept: Blessing Empowerment of 1000 Armed Avalokiteshvara and teachings with Gen Norden - at Compassion Centre 🤍

• Join us on 26-28th Sept: Unplug and Recharge Compassion Centre Away Retreat at Madhyamaka KMC, Yorkshire Wolds 🌳

• BOOK NOW for UK Dharma Celebration Oct 31-Nov 3rd at Tara Centre — EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ENDS 20th September 🏕️

• Book to join the International Fall Festival in Arizona, US from 3-9th October in person or online 🤠

• ✨RECEPTION VOLUNTEERS ✨
ARE STILL NEEDED: Can you help?

Weds 3rd 12:30-3pm
Thurs 4th 3-6pm
Fri 5th 3-6pm
Sat 6th 3-5pm

26/08/2025

Last chance to book to join us for the Happiness and Peace weekend away 29-31 Aug - take the time to relax in guided meditation with Gen Norden at Madhyamaka (in the Yorkshire Wolds).
https://compassioncentre.org/happiness-peace-weekend/

26/08/2025

COMPASSION CENTRE EVENTS THIS WEEK

A Compassion Centre weekend away in Yorkshire 29th-31st, the Saturday morning meditation class returns from 30th and then our full programme of classes, study classes and prayer sessions restart from 1st - with the opportunity for new folk to join Foundation Programme on Weds 3rd or Thurs 4th too.

Tuesday 26th
- 10:30am GP Class with Dave
- 5pm Heart Jewel
- 6:30pm GP Class with Gen Norden

Wednesday 27th
- 5pm Heart Jewel
- 6:30pm Learn to Meditate with Phil

Thursday 28th
- 5pm Heart Jewel

👉 AWAY WEEKEND: Friday 29th - Sunday 31st 👈
- HAPPINESS AND PEACE Compassion Centre Weekend Away with Gen Norden at Madhyamaka Kadampa Meditation Centre - still time to book: compassioncentre.org/happiness-peace-weekend/

At Compassion Centre on Saturday 30th
- 10am Steps Along the Path Meditation Class with Sally
- 11:45am Heart Jewel

~~ FULL PROGRAMME OF CLASSES & PRAYER SESSIONS RESTARTS ~~

Monday 1st
- 12:45 MORPETH Drop In General Programme (GP) Class with Des restarts at The Yoga Den
- 5pm WISHFULFILLING JEWEL
- 6:30pm Teacher Training Programme (TTP) restarts with Gen Norden

Tuesday 2nd
- 10:30am Drop In General Programme (GP) Class with Gen Norden
- 5pm Heart Jewel
- 6:30pm Drop In General Programme (GP) Class with Gen Norden

Wednesday 3rd
- 8:30am Dakini Yoga with Q&A restarts
- 10:30am Foundation Programme (FP) restarts with Gen Norden - people potentially interested in joining are invited to drop in to this class
- 5pm Heart Jewel
- 6:30pm Learn to Meditation with Sally
- 7pm CULLERCOATS Drop In General Programme (GP) Class with Gen Norden at The Boatyard Cafe restarts

Thursday 4th
- 5pm Heart Jewel
- 6:30pm Foundation Programme (FP) restarts with Katy - people potentially interested in joining are invited to drop in to this class
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RECEPTION VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED 🧡
Weds 27th 3-6pm
Thurs 28th 10-12 noon / 3-6pm
Fri 29th 3-6pm
Sat 30th 3-5pm

Please do volunteer on reception to help keep our centre open this month. Please contact Jane Goldsmith if you can give some of your time to help.

24/08/2025

✨The Habits of Happy People✨
GOSFORTH Tues 10:30am&6:30pm | CULLERCOATS Wed 7pm | MORPETH Mon 12:45pm
Drop in meditation classes run 1st September to 15th October
Practical talks, guided meditation, and Q&A with Buddhist nun Gen Norden and other teachers of Compassion Centre.
There’s no limit on happiness, but too often our habitual ways of thinking can block our potential to be happier. This practical Buddhist meditation course will offer key habits of happy people.
We’ll explore several meditations and ways of thinking that uplift the mind, and how to carry these with mindfulness into our day so we can maintain a light, joyful attitude whatever life throws our way. Everyone is welcome. Drop in for one class or sign up for the the whole series. No previous experience necessary.
Weekly subjects:
1. Meditation
2. Contentment
3. Joy
4. Wisdom of Impermanence
5. Gratitude
6. Acceptance
7. How to Turn a Good Idea into a Habit

CompassionCentre.org
Gosforth - Tuesdays 10:30am and 6:30pm
With Gen Norden and Dave Humphrey,
At Compassion Centre, 2 Station Road, S Gosforth. Near the Metro Station
Cullercoats - Wednesdays 7–8:15pm
With Gen Norden and Rosario, at The Boatyard Cafe, John St, Cullercoats
Morpeth - Mondays 12:45-2pm
with Des Randles, at The Yoga Den, Dark Lane, Morpeth